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• A foul tackling night time for the Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons protection had 22 missed tackles of their loss to the Washington Commanders.
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KC@PIT | BLT@HST | SEA@CHI | LAC@NE | DEN@CIN | ARI@LAR DAL@PHI | NYJ@BUF | TEN@JAX | CAR@TB | LV@NO | IND@NYG MIA@CLE | GB@MIN | ATL@WAS | DET@SF
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs 29, Pittsburgh Steelers 10
Why the Chiefs gained: The Chiefs have been up towards a powerful Steelers move rush, and the important thing was for Mahomes to get the ball out of his palms shortly to neutralize that move rush. The offensive line saved Mahomes clear on 82.1% of his dropbacks, and on common, he acquired the ball out of his palms in 2.16 seconds. Mahomes accomplished 24 of 31 move makes an attempt for 218 yards and two touchdowns in that point, incomes an 80.0 grade.
Why the Steelers misplaced: The Chiefs’ move rush was in a position to pin their ears again and disrupt Russell Wilson and the Steelers passing recreation all day. Wilson was pressured 22 instances and sacked a complete of 5 instances within the loss, with eight Chiefs’ defenders incomes a stress. Wilson accomplished simply 4 of 11 move makes an attempt when pressured too, incomes a 41.4 passing grade.
Baltimore Ravens 31, Houston Texans 2
Why the Ravens gained: The Ravens offense has been tearing defenses aside on the bottom in 2024 and continued to take action towards the Texans. The dynamic dashing duo of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry mixed for 234 dashing yards and two touchdowns, and each gamers earned 90.2 dashing grades. Henry led the cost with 147 yards and 7 missed tackles pressured, whereas Jackson broke off two huge rushes and averaged 21.8 yards per dashing try.
Why the Texans misplaced: The Texans scored simply two factors towards the Ravens, and the offense was in a bind all day. C.J. Stroud was sacked 5 instances by the Ravens protection and struggled when pressured by the move rush. Stroud was pressured on 37.8% of his dropbacks, finishing simply two of eight move makes an attempt on 14 dropbacks whereas throwing an interception and incomes a 32.4 grade.
Seattle Seahawks 6, Chicago Bears 3
Why the Seahawks gained: The Seahawks move rush erupted towards the Bears, main the group to victory in a recreation that offered simply 9 whole factors. The protection had a season-high 37 pressures, sacking Caleb Williams seven instances within the course of. Leonard Williams led the way in which with six whole pressures and two sacks, whereas seven different defenders had a minimum of three pressures. Seattle overwhelmed the Chicago offense.
Why the Bears misplaced: The offense was troubled by the move rush, and Williams was sacked seven instances. Williams averaged simply 4.4 yards per move try, finishing 16 of 28 move makes an attempt for 122 yards whereas incomes a 54.0 passing grade. The offense’s passing recreation isn’t dependable week-to-week, and Williams has largely struggled exterior of some glorious throws.
Los Angeles Chargers 40, New England Patriots 7
Why the Chargers gained: The Patriots move rush was non-existent for many of the recreation, which meant that Justin Herbert had the liberty to work inside a clear pocket for many of the recreation. Herbert was saved clear on 80.5% of his dropbacks and accomplished 23 of 31 move makes an attempt for 247 yards and three touchdowns, incomes an 88.8 grade. Herbert is among the finest quarterbacks within the NFL and can make you pay for giving him time to work.
Why the Patriots misplaced: The protection has been lackluster all season and struggled to generate any kind of move rush to place the Chargers passing recreation doubtful. Herbert averaged 2.88 seconds to throw however was solely pressured 9 whole instances by the protection. In whole, he was pressured on 19.5% of his dropbacks and the protection didn’t sack him as soon as. Anfernee Jennings held his personal with 4 pressures, together with a quarterback hit, however this was a poor efficiency from a move rush in want of some juice within the offseason.
Cincinnati Bengals 30, Denver Broncos 24
Why the Bengals gained: Joe Burrow has been a monster in 2024 regardless of the Bengals’ struggles, and he carried his good kind into this recreation. Burrow accomplished 39 of 49 move makes an attempt for 412 yards and three touchdowns, all three of which went to broad receiver Tee Higgins. Burrow was additionally credited with three big-time throws and earned a 93.6 grade regardless of being sacked 9 instances.
