Something I noticed going through some numbers last year is C.J. Stroud was much better in games last season when his aDOT was below 9.
In games where his aDOT was below 9 (Weeks 1,3-5,8,9,15,16,18):
- 14 TDs - 4 INTs
- 83.3 PFF Grade
- 7.4 YPA
- 0.27 EPA/Play
Most of the games where struggles occurred were games where Houston & Stroud tried to attack down the field more due to defenses taking away underneath and/or longer down & distances.