Storyline to watch: The Jaguars have one of the worst passing defenses in the NFL, giving up a league-high 1,917 yards. But even though they gave up 300 passing yards to Derek Carr a week ago, linebacker Foyesade Oluokun nabbed the first pick-six of his career. The Ste...
The Steelers came into the game with one of the worst run defenses in the league but they held 2022 rushing leader Josh Jacobs to 62 yards and 3.6 yards per carry. Stock down after the win: Offensive tackles. The Steelers largely neutralized premiere pass-rushers Myles Garrett an...
After they play the Lions in Week 13, they face the two worst teams in the NFL in back-to-back weeks (Giants and Panthers) before closing the season with three teams fighting for playoff spots but that rank #20 or worse (Rams, Bucs, Falcons). On the season, the Saints are 4-1 v...
The run on receivers continued in Minnesota, with the Vikings taking Addison to play opposite Justin Jefferson. While the player is terrific, Minnesota had one of the league’s worst defenses in 2022 and still has ample holes. There were terrific options in edge rusher Nolan Smith and corner ...
Behind an elite quarterback surrounded by top-notch playmakers and one of the top defenses in the NFL, the Browns could very well end up being a sleeper Super Bowl contender. Worst case: Watson has another down season. Without good quarterback play, the season will end with missing the ...
I’d be hard-pressed to fade him against one of the worst defenses considering the Vikings are passing at the second-highest rate over expectation (9.1%). — Gabriel Davis (BUF) had a big week, finishing as the WR15 (18.2 points) while tying Stefon Diggs for the team l...
ten team who struggled to pressure the quarterback in 2021, with a third-worst 20.1%. Pass rush is the most critical element of NFL defense; if a team cannot get pressure with four, they need to send five. The calculus continues leaving units exposed on the back end of their defenses. ...
Transferred to Colorado in 2023 to continue playing for head coach Deion Sanders. Finished the 2023 campaign with 57 receptions, 721 yards, and five touchdowns on offense, as well as 30 tackles (two for loss), five pass breakups, and three interceptions. Led the nation intotal snapsdespite...
With his penchant for holding onto the ball, it remains to be seen how Tannehill will fare behind what might be the worst pass-protection unit he has had in Tennessee. Henry is still one of the most physically dominant forces in the league, but after logging 1,906 career carries (...
Next Gen Stats Insight for Chiefs-Falcons (via NFL Pro): The Chiefs pass rush posted a 41.9% pressure rate, which was their highest this season and the worst of the year allowed by the Falcons. NFL Research: Falcons safety Justin Simmons, who previously played with ...