Steelers Vs. Browns Week 14: PFF Grades And Complete Snaps

The ten-3 Pittsburgh Steelers fortunately acquired the AFC North 27-14 win in opposition to the Cleveland Browns (3-10), night the season sequence and eliminating them from the playoffs.

On this article, I’ll present knowledge from Professional Soccer Focus (PFF) and takeaways from watching the movie.

Offense:

Wonderful (90-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

RB Jaylen Warren had the very best grade on offense (86.3 grade, 34 snaps). 9 rushes, 47 yards, a wholesome 5.2-yard common. Lengthy of 14 featured good imaginative and prescient, burst by means of the outlet, and a compelled missed sort out. Forty-eight yards after contact have been greater than his complete yards, impressively. 4 missed tackles compelled and two 10-plus runs.

He added two catches for 25 yards (12.5-yard common), additionally an extended of 14, a wide-open dump-off to the crimson zone. 83.9 RUSH is presently the second-best of Week 14 (pre-Monday Evening Soccer), and 80.0 REC is fourth. Trying absolutely recovered from accidents earlier in 2024 and is worthy of extra touches.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

4 gamers. WR Scotty Miller (79.1, 34) stepped up in George Pickens’ absence. He caught 3-of-4 targets for 38 yards (12.7 common). An explosive 21-yarder was stunning, an enormous fourth quarter third and seven conversion. Again shoulder go-ball fantastically conserving each ft in bounds in dragging style, wow. It’s not usually his forte, just like the third and a couple of fade incompletion, versus a pleasant display and out route every with YAC. Good blocking, too.

QB Russell Wilson (77.2, 65) began tough, unable to maintain drives (0-5 third down, 4 three-and-outs), however turned it up by means of the sport. 15/26 passing (57.7 price), simply 158 yards (400-plus final week), two TDs (each crimson zone, improved 50 p.c), no INTs, and one sack (T Dan Moore). Three big-time throws, 4 throwaways (75-adjusted completion price). 4 explosive passes, two fairly go-balls, and two over the center to the tight finish.

TE Pat Freiermuth (73.2, 40) was that man. One was a TD, the place Wilson returned to him up the seam between defenders regardless of strain (G Mason McCormick), pleasant scheme/execution for the 20-yard crimson zone rating. In addition they linked on a third and 10, a scramble drill in duress once more (G Isaac Seumalo), and an amazing contested catch drive extender. 3-for-3 receiving, 48 yards (16.0 common). There may be some good RBLK, too, however extra up and down there.

TE Connor Heyward (70.4, 11) simply makes the reduce. Pun supposed, offering some good run blocking (73.6, 6 snaps). First was a reduce block, had a pleasant crimson zone pull, and even a pleasant rep on a crimson zone huge receiver display from the slot. I did observe him on the bottom on a run block, however it was good to see him carry out positively for his second-best RBLK of 2024. No targets.

The Unhealthy (Beneath 50 Grades):

4 right here. TE Darnell Washington (47.4, 38). He had a handful of misplaced reps, most notably a miscommunication permitting a free rusher for a TFL. Misplaced a rep solo in opposition to star EDGE Myles Garrett, extra deserving of an asterisk, in my view. In any other case, he was largely optimistic in my notes, notably as the sport wore on, and I felt his grade was too low. 60.1 PBLK, 51.9 RBLK, 49.2 REC with no targets.

One other TE, MyCole Pruitt (42.8, 20). I agree with this extra, notably in an up however principally down run-blocking efficiency (43.6). 70.2 PBLK appeared excessive on only one rep. He caught his lone goal however went for a lack of two, having to return again to Wilson on a QB hit allowed from his chip launch to the flat and tackled rapidly. 55.8 REC.

G Mason McCormick (40.1, 65). I had a greater PBLK impression than PFF (48.7). He did enable two pressures, a rush, and QB hit. Famous an atypical variety of misplaced RBLK reps, which PFF agreed (40.7). Worst on the group and amongst guards with a minimum of 40 snaps. Pulling and second stage have been fortes, however far too inconsistent in Week 14. He was on the bottom greater than common, had down reps within the crimson zone, and had a poor block that led to a fumble turnover.

