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Jordan Love had an EPA per Play of +0.30 against the blitz, tied for best in the league with Matt Stafford. Love's time to throw when blitzed was 2.78, which means he wasn't just looking for the quick option. Love's Deep Throw % when blitzed of 13.2% was 5th in the league. His ability to drift away from pressure and throw off his back foot certainly helps with this, but he doesn't really panic against a blitz.
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Love's +0.30 EPA vs. blitz (tied best) and 13.2% deep throw rate when blitzed (5th) match Vikings' blitz-heavy scheme

Love's elite performance against the blitz (EPA per play of +0.30, tied for best in league with Matt Stafford) combined with his 13.2% deep throw rate when blitzed (5th in league) and 2.78 time to throw under pressure suggests he can exploit Minnesota's blitz-heavy scheme. Love doesn't panic against the blitz and has shown ability to drift away from pressure and throw off his back foot, positioning him to attack the Vikings' 28th-ranked deep pass defense.

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