Immediately, I needed to offer full season PFF grades and complete snaps per Professional Soccer Focus (PFF), with visuals and tables sorted in another way than my weekly articles, together with some takeaways.
Offense:
Glorious (90-Plus Grades):
One participant, G James Daniels (92.9 grade, 209 snaps), sadly misplaced to season-ending ankle damage in Week 4. Highlighting his wonderful grade is a 92.5 RBLK grade that also tops the NFL, showing in 4 video games this season. 66.5 PBLK (Thirty second) of guards with 200 snaps, together with 5 pressures, three hurries, and one sack.
Nice (80-Plus Grades):
Additionally one right here, one other offensive lineman, additionally coping with an ankle damage. That’s C Zach Frazier (82.2, 379), who’s had an awesome rookie season up to now. Fortunately, it seems to be shorter time period, however has been dominated out for Week 7. RBLK can be his higher grade (84.1), fifth-best amongst all facilities. 63.8 PBLK (Sixteenth), with 4 pressures allowed (T-Seventh), two hurries (T-4th), two QB hits (T-Seventeenth), however impressively no sacks (T-1st) out of 29 facilities (min. 200 snaps.
Good (70-Plus Grades):
Eight gamers right here. WR Brandon Johnson (78.8, 5) performed in only one sport this season, Week 5. Caught his lone goal for 9 yards, noting on the time his grade felt beneficiant.
RB Najee Harris (77.4, 230) is coming off a stellar efficiency, maybe the very best of his profession. In 2024, 96 rush makes an attempt (Fifth), 376 yards (Tenth), 3.9 YPA (T-Thirty third), and one TD (T-Thirty first) out of 57 RBs with 30 carries. 78.0 RUSH (Sixteenth), 290 yards after contact (Seventh), 21 missed tackles pressured (T-Third), lengthy of 36 (T-Sixteenth), 9 ten-plus runs (T-14th). Very strong total, with YPA and TDs the hopeful enchancment shifting ahead. T-Tenth in receiving yards, T-Twelfth in yards per route run, and 73.1 PBLK (Ninth) in addition.
QB Kyle Allen (73.2, 2) got here in briefly with Week 5 starter Justin Fields exiting the sport for 2 snaps, and Russell Wilson nonetheless the emergency third QB (calf). Allen had only one cross, however it was a pleasant spark within the sport for the offense on a 19 yarder over the center.
RB Jonathan Ward (72.6, 9) has appeared within the final two video games, with 5 carries and 22 yards for an environment friendly 4.4 YPA. One missed sort out pressured final week, following Harris’ lead late sport with powerful working.
G Isaac Seumalo (72.4, 116) returned in Week 5, beginning the final two video games. 76.6 RBLK has seemed a lot better than struggles in PBLK, with a 46.4 grade. Inside that, 4 pressures three hurries, and a sack allowed. Was additionally penalized final week for a holding penalty. Nice to have him again, particularly contemplating the slew of different OL accidents.
T Dan Moore Jr. (72.2, 390) has notably improved in his fourth season, together with career-best grades throughout the board. Particularly his cross blocking (fortunately), 72.6 which ties for twenty sixth of 62 tackles with 200 snaps this 12 months, in comparison with a lowly 42.1 in 2023 that was worst amongst all tackles (min. 500 snaps). 65.8 RBLK in 2024 isn’t dangerous both, Thirty fourth of 62 which has really been higher than that grade for my part. Implausible to see.
WR George Pickens (71.4, 287) has achieved some good issues in 2024. However 5 drops (4th-most), all of the final 4 video games, together with two final week leads hopeful enchancment. Stats and ranks (90 qualifiers): 42 targets (T-Nineteenth), 26 catches (T-Twentieth), 61.9 catch price (sixtieth), 363 yards (18th), 14.0 YPR (Twenty eighth), 71.6 REC (thirty sixth), 2.6 YAC (T-71st), 12.6 ADOT (T-Thirty second), 16.1 drop price (83rd), 27.3 contested catch price (73rd), one missed sort out pressured (T-Fifty fifth), 15 first downs (T-Twenty seventh), 89.7 RAT (T-56th), a pricey purple zone fumble, a penalty, and NO TDS.
