Steelers Vs Seahawks Week 2: PFF Grades And Snap Counts

What a distinction every week could make. Pittsburgh dropped its residence opener 31-17, imploding within the fourth quarter, significantly. On this article, I’ll present knowledge from Professional Soccer Focus (PFF) and takeaways from the Steelers’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Offense:

Glorious (90-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

The very best grade on offense lands on this tier for the second straight week. RB Jaylen Warren (77.7 grade, 36 snaps) was a uncommon vibrant spot, that includes an elite 90.4 receiving grade (NFL’s second rank pre-Monday evening soccer). He had 4 catches for 86 yards, offering an electrical 65-yard triple explosive play (the longest within the NFL) with massive YAC and compelled missed tackles. Warren had a 79.3 pass-block grade (high ten) and a 69.8 run grade (14 makes an attempt, 48 yards, 3.4 common).

Dangerous (Beneath 50 Grades):

Two gamers had been dangerous. T Broderick Jones (47.9, 62) lands right here, expectedly. Jones exhibited go safety points, together with three pressures (two hurries, sack allowed), and was given a 60.9 pass-block grade. His run-blocking was worse, with a 33.7 grade, final amongst NFL tackles (pre MNF). He’s having a reasonably tough begin to 2025.

The bottom grade on offense was TE Connor Heyward (40.8, 9). He completely struggled as a blocker, beginning with a 39.4 run block. However he obtained a 0.0 pass-block grade, albeit on one snap, for permitting a QB hit within the third quarter. Heyward had a 57.7 receiving grade, with a six-yard catch in rubbish time.

Protection:

Glorious (90-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

The very best grade on protection was DL Cameron Heyward (82.7, 48). His particular person grades had been strong: 77.4 run protection (led group), 72.5 deal with, and 70.1 go rush. He recorded three solo tackles and two assists, however just one cease, which got here in opposition to the run. Heyward had three pressures (two hurries, QB hit) and with an enormous bat into the air for a first-half interception.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

4 right here. EDGE Nick Herbig (73.9, 51) received extra alternatives as Alex Highsmith exited early with an ankle damage. Herbig made performs, corralling the Heyward bat for his first profession interception, and recording two tackles for loss and a go deflection. Led the group with 4 pressures, together with three hurries and a QB hit for a third-down cease. His 58.9 go rush grade appeared a bit low, however he obtained strong 74.1 protection (two snaps) and 71.7 run protection grades. Nonetheless, a missed run deal with (29.4 tackling grade) was a transparent blemish to scrub up for Herbig.

EDGE T.J. Watt (72.7, 50) continues to demand a few of the most consideration within the league on the place. He’s nonetheless making performs, together with two straight go rushes that resulted in incompletions and a go tip. Hopefully, his mere two pressures will enhance transferring ahead, however each being QB hits emphasize their high quality. Nonetheless, his six-game sack drought continues. Two of his three tackles had been stops. Last grades for Watt: 74.1 run protection, 73.2 deal with, 62.8 protection, 62.1 go rush.

LB Cole Holcomb (71.7, 13) received his first motion on protection after starter Patrick Queen initially exited, though he returned. Holcomb notched a 74.9 deal with grade, with two solo tackles and one cease. His 66.4 run protection grade included a deal with within the run sport, nevertheless it was a profitable offensive play. He had a 65.4 protection grade, giving up one goal behind the road that went for 13 yards.

Rookie EDGE Jack Sawyer (71.4, 26). 75.7 deal with, with 4 solo that had been all stops, together with three in opposition to the run. 65.4 run protection was a bit decrease than his 68.7 go rush, with only one stress. However he made it rely together with his first NFL sack, from the pink zone within the fourth quarter, coming in unblocked. 61.4 protection (three snaps) with no targets.

Dangerous (Beneath 50 Grades)

Three gamers. LB Payton Wilson (47.2, 56) made some performs, together with 9 tackles (led group) and a first-half sack. Two pressures lie inside his 77.4 go rush grade (T-team lead). He tallied a 66.5 tackling grade. Nonetheless, a 47.4 run protection grade included an unsightly pancake on him and missed deal with angles, like Seattle’s remaining TD on Third-and-goal from the 19-yard line. He additionally missed a sack. He had a 46.3 protection grade, permitting three catches for 40 yards, with an identical quantity in YAC allowed.

S Juan Thornhill (39.9, 65) missed two tackles, probably the most on the group (40.6 tackles). One got here in opposition to a second-half run. Although he did have seven mixed tackles, just one went for a cease. His 34.4 run protection grade was the worst on the group. His 51.4 protection grade was nothing to jot down residence about, both, permitting two catches for 31 yards.

The bottom grade on protection, and general, was DL Isaiahh Loudermilk (33.8, 6). He regarded gradual off the ball with poor run protection, significantly (44.5). He had a 58.0 go rush grade, which was beneficiant given zero pressures (two snaps). Each particular person grades had been effectively above his general mark, and an insult to the forgettable efficiency was that he was additionally on the lengthy checklist of in-game accidents that hit the protection onerous.

Particular Groups:

NOTE – Some names don’t seem (much less snaps, common grade).

Glorious (90-Plus Grades):

NONE.

Nice (80-Plus Grades):

Payton Wilson was the most effective grade on particular groups (82.5, 11). He performed on three items and had a pleasant rep for a solo deal with within the first half.

Good (70-Plus Grades):

Three males landed right here. Newly acquired Jabrill Peppers (75.4, 7) performed on each kick items, significantly the return group. Nice to see PFF loved his efficiency, contemplating he hasn’t obtained any defensive snaps but.

Rookie Carson Bruener (73.6, 18) continues his impression within the particular groups part of the sport. He performed on 4 items and was tied for the group lead with two solo tackles. He additionally made his defensive debut (resulting from damage), however the principle hope is that his robust particular groups play continues.

Talking of consistency, Okay Chris Boswell (72.8, 8) did his factor once more for Pittsburgh. He made all three of his discipline targets, all of which had been from 40-49 yards out. One got here with eight minutes left within the fourth quarter, slicing the deficit to seven, however Pittsburgh’s different two phases couldn’t shut this sport out.

Dangerous (Beneath 50 Grades):

Only one. Understandably, it was Kaleb Johnson (43.3, 4), who had us screaming on the TV when a kickoff hit the touchdown zone. He didn’t discipline it, as a substitute trotting to the sideline as Seattle recovered it in the long run zone for an enormous, momentum-swinging landing. The sport was nonetheless tied at 14-all heading into the fourth quarter, and this was probably the most irritating instance of how the group derailed late.