Target Separation
2.85yds
+0.95 vs NFL Mean (1.90 yds)
Target Conversion %
76.4%
High 3rd Down Leverage
Expected EPA Shift
+0.58
Net drive points added
Starting Field Pos
NYG 38
+6.2 yds hidden ST value
53-Man Active Roster Efficiency Impact
+1 Net Gameday Active Helmet
Dual Roster Redundancy
Packaging WR4/WR5 slot agility with primary punt/kick return duty eliminates dedicated specialist burn.
Third-Down Chain Mover
Whip/Option quickness provides QB release valve under blitz with 76% catch rate.
Hidden Field Position
Averaging 10.4+ yds per punt return yields ~+0.32 EPA per possession over replacement fair-catchers.
How this model calculates slot separation, return physics, and EPA
This interactive simulator synthesizes NFL Next Gen Stats kinematic receiver-defensive back tracking with Expected Points Added (EPA) curves. Slot receivers like Braxton Berrios win with rapid deceleration at break points (sub-0.35s direction reversal) rather than straight-line 40-yard speed. In special teams mode, return EPA evaluates gunner shed velocity, field lane angle of pursuit, and the compound probability of breaking arm tackles inside the tackle box.