Jake Funk

Jake Funk

26-Year-Old Running BackRB
Detroit Lions
2023 Fantasy Outlook
As the coming season approaches, Funk will look to secure a depth spot in a Colts' backfield that's led by Jonathan Taylor and also includes Zack Moss, Deon Jackson and Evan Hull. The 5-10, 205-pounder was originally selected by the Rams in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft, and has yet to secure a steady role as a pro. In six games last season (five with the Rams and one with the Colts) the 25-year-old did not record a carry or catch, while logging the bulk of his snaps on special teams. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a contract with the Lions in January of 2024.
Staying with Detroit
RBDetroit Lions
January 31, 2024
Funk signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on Tuesday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
ANALYSIS
Funk signed with Detroit's practice squad last week and will now have an opportunity to stick around in the organization heading into the 2024 season. The 26-year-old was most recently a member of Baltimore's practice squad before he was cut loose earlier this month when the Ravens added Dalvin Cook. Prior to his stint in Baltimore, Funk's lone NFL appearances this season came as a member of the Colts, with whom he appeared in four games and carried two times for 10 yards to go with a 12-yard reception.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Jake Funk's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats 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 longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
0.0%
 
Positive Run %
100.0%
 
% Yds After Contact
30.0%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
1.5
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
0.8
 
% Snaps w/Touch
25.0%
 
Air Yards Per Game
0.0
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.00
 
% Team Air Yards
0.0%
 
% Team Targets
0.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
0.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
12.0
 
% Targeted On Route
12.5%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.50
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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#% of Team Snaps

65449%
53840%
14411%
81%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Jake Funk Split Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Even with Cam Akers missing the entire season and some of the postseason due to a torn Achilles, Funk's rookie campaign was largely forgettable, with Sony Michel and Darrell Henderson taking the bulk of the work, while Funk barely saw the field and missed a chunk of the regular season with a torn hamstring. Michel is gone, but Akers and Henderson are returning to battle for starting reps, while the Rams spent a fifth-round pick on Kyren Williams, meaning Funk may be grasping for touches again in 2022.
The Rams drafted Funk in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 233rd overall, a context that had the Maryland product poised to battle for depth slotting in the team's backfield. Alas, Funk's chances to both make the team's 53-man roster, as well as contribute as a rookie, were boosted by the unfortunate Achilles' injury that befell top back Cam Akers in July. Also in the mix for touches in the Rams' post-Akers backfield are Darrell Henderson, Sony Michel and Xavier Jones.
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Gets look from Detroit
RBFree Agent
January 24, 2024
The Lions signed Funk to their practice squad Wednesday.
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Gets let go
RBFree Agent
January 10, 2024
Funk was cut from the Ravens' practice squad Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
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Joins Ravens' practice squad
RBFree Agent
December 19, 2023
The Ravens signed Funk to their practice squad Tuesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
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Cut from practice squad
RBFree Agent
November 18, 2023
The Dolphins cut Funk from the practice squad Saturday.
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Joins Dolphins' practice squad
RBFree Agent
October 10, 2023
Miami is signing Funk to the practice squad Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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