Green Bay Packers PFF Grades vs. Las Vegas Raiders

The Green Bay Packers (2-3) suffered a loss Monday night to the Las Vegas Raiders (2-3), 13-17.  Jordan Love arguably played the worst game of his career, and the offensive line is still struggling in pass protection.  A young team is going through growing pains and searching for an identity.

This article will list the top five worst and best PFF-graded players from each side of the ball (minimum 30 snaps).  We will also include some stats and some context to the grades.

By Analyzing these stats, we can get a better idea if they match up to what we are seeing statistically.  The PFF Grades are not everything, but give a good measure of where the player stands.  A grade above 70 is good, and the 60s is average.  A grade that is below 50 would be considered below average.

Green Bay Packers Offense

Green Bay Packers cornerback William Hooper (27) congratulates Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) after he scored a touchdown in the first quarter during a Week 1 NFL preseason game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

Top Five Offensive Grades

1. AJ Dillon – PFF Grade: 72.8

2. Zach Tom – PFF Grade: 65.6

3.  Josh Myers – PFF Grade: 65.0

4.  Christian Watson – PFF Grade: 62.3

5.  Elgton Jenkins – PFF Grade: 59.1

Bottom Five Offensive Grades

1.  Rasheed Walker – PFF Grade: 47.6

2. Romeo Doubs – PFF Grade: 51.0

3.  Jordan Love – PFF Grade: 53.0

4. Luke Musgrave – PFF Grade: 54.0

5.  Jon Runyan – PFF Grade: 57.9

Green Bay Packers Offense Analysis

One guy was considered to have a good game.  The Raiders are not the 1985 Bears; they are not a good defense.  The Packers got outcoached and outplayed in a game in which they should have been able to do what they wanted.  The slow starts are killing the offensive game plan and their ability to establish the run.

Elgton Jenkins grade sticks out to me.  Jenkins had suffered a knee injury a few weeks back and had made his return.  He struggled in both pass blocking and run blocking.  For Love and the Packers offense to grow, they must lean on Jenkins and this offensive line.

Romeo Doubs and Luke Musgrave had two critical drops late in the game as they marched down on the last drive.  Doubs is usually sure-handed and was held to one catch for four yards.  Musgraves’ catch was a bit more complicated but one he should have come down with.

The struggles of Rasheed Walker in the past two games are showing.  The Left side used to be the stout side, and the pocket has been collapsing quickly.  He has allowed eight pressures in the last two games.  Walker has shown flashes of excellent play, but you have to think Lafluer will have to change if this keeps up.

Green Bay Packers Defense

Top Five Defensive Grades

1. Rasul Douglas – PFF Grade: 90.9

2.  Rudy Ford – PFF Grade: 75.0

3.  Rashan Gary – PFF Grade: 71.4

4.  Devonte Wyatt – PFF Grade: 68.0

5.  Eric Wilson – PFF Grade: 67.0

Bottom Five Defensive Grades

1.  Preston Smith – PFF Grade: 43.7

2.  Kenny Clark – PFF Grade: 52.6

3. Keisean Nixon – PFF Grade: 56.4

4. Darnell Savage – PFF Grade: 60.8

5.  Isaiah McDuffie – PFF Grade: 60.8

Green Bay Packers Defense Analysis

First off, Preston Smith had a nice game.  He got a sack early in the game, and his energy was incredible.  His grade is affected because he was in coverage three times.  His pass coverage was terrible, as expected from your oldest edge player.  Maybe Joe Barry can find a more athletic edge guy to cover the other team’s number-one receiver, but Preston is not him.

The defense played well in this game.  Rasul Douglas is a stud and has been playing high-level football.  He looks confident on the field and sticky in coverage.  I still Can’t believe the Packers were able to snag him off the practice squad; he’s a stud.

Eric Wilson stepped in for the injured Quay Walker and played well.  His speed flashed, and he was aggressive in the run game.  With Walker and Campbell both injured, the Packers are in need of inside linebacker help.  Hopefully, Wilson can build off his strong performance.

Rudy Ford

The Packers came into this season with huge question marks at the safety position.  With the departure of Adrian Amos and Darnell Savage being in his final year, the position was wide open.  Rudy Ford has played well and was able to intercept Jimmy Garoppolo.  His coverage has been sufficient, but he has been a massive addition to the run defense.  Ford leads all defensive backs in the NFL with 16 stops in the run game.

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