5 Wide Receivers With Huge Increases in Production During the 2016 Season
Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys
Two seasons removed from leading the league with 16 receiving touchdowns, 2015 was a tough year for Dez Bryant.
He did play in nine games, but set career lows in receiving yards (401) and touchdowns (3) because of injury and not having Tony Romo throwing him the ball very often.
While running back Ezekiel Elliott and quarterback Dak Prescott garnered most of the headlines in 2016, he produced without too many people taking notice.
| Category | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Receptions | 31 | 50 |
| Catch Rate | 43.06% | 52.08% |
| Reception NEP per Target | 0.47 (71st) | 0.82 (6th) |
| Reception Success Rate | 80.65% | 96.00% |
Bryant increased his Reception NEP per target from fourth worst to sixth best -- an insane turnaround that goes to show how overpowering and deadly Bryant can be when healthy.