The bottom grade on offense and general was RB Cordarrelle Patterson (28.3, 9). Particularly, for that premature late-game fumble turnover, making an attempt to elude a defender, bringing the ball away from his physique for a punch out. Fortunately, Brown QB Jameis Winston gifted an interception shortly after, and the fumble didn’t loom too giant. Coronary heart price examine for positive although. 4 rushes for six yards (1.5 common) weren’t fairly both. 29.6 RUN, 16.6 FUM grades.

Protection:

Wonderful (90-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

4 gamers. DL Keeanu Benton had the very best grade on protection (85.6, 50). Although he did some good issues amidst a skinny place room (dressed 4, Larry Ogunjobi injured within the recreation), I anticipated a decrease grade. The spotlight, by far, was a superb display recognition for an interception with incredible fingers, even rumbling for YAC within the first half.

Particular person grades have been all effectively beneath his general: 64.1 RDEF, 56.6 PRSH, and 23.1 TACK, together with a missed run sort out. A two-yard assisted run cease was his lone sort out, and he was absent as a move rusher (no pressures). The massive INT deserves huge props, however in any other case, it’s an underwhelming day, in my view.

EDGE Alex Highsmith (84.6, 42) performed effectively in his return from damage. Staff-high six pressures, 4 hurries, two QB hits (throwaway and sack), and 90.7 PRSH. The latter was Week 14’s third-best mark, proper behind Garrett. The sack was third and 13 (three-and-out), twisting inside with a powerful bull rush win. Three complete tackles, two stops, and one assisted run sort out for a loss. Additionally famous good protection reps (5). Nice day, and to have you ever again.

S Damontae Kazee (82.8, 14) made performs, noting third down performs with plus protection and a fourth-quarter rally for an assisted sort out for a cease. He had a pleasant move breakup within the first half, and it might have been even higher if he had come away with the close to interception. It’s an amazing response to the ball to even be within the place, although. Takeaway tradition is spoiling me (PIT’s 28 leads the NFL). 76.6 COV (second on the group, all 14 snaps), 75.2 TACK on his one help.

LB Patrick Queen (82.6, 72) was lively and impactful. 11 mixed tackles (second on the group), 4 stops, however missed run sort out (twice on one play). 64.7 TACK, 60.0 RDEF left some wishes. Nice 82.6 COV, a team-high and fifth-best Week 14. I notably loved him plastering in man. 79.0 PRUSH, used usually with effectiveness (two pressures, each hurries). Eight move rushes in three of the final 4 video games are season-highs, and made essentially the most noise which hopefully continues.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

Seven right here.

LB Elandon Roberts (79.6, 28). The calling card is downhill run-stopping, and he was big there once more. Three mixed tackles, all runs (two stops). Included an impressive 4th and 1 TFL (-5 yards). His 77.9 RDEF grade can be even greater, together with one other 4th and 1 rep and pancaking a blocker on one other. 76.8 TACK, 66.2 COV (one goal, no catches) with plus reps, together with DL Cameron Heyward’s two sacks, 59.9 PRSH (one snap). Nice job.

LB Payton Wilson (78.3, 35) was lively with 5 mixed tackles, with an amazing run sort out for a lack of 4. Whereas that was an amazing rep within the fourth quarter, I famous a number of poor reps, notably angles that had me anticipating decrease than his team-leading 85.6 RDEF (fourth in Week 14). 80.3 TACK, however 66.5 COV (cease on one-yard RB flat) and 51.5 PRUSH (5 snaps, no pressures). There have been some good performs, however I’m in search of extra consistency from the rookie.

EDGE T.J. Watt (76.3, 64) made proper on his quiet outing within the first CLE matchup: two QB hits (T-team lead), 5 complete pressures, and three hurries (second). He had no sacks and had his losses, too, however 66.7 PRSH felt too low. 4 complete tackles, a run TFL on the primary play unblocked for a lack of 5. He additionally had a no-gain assisted run sort out early for his highest 74.4 RDEF grade. 74.2 TACK (no misses), good day regardless of getting dinged within the second half and enjoying by means of it.

