Week 11 QB projections • TB Stats
QB Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
HT: 6-2, WT: 248, Born: 1-13-1988, College: Kansas State, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 17
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Stats and Week 11 Projection
| WK | OPP | RES | CMP | ATT | PYD | Y/A | PTD | INT | RSH | YD | Y/R | TD | FPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | vs GB | W, 38-28 | 14 | 31 | 205 | 6.6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 25 |
| 10 | at MIA | L, 23-25 | 16 | 28 | 196 | 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 0 | 16 |
| SEASON TOTAL | 32 | 63 | 417 | 6.6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 61 | 5.1 | 0 | 43 | ||
| 11 | vs NO | PROJ | 18 | 34 | 208 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0.1 | 17 |
Week 11 Injury Status and Other News
He was not listed on Friday's official injury report. Opinion (from The Upgrade/Downgrade/Waiver Report): In his second start, Freeman was equal parts "rookie" and "reliable." He had four fumbles (only two of which were forced by the defense) but managed to complete a respectable 57 percent of his passes for seven yards per toss. Freeman is excelling at passes between the hashmarks on quick drop backs and from the shotgun. His fantasy appeal, however, comes from his legs. Freeman had 36 yards rushing including a 14-yard run where he managed to get around the defense and pick up a first down with his legs. He was picked off once when defensive end Jason Taylor dropped back in to coverage and it appeared Freeman did not see him. Most importantly, the Tampa Bay offense seems to move with Freeman taking the snaps. And since defenses have to respect his rushing ability, screen passes and wheel routes are opening up for the running backs as linebackers spy Freeman.Week 11 Matchup Info
vs New Orleans Saints - Detailed analysis coming soon.
Game Summaries
Week 7 vs NE - Freeman made his rookie debut in the fourth quarter, and had a big time pass rush to contend with. He made one nice completion, but also was sacked and hurried on the other two. He was called for delay of game penalty on a 4th down and 2. He also fumbled while scrambling. Overall, it wasn't much of an audition, and he reminded us he is a rookie. He did leave smiling though -- happy to get the first one over with.Week 9 vs GB - Things didn't get off to a rousing start for Freeman. His first attempt was a poorly thrown swing pass that fell incomplete, and then when he eluded pressure on third down, he slid too early in the open field and didn't get the first down. Freeman threw his first NFL TD to Derrick Ward following an INT and started to settle down as the game went on. He didn't do much on throws from the pocket, but Freeman used tremendous escapability instincts in the pocket to extend plays. He kept his eyes downfield on the move and usually put great touch on his accurate passes on the move. Freeman also showed off his deep arm, effortlessly throwing the ball to the outer reaches of the defense, although he overthrew Michael Clayton on multiple deep targets, including one when he was wide open. Freeman's INT was a just a poor decision, throwing the ball into good coverage, but he continued to settle as the game went on, throwing a real nice TD on Kellen Winslow on an another extended play in the red zone, and then capping the Bucs comeback with a fourth-down TD to Sammie Stroughter in the corner of the end zone. Freeman showed a lot of fight, but also a calm demeanor and leadership. The Bucs have to be excited about their QB's auspicious debut.
Week 10 at MIA - Freeman was calm and collected under-center for the Buccaneers on Sunday. He completed passes out of both the shotgun and on 3 and 5 step drops. His best pass was a 33 yard touchdown pass to Maurice Stovall on a perfectly thrown high-arcing pass to the front left-pylon of the endzone. Freeman also showed plenty of velocity on passes outside of the hashmarks to Kellen Winslow and Michael Clayton. Freeman also made great gains on the ground, including a 14 yard run for a first down when the defense flushed him out of the pocket. Freeman also had 4 fumbles (2 caused by the defense).
