Steelers Vs. Ravens Wild Card Spherical: PFF Grades And Complete Snaps

Abysmal exhibiting, unable to flip the script for a five-game shedding streak to the Ravens, and no playoff wins since 2016 nonetheless. Ouch. Pittsburgh’s offense was non-existent within the first half, and the run protection had no solutions for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry within the 28-14 loss.

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

Offense:

Glorious (90-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

Three gamers. WR Mike Williams was the very best grade on offense (84.9 grade, 9 snaps). The low utilization sadly continued, regardless of the offense needing to tug out all of the stops within the postseason. Obtained two targets on these low snaps, along with his one catch a pleasant third and 5 slot fade, a pleasant idea for a reasonably go ball and catch with YAC for 37 yards. The incompletion pointed to lack of consistency on offense although, thrown forward of him.

QB Russell Wilson (81.4, 44) had one other rollercoaster of highs-and-lows. Passing stats level to a powerful day: 20/29, 270 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, 4 big-time-throws (season-high), zero turnover-worthy performs, and pushing the ball extra. The latter was largely sport circumstance, very dink and dunk first half that opened up within the second.

Took 4 sacks, and although some OL deserve blame, he was antsy and invited strain and fast to throwaways (4). A batted cross and two drops made for a season-high 91.7 adjusted completion fee (no throwaways/drops), and likewise had a 121.3 QB ranking. The horrendous sluggish begin was the massive drawback, and couldn’t dig out of the early gap, an enormous fear going into the sport.

WR George Pickens (80.8, 36) caught all 5 targets for 85 yards, together with a reasonably go-ball between two defenders, spinning to keep away from the sort out for YAC and the home name late third quarter to chop the deficit to 28-14. Little bit of hope on this second, however ended up being the ultimate rating. Pickens had one other 26-yard explosive toe-tap, fortunately not a cross interference after getting one early within the sport. Wasn’t focused till late second quarter, confusingly.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

Three additionally, all linemen. C Zach Frazier (75.0, 46) was as soon as once more the very best grade on the unit, deservingly. I famous extra cross blocking points, in comparison with an general good day run blocking. PFF leaned the opposite manner, with an 83.2 PBLK together with no sacks or pressures, and a decent 72.1 RBLK. One of many extra constant performers in 2024, good rookie 12 months.

G Spencer Anderson (73.5, 46) stepped up admirably general in Mason McCormick’s absence (out-broken hand). He graded out at 83.2 PBLK and 72.1 RBLK. I famous most points have been misplaced reps/assignments in cross blocking, however did permit only one strain (a rush). The run sport simply couldn’t get it going towards their robust run protection, deserving credit score.

T Calvin Anderson (73.2, 29) additionally crammed in properly after LT Dan Moore was misplaced in sport. He performed surprisingly properly, fortunately, with a 72.6 RBLK that led the OL, and 71.9 PBLK. Misplaced his fair proportion of reps too, however the place I used to be most impressed was some strong cross professional that was intriguing to see.

The Unhealthy (Beneath 50 Grades):

Simply two, surprisingly. G Isaac Seumalo (49.0, 46) didn’t have his most impactful sport, to say the least. PFF grades have been 58.6 PBLK and 55.3 RBLK. Allowed two pressures, together with a rush and QB hit. Additionally had an premature late third quarter false begin, the second of two consecutive penalties as Pittsburgh was making an attempt to return again. One step ahead, two steps again (or extra).

The bottom grade on offense was TE Darnell Washington (42.5, 21). Graded properly in PBLK (71.6), however in any other case a 48.0 REC and 40.1 RBLK. The latter is his calling card, which has been good general this 12 months, however wasn’t nice when it mattered most within the playoffs. Loads of blame to cross round, however want extra dominance from him in these rivalry and postseason video games.

Protection:

Glorious (90-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

The very best grade on protection was LB Elandon Roberts (80.9, 47). Right here’s his grades: 84.8 TACK, 82.0 RDEF (each team-highs), 67.3 PRUSH, 50.0 COV. Had a team-high 14 tackles, one of many few brilliant spots towards their potent floor assault general. Six tackles have been stops, together with close to the road of scrimmage, his MO. He did miss out on the RB leak out late although, leaving him broad open for the five-yard TD, simply earlier than halftime for a 21-0 deficit.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

4 right here. S Miles Killebrew (77.7, 8). Performed sparingly, and all run protection snaps. 72.8 TACK, 71.9 RDEF. Two mixed tackles, with no stops. Did help in bringing Henry down on one, solidly, and famous setting the sting as properly.