CB James Pierre (75.5, 17) offered an enormous late-game interception. Turnovers are all the time large. There was a clutch sigh of aid after Patterson’s fumble turnover (albeit overthrown), permitting Pittsburgh to take care of their lead. Two different plus protection performs, noting a very good rep on a sack and one other on a throwaway. One assisted run sort out (60.9), however lack of protection drop off (75.9) when Donte Jackson exited was large, contemplating his spotty historical past.

S DeShon Elliott (72.9, 63) was all around the area. Whopping 13 complete tackles, eight stops, and 85.6 TACK (fourth S of Week 14) all led the group. 4 stops got here in opposition to the run, together with two for no achieve (80.2 RDEF). Loved a number of good protection reps, together with a high-pointed third and seven PBU within the crimson zone (FG). However his 64.2 COV was blemished by a fourth-quarter crimson zone TD allowed. It’s unlucky, however it’s one of many uncommon negatives I had in my notes.

CB Cameron Sutton (72.4, 13) performed far much less, a change with Beanie Bishop getting nearly all of reps, in contrast to the final recreation. All reps have been in protection (71.2), with no catches on two targets, noting a handful of plus reps, together with three third downs—good high quality over amount.

DL Larry Ogunjobi (70.7, 9). He suffered a groin damage, therefore the low snaps, which was unlucky as he performed effectively. Two complete tackles, one run cease for no achieve, and a strain (hurry). He was profitable persistently as a move rusher, getting a push on nearly all of his six snaps in my notes. 61.8 PRUSH (felt manner too low), 69.1 RDEF, and 66.7 RDEF.

The Unhealthy (Beneath 50 Grades):

Simply two.

CB Beanie Bishop (47.7, 58) acquired the lion’s share of slot nook snaps over Sutton, however amount, not high quality. Too passive in protection reps, together with each fourth down conversions. 41.3 COV, 7-of-7 receiving, 58 yards, and 20 YAC have been all group worsts. This far outweighed some brilliant spots, together with third down and a few man protection reps. Six complete tackles, no stops, however a excessive 77.4 TACK. 67.9 PRSH (one strain) on Benton’s INT. 66.1 RDEF.

The bottom grade on protection was EDGE Nick Herbig (35.9, 31). PFF actually dinged his RDEF (29.0) and TACK (25.0). He did have a missed run sort out, however he gained rapidly inside and finally aided the TFL. He additionally misplaced the sting on a ten-yard read-option maintain (beginning EDGEs did, too). I famous a few different poor reps however a lower-than-anticipated grade.

Although there have been no charted pressures from PFF, I famous affect, together with third/4th downs notably late, deserving higher than a 55.4 PRUSH. In my view, 62.6 COV (5 snaps) was additionally low. This was the largest shock.

Particular Groups:

Wonderful (90-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

Two right here. Ben Skowronek (77.2, 19) got here up giant with a muffed punt restoration with 3:03 left, an enormous turnover that nearly known as ball recreation with the multi-score lead nonetheless. He additionally had different plus reps as a gunner and two tackles. I did observe some down reps, particularly a missed sort out on their lengthy 56-yard kick return, however the turnover prevails.

Miles Killebrew (19, 71.0). Assisted sort out on the 14-yard opening kick return with Skowronek. I famous a plus rep in punt safety, too, however missed a few sort out angles as effectively.

The Unhealthy (Beneath 50 Grades):

Only one, Connor Heyward (49.2, 19). A missed sort out was the flaw in my notes, however there have been a few good reps on punt protection and punt block safety.

Surprises:

OFF – Washington’s lower-than-expected 47.4 grade.

DEF – Two right here. Herbig’s lowest defensive grade. DL Cam Heyward not within the good tier (64.3).

ST – Just one within the unhealthy tier. 4 gamers had missed tackles, and a number of other have been responsible of poor kick protection.

Who have been yours?

STEELERS WEEK 14 VS. BROWNS & TOTAL REGULAR SEASON SNAPS:

WEEK 14 SNAP LEADERS:

OFF- R. Wilson, beginning OL.

DEF- J. Porter, M. Fitzpatrick, P. Queen.

ST- J. Pierre.