Steelers Vs. Chiefs Week 17: PFF Grades And Complete Snaps

Sadly, it’s unhappy tidings for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Losers of three-straight (10-6), this one to the now 15-1 Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, in an terrible 29-10 Christmas Day displaying for the as soon as promising playoff crew.

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

Offense:

Wonderful (90-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

The very best grade on offense was T Broderick Jones (83.6 grade, 75 snaps). This was primarily because of an elite 91.4 run block grade that led the crew. He did a number of good issues there for certain, together with a number of situationally, however did word sufficient losses that I anticipated the grade to be decrease. Move blocking was a shock.

PFF had him for 2 pressures, a rush, and a QB hit on Russell Wilson (throwaway). Wilson did invite lots of stress, however that doesn’t negate a number of losses for Jones in my view. Beat (some badly) across the edge, inside spin, and pushed again to call some cases, on a extra applicable however nonetheless higher than anticipated 68.8 PBLK grade. Finest general and RBLK of 2024 is good to see although.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

Three gamers. C Zach Frazier (74.6, 75) did some good issues, together with an 81.3 RBLK that was second on the crew, however definitely not his finest day. Key blocks on chunk run performs, noting good ones within the pink zone, enjoyably strolling a man again on one. Move blocking was extra hit/miss (70.0), together with situational and pink space, however to not the extent of Jones.

Max Scharping (74.3, 7) got here in at LT for Dan Moore Jr. in rubbish time, given the 29-10 loss already at hand. That asterisk is essential, however good to see him grade nicely on the chance.

TE Darnell Washington (72.0, 26) had a very nice day as a blocker general. His few blemishes have been expensive although, most notably a pink zone holding penalty that negated a would-be landing for RB Jaylen Warren, and was beat simply across the edge for a sack allowed. 64.0 RBLK, 59.0 PBLK. Additionally had a brief catch and churn for eight yards on his lone goal early (72.1 REC).

The Dangerous (Beneath 50 Grades):

Only one, surprisingly. TE Connor Heyward (47.7, 21) was dinged for an offsides, arguably, negating an superior catch by WR George Pickens (nice to have you ever again). Additionally famous a failed run block pull. Had an eight-yard catch in rubbish time. Finest particular person grade was 69.7 PBLK, on only one snap although. 56.5 RBLK, 54.7 REC.

Protection:

Wonderful (90-Plus Grades):

DL Cam Heyward was the very best grade on protection (90.1, 50). 4 mixed tackles included a TFL, however that got here in rubbish time. Extra encouraging was a primary drive third and 1 no achieve assisted run sort out, however KC proceeded to transform on 4th and 1. Carried out nicely early general, however waned by way of the sport. Three pressures and two hurries led the crew, with a pink zone QB hit on the second drive. Workforce finest 81.8 PRSH and 78.9 RDEF. 71.0 TACK.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

CB Cory Trice Jr. (83.9, 47) performed nicely general in Joey Porter Jr.’s absence. A number of good protection reps, together with an intercepted two-point conversion try, cross breakup, and on a number of third downs. Two catches allowed for 12 yards, with certainly one of his three tackles a fantastic click on and shut sort out for a cease. 90.1 protection led the crew, 76.4 TACK, however 38.8 run protection.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

Two right here. EDGE Alex Highsmith (78.7, 52) was a shiny spot too. 4 mixed tackles, all run stops largely within the first half, two for no achieve together with a wow block shed. Big pink zone cross breakup in protection, with TE Travis Kelce broad open as he was a lot of the sport in the long run zone, whew. PFF solely charted two pressures. Misplaced a number of reps, however his affect was far better than that in my notes. 80.3 RDEF (team-high), 78.6 COV, 76.0 TACK, 54.7 PRUSH.

DL Isaiah Loudermilk (71.7, 6) was a optimistic in restricted motion. Pushed the pocket nicely for a cross rush stress/hurry, and famous a stable run protection rep. Had an assisted run sort out in rubbish time, but it surely was a profitable play. 69.8 PRUSH, 68.1 TACK, 62.0 RDEF.

The Dangerous (Beneath 50 Grades):

Three gamers. LB Payton Wilson (49.8, 29) made some performs, however was merely out of place on way more. Powerful man protection ask on speedster WR Xavier Worthy, giving only a step, however led to a missed path sort out and 21-yard achieve. 4 mixed tackles, two stops together with a no achieve run sort out round a block. Ineffective on six cross rushes. 61.6 RDEF, 52.3 COV, 50.2 PRSH, 40.7 TACK.

DL Montravius Adams (48.9, 13) struggled each as a cross rusher (no pressures), and run defender together with the pink zone. A uncommon optimistic word was within the ultimate seconds in pink zone run protection. 67.3 TACK, 54.0 PRUSH, 53.8 RDEF.

CB Donte Jackson was the bottom grade of protection (38.5, 58), expectedly. Allowed a 49-yard double explosive catch on a go-ball to a TE not named Kelce, slowing up confusingly in protection. Shoe-string restoration sort out although. This pink zone journey resulted in a TD (by the identical receiver), equaling an early 13-0 deficit it one other sluggish begin for Pittsburgh. Hit and miss in protection in any other case too. 77.9 TACK, 64.1 RDEF, 35.1 COV (team-worst).

Particular Groups:

Wonderful (90-Plus Grades):

The very best grade on particular groups and general was Mark Robinson (91.3, 18). One other pressured fumble, his second the final three video games. Bounced KC’s approach although, and proceeded on a TD drive to go up 13-0 early. Examples of Pittsburgh not capitalizing as soon as once more. Was additionally very stable general on each kickoff and punt protection groups.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

Miles Killebrew (85.3, 18) had a fantastic punt return sort out on a miniscule two-yard return, because the returner unwisely didn’t honest catch. Was additionally very stable on protection models all through the sport.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

Tyler Matakevich (70.2, 18). I famous a weaker day, with a number of points on protection groups. On the bottom on a pair, a poor angle on a protracted 31-yard kick return, however did word an excellent kick return block.

The Dangerous (Beneath 50 Grades):

Three right here. Connor Heyward additionally makes this naughty checklist (48.6, 18). Particularly for a missed sort out on that 31-yard kickoff return, however did have a sort out on a 25-yard return, and famous an excellent kick return block.

Trice (48.1, 15) was merely unhealthy, in contrast to his defensive efficiency. Received extra time and was poor at gunner with Ben Skowronek unavailable (get nicely quickly). Additionally had a nasty kick return block.

The bottom grade on particular groups and general was Nick Herbig (29.9, 6). A poor kick return block allowed a sort out, and struggled on protection models, together with poor block shedding and being on the bottom.

Surprises:

– RB Jaylen Warren 68.1 run grade decrease than anticipated.
– Jones’ larger than anticipated general grade.
– Matakevich larger than anticipated.

Loads extra, who have been yours?

STEELERS WEEK 17 VS. CHIEFS & TOTAL REGULAR SEASON SNAPS:

WEEK 17 SNAP LEADERS:

OFF- B. Jones, M. McCormick, R. Wilson, Z. Frazier.

DEF- M. Fitzpatrick, P. Queen.

ST- J. Moon.

The Grinch definitely stole Christmas. Thanks for studying and let me know your ideas within the feedback.