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Explosive Play Dependency: Week 6

ATL leads the Week 6 edition.

October 20, 2026Final recap · Week 6

What changed from the prior period

ATL moved into the No. 1 spot.

ATL, NYG, HOU, BAL, LV, KC, JAX, NO are new to the top 10.

NO recorded the largest raw-value increase (37.46).

CLE recorded the largest raw-value decrease (-45.04).

The Week 6 Board

This edition captures the leading signals from the weekly results. The live ranking table continues to update; this article keeps the week's results in view.

#1

ATL

59.14

Up 12 · Explosive yard share

Explosive yards: 178.00 · Positive yards: 301.00 · Explosive plays: 6.00

#2

NYG

48.37

Up 20 · Explosive yard share

Explosive yards: 238.00 · Positive yards: 492.00 · Explosive plays: 8.00

#3

GB

42.86

Down 1 · Explosive yard share

Explosive yards: 147.00 · Positive yards: 343.00 · Explosive plays: 6.00

#3

HOU

42.86

Up 25 · Explosive yard share

Explosive yards: 183.00 · Positive yards: 427.00 · Explosive plays: 6.00

#5

BAL

42.02

Up 15 · Explosive yard share

Explosive yards: 108.00 · Positive yards: 257.00 · Explosive plays: 6.00

#6

LV

41.30

Up 15 · Explosive yard share

Explosive yards: 159.00 · Positive yards: 385.00 · Explosive plays: 6.00

How this ranking works

How to read Explosive Play Dependency

  • Positive yards from runs of at least 10 and completed passes of at least 20 are divided by all positive rush/pass yards.
  • This version does not attribute points or drive outcomes to explosive plays.

Data as of October 20, 2026. Source: nflverse play-by-play.

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