Steelers Vs. Bengals Week 18: PFF Grades And Complete Snaps
Catastrophic. The Pittsburgh Steelers finish the 2024 season with a fourth-straight loss, to the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17, who received their final 5 video games to maintain their playoff hopes quickly alive. One other sluggish begin from Pittsburgh, significantly the offense, not doing almost sufficient in an uncomplimentary defeat.
On this article I’ll present information from Professional Soccer Focus (PFF) and takeaways from watching the movie.
Offense:
Glorious (90-Plus Grades):
NONE.
Nice (80-Plus Grades):
The very best grade on offense was TE MyCole Pruitt (89.8 grade, 11 snaps). 9 of his alternatives have been run blocking, very impactful in my notes and in PFF’s eyes (82.6 RBLK). Included a pair good pulling blocks, and a pleasant rep on RB Najee Harris’ on yard speeding TD. Additionally obtained a 69.7 PBLK with no pressures or sacks. No receiving targets.
Good (70-Plus Grades):
Three right here.
TE Pat Freiermuth (74.7, 49) had 11 targets, 8 catches, and 85 yards. Every led the crew. This included a wide-open crimson zone out route for Pittsburgh’s lone passing TD. Reduce the rating to 19-14 with eight minutes left, and a refreshingly uncommon intermediate crosser on third and 9 for 17 yards in late comeback makes an attempt. Had drop on 4th and 12 although, as the ultimate play nail within the coffin was hammered. 76.6 REC, 69.6 PBLK however dangerous 37.5 RBLK.
QB Russell Wilson (72.7, 61), surprisingly. 17/31 passing (54.8 charge), worst of 2024. Receivers had 4 drops, two bats, and a throwaway contributed to that. Had the TD to Freiermuth, no interceptions, and two large time throws per PFF. They charted 11 pressures, although premature sacks made it really feel worse. Removed it faster late recreation. 148 cross yards was second-least of his 2024, not almost sufficient within the loss. 71.2 PASS, 63.5 RUN.
WR Mike Williams (72.2, 14) continues to get low utilization, confusingly, regardless of having the lone explosive play for Pittsburgh’s offense. Was yanked proper after making a unbelievable third and 11 toe-tap go ball catch on the sideline for the 25-yard conversion. The crew refuses to regulate to the new hand sufficient, or what isn’t working, frustratingly. Miniscule manufacturing outdoors of Freiermuth and Williams. 70.4 REC.
The Dangerous (Beneath 50 Grades):
Three once more. WR Calvin Austin (43.1, 40) was focused simply as soon as, a third and eight out that seemed to be too rounded, and the throw going outdoors of him on one more three-and-out drive. His lack of involvement, together with the infuriating third down situation (4/12, 33.3-percent) was tough to abdomen on this recreation. 44.0 REC.
Excruciating recreation for WR George Pickens (42.1, 56). Seven targets, one catch, zero yards. Barf. Drops have been among the many points, PFF charting two, although it arguably might have been three. His lone catch was an early display screen, missing outdoors blocking and stifled. Merely not adequate, together with three third down fails, together with the waning moments on a depressing throw from Wilson. 42.4 REC, 26.4 DROP,
T Dan Moore (40.2, 61) was the bottom grade on offense. Derailed late within the recreation, eight-straight cross block losses in my notes to finish the sport. In totality, PFF had him for 4 pressures, two hurries, and two sacks. I had him down for much more. 39.3 PBLK, 37.9 RBLK. Although he had losses within the latter, that grade appeared low.
Protection:
Glorious (90-Plus Grades):
NONE.
Nice (80-Plus Grades):
Two gamers. EDGE T.J. Watt was the very best grade on protection (88.8, 59). Six pressures, 5 hurries, a QB hit with a extra impactful cross rush than he’s had shortly. Affected many of the affect performs from teammates: sacks, the interception, and bats. Although the defensive effort was a lot better as a crew than the primary matchup, Watt had no tackles, a uncommon assertion. Additionally was negated within the run recreation general. 89.3 PRUSH, 60.8 COV, 59.7 RDEF.
LB Elandon Roberts (82.2, 28) had a pleasant recreation general. He supplied good cross speeding on 4 snaps (81.8) together with a strain, pushed a crimson zone run out of bounds was a pleasant play, and famous protection rep too. However a no name maintain led to him complaining in the course of the play as a substitute of taking part in by way of which was irritating. 74.0 TACK, 69.4 RDEF, 67.5 COV.
