The Green Bay Packers (3-6) lost a close game to the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3). Every loss seems to be the same old story: a chance to win the game but cannot. Of their six losses, four have been by four points or less. The team must find a way to win games late down the stretch.
This article will list the top five worst and best PFF-graded players from each side of the ball. 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 see statistically. The PFF Grades are not everything, but they 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
Top Five Offensive Grades
1. Elgton Jenkins – PFF Grade: 81.1
2. Jayden Reed – PFF Grade: 79.1
3. Jordan Love – PFF Grade: 77.8
4. Josh Myers – PFF Grade: 76.6
5. Luke Musgrave – PFF Grade: 72.7
Bottom Five Offensive Grades
1. Tucker Kraft – PFF Grade: 43.2
2. Christian Watson – PFF Grade: 54.3
3. Jon Runyan – PFF Grade: 54.9
4. Malik Heath – PFF Grade: 57.4
5. Josiah Deguara – PFF Grade: 58.3
Green Bay Packers Offense Analysis
This is the Packers offense that us fans had envisioned. We have seen the lows and the growing pains, but this offense has a legitimate chance to be really good. If they progress and build on momentum game after game, the offense will be really good.
Say what you want; Jayden Reed has stepped up and is “that dude.” The Michigan State standout has shown why the Packers drafted him in the second round. Reed finished with five catches, 84 yards, and a touchdown. He is well on his way to becoming Jordan Love’s go-to guy.
Elgotn Jenkins and Josh Myers did very well in run blocking. They both finished the day with high 80s grades from PFF. It seems that Jenkins has recovered from his injury and is back to his old self. For Myers, he has been good in pass protection but poor in run blocking. Sunday against the Steelers, he was the opposite: great in the run game, poor in pass protection. If he’s the long-term option, they will need him to become more consistent.
Jordan Love and Christian Watson have not gotten on the same page. Matt Lalfuer’s job is to scheme up more plays to get Watson involved earlier. I still firmly believe he can be a crucial part of this offense, but he needs to be more involved early in the games. Overall, this offense looked solid Sunday against the Steelers.
Green Bay Packers Defense
Top Five Defensive Grades
1. Rashan Gary – PFF Grade: 79.1
2. Kenny Clark – PFF Grade: 73.5
3. Corey Ballentine – PFF Grade: 71.0
4. Preston Smith – PFF Grade: 69.3
5. Isaiah McDuffie – PFF Grade: 68.0
Bottom Five Defensive Grades
1. Colby Wooden – PFF Grade: 29.3
2. T.J. Slaton – PFF Grade: 40.5
3. Lukas Van Ness – PFF Grade: 48.0
4. Carrington Valentine – PFF Grade: 50.0
5. Jonathan Owens – PFF Grade: 51.5
Green Bay Packers Defense Analysis
The Green Bay Packers defense set a new season record. An astounding 16 missed tackles. They gave up 205 rushing yards to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have struggled to run the ball this year. The defense is in shambles, and, unfortunately, Matt Lafluer is possibly risking his job defending Joe Barry. There is not a whole lot to say besides that this defense sucks, and significant changes need to happen for a glimpse of improvement.
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