Team 2022 Last 3 Last 1 Home Away 2021; 1: Chicago: 56.19%: 45.91%: 44.00%: 55.45%: 57.05%: 44.19%: 2: Atlanta: 55.29%: 52.04%: 52.24%: 58.01%: 52.14%: X factor for 2021:This has to beAaron Rodgers, right? Green Bay Packers, 66% New York Giants, 70% His 20 combined pass breakups and interceptions last season weren't an aberration, either. 11. See our ethics statement. TB: The Legion of Boom is long gone, but Wagner is still lacing 'em up in Seattle as one of the best defensive players in franchise history. New England Patriots, 33% @Lions RB @DAndreSwift's 10.0 rush avg. 13. , who could be transitioning to more of an edge role this season, ranked fourth among all interior defenders in pass-rush win rate during the 2020 season. Justin Rogers of the Detroit News. Chicago Bears, 27% 12. His highlight-per-snap potential is so great, you feel bad even thinking about watching another Rams defender -- and Jalen Ramsey is on that team! AB:The only reason I agreed to do this exercise again was so I could take a final victory lap over my writing counterpart for his Tom-on-Tom crime. Detroit Lions, 28% A healthy return to dominance this year would be massive for a defensive front that also featuresBradley Chubb,Shelby HarrisandDre'Mont Jones. Thats kind of the big thing we talked about is youve got to make the plays that you are capable of making. The veteran remains one of the few CBs in the league who can operate on an island, providing Bill Belichick with the flexibility he needs to craft unique game plans each week. Arizona Cardinals, 30% 14. opens up a potential weak spot on what appeared to be a solid offensive line.. Cincinnati Bengals, 72% 29. Philadelphia Eagles, 52% Biggest weakness:Running backLeonard Fournettes stretch of success last postseason doesn't change the fact that 19.1% of his carries have gone for first downs or touchdowns since entering the NFL (third lowest among 30 running backs with 500-plus attempts).Ronald Jones IIwas an effective runner last season (84.7 rushing grade), but he can't be relied upon on passing downs. Since the start of the 2019 season, Wilson has connected with Metcalf on 22 passes thrown 20 or more yards downfield. Mack played 83.9 percent of the team's defensive snaps last season -- nearly 64 percent more than the Bears' next closest edge rusher (Quinn) -- putting on a weekly clinic against the run and pass. A lost season in 2020 due to injury now means that Miller is two years removed from his peak. Denver Broncos, 31% New Orleans Saints, 32% Minnesota's interior offensive line has collectively earned a 44.2 pass-blocking grade over the last three seasons. Miami Dolphins, 43% Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 70% 2005-2023 Team Rankings, LLC. The Texans will need younger players, such asCharles OmenihuandRoss Blacklock, to take big steps forward if their defensive line is to be anything other than the NFL's worst such unit again this season. 20. 28. Jump to: If healthy, Farley could be one of the steals of the first round. 30. He showed arguably the best cornering ability in this draft class and earned a 91.7 pass-rushing grade for the Bulldogs in 2020. He was the teams highest 31. Amos doesn't get as much of the national spotlight. ARZ | ATL | BLT | BUF | CAR | CIN | CHI | CLE | DEN | DAL | DET | GB | HOU | IND | JAX | KC | LVR | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN | NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF | SEA | TB | TEN | WFT. 30. Opponent Average Team Passer Rating. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 30% Biggest strength:Spending premium draft picks on the same position group year after year should lead to success. The seven-time Pro Bowler, two-time All-Pro and member of the Hall of Fame's All-2010s Team will theoretically be fresh and ready to help power a return to prominence for the Cowboys in 2021. All Rights Reserved. Biggest weakness:The Patriots invested roughly $77.5 million in guaranteed money into their receiving corps this offseason, but they still are missing a true No.1 wide receiver.Nelson Agholor,Kendrick BourneandJakobi Meyersare among the top names on the depth chart, and all three are best suited somewhere between No. A return to his 2019 role and form would give a nice boost to this defense, which struggled last season. Can Chris Harris Jr. stay healthy and regain his earlier career form? Philadelphia Eagles, 74% 24. Buffalo Bills, 31% 31. 