Last participant on this tier, QB Justin Fields (71.4, 396-team lead), sarcastically ties Pickens’ grade. Up and down, and roughest passing sport Week 6. Out of 34 QBs: 160 makes an attempt (T-18th), 106 completions (T-Nineteenth), 66.3 price (Sixteenth), 1,106 yards (Twenty second), 6.9 YPA (Twenty second), 5 TDs (T-Twenty fifth), one INT (T-2nd), 67.2 PASS (Sixteenth), 74.8 RUN (Ninth), 3.5 large time throw price (Fifteenth), 2.8 turnover worthy play price (T-Thirteenth), 7.7 ADOT (T-Nineteenth), 78.8 adjusted completion price (Sixth), 7.8 drop price (Eighth-most), 77 pressures (T-Eighth most), 15 sacks (T-Twentieth), 3.08 TTT (T-Thirty first).
19 scrambles (T-Third), 51 first downs (Twenty fourth), 93.9 RAT (Fifteenth), 4 penalties (T-Twenty ninth), six fumbles (T-Thirty third), 55 rushes (4th), 231 yards (4th), 4.2 YPA, and 5 rush TDs (first). That’s the query, is the specter of Fields’ speeding prowess definitely worth the threat of inconsistent passing? Time will inform.
The Unhealthy (Under 50 Grades):
Simply two gamers, surprisingly. RB Jaylen Warren (49.9, 102) hasn’t been as environment friendly in his third season total. Coping with accidents all season is notable, with 4.9 and 5.2 YPA 2022-2023 in comparison with 2.6 this 12 months in 4 video games. 21 rush makes an attempt, 54 yards, no TDs or FUM, 59.8 RUN, 45 yards after contact, just one pressured missed sort out, 11 lengthy, two 10-plus, 0.0 breakaway, 4 first downs, no penalties. 8/8 receiving, 11 yards, no drops. First sport again final week after lacking two, and hopefully the spring returns to his step.
T Broderick Jones (46.8, 343) is the bottom grade on offense, expectedly, in a tough 2024 total. 54.8 RBLK is the higher of the more serious (forty second), in comparison with a 41.7 PBLK that’s second-worst amongst all tackles (min. 250 snaps, 49 qualifiers). Second-most sacks allowed with 5, 14 pressures (Thirty fourth), eight hurries (T-Twenty fourth), and a QB hit. So sacks allowed, together with psychological errors together with 5 penalties (Tenth-most) have been most irritating. Not making the second-year leap to this point.
STEELERS OFFENSIVE GRADES AND SNAPS THROUGH WEEK 6:
Protection:
Glorious (90-Plus Grades):
Two gamers. EDGE T.J. Watt is so good, plain and easy. 93.6 DEF (2nd), 33 snaps (1st), 93.9 RDEF (1st), 90.0 PRUSH (Fifth) regardless of all the eye (and no-call holds). 76.2 COV ranks Eleventh too, versatile. 5 missed tackles are excessive (T-Fifth most), however I’ve famous at the very least one as a troublesome ask. 20 complete tackles (Third), 19 stops (T-1st), three large FF (1st), 15 pressures (T-Twenty eighth), 5 sacks (T-Fifth), seven hits (T-2nd), and three hurries (T-Fiftieth/53, min. 200 snaps). Wow, although pressures and hurries rank low, making the weightiest of performs. MVP.
DL Cam Heyward (91.1, 253), the place’s the fountain of youth? Dominating. 91.1 DEF (1st), 87.1 RDEF (1st), 85.5 PRUSH (2nd), 77.1 TACK (1st) amongst all d-line, sheesh. 18 solo tackles (Third), 18 stops (2nd), none missed (T-1st), no penalties, 22 pressures (4th), 5 sacks (T-2nd), 5 hits (T-Fifth), and 12 hurries (T-Eighth). Proving all his doubters incorrect as among the finest at his place when wholesome, and positively incomes that contract extension (and extra).
Nice (80-Plus Grades):
4 right here. EDGE Nick Herbig (89.9, 142) is one other damage casualty to a decimated place room, lacking final sport and his absence sorely felt. Of 104 EDGE with 100 snaps: 89.9 DEF (Sixth), 90.7 PRUSH (Third), 52.7 COV (78th). 5 tackles, all stops impressively, however with two misses (28.6 missed tack price, T-Ninetieth), one FF (T-Fifth), 9 pressures (T-63rd), 4 sacks (T-Twelfth), 4 hurries (T-73rd), and a QB hit. Missed time actually impression a few of these ranks, but in addition an essential consider all the good marks as properly. Get properly quickly.