Why the Broncos misplaced: The Broncos had a troublesome day in protection, and the Bengals picked on anybody that wasn’t Pat Surtain, primarily Riley Moss and Ja’Quan McMillian, who each earned sub-40.0 protection grades. Moss was focused 15 instances and gave up 11 receptions and two touchdowns for 128 yards, whereas McMillian allowed six catches on six targets for 85 yards and a landing. An off day for the Bengals secondary.
Los Angeles Rams 13, Arizona Cardinals 9
Why the Rams gained: The Rams acquired good manufacturing upfront from their defensive position towards the Cardinals. The move rush mixed for 23 whole pressures and 4 sacks on Kyler Murray. Jared Verse led the way in which with six pressures, whereas Braden Fiske had 5 pressures and two sacks within the win.
Why the Cardinals misplaced: The Cardinals discovered their option to the crimson zone on 4 drives, however solely got here away with a landing on a kind of possessions. The ultimate crimson zone drive ended with the Kyler Murray interception that sealed the loss, however the basic lack of execution from the Cardinals within the crimson zone was pricey, as they completed certainly one of 4 within the crimson zone, scoring simply 9 whole factors.
Buffalo Payments 40, New York Jets 14
Why the Payments gained: Josh Allen was saved clear of simply 57.1% of his dropbacks and needed to make each clear second rely. And he did. The Payments quarterback accomplished 12 of 15 move makes an attempt for 127 yards and a landing, including two big-time throws and a 94.5 grade when saved clear. Allen handles stress higher than most quarterbacks, however he was on a tear within the moments the Payments offensive line held up.
Why the Jets misplaced: The Jets’ offense struggled to get something going towards the Payments’ protection, and the offensive line particularly put in a poor efficiency. Aaron Rodgers was pressured on 34.8% of his dropbacks, however the Payments protection was in a position to sack Rodgers 5 instances. Rodgers decreased mobility is clear, however all 5 sacks have been attributed to the offensive line, whereas 4 of the 5 starters allowed a sack and earned a pass-blocking grade of under 55.0.
Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Tennessee Titans 13
Why the Jaguars gained: In case your quarterback is saved clear on 80.8% of his dropbacks, there’s likelihood you’ll get recreation out of him. The Jaguars protected Mac Jones properly towards the Titans, and the previous first-rounder accomplished 15 of 20 move makes an attempt for 174 yards and two touchdowns from a clear pocket, incomes an 84.6 grade whereas including two big-time throws within the win.
Why the Titans misplaced: The Titans’ protection struggled in YAC alternatives towards the Jaguars receivers. Mac Jones threw for 174 yards towards the Titans, however 101 of these passing yards got here after the catch, with rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr. racking up 45 yards after the catch on seven receptions. Travis Etienne broke off an enormous play on his solely reception too, incomes 28 yards after the catch.
Las Vegas Raiders 25, New Orleans Saints 10
Why the Raiders gained: The Raiders have struggled to successfully run the ball all season however have been in a position to get dashing efficiency out of Ameer Abdullah towards the Saints. Abdullah carried the ball 20 instances for 115 yards, incomes 5.8 yards per try. The veteran operating again pressured eight missed tackles within the recreation and had 4 explosive runs within the win, incomes an 83.8 grade and setting the win in movement.
Why the Saints misplaced: Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler struggled once more for the Saints, incomes a 29.8 grade when saved clear. Rattler was saved clear on 56.1% of his dropbacks, and did 14-of-22 passing makes an attempt from a clear pocket, however has struggled with turnovers and forcing the ball into hazard. He threw two picks within the loss and was credited with three turnover-worthy performs, and had 4 in whole. He’s nonetheless studying, however this was unhealthy quarterback play.
New York Giants 45, Indianapolis Colts 33
Why the Giants gained: Drew Lock was glorious towards the Colts, however it helps when you’ve got a receiver like Malik Nabers who can create huge performs out of skinny air. Nabers caught seven of eight targets for 171 yards and two touchdowns towards the Colts, incomes a 93.7 grade within the win. The rookie receiver averaged 24.4 yards per catch and had 103 yards after the catch, averaging 7.13 yards per route run. He was instrumental within the victory.
Why the Colts misplaced: The Colts crumbled of their huge second, as Drew Lock and the offense scored factors galore. The chunk performs within the passing recreation killed the Colts. The Giants have eight explosive passing performs, ending with 247 passing yards coming off of these performs, together with three of Lock’s 4 passing touchdowns.
