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Brian Hoyer

QB

Brian Hoyer plays QB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2023 with LV, capping a 15-season NFL career. His 36.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 18th percentile. Few match his ball security, which grades in the 97th percentile. Across 15 NFL seasons, he has totaled 10,899 passing yards and 53 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 216#

College

Michigan State

Draft

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Seasons

2009–2023

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
63.3

86th percentile among QBs

6 games · 204 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.27
Total EPA×0.24+0.32
Conversion×0.08+0.91
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.85
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.89
Ball security×0.12+1.89

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed12▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst44▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility32▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size17▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength25▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy85▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security97▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance97▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility24▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency86▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume54▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion82▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023LV41.72231-3
2022NE49.9137
2021NE60.552271-8
2020NE43.311308
2019IND31.1437242
2018NE47.457-8
2017SF36.9101287441
2016CHI63.3614456-2
2015HOU53.91126061944
2014CLE42.51433261239
2013CLE46.33615516
2012ARI40.8233016
2011NE49.2222-3
2010NE46.851221-8
2009NE48.14142251

Career profile

Brian Hoyer has appeared in 75 regular-season games across 15 NFL seasons on file, playing for 10 teams: NE (2009–2011), ARI (2012), CLE (2013–2014), HOU (2015), CHI (2016), SF (2017), NE (2018), IND (2019), NE (2020–2022), LV (2023).

As a passer he has thrown for 10,899 yards and 53 touchdowns with 37 interceptions. He has rushed for 112 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2014 with CLE: 3,326 yards and 12 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2015: a 53.9, in the 70th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home3
682
227/g
2
0
Away3
763
254/g
4
0
In division2
351
176/g
2
0
Out of division4
1,094
274/g
4
0
In wins1
302
302/g
2
0
In losses5
1,143
229/g
4
0
On grass4
731
183/g
2
0
On turf2
714
357/g
4
0
Indoors1
317
317/g
2
0
Outdoors5
1,128
226/g
4
0

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2PHI78 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT46.4
Week 3DAL317 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD59.4
Week 4DET302 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD70
Week 5IND397 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD76.1
Week 6JAX302 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT44.7
Week 7GB49 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT40.9

Brian Hoyer — common questions

What position does Brian Hoyer play?
Brian Hoyer is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Brian Hoyer played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brian Hoyer has played for NE (2009–2011), ARI (2012), CLE (2013–2014), HOU (2015), CHI (2016), SF (2017), NE (2018), IND (2019), NE (2020–2022), LV (2023).
Where did Brian Hoyer go to college?
Brian Hoyer played college football at Michigan State.
How many touchdowns has Brian Hoyer scored?
Brian Hoyer has 55 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (53 passing, 2 rushing).
What is Brian Hoyer's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brian Hoyer rated 41.7 for 2023, the 30th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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