LB Elandon Roberts ties with Herbig (89.9) on 134 snaps, notably impactful the final two video games with wonderful DEF grades. Of 85 LBs with 100 snaps: 89.9 DEF (2nd), 92.6 RDEF (1st) notably stellar on the aim line, 81.7 PRUSH (Third), 58.0 TACK (51st), 57.3 COV (Fiftieth) which isn’t his calling card. 16 complete tackles, 11 stops, three misses, eight catches on 9 targets for 71 yards, no penalties, two pressures, a sack (T-Fifteenth), and a QB hit (T-Fifteenth).
CB Cory Trice Jr. (86.2, 29) is on IR for the second-straight season to start his profession. The distinction this time, is it doesn’t seem like season ending (fortunately), and may hopefully return for extra optimistic play in 2024. Performed in three video games, with a extra substantial position in Week 2 (21 snaps). Stepped up with an interception and as a tackler, for a wonderful 90.1 grade.
S DeShon Elliott (81.1, 322) has match like a glove within the black and gold. Of 45 safeties with 300 snaps: 81.1 DEF (Fifth), 90.9 RDEF (1st), 87.1 TACK (4th), 72.2 PRSH (Seventh), and 70.5 COV (Tenth). 29 solo tackles (T-Eleventh), 16 assists (1st),11 stops (T-Ninth), no misses (T-1st), a FF (T-2nd), and bat (T-1st), nice marks. One penalty, 15/21 receiving for 136 yards (twenty sixth), charged with two TDs allowed although (T-fourth most), and no pressures or sacks are enchancment areas, however what an addition.
Good (70-Plus Grades):
Two gamers. Elliott is the Robin to S Minkah Fitzpatrick’s (78.4, 360) Batman. Defenses merely keep away from him typically within the cross sport, with that worthwhile impression not exhibiting on the stat sheet. 78.4 DEF (Seventh), 81.2 RDEF (4th), 91.2 TACK (1st), 72.8 COV (Seventh). 30 solo tackles (T-Ninth), seven assists (T-Seventeenth), six stops (T-Twenty fifth) typically in cleanup responsibility, no misses (T-1st), 8/12 receiving for 121 yards (Twenty second), charged with one TD (T-Seventeenth), and a PBU (T-Seventeenth). Star.
One other security within the tier, Terrell Edmunds (78.2, 34). Performed the final three video games in his 2024 Steelers reunion, with enjoying time barely rising in every, and coming off his greatest sport on protection (and particular groups). The pattern is small, however 78.2 DEF, 78.9 TACK, and 72.8 COV, and 71.3 RDEF are all strong. Two tackles, each stops, no catches on two targets and a PBU. Like his package deal position in comparison with beginning in his first go spherical in Pittsburgh.
The Unhealthy (Under 50 Grades):
5 right here. EDGE Eku Leota (49.9, 13) received a possibility final week with all of the positional accidents. 58.5 RDEF, 51.4 PRUSH, and 60.0 COV (one snap). Some good purple zone run protection together with an assisted sort out, although PFF didn’t credit score him for the stat, and struggled as a cross rusher. No offense, however hopefully we don’t need to see an excessive amount of extra with returning well being of others.
Gradual begin for LB Patrick Queen (48.5, 368-team lead) in his first Steelers season. Enjoying higher of late although, which optimistically continues. Of 35 LBs with 300 snaps: 368 snaps (Twelfth), 48.5 DEF (Twenty ninth), 40.4 RDEF (Thirty fourth), 44.4 TACK (Twenty ninth), 77.8 PRUSH (2nd), 53.5 COV (Twenty second). Three pressures (T-Twenty fourth), two QB hits (T-Fifth), one hurry (T-Twenty ninth), 29 solo tackles (Twenty second), 14 assists (T-Seventh), whopping ten missed tackles (T-Thirty fourth), 18.9 miss price (Thirtieth), seven stops (Thirty fourth). Charged for 20 catches (T-Twentieth) on 23 targets (T-18th) for 208 yards (Twenty fifth), no TDs (T-1st), a PBU (T-Seventh), and no penalties (T-1st).
EDGE Jeremiah Moon (45.8, 73) has gotten essentially the most snaps put up positional accidents the final two video games. 55.8 RDEF, 69.2 TACK, 49.4 PRUSH, 42.2 COV. Only one stress: a rush, one solo sort out, no stops, 1/1 receiving for 9 yards. Some good moments, however total not good Bob.