Good (70-Plus Grades):
5 gamers. CB Beanie Bishop Jr. (77.2, 6) has misplaced substantial snaps, however made an affect with a tip drill interception, plucking it low earlier than it hit the turf, fortunately. This gave the offense time to do one thing earlier than halftime, which they might not. 76.2 COV, 60.0 RDEF (one snap).
EDGE Alex Highsmith (77.1, 57) had one other good recreation. Seven pressures, all hurries every led the crew. Seven whole tackles, three stops, all in run protection. Additionally supplied good protection on six reps. Had been some missed alternatives, and did have an offsides penalty, however largely constructive day. 77.6 TACK, 75.0 PRSH, 73.7 RDEF, 66.0 COV.
DL Cam Heyward (74.6, 48) didn’t get close to the strain with only one, however his cross rush was impactful on that resulting in a sack, and batting a whopping three passes impressively. Had only one assisted sort out, a cease. Largely received his reps regardless of having the flu, and displaying valiant effort regardless of it. 73.2 PRUSH, 66.8 TACK, 62.2 RDEF.
LB Payton Wilson (73.8, 41) made some encouraging performs, however the day was crammed with highs and lows. Had a excessive 80.6 TACK, with eight mixed tackles, however only one for a cease highlights the dink and dunk success by the Bengals towards primarily off protection all recreation. Offered good protection, and in addition pressured a fumble on a sort out for loss, however the RB fell on it shortly. 76.6 COV, 57.9 RDEF, 51.1 PRUSH.
S Minkah Fitzpatrick (71.0, 74) was a catalyst of retaining the lid on explosive performs. The truth is, they didn’t have any in any respect. Three tackles, largely cleanup, however did have one miss on third and 9, permitting an 11-yard acquire. 68.2 COV appeared low, 63.3 RDEF, and 42.0 TACK.
The Dangerous (Beneath 50 Grades):
Two right here. S DeShon Elliott (42.7, 69) had eight mixed tackles, largely from cleanup obligation as effectively. Obtained downhill typically, together with a display screen sort out for a lack of two, and no acquire run sort out on the primary play of the sport. Laid the wooden on these and others, together with offering a strain on his lone cross rush. 82.0 TACK, 59.1 PRSH (too low), 65.1 RDEF, 40.9 COV additionally low in my view contemplating all of the off protection.
The bottom grade on protection was DL Larry Ogunjobi (36.7, 40). He actually struggled within the first half, nearly dropping each rep I famous, specifically as a cross rusher. Significantly better after halftime, and a few third down cross rushes late within the recreation. Total, not good Bob in run protection. 67.3 TACK, 53.8 PRSH, 34.5 RDEF.
Particular Groups:
Glorious (90-Plus Grades):
NONE.
Nice (80-Plus Grades):
NONE.
Good (70-Plus Grades):
Two right here. Ben Skowronek (78.9, 12). Led the crew with two tackles, but in addition missed one on good protection however a poor tackling angle. Downed a punt as effectively (that hit him), and wasn’t his finest gunner/kick protection day.
Connor Heyward (71.4, 18). Had a giant turnover, recovering a muff that bounced off the opposition simply in bounds, very heady and wanted play 2:39 left down 19-17 giving his crew an opportunity. Props. However his different reps have been hit or miss, negatives together with large returns and an assisted sort out on a protracted 43 yard kick return.
The Dangerous (Beneath 50 Grades):
Three right here. Nick Herbig (49.0, 20) struggled on return items as effectively with a number of poor reps, and was pancaked on one in punt protection. Did word on good rep although.
Calvin Austin (37.4, 3) lands on this dangerous tier as effectively. On particular groups, specifically for an unlucky punt return fumble within the first half, and brief returns in any other case.
LS Christian Kuntz is the bottom grade on particular groups. Had a low snap which deserves to be dinged, however absolutely although Austin can be the bottom graded teamer.
Surprises:
- – Russell Wilson greater than anticipated 72.7 grade.
- – DeShon Elliott’s decrease than anticipated 42.7 defensive grade.
- – Calvin Austin not the bottom graded particular teamer.
Lots extra, who have been yours?
STEELERS WEEK 18 VS. BENGALS & TOTAL REGULAR SEASON SNAPS:
WEEK 18 SNAP LEADERS:
OFF- B. Jones, D. Moore, I. Seumalo, R. Wilson, Z. Frazier.
DEF- J. Porter, M. Fitzpatrick, P. Queen.
ST- J. Moon, N. Herbig.
