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Chris Matthews

WR

Chris Matthews plays WR in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2017 with BAL, capping a 4-season NFL career. Few match his size, which grades in the 100th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 16 catches for 176 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'5", 241#

College

Kentucky; LAHC

Draft

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Seasons

2014–2017

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
39.4

20th percentile among WRs · limited sample

4 games · 6 targets

Role×0.14-0.84
Hands×0.1-0.05
Volume×0.12-0.93
Total EPA×0.22-0.62
EPA/target×0.3-0.52
Yards/target×0.12-0.37

2017 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size100▶

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

Receiving

Hands42▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat33▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability38▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share21▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share18▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency27▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume20▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017BAL39.44325
2015SEA41.812131511
2014SEA46.31

Career profile

Chris Matthews has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: SEA (2014–2015), BAL (2017).

As a receiver he has caught 16 passes for 176 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2015 with SEA: 151 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CLE—41.6
Week 3JAX1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 4PIT1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 6CHI1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD35.3

Chris Matthews — common questions

What position does Chris Matthews play?
Chris Matthews is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Chris Matthews played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Matthews has played for SEA (2014–2015), BAL (2017).
Where did Chris Matthews go to college?
Chris Matthews played college football at Kentucky; LAHC.
How many touchdowns has Chris Matthews scored?
Chris Matthews has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Chris Matthews's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Matthews rated 39.4 for 2017, the 20th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file