#5
of 160 quarterbacks · Top 3%
+7.64
points added per game vs an average QB
Passing +5.61Rushing +2.047 games
Compare to another playerWhat the numbers say about Aidan
- •Ranks #5 of 160 quarterbacks in points added per game (+7.64).
- •#2 among 156 qualified quarterbacks on 2nd down (+0.74 points per play).
- •Top 3% of quarterbacks in points added per dropback (+0.51).
What people are saying about Aidan
Updated Oct 24- •Aidan Chiles is described as leading Northwestern's offense to a historic start, with his confidence cited as a key factor in the strong play. Northwestern Wildcats ↗
- •Chiles led a game-winning drive for No. 24 Northwestern against his former team, Michigan State, in a 24-21 comeback win. WILX ↗
- •Chiles says he feels confident and is having fun again as he prepares to face his former Michigan State team. Chicago Tribune ↗
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Against every FBS QB
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per dropback0.51Top 3%
- Success rate54.6%Top 4%
- Completion %70.0%Top 6%
- Yards per attempt9.5Top 4%
- Sack rate8.0%Bottom 22%
- Interception rate0.6%Top 13%
- Deep throw rate11.5%Bottom 31%
- EPA per carry0.70Top 11%
What he does best
- EPA per dropback (Top 3%)
- Success rate (Top 4%)
- Yards per attempt (Top 4%)
What to work on
- Avoiding sacks (Bottom 22%)
- Under pressure (-1.06 per play, vs +0.80 clean pocket)
Coaching notes
- Pressure. Best: clean pocket (+0.80 per play). Toughest: under pressure (-1.06).
- Direction. Best: middle (+1.25 per play). Toughest: right (+0.52).
- Short vs deep. Best: deep throws (+1.10 per play). Toughest: short throws (+0.67).
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Players like Chiles
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 72%match
+8.40 points added per game
Compare to Chiles - 71%match
+6.07 points added per game
Compare to Chiles - 70%match
+6.33 points added per game
Compare to Chiles
Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 1st down+0.46 EPA · 58% succ · 96 plays
- 3rd/4th down+0.47 EPA · 47% succ · 45 plays
- 2nd down+0.74 EPA · 55% succ · 33 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Standard downs+0.43 EPA · 57% succ · 105 plays
- Passing downs+0.64 EPA · 51% succ · 69 plays
Red zone
- Red zone+0.69 EPA · 56% succ · 23 plays
Against top defenses
- vs everyone else+0.48 EPA · 53% succ · 107 plays
- vs top-40 defenses+0.57 EPA · 57% succ · 67 plays
Short vs deep
- Short throws+0.67 EPA · 61% succ · 139 plays
- Deep throws+1.10 EPA · 56% succ · 18 plays
Direction
- Right+0.52 EPA · 53% succ · 66 plays
- Left+0.64 EPA · 63% succ · 57 plays
- Middle+1.25 EPA · 71% succ · 34 plays
Pressure
- Clean pocket+0.80 EPA · 65% succ · 147 plays
- Under pressure-1.06 EPA · 0% succ · 27 plays
Season stats
| Att | Cmp | Cmp% | Pass Yds | Y/A | TD | INT | Sacked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 112 | 70.0% | 1,526 | 9.5 | 9 | 1 | 14 |
| Car | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 243 | 4.6 | 8 |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Passing | Rushing | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsSouth Dakota State | 14/24, 273 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 6 car, 29 yds, 1 TD | +0.51 |
| 3 | vs Colorado | 15/19, 209 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT | 8 car, 11 yds, 2 TD | +0.83 |
| 4 | at Indiana | 21/29, 285 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 8 car, 39 yds, 1 TD | +0.76 |
| 5 | vs Penn State | 10/14, 93 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT | 5 car, 30 yds, 1 TD | -0.20 |
| 6 | vs Ball State | 15/21, 221 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 5 car, 19 yds, 1 TD | +0.69 |
| 7 | at Michigan State | 18/28, 226 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT | 11 car, 60 yds, 1 TD | +0.34 |
| 8 | vs Rutgers | 19/25, 219 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT | 10 car, 55 yds, 1 TD | +0.44 |