DL Keeanu Benton (74.5, 30) graded greater than I anticipated. 79.8 PRUSH, 71.5 TACK, 66.1 RDEF. Had one strain, a rush, and thought that grade was too robust. 5 mixed tackles, two run stops on the primary drive. However as we’ve typically seen from him, scorching begins have a tendency to chill off by means of video games, and famous him shedding the overwhelming majority of his reps, sadly.

DL Isaiahh Loudermilk (72.6, 33) performed greater than typical, and was one of many higher run defenders on the road for Pittsburgh. 71.6 RDEF, 71.1 TACK, 55.1 PRSH. No pressures have been a difficulty, however was essentially the most hole sound of rotational run defenders, and two of his three tackles have been run stops.

S Damontae Kazee (71.5, 23) had some strong tackles in run protection. 80.1 TACK (three tackles, two stops), 72.0 RDEF. 61.9 COV was his lowest grade, seemingly a bit low with nearly all of my notes optimistic, together with a pleasant third down rep.

The Unhealthy (Beneath 50 Grades):

5 gamers. DL Larry Ogunjobi (49.2, 55) was anticipated, totally struggling all through the sport in my notes. Some performs have been made, however not practically sufficient from the starter, and a think about such a poor defensive outing, notably the towards the run. 62.0 PRSH (two pressures), 46.6 RDEF, 26.5 TACK. Had two mixed tackles, but in addition missed two alternatives when he did get to the ball provider. Tough.

LB Patrick Queen (45.1, 73) had ten mixed tackles and a pleasant sort out for loss on a primary half reception. Did have 5 complete stops, a pair towards the run together with his share of points: gaps, angles, and a missed sort out. Usually these went for giant performs and/or TDs as well. 64.5 TACK, 63.0 COV, 50.6 PRSH, 41.9 RDEF.

S Minkah Fitzpatrick (41.5, 74). Worst sport of the season for my part. Did have 9 mixed tackles, however two misses together with the unsuitable aspect of a stiff-arm by Henry, and was truly fairly weak throughout all sides of play general: 50.9 TACK, 49.2 RDEF, and 44.2 COV. The latter was his worst mark of the whole season, one other painful reality within the loss.

DL Montravius Adams (33.6, 19) was one other perpetrator in Pittsburgh’s run protection points. He had the bottom 32.8 RDEF of the group, together with losses on a number of explosives and touchdowns. Had one assisted sort out, a three-yard run cease, and no missed tackles. So a 67.3 TACK as his highest grade is sensible. He did get a little bit of cross rush push, solely noting a pair losses on seven cross rush snaps, however had no pressures. 65.4 PRUSH.

Particular Groups:

Glorious (90-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

Ben Skowronek was the very best grade on particular groups (83.0, 11). He had an awesome general day as a gunner, together with a sort out for loss on a muffed punt and downing one throughout the first three punts. Additionally had good punt blocking on a return late.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

NONE.

The Unhealthy (Beneath 50 Grades):

Two gamers. James Pierre (46.5, 18) was up and down, however closely dinged for an unlawful touching penalty after stepping out of bounds. Had some good gunner reps, notably early, and hit and miss as a blocker on punt returns.

The bottom grade on particular groups was Kazee (32.4, 3) additionally lands right here with a penalty, a operating into the kicker late third quarter. I get the aggressiveness and desirous to make the playdown 28-14, however wasn’t getting there and will have pulled up, one among many pricey errors for Pittsburgh on this one.

Surprises:

– Wilson greater than anticipated 81.4, his greatest mark of 2024.
– DL Keeanu Benton greater than anticipated 74.5 grade.
– P Corliss Waitman decrease than anticipated 59.0 grade.

Loads extra, who have been yours?

STEELERS VS. RAVENS SUPER WILD CARD ROUND SNAPS:

SNAP LEADERS SUPER WILD CARD ROUND:

OFF- B. Jones, I. Seumalo, S. Anderson. Z. Frazier.

DEF- M. Fitzpatrick.

ST- J. Moon.

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