Steelers Vs. Ravens Week 16: PFF Grades And Whole Snaps

The Pittsburgh Steelers are actually 10-5, with a second-straight loss to a playoff certain workforce, and unable to clinch the AFC North crown in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens. As an alternative, they now have the identical report and earned their playoff berth in convincing 34-17 vogue, flipping the script on usually shut slugfests. Ache.

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):

Two gamers.

WR Ben Skowronek is the best grade on offense (89.2 grade, 10 snaps). He had two good catches for within the first quarter. Good seam previous the protection for 17 yards with YAC, first chain mover for Pittsburgh. Additionally had a third & 7 conversion, a scramble drill comeback for a plus catch on the sideline. Each performs got here on drive two, on an encouraging TD drive. Additionally famous good run blocking, PFF disagreed (59.4). 89.1 REC grade (led the workforce).

TE MyCole Pruitt (82.4, 14) caught his first TD of 2024, a play-action that freed him for the wide-open one-yard snag at the back of the tip zone, this was the aforementioned second drive, a giant early reply to tie the sport at seven. 84.9 REC. I famous an up and down blocking day, however PFF appreciated it extra 70.2 PBLK, 67.4 RBLK.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

Three right here.

G Isaac Seumalo (75.5, 60) had sport general, noting good moments in each run and go blocking, together with situational and crimson zone play. Some detrimental reps included getting pushed again, and permitting a sort out and on the bottom as soon as as a run blocker. I anticipated a bit decrease PBLK (81.9), however a stronger RBLK (69.6).

WR Calvin Austin (73.6, 48) had a really good day on 4/5 receiving. The spotlight was a double explosive 44 yard go ball, a unbelievable back-shoulder toe faucet contested catch on the sideline that was large in establishing one other TD drive within the third quarter. On the identical drive, ran an amazing over the center route on third and 6 to get to the crimson zone and arrange one other rating. 72.9 REC, method to step up.

RB Cordarrelle Patterson (70.0, 3) iced that drive with a wheel route catch from the backfield, contested closely however confirmed sturdy hand to maintain the bobbled catch alive for the 12-yard TD. High quality over amount, benefiting from his uncommon alternatives. 74.4 REC.

The Unhealthy (Under 50 Grades):

None.

Protection:

Wonderful (90-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

DL Isaiah Loudermilk (80.1, 23). This grade stunned me. Whereas he did make some performs, together with 5 mixed tackles, together with run stops, most got here with the sport nicely at hand, and significant ones went for profitable runs. Did have a pleasant hustle play on a display too however went for 16 yards on the chase down, and had a ton of misplaced reps within the sport too. 82.1 RDEF, 71.6 TACK, and non-factor 53.2 PRUSH (no pressures).

Good (70-Plus Grades):

Three gamers. EDGE Alex Highsmith (76.7, 26). His spotlight was a pleasant strip sack, profitable handily across the edge early within the sport, however sadly bounced Baltimore’s manner and retained. Workforce-high 5 pressures, 4 hurries, and Pittsburgh’s solely sack. 4 mixed tackles, two for stops, together with no acquire assisted run sort out. Extra misplaced reps in opposition to the run. 90.8 PRUSH by far Week 16’s greatest on the time of this text. 75.2 TACK, 60.5 RDEF.

LB Payton Wilson (73.0, 22). Famous a pleasant day in protection, as he did within the first matchup. Lined RBs and TEs nicely, and three tackles have been all stops (PFF solely credited one). As you most likely guessed from watching the sport, he was amongst a poor run protection outing, together with a missed sort out, hole/angle points, and block shedding. 76.6 COV, 69.3 PRUSH (no pressures), 53.0 RDEF, 31.6 TACK.

LB Mark Robinson (70.2, 5) has not often performed on protection, showing in his third sport this season together with his most snaps. Stayed clear in a run hole for a one-yard stable sort out on RB Derrick Henry, and in addition offered a rush as a go rusher. 71.4 TACK, 68.5 RDEF, 60.7 COV, 56.2 PRUSH (appeared low).

The Unhealthy (Under 50 Grades):

A whopping 9 right here.

LB Patrick Queen (49.4, 62). Towards his former workforce, led Pittsburgh with eight mixed tackles, with simply two stops. He sadly continues to overlook tackles although, with two in opposition to the run this sport. Poor gaps, reactions, angles, oh my. He did have some good protection, however negatives in that regard as nicely, specifically a 16-yard catch allowed. Had one stress, however on 4 makes an attempt. 65.0 COV, 52.2 PRUSH, 42.8 RDEF, 38.4 TACK.