Philadelphia Eagles 41, Dallas Cowboys 7
Why the Eagles gained: The Eagles relied on Saquon Barkley‘s prowess with out Jalen Hurts. Barkley began the sport sluggish however completed with 31 carries for 167 yards, incomes a 77.0 grade within the blowout win. He pressured eight missed tackles and had 4 rushes of over 10 yards. Barkley was key within the win as soon as once more as he closes in on the single-season dashing report.
Why the Cowboys misplaced: This was a recreation the place Cooper Rush’s fragilities confirmed up as soon as once more. Rush has been stable over the previous couple of weeks however struggled towards the Eagles’ four-man rushes. The Eagles rushed 4 on 80.0% of Rush’s dropbacks, and the Cowboys quarterback threw two interceptions and accomplished simply 54.2% of his move makes an attempt for 124 yards, incomes a 39.0 grade. The drop-off from Prescott to Rush is noticeable, even when the offense struggled with Prescott.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48, Carolina Panthers 14
Why the Buccaneers gained: Baker Mayfield had among the finest video games of his profession towards the Panthers and was excellent towards the blitz. The Panthers blitzed Mayfield on 36.1% of his dropbacks in an try to deliver further rushers to stress the quarterback, in addition to muddy the protection seems to be, however Mayfield had all the solutions. He accomplished 12 of 12 move makes an attempt for 103 yards and 4 touchdowns towards the blitz, incomes a 91.4 grade on 13 blitzed dropbacks. The Panthers saved blitzing, however Mayfield saved responding with touchdowns.
Why the Panthers misplaced: It was a foul day on the workplace for the Panthers’ offensive line in move safety. The dearth of a reputable dashing assault with out Chuba Hubbard meant that the Panthers deserted their operating recreation within the hopes of getting again into the sport, which meant the Buccaneers had a license to pin their ears again and get after Bryce Younger. They succeeded. The offensive line was accountable for six whole sacks and 21 pressures. Robert Hunt, particularly, struggled, permitting seven pressures and incomes a 23.7 grade.
Miami Dolphins 20, Cleveland Browns 3
Why the Dolphins gained: With Tua Tagovailoa unavailable, the Dolphins turned to Tyler Huntley to get them a win in a much-needed spot, they usually relied on him getting the ball out to his playmakers to take action. Huntley did simply that when saved clear, getting the ball out of his palms on a mean of 1.83 seconds whereas finishing 90.9% of his move makes an attempt for 215 yards and a landing to earn a 92.4 grade.
Why the Browns misplaced: The Browns all-around passing recreation left rather a lot to be desired towards the Dolphins, as everybody from the quarterback to the receivers took a share of the duty. Dorian Thompson-Robinson accomplished simply 51.0% of his move makes an attempt for 170 yards and an interception and was credited with two turnover-worthy performs, incomes a 57.2 passing grade. Nevertheless, the Browns receivers have been additionally credited with 5 drops, together with Jerry Jeudy who had three drops.
Minnesota Vikings 27, Inexperienced Bay Packers 25
Why the Vikings gained: Maintain Sam Darnold clear and reap the advantages. The Vikings saved Darnold clear on 30 dropbacks, he accomplished 26 of 30 move makes an attempt for 315 yards and three touchdowns, including two big-time throws and incomes an 87.3 grade. Darnold got here up clutch towards the Vikings’ largest rivals, of their pursuit of the primary seed within the NFC.
Why the Packers misplaced: The Packers’ secondary struggled within the recreation, permitting 377 passing yards, however they particularly struggled when Sam Darnold pushed the ball downfield. Darnold accomplished 4 of 5 makes an attempt of over 20 yards for 99 yards and two touchdowns, incomes an ideal 153.8 passer score The Packers protection as a unit allowed eight explosive passing performs for 187 yards.
Washington Commanders 30, Atlanta Falcons 24
Why the Commanders gained: The Commanders’ floor recreation was the driving pressure of their extra time win versus the Falcons. Jayden Daniels led the way in which with 16 carries for 127 yards, averaging 7.9 yards per try and incomes an 83.3 dashing grade. Brian Robinson additionally contributed with 60 dashing yards on 13 makes an attempt, whereas Chris Rodriguez added a dashing landing on 5 carries. In whole, the Commanders carried the ball 36 instances for 216 yards, averaging 6.0 yards per try.
Why the Falcons misplaced: The Falcons’ protection was a distress towards the Commanders. That they had 55 whole tackles within the recreation however had a surprising 22 missed tackles towards the run and in protection. There have been 12 separate Falcons defenders with a minimum of one missed deal with, whereas six defenders had a minimum of two missed tackles. A troublesome night time for the basics.