24. Biggest weakness:The nicest thing that you can say about the Steelers' offensive line is that it has potential. The latest NFL Standings by Division, Conference and League The official He ranks second to only Travis Kelce in receptions of at least 15 yards over that same stretch (55). Los Angeles Rams, 61% The Jets are banking on significant improvements from multiple young and unheralded cornerbacks in Robert Saleh's first season as head coach. The 25-year-old, who led Georgia to back-to-back national championships, was arrested in the early hours of January 29 for public intoxication in Dallas, where he If nothing else, we honor his ability to be officially in his 30s and still inspiring headlines that include the words "shirtless photo" and "goes viral.". Biggest strength:The Rams have the best player in the NFL, regardless of position, on their roster.Aaron Donalds 456 pressures across the past five seasons are 86 more than any other player's in the NFL. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. 22. He earned a 73.7 coverage grade as a rookie in 2017 only to see that grade drop to 39.8 the following season. Dallas Cowboys, 52% Yes, at age 30, the age that is supposed to mark the end of one's prime, he reversed a decline that began in his 20s. His pressure rate fell from 14.0% in 2019 to 7.8% in 2020 (seventh-lowest among edge defenders with at least 300 pass-rushing snaps). TB: It almost feels like Miller disappeared when he turned 30 two years ago, following that March 2019 birthday with an uncharacteristically pedestrian eight-sack campaign, then losing all of 2020 to an ankle injury. New Orleans Saints, 36% was drafted with the intention of helping in that department. According to an online graphic revealed by ESPN Sports Analytics writer Seth Walder on the morning of Tuesday, October 12, Bosa draws the third-highest double Not sure how this statistic is measured, but it's certainly worth noting how much better Goff has been in the second half of each game.1st half: 19-of-37 for 206 yards (5.6 Y/A), 2 TDs, 1 INT, 74.8 passer rating2nd half: 22-of-34, 265 yards (7.8 Y/A), 4 TDs, 0 INTs, 127.7 PR https://t.co/eoEBNAQM3B, I love this from @JaredGoff16this is how he answered when I asked if where Detroit is right now feels at all like Los Angeles did in 2017 (When the Rams came out of nowhere to win the NFC West). I was not entertained. TB: Last season, Linsley received the best offensive grade of any center in the NFL by Pro Football Focus and earned first-team All-Pro honors for the first time in his career. Looking only at last season, Mack was the most valuable edge defender in the league, according to PFF WAR, edging out T.J. Watt, J.J. Watt and Joey Bosa. 11. Jacksonville Jaguars, 44% The free agency frenzy is a hectic period on the NFL calendar with a language all its own. Denver Broncos, 62% Biggest weakness: For as good as the high-end talent is on this defense, Los Angeles does have some question marks behind the likes of Bosa and James on the depth chart. Seattle Seahawks, 68% He is also the only player with 250 scrimm. But he can still provide some disruption as a pass-rusher if he can get back healthy and onto the field. San Francisco 49ers, 70% Fourteen of those receptions were touchdowns. Eight of the 20 highest yards per coverage snap marks at the cornerback position belonged to rookies in 2020, including Diggs in Dallas. The result is a unit that has an opportunity to be a top-five secondary in the league this season. TB: Ryan Tannehill is one of the 10 best 30-and-over players in the NFL. Denver Broncos, 74% 5. As a result, many would say he has fallen off a bit. Detroit Lions, 36% Get Rates. It doesn't always work out that way, but it certainly has for Washington's defensive line.Chase YoungandMontez Sweatboth graded out as top-12 edge defenders in the NFL last season.Jonathan Allenwas one of the league's best interior pass-rushers in 2020, andDaron Payneremains a steady presence against the run inside. Hopefully, Herbert won't be forced to make magic happen under duress quite as often in 2021. Los Angeles Chargers, 70% That is unusual, to say the least. PFF projects both Brown and Jones for more than 1,000 receiving yards in 2021. Kevin Patra breaks down every team's running back situation ahead of free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft. Jacksonville Jaguars, 39% His 16.5% uncatchable pass rate was a top-five mark among QBs last season. Kansas City Chiefs, 74% 4. Houston Texans, 70% 3 options in an ideal world. Jackson's coaches and teammates have spoken positively about his play through the early stages of this offseason, and he could play his way into a starting role for Buffalo this season. Bosa is healthier now compared to 2020 and hes doing damage regardless if two 300-plus pound bodies or a LT/TE combo are locked in on him. New York Giants, 71% 6. Read more about our pass-game metrics and run-game metrics. Charles Davis spotlights six standouts, including a wide receiver who gave his stock a big boost. 