#24
of 368 wide receivers · Top 6%
What the numbers say about Chris
- •#2 among 180 qualified wide receivers against top-40 defenses (+1.55 points per play).
- •Top 2% of wide receivers in points added per target (+1.01).
- •Heating up: +1.19 points per play over his last three games, up from +0.98 for the season.
What people are saying about Chris
Updated Oct 24- •Huskies Wire says Lawson is emerging as a crucial playmaker in Washington's offense, with a bigger role building through the season. Huskies Wire ↗
- •Sports Illustrated describes Lawson as Washington's most improved player, saying his development has made him a standout on the Huskies. Sports Illustrated ↗
- •Huskies Wire reports his first 100-yard game came at Purdue, marking a breakout stretch for the receiver. Huskies Wire ↗
Summaries of recent news coverage in our own words. Tap a source to read the original.
Against every FBS WR
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per target1.01Top 2%
- Target success rate62.5%Top 9%
- Catch rate77.5%Top 8%
- Yards per target12.2Top 6%
- Average depth of target9.7Top 36%
- Yards after catch5.5Top 34%
- Target share16.5%Bottom 48%
What he does best
- EPA per target (Top 2%)
- Yards per target (Top 6%)
- Catch rate (Top 8%)
What to work on
- Yards after catch (Top 34%, his lowest mark)
- Vs everyone else (+0.75 per play, vs +1.55 vs top-40 defenses)
No true weak spots at his position, so these are his lowest marks.
Coaching notes
- Against top defenses. Best: vs top-40 defenses (+1.55 per play). Toughest: vs everyone else (+0.75).
- By down. Best: 3rd/4th down (+1.39 per play). Toughest: 1st down (+0.89).
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Players like Lawson
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 85%match
+1.51 points added per game
Compare to Lawson - 78%match
+1.49 points added per game
Compare to Lawson - 77%match
+2.02 points added per game
Compare to Lawson
Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 1st down+0.89 EPA · 74% succ · 19 plays
- 2nd down+0.91 EPA · 50% succ · 12 plays
- 3rd/4th down+1.39 EPA · 56% succ · 9 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Standard downs+0.95 EPA · 74% succ · 23 plays
- Passing downs+1.09 EPA · 47% succ · 17 plays
Red zone
- Red zone+1.06 EPA · 50% succ · 4 plays
Against top defenses
- vs everyone else+0.75 EPA · 56% succ · 27 plays
- vs top-40 defenses+1.55 EPA · 77% succ · 13 plays
Short vs deep
- Short targets+0.95 EPA · 64% succ · 33 plays
- Deep targets+1.27 EPA · 57% succ · 7 plays
Season stats
| Tgt | Rec | Catch% | Rec Yds | Y/Tgt | Rec TD | aDOT | YAC | Tgt Shr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 31 | 77.5% | 486 | 12.2 | 2 | 9.7 | 5.5 | 16.5% |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Receiving | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Washington State | 4/5, 87 yds, 0 TD | +1.10 |
| 2 | vs Utah State | 3/7, 29 yds, 0 TD | +0.16 |
| 3 | vsEastern Washington | 2/3, 19 yds, 1 TD | +0.50 |
| 4 | vs Minnesota | 4/5, 87 yds, 0 TD | +1.54 |
| 5 | at USC | 4/6, 75 yds, 0 TD | +0.96 |
| 6 | vs Iowa | 8/8, 86 yds, 1 TD | +1.56 |
| 7 | at Purdue | 6/6, 103 yds, 0 TD | +1.05 |