Minkah Fitzpatrick Provides Excellent Deep Help
5 years agoPittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick allowed only a 27.3 passer rating in coverage after his Week 3 trade from the Dolphins in 2019, according to Pro Football Focus. His passer rating in coverage was lower than if a quarterback threw the ball away on purpose (39.6). Fitzpatrick was lined up at deep safety on 90 percent of his snaps with the Steelers, as opposed to just 22.4 percent in his time with the Dolphins. The 11th overall pick in 2018 by Miami, Fitzpatrick was a turnover machine last year, recording five interceptions (one for a TD), two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries (one for a TD). He has a nose for the football, but you can't always count on consistent turnovers, which is why Fitzpatrick is more of a low-end starting safety option in IDP leagues.
Source: NFL Network - Cynthia Frelund
Source: NFL Network - Cynthia Frelund