5. Fortunately for his ranking here, the 30-year-old's health issues in 2020 weren't season-ending like they were for Tyron Smith and Lane Johnson. Winston led all qualifying passers in average depth of target (10.8 yards downfield) in his five seasons with the Buccaneers. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Biggest strength: This offense is built to overpower teams in the run game. His 2.58 receiving yards per route run were more than a yard higher than his 2019 average, and he finished the year as a top-10 wide receiver by PFF grade (85.3). Philadelphia Eagles, 62% Revamped and determined defense ready to help Vikings challenge Packers for NFC North, 2021 NFL preseason Week 1: What we learned about each NFC team, 2021 NFL preseason Week 1: What we learned about each AFC team, 2021 NFL preseason Week 1 rookie grades: Justin Fields outshines Trevor Lawrence, Trey Lance. 18. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The Rams bet two first-round picks thatMatthew Staffordcan. The next step in his development is to play at that level with more consistency, like his teammateLavonte Davidhas done for years. That blemish aside, the four-time All-Pro connected on a whopping 54 of 55 extra points last year, bringing his career total to 377 of 381, including the postseason. Detroit Lions, 60% 15. While the calculus might be a little different for tight ends than it is for receivers, Kelce is coming off the best season of his pro career, and one of the best campaigns ever by any pass-catcher of his age. 29. He dominated as a receiver from multiple alignments at Florida last season, earning a 96.2 PFF grade on the year. That kind of consistent pressure oppositeJosh Allen will be needed on a defensive front that isn't loaded with disruptive presences. , have developed into arguably the league's best defensive line. While Hutchinsons pass rush win rate is still quite low by ESPNs measurement (which counts a win as a pressure within 2.5 seconds of the snap), Walder provides an essential piece to the puzzle: Aidan Hutchinson is seeing more double teams than any NFL edge defender not named Nick Bosa. The six-time first-team All-Pro is the only Seahawk to record 1,000-plus career tackles, a category in which he led the NFL just two seasons ago. PFF's wins above replacement metric recognizes him as the most valuable offensive lineman in the league since he was drafted in 2018, beating out the likes ofZack MartinandRyan Ramczyk. New England Patriots, 68%, NFL pass-rushing, run-stopping, blocking leaderboard: Win rate rankings for 2022. 26. A return to his 2019 role and form would give a nice boost to this defense, which struggled last season. The 2021 third-round pick started 12 games as a rookie, playing 57% of the snaps, before starting all 17 games as a sophomore. AB:Julio's ranking here is not a lifetime achievement award; the future Hall of Famer is still one of the most feared offensive players in the game. Buffalo Bills, 71% Biggest strength:Darren Wallerhas at least earned a spot at the table in the conversation for league's best tight end with his play over the past two seasons. He won't have Aaron Donald andJalen Ramseywith the Chargers, butJoey Bosaand a healthyDerwin James Jr. are about as close as Staley could have gotten in terms of elite defensive line and secondary talent. There's always the chance that Taylor gets back to providing quality play as a starter with this potential new opportunity in Houston. 5. 14. Since the start of the 2019 season, Wilson has connected with Metcalf on 22 passes thrown 20 or more yards downfield. 5. Get in touch with us now. 17. 26. Opponent Passing Play Percentage. Carolina Panthers, 68% Spending premium draft picks on the same position group year after year should lead to success. The 2021 third-round pick started 12 games as a rookie, playing 57% of the snaps, before starting all 17 games as a sophomore. As you can probably guess, that's because they fielded one of the NFL's worst secondaries. 18. Over the final eight weeks of the campaign, he had the highest expected points added (84.9) of any QB, per NGS, annihilating the competition (Aaron Rodgers, 66.6; Josh Allen, 63.7). Carolina Panthers, 32% He played more like someone who would be the fifth wide receiver selected in a re-draft of the entire NFL. The same could have been said forJason Verrettlast offseason, and he ended up being one of San Francisco's most impactful defensive players. 