DL Montravius Adams (45.1, 21) added some juice as a go rusher with a stress (additionally drew a holding name), together with a fast win for a one-yard run cease on his lone sort out. Largely painful in any other case, dropping his justifiable share of go rushes, and run protection significantly waned within the second half together with his membership within the undesirable missed sort out membership. 64.5 PRUSH, 41.9 RDEF, 25.7 TACK.

CB Cam Sutton (44.6, 19). The principle detrimental was a protection bust on the seven-yard TD within the second half. Third crimson zone TD in a row, with too many miscommunication points for a playoff workforce this day without work 12 months. Yeah, there are accidents on the again finish, however professionals are paid to be prepared. Was additionally despatched on a crimson zone go rush that didn’t go nicely. 62.4 RDEF, 59.0 PRUSH (each too excessive), 40.0 COV.

CB Cory Trice Jr. (43.5, 49) returned after final enjoying in Week Three. Actually rust, and performed greater than anticipated (Joey Porter Jr. exited, Donte Jackson out). Sadly, that was a component of the secondary’s lack of success, however no excuses. He did have 5 mixed tackles, however just one cease highlights the chunk play selection general. Couple plus protection reps, however under the road general. 53.9 COV, 50.5 TACK, 43.9 RDEF.

LB Elandon Roberts (41.1, 47). One other on the place that wasn’t his greatest as a run defender. Usually his forte, and did have two run stops, together with a TFL on simply two tackles. Missed a sort out as nicely on a bit run, with a stiff-arm including insult to damage. Was additionally under the road in protection and go rush, although I didn’t one good one effecting an incompletion. 58.1 RDEF, 49.5 PRSH, 37.0 COV, 28.1 TACK.

S Damontae Kazee (36.3, 42) can be enjoying extra in DeShon Elliott’s absence. A part of the protection busts on arguably two TDs, missed a run sort out, and took poor angles too usually. All seven of his tackles have been solo, and on cleanup obligation on chunk performs. Some props to that open area tackling, however emphasizes the distinction to what Elliott has offered the Steelers. 63.7 TACK, 61.1 RDEF, 35.2 COV.

DL Dean Lowry (30.6, 31) stunk, in comparison with a pleasant sport within the first Ravens matchup. I solely had three constructive reps for him, as he was on the sphere greater than normal in Larry Ogunjobi’s absence. Two assisted tackles have been chunk performs. Man-handled in run protection specifically, responsible get together of gaping holes, no issue go rusher (zero pressures), and a missed run sort out. 53.0 PRSH, 32.6 RDEF, 25.2 TACK.

EDGE Nick Herbig (28.6, 19) lacked influence, bluntly. He had only one stress, and sort out for a cease, however the latter got here with the sport determined. In run protection, the Steelers actually dedicated the place closely to Lamar Jackson on zone reads, to a fault significantly within the first half. Unhealthy plan in comparison with the primary sport, and let Henry roam. And sure, a missed sort out besides.

CB Beanie Bishop is the bottom grade on protection and general (26.1, 17). His missed sort out regarded just like the youthful child on the playground, ran by means of and kicked off for YAC and a whopping 49-yard catch. A mismatch in opposition to Zay Flowers, who’s not the largest man, after beating him simply. Twisted the dagger deeper within the fourth quarter. Extra so, regarded two small on a 19-yard catch allowed to TE Isaiah Probably. Run protection lower than too (51.3).

26.5 COV and 18.8 TACK and 71 yards allowed have been workforce worsts (whoof).

Particular Groups:

Wonderful (90-Plus Grades):

James Pierre was the best grade on particular groups and general (91.1, 15). Compelled fumble on Pittsburgh’s first punt, however Tyler Matakevich couldn’t come away with the fumble restoration, one other occasion of issues bouncing Baltimore’s manner. General good gunner play from Pierre, however did notice a misplaced rep in punt protection blocking.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

NONE.

The Unhealthy (Under 50 Grades):

Skowronek was the bottom grade on particular groups (48.8, 8). He missed a sort out on that first punt earlier than the Pierre compelled fumble, already netting return and falling ahead for extra yards into the Ravens arms. Quiet in any other case from the normally impactful teamer.

Surprises:

OFF – No offensive gamers within the unhealthy tier.

DEF – Isaiahh Loudermilk’s larger than anticipated 80.1 grade.

ST – P Corliss Waitman’s decrease anticipated 60.9 punt grade.

A lot extra, who have been yours?

STEELERS WEEK 16 VS. RAVENS & TOTAL REGULAR SEASON SNAPS:

WEEK 16 SNAP LEADERS:

OFF- R. Wilson, OL.

DEF- Fitzpatrick, Queen.

ST- Trice.