DL Isaiahh Loudermilk (41.4, 62) has performed all six video games as a rotational piece. 50.5 RDEF, 72.5 TACK, 52.6 PRUSH. Simply two pressures, each hurries. Six complete tackles, 4 stops, and a bat are positives, however clearly a weaker hyperlink of the robust place room.
Talking of which, the bottom grade on protection and total is DL Dean Lowry (32.9, 33). 35.4 RDEF is his lowest particular person grade, which I’ve been increased on. 67.4 TACK, 53.4 PRUSH. No pressures in anyway, and only one assisted sort out.
STEELERS DEFENSIVE GRADES AND SNAPS THROUGH WEEK 6:
Particular Groups:
Glorious (90-Plus Grades):
Three gamers. Moon (91.8, 23) tops the record, specifically for his large punt block final week. Core teamer the final two video games, together with a kick return sort out that additionally got here in Week 6.
Loudermilk (90.9, 47) additionally had an enormous block on FG staff, and has performed essentially the most particular groups snaps of d-lineman.
Okay Chris Boswell (90.6, 58) has been Regular Eddie as normal, a grateful expectation however not underappreciated. 16/17 on FGs in 2024 (94.1-percent), the very best price of for kickers with at the very least 15 makes an attempt. The one miss was a troublesome ask, an extended 62-yarder. He has six makes from 50-plus (third-most), and excellent from 49 or much less. Cash.
Nice (80-Plus Grades):
Only one, P Corliss Waitman (81.9, 43). His efficiency hasn’t been elite, however has eased the sting (a bit) of dropping Cameron Johnston for the season. Out of 32 gamers with at the very least ten punts: 22 makes an attempt (T-14th), 47.4 YPA (twenty first), 42.0 NET (Nineteenth), 58 LONG (T-Twenty seventh), 9 contained in the 20 (T-Fifteenth), 4 touchbacks (T-Thirtieth), one downed (T-Twenty second), eight truthful catches (T-4th), and 4.59 hangtime (4th). Not awe inspiring, with too many touchbacks a continued situation, and the protection unit enjoying higher to his skillset a important optimistic.
Good (70-Plus Grades):
Seven gamers right here. Edmunds (78.6, 45) ties for the lead in particular groups tackles with two, each coming final week, on kickoff protection and at gunner (welcomed after early season struggles).
Ben Skowronek (77.5, 23) was an experiment there within the first two video games, grading increased than his efficiency for my part and performed three models, however not sufficient because the staff moved on.
Core teamer Tyler Matakevich (77.4, 36) landed on IR after the primary two video games (hamstring), and may hopefully return quickly as a worthwhile particular groups commodity. Nonetheless ties for the solo sort out lead (two) regardless of lacking 4 video games.
Scotty Miller (74.4, 8) has performed far much less in comparison with the remainder of the record, in 4 video games this season (all six on offense), and had one sort out again in Week One.
DeMarvin Leal (72.2, 26) was additionally misplaced to IR, and performed primarily kickoff protection, together with discipline aim block staff. One other participant that ties for the staff lead with two solo tackles.
Calvin Austin III (72.0, 28) makes the record for his punt return contributions, all however considered one of his particular groups snaps (one on kick return). Of 31 punt returners with at the very least 5 makes an attempt: 12 returns (T-Sixth), 124 yards (fifth), eight truthful catches (Third-most), 30 LONG (Tenth), 10.3 YPA (Thirteenth), no TDs (T-Third), or muffs (T-1st). Quietly good season total.
Rookie Payton Wilson (70.8, 104) has achieved some good issues as a core teamer, most that don’t present within the stat sheet. Did have one missed sort out, however total good play out of the gates.
The Unhealthy (Under 50 Grades):
Simply two. Porter (45.6, 35) has performed on punt return and discipline aim block models. Not touchdown blocks on a number of events, together with a penalty are some low lights I’ve famous.
Surprisingly, former all-pro Miles Killebrew is the bottom graded particular teamer (42.2, 105 T-team lead). Two penalties, which PFF dings closely, are the first purpose. One was a painful storyline, a maintain on punt staff, beat on the play that Johnston suffered the season-ending damage and required Boswell to re-punt. Some good play in any other case, together with two assisted tackles.