2. Minnesota Vikings, 71% 25. Gets the QB hit but destroys multiple guys on the way. 6. An Alex Smith-led passing attack that targeted players short of the first-down marker a league-high 67% of the time in 2020 didn't strike fear in opposing defenses. Gregory has played more than 300 snaps just once in his career due to a string of suspensions. Sacks per Game. Tennessee Titans, 38% Green Bay Packers, 73% 5. 25. 9. The Seahawks need young players such asAlton RobinsonandL.J. Will Joe Mixon take another carry for the Cincinnati Bengals? Some seem to hold this against him, but I will never. 2 and No. Biggest strength:There aren't many cornerbacks in the league who can seamlessly transition from an outside role to the slot and provide high-level play at both spots.Marlon Humphreyhas done that better than anyone in recent years, spending more time inside due to a string ofTavon Younginjuries. Cleveland Browns, 30% Their offensive line ranked third in the league last season in run-blocking grade (83.3), and the return ofTrent Brownat right tackle and subsequent sliding ofMike Onwenuto left guard only adds more size to the unit. 9. Seattle Seahawks, 39% In run stop win rate, a defender can earn a win by doing any of the following: beating his blocker so he's in better position to stop the runner; disrupting the pocket or running lane by pushing his blocker backwards; containing the runner such that he must adjust his running lane; or recording a tackle within three yards of the line of scrimmage. Chicago Bears, 74% Cincinnati Bengals, 49% AB: Ranking the tackles after Trent Williams proved to be one of the toughest challenges in this entire exercise. who had one of the highest double team rates last year, looked into the differences between the Lions defensive performance against the Commanders in the first vs. the second half, highlighted the wide receivers role in the run game, focused on Aidan Hutchison and Malcolm Rodriguez, he answered the question Are the Lions for real?, this week he joined MLives Dungeon of Doom podcast, Detroit Lions adopting villain mentality for 2023, NFL Combine preview: 8 safeties the Lions should be watching, Interview: Amon-Ra St. Brown talks new uniforms, Tanner Engstrand, playing in Germany, As always, Tuesday is filled with a bunch of film breakdown goodies from the Lions beat. 2. 32. Detroit Lions, 70% Over the past four seasons, no team in the NFL has had a higher conversion rate on runs off left or right tackle than the Saints (29.3%). Biggest strength:There is no reason that this passing offense, if healthy, shouldn't be one of the league's best. Like Rhodes, Linsley seems extra appropriate to include here: He's not just a good 30-year-old -- he's a 30-year-old who is living through one of the best moments, in terms of recognition and compensation, of his life. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. New York Giants, 34% Graphic shows that Aaron Donald is still his usual dominant self Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Los Angeles Rams, 35% 28. X factor for 2021:Ahkello Witherspoonhas bounced between truly impressive performances and dismal showings across his first four seasons in San Francisco. 16. 22. Hardman's 13.7% drop rate was one of the highest marks at the position. Which first-round prospects should Raiders focus on at combine? I could easily have seen the 36-year-old Matt Ryan edging out Cousins for the last QB spot on this list, just as I could easily see Ryan outplaying Cousins in 2021 -- but the two are close, in my view, and Cousins should have more of his theoretical prime in front of him. 16. Reporting from HBCU Legacy Bowl practices in New Orleans, Steve Wyche highlights seven prospects creating draft buzz among NFL scouts, including speedy Florida A&M wide receiver Xavier Smith. Detroit Lions, 72% Anthony Lynn's offense could employ a run-heavy approach to work around that group this season. Martin graded out as the second-best offensive lineman in the NFL, per PFF, allowing just one sack and two QB hits en route to a 98.2 efficiency score. 