Cordarrelle Patterson
33-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
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YDS
181
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2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Patterson is overqualified as the projected RB3 for Atlanta behind rookie Bijan Robinson and second-year pro Tyler Allgeier. He was effective as a runner the past two years with the Falcons, turning 297 carries into 1,313 yards and 14 touchdowns (4.4 YPC) in 29 games. The 32-year-old began his career at receiver for a reason, though -- he's a big target with with an upright running style. Patterson is an all-time menace in the open field, which his incredible career kick returner production (29.5 YPR, nine touchdowns) also attests, but springing him from between the tackles is sometimes easier said than done. He'll likely end up in a backup role or timeshare even if the Falcons trade or release him, which is possible given the team's stout backfield depth and the $4.25 million in cap space it would free up. Read Past Outlooks
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Takes talents to Pittsburgh
The Steelers and Patterson agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million contract Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
With this move to Pittsburgh, Patterson reunites with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, who he worked under the past three seasons in Atlanta. Patterson reeled off 1,313 rushing yards, 670 receiving yards and 19 total touchdowns in 29 games between 2021 and 2022, but his numbers fell off once the Falcons drafted Bijan Robinson. With the Steelers, Patterson will be in a similar spot as the No. 3 RB behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, but the 33-year-old could have a big year as a kickoff returner under the NFL's new rules.
With this move to Pittsburgh, Patterson reunites with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, who he worked under the past three seasons in Atlanta. Patterson reeled off 1,313 rushing yards, 670 receiving yards and 19 total touchdowns in 29 games between 2021 and 2022, but his numbers fell off once the Falcons drafted Bijan Robinson. With the Steelers, Patterson will be in a similar spot as the No. 3 RB behind Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, but the 33-year-old could have a big year as a kickoff returner under the NFL's new rules.
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How do Cordarrelle Patterson's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
18.0%Positive Run %
76.0%% Yds After Contact
87.8%Avg Yds After Contact
3.2Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
4.2% Snaps w/Touch
34.5%Air Yards Per Game
0.6Air Yards Per Snap
0.05% Team Air Yards
0.2%% Team Targets
2.4%Avg Depth of Target
0.7 YdsCatch Rate
75.0%Drop Rate
8.3%Avg Yds After Catch
4.3% Targeted On Route
13.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 Cordarrelle Patterson Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Cordarrelle Patterson's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The Shuttle Time, and Cone Drill metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
6' 2"Weight
220 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.42 secShuttle Time*
4.40 secCone Drill*
7.28 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
128 inHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
31.75 in
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Reunites with Smith in Pittsburgh
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network points out that Patterson, who signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Steelers on Tuesday, will be reuniting with former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith.
ANALYSIS
Smith will be Pittsburgh's offensive coordinator in 2024 after spending the previous three seasons in Atlanta. Patterson was largely phased out of the Atlanta offense in 2023 behind rookie first-round draft pick Bijan Robinson and second-year back Tyler Allgeier, but the versatile veteran scored 11 offensive touchdowns in 2021 and eight in 2022. While the 33-year-old Patterson's primary value will likely come on special teams given the NFL's revamped kickoff rules, Smith's affinity for Patterson could result in the 33-year-old having a role on offense, too.
Smith will be Pittsburgh's offensive coordinator in 2024 after spending the previous three seasons in Atlanta. Patterson was largely phased out of the Atlanta offense in 2023 behind rookie first-round draft pick Bijan Robinson and second-year back Tyler Allgeier, but the versatile veteran scored 11 offensive touchdowns in 2021 and eight in 2022. While the 33-year-old Patterson's primary value will likely come on special teams given the NFL's revamped kickoff rules, Smith's affinity for Patterson could result in the 33-year-old having a role on offense, too.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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There was no bigger surprise in the NFL in 2021 than Patterson, who at age 30 finally found a
system he could thrive in and a coaching staff willing to use him as something more than a
return man and occasional wide receiver or gadget player. The veteran's speed was never in
question, but in turn the Vikings, Raiders, Patriots and Bears all had trouble figuring out what to
do with it. The Falcons, lacking viable alternatives in the backfield, decided to turn Patterson
loose as a running back and see what happened. The result? Nearly 1,200 scrimmage yards
and 11 total touchdowns. Patterson's production through the air nearly matched what he gained on the ground, but with Atlanta usually playing from behind that didn't hamper his usage too much. He did fade late in the season, failing to reach 60 scrimmage yards in any of his final five games, but considering he's never even reached triple digits in touches in a season before,
some fatigue was understandable. The Falcons offense could be even worse in 2022 with Matt
Ryan gone and a threadbare receiving corps for the new starting QB to throw to, whether that's
retread Marcus Mariota or rookie Desmond Ridder, plus the team did bring in Damien Williams
to share some of the load. Patterson's still the favorite to lead the backfield in snaps and
touches, however.
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Falls flat in 2023
Patterson finished the 2023 campaign with 50 rushing attempts for 181 yards and caught nine of 12 targets for 38 receiving yards and a touchdown in 14 appearances. He also totaled 153 kick-return yards.
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Nine touches in double-digit win
Patterson rushed seven times for 26 yards and caught both of his targets for seven yards during Sunday's 29-10 win over the Colts.
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Score salvages poor production
Patterson rushed five times for minus-2 yards and caught one of three targets for two yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 9-7 loss to Carolina.
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Three carries in loss
Patterson rushed three times for seven yards in Sunday's 29-25 loss to the Buccaneers.
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Small part of offense
Patterson rushed five times for 11 yards and caught one of two targets for six yards during Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets.
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