• Eagles’ Landon Dickerson was dominant: Dickerson allowed only one hurry on 30 pass-blocking snaps to earn an 81.4 pass-blocking grade, the second-best mark of the week. He shined even brighter within the run recreation, incomes a 90.1 grade on zone runs and ending with a 91.7 general run-blocking grade.
• 5 Lions make the listing: Brian Department, Christian Mahogany, Penei Sewell, Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown all performed distinctive soccer within the divisional spherical.
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The NFL’s divisional spherical introduced out the most effective within the league’s high stars, with game-changing performances throughout the board.
From dominant shows within the trenches to highlight-reel moments within the passing recreation, listed here are the ten highest-graded gamers from an action-packed weekend of postseason soccer. To make sure probably the most correct reflection of standout play, we centered on gamers who logged 50 or extra snaps, making certain that grades weren’t overly influenced by one or two large performs throughout a restricted pattern.
1. G Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles (94.0)
Dickerson allowed only one hurry on 30 pass-blocking snaps to earn an 81.4 pass-blocking grade, the second-best mark of the week. He shined even brighter within the run recreation, incomes a 90.1 grade on zone runs and ending with a 91.7 general run-blocking grade.
Heading into Championship Sunday, Dickerson stands because the highest-graded guard within the postseason (90.4), and he’s the one guard with a run-blocking grade above 80.0 (89.4).
2. S Brian Department, Detroit Lions (92.9)
Department delivered an elite all-around efficiency within the divisional spherical, main all safeties with a 93.3 protection grade and an 85.6 run-defense grade. He allowed simply 5 completions for 34 yards whereas additionally recording two run stops and two quarterback hurries. Notably, Department is the one security this postseason to earn 90.0-plus protection grades in each single protection (90.2) and zone protection schemes (93.4).
3. G Christian Mahogany, Detroit Lions (92.3)
In simply his second begin of the season filling in for Kevin Zeitler, Mahogany shined as a run blocker, incomes a position-leading 91.9 run-blocking grade within the divisional spherical. Whereas he allowed three pressures on 47 pass-blocking snaps, his 78.6 pass-blocking grade was stable. Throughout his two begins, Mahogany has earned a powerful general grade of 88.1, fueled by his dominant 88.0 run-blocking grade.
4. DI Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles (90.3)
Los Angeles had no reply for Carter, who constantly disrupted the backfield with seven whole pressures, together with two sacks, a quarterback hit and a compelled fumble early within the fourth quarter.
Carter’s postseason dominance is mirrored in his 81.1 PFF grade, the second-highest amongst inside defenders.
5. T Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions (90.2)
Sewell dominated within the run recreation, main all tackles with a 91.9 run-blocking grade. He was equally spectacular in move safety, permitting only one strain on 26 true move units. By means of the postseason, Sewell is the highest-graded deal with and the one one to earn 80.0-plus grades in each move and run blocking.
6. WR Nico Collins, Houston Texans (85.5)
Collins hauled in 5 of eight targets for 81 yards towards Kansas Metropolis, with each reception leading to a primary down. Two of his catches went for 15-plus yards within the fourth quarter, and he thrived within the intermediate vary, securing 4 catches for 57 yards.
Over his playoff run, Collins earned a powerful 89.9 receiving grade, ending with 12 receptions for 203 yards, one landing and 11 first downs.
7. QB C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans (85.3)
Stroud suffered a knee harm on the sport’s opening drive however battled till the top, ending 19-of-28 for 245 yards. He moved the chains 15 instances however was underneath duress all day, as Kansas Metropolis was in a position to sack him eight instances.
When saved clear from strain, the Texans signal-caller accomplished 13-of-17 passes for 166 yards and two big-time throws, incomes a 94.6 passing grade.
Regardless of his harm, he was nonetheless in a position to rush six instances for 42 yards and three first downs, gaining 20 yards after contact.
Stroud wraps up the playoffs ranked fourth on the place in PFF grade (74.0). He accomplished 41 passes for 527 yards, threw one landing towards one interception and completed high two in each big-time throws (4) and turnover-worthy performs (5).
8. QB Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (83.9)
Jackson accomplished 18-of-25 passes for 254 yards, two touchdowns and one interception within the divisional spherical. He earned a 92.1 passing grade from a clear pocket, finishing 14 of 16 such makes an attempt.
On the bottom, Jackson rushed six instances for 39 yards, compelled two missed tackles and picked up three first downs, together with 38 yards after contact and two runs of 10-plus yards within the second quarter.
By means of the divisional spherical, Jackson is the highest-graded quarterback (92.3). He accomplished 34 passes for 429 yards and 4 touchdowns, producing 5 big-time throws towards two turnover-worthy performs. Moreover, he led all quarterbacks with 120 speeding yards and eight first downs.
9. RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions (81.4)
Gibbs was electrical towards Washington, speeding 14 instances for 105 yards and two touchdowns. He compelled 5 missed tackles, gained six first downs, and led all working backs with 5 carries of 10-plus yards, together with a 33-yard burst. Within the passing recreation, Gibbs caught six of 10 targets for a position-leading 70 yards.
Gibbs’ 88.2 speeding grade is tied for the best amongst working backs by means of the divisional spherical.
10. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions (80.4)
St. Brown caught eight passes for 137 yards and moved the chains seven instances. He recorded 4 explosive positive aspects of 15 or extra yards, together with three catches of 20-plus yards, and averaged 7.8 yards after the catch per reception.