1 option when Jones missed time with injury. QBDak Prescotts 85.2 PFF grade before his injury last season was on pace to be the highest of his career. Traffic jam at the bottom courtesy of Micah Parsons at the top! Facing two linemen is nothing new for the 6-foot-4, 266-pounder out of Ohio State. Clark profiling more as a below-average starter than the top-flight edge the Chiefs expected only accentuates the lack of difference-makers on the defensive line beyond Jones. Biggest strength:First-year head coachBrandon Staleywas able to work with two of the best defenders in the NFL last season. Jacksonville Jaguars, 30% New England Patriots, 33% Biggest strength:Offensive linemen aren't supposed to dominate the wayQuenton Nelsonhas to begin his NFL career. 10. Then, this offseason, he became the highest-paid player at his position (in total value), courtesy of a sparkling new deal from the Chargers. The Packers' Super Bowl aspirations all hinge on whether Rodgers can have similar success under center this year, but Green Bay can't even guarantee Rodgers will suit up for the team this season, let alone play to the level of his 2020 campaign. 1. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? 11. A strong campaign would also do wonders for Johnson personally, either by cementing his status as a cornerstone of Philly's future or boosting his attractiveness to potential future employers down the road. 2. In his second mock of the 2023 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks has the Raiders taking a quarterback to replace the jettisoned Derek Carr. Top 10 OT Run Block Win Rate ESPN Top 10 OG Run Block Win Rate ESPN Top 10 Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 30. The further we get into Tannehill's Tennessee rebirth, the easier it will be to forget that he spent his age-30 season throwing for less than 180 yards per game on a seven-win Dolphins team, but put in the proper context, his transformation into a top-seven-or-so QB is downright jaw-dropping. In fact, 18.7% of Howard's targets have resulted in a pass breakup or interception since 2016, leading all cornerbacks who were targeted at least 150 times over that stretch. His 1,793 receiving yards after the catch and 39 broken tackles over the past three seasons both rank first at the position, even with all of his missed time last year due to injury. That number jumps to 89.9 when targeting any other player since 2019. The second outside cornerback spot is one of them.Kevin Kingis coming off a 2020 season in which he earned a coverage grade below 50.0 and allowed a passer rating of 105.8 on throws into his coverage. Minnesota Vikings, 57% 3. The size, athletic traits and production were all near-ideal coming out of Ohio State. Warrants out for arrest of draft prospect Carter, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Bengals not trading Higgins: 'Find your own' WR, Bucs to cut Fournette; RB says it was his request, Seahawks consider QB at No. 12. Featured Columnist IV April 14, 2021 Comments. 15. Cincinnati will be hoping that an NFL reunion between Burrow and Chase will help solve some of those deep passing woes. yards, one rec. Los Angeles Rams, 71% He was in position to make the plays he did, for the most part, defensive line coach Todd Wash said on Wednesday. Notes: Recapping the latest Lions news from Day 1 of NFL Combine. Resetting the tackle market seemed inevitable after the 33-year-old's standout first season in San Francisco, when he didn't allow a single sack in his final nine games and kept four clean sheets overall (no sacks, hits, hurries, pressures), per PFF. He ranks among the top 10 cornerbacks in the league in accepted penalties since 2019. Their interior offensive and defensive lines were the biggest reasons why, and the Bills didn't make any major additions to either group this offseason. That should reduce the number of linebackers on the field at any given time, but off-ball linebacker remains the biggest weakness of this defense on paper.Anthony Walkeris the favorite to start at middle linebacker after coming off a 45.5 overall grade with Indianapolis last season. Jared Goff has been pretty darn good in the clutch thus far this season: Amon-Ra St. Brown isnt the only Lions weapon setting franchise records these days. Check out the 2021 leaderboard here. With an embarrassment of riches that would make a real Buccaneer cry, Tampa's offense was able to use Gronk judiciously, keeping him fresh for when he'd be needed most. 32. Reader took a clear step forward in his career with Houston in 2019 (85.4 PFF grade), and Waynes earned overall grades of at least 66.0 in each of his final three seasons with the Vikings a solid mark at the cornerback position. Atlanta Falcons, 71% Biggest strength:Jaire AlexanderandAdrian Amosform one of the league's best defensive back duos. 29. As for