Offensive Redzone Numbers

Hot Take:Red zone Willis > Red zone Jackson— Mason Naumann (@3rdand31) September 29, 2018

2017 Red Zone:
Touchdown Conversion Rate = 50.88%
Conversion Ranking = 119th
Attempts = 57
Attempts Ranking = 26th

2018 Red Zone:
Touchdown Conversion Rate = 70.27%
Ranking = 22nd
Attempts = 37
Attempts Ranking = 99th

The offense converted a much higher percentage of their red zone trips into touchdown this season. The ability of Willis to throw the fade, combined with improved receiver play, played a part in this uptick. We also see how Foster's defensive struggles affected offensive production. 2017's dominant defense helped give the offense shorter fields, increasing red zone trips by nearly one and a half per game.

How good will the defense by in 2019, with Foster having a full off season to get his young players on the same page? Can QB play in the redzone continue to improve, considering nearly the entire receiving corp returns and the recent breakout of Tre Turner? Will a running back emerge as a true force in the redzone?

How far away is this team from competing from a coastal title?