Cosmi, there are a few things he needs to clean up technically, which could lead to a slow start to his NFL career if rushed into a starting job. 5. Carolina Panthers, 50% The Giants' top four pressure producers a season ago all played on the interior. New Orleans Saints, 28% Biggest weakness:The receiving depth behindMichael Thomaswill likely mean that he will see 2019 levels of target share. X factor for 2021:Kemoko Turaygot out to a tremendous start to the 2019 season, recording 14 pressures on 61 pass-rushing snaps before an ankle injury prematurely ended his year. Los Angeles Chargers, 42% Atlanta Falcons, 34% Last week against the Arizona Cardinals, Bosa was one of two Niners defenders who accomplished the following against Kyler Murray: Pressure him twice and get a sack of him. Kansas City Chiefs, 41% at right tackle and subsequent sliding of, to left guard only adds more size to the unit. The losses ofTroy HillandJohn Johnson IIIin free agency make it harder to rely on dime packages, as well. https://t.co/IW0hXmzKY4 pic.twitter.com/fj99n2AudH, . They've addedJames Bradberry,Adoree' JacksonandLogan Ryanvia free agency.Xavier McKinney,Julian LoveandDarnay Holmeshave been drafted to their ranks.Jabrill Peppers was included in the Odell Beckham Jr. trade two offseasons ago. So while the Saints would no doubt like Marcus Davenport (who's averaged 4.0 sacks over his three pro seasons) or rookie first-rounder Payton Turner to step up, the path seems clear for Jordan to become the second player in franchise history to reach 100 career sacks by the end of November. 99 hit his highest snap count since 2014 (1,013) and earned PFF's ninth-best grade among edge rushers. That won't be the case forTrevor Lawrence.DJ Chark Jr.,Laviska Shenault Jr. andCollin Johnsonall earned receiving grades of at least 70.0 in 2020 and should only improve.Marvin Jones Jr. has profiled as a solid complementary target for the better part of the past decade and gives Lawrence someone who he can trust in 50-50 situations. He finished the year with an overall grade of 80.5. X factor for 2021:Any discussion aboutJ.J. Watts decline has been overblown. Biggest weakness:Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods has previously discussed running a dime base defense in Cleveland. Sure,Teddy Bridgewateris a slight upgrade over the 2020 version ofDrew Lock. 22. Washington Football Team, 63% Tennessee Titans, 71% 1 among all qualifying edge defenders. Philadelphia Eagles, 67% Andrew Dieb/Getty Images 1. 4. Plus, the Cowboys and Chiefs each add an explosive wide receiver. had a breakthrough in his career with the Patriots in 2019, earning a career-high 84.2 PFF grade in his first year playing almost exclusively on the edge and getting after the quarterback on passing downs. However, durability issues appear to have followed the 32-year-old to Arizona, where a tweaked hamstring has already landed him on the PUP list. Cincinnati Bengals, 27% New England Patriots, 61% Lucas played well in 2020, earning a 78.9 overall grade across nine starts, but those nine starts represented a career high for the seven-year veteran. POLL: Whats the Lions biggest position of need? X factor for 2021:Former Titans wide receiverCorey Davisis coming off a career year in 2020. Last year, third-round rookie, who typically plays in the slot were the team's top three outside cornerbacks. From a personnel perspective, it's tough to see that getting much better in 2021. Notable offseason additions on defense, such asRichie GrantandDuron Harmon, merely offset the losses ofKeanu NealandRicardo Allen. Harris' 86.9 rushing grade in 2020 ranked third among running backs on a limited sample, The Patriots invested roughly $77.5 million in guaranteed money into their receiving corps this offseason, but they still are missing a true No.1 wide receiver., are among the top names on the depth chart, and all three are best suited somewhere between No. Biggest strength:Denver might just have the best secondary in the NFL. X factor for 2021:Cory Littletonwas supposed to highlight Las Vegas' linebacker group after the Raiders signed him to a three-year, $35.25 million contract last offseason. Houston Texans, 40% 11. Biggest weakness:Buffalo did not run the ball or defend the run well in 2020. Through five games, Bosa has collected 5.0 sacks. Bateman showed that he could win from primarily wide alignments (2019) and in the slot (2020) by earning grades north of 80.0 in each of the last two seasons at Minnesota. And at safety,. 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