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PFF: Saints grades vs Packers
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:21 pm
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:21 pm
Rallying from two first-quarter interceptions, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees did just enough to outshine Brett Hundley and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, 26-17.
Brees finished the contest with 331 passing yards and one touchdown against his two picks, while running back Mark Ingram bullied the Packers’ defense for 105 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries.
Saints receivers Michael Thomas and Ted Ginn Jr. combined for 223 yards on 14 receptions as Brees’ top two targets. The duo often helped the Saints’ offense extend drives on critical downs, allowing Brees & Co. to put points on the board.
Standing in for the injured Aaron Rodgers, Hundley didn’t quite have a day to remember. He completed just 12-of-25 passes for 87 yards and one interception. While he did add 44 yards and touchdown on the ground, his efforts, nor rookie running back Aaron Jones’ rushing efforts were enough to sneak by New Orleans. Jones rushed for 131 yards and one touchdown on just 17 carries (7.7 yards per carry) to log his second career 100-yard game.
TOP 5 GRADES:
CB Marshon Lattimore, 93.6 overall grade
S Vonn Bell, 83.7 overall grade
WR Ted Ginn Jr., 83.5 overall grade
RB Mark Ingram, 80.8 overall grade
WR Michael Thomas, 79.6 overall grade
PERFORMANCES OF NOTE:
RB MARK INGRAM, 80.8 OVERALL GRADE
The veteran Ingram got the bulk of the carries for the Saints, as he carried the ball 22 times for 105 yards, including 45 yards after contact. Even though Ingram broke just one tackle and averaged an ordinary 2.0 yards after contact, he impressed by finding open space and taking advantage of the Packers defense’s misalignments, as he was able to constantly get to the edge and gain easy yards there.
WR TED GINN JR., 83.5 OVERALL GRADE
While Ted Ginn Jr.’s hands have been criticized over the years, he had a perfect afternoon against the Packers, as he caught all seven of his targets for 141 yards, including 101 yards after the catch. Ginn Jr. caught a pass in the coverage of five different Green Bay defenders and QB Drew Brees had a passer rating of 118.8 when targeting the former Panthers receiver, which was the highest among Saints receivers against the Packers.
CB MARSHON LATTIMORE, 93.6 OVERALL GRADE
Rookie cornerbacks are supposed to struggle early in their careers. Nobody told that to Marshon Lattimore, who looks like a top-five cornerback through the first seven weeks of the season. Today Lattimore was targeted three times in coverage. He gave up zero receptions, with two pass breakups and the third incompletion came with him forcing the receiver to the sideline. He was targeted on another play, negated by penalty, and once again broke that pass up.
EDGE TREY HENDRICKSON, 70.7 OVERALL GRADE
Another rookie who flashed for the Saints today, Hendrickson rushed the passer just nine times, but came away with a hit and two hurries. On just 50 pass-rushing snaps so far this season, he has racked up a sack, three hits and four hurries, giving hope to Saints fans that they could have found a pass-rusher in the draft.
PFF GAME BALL: MARSHON LATTIMORE, CB
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Brees finished the contest with 331 passing yards and one touchdown against his two picks, while running back Mark Ingram bullied the Packers’ defense for 105 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries.
Saints receivers Michael Thomas and Ted Ginn Jr. combined for 223 yards on 14 receptions as Brees’ top two targets. The duo often helped the Saints’ offense extend drives on critical downs, allowing Brees & Co. to put points on the board.
Standing in for the injured Aaron Rodgers, Hundley didn’t quite have a day to remember. He completed just 12-of-25 passes for 87 yards and one interception. While he did add 44 yards and touchdown on the ground, his efforts, nor rookie running back Aaron Jones’ rushing efforts were enough to sneak by New Orleans. Jones rushed for 131 yards and one touchdown on just 17 carries (7.7 yards per carry) to log his second career 100-yard game.
TOP 5 GRADES:
CB Marshon Lattimore, 93.6 overall grade
S Vonn Bell, 83.7 overall grade
WR Ted Ginn Jr., 83.5 overall grade
RB Mark Ingram, 80.8 overall grade
WR Michael Thomas, 79.6 overall grade
PERFORMANCES OF NOTE:
RB MARK INGRAM, 80.8 OVERALL GRADE
The veteran Ingram got the bulk of the carries for the Saints, as he carried the ball 22 times for 105 yards, including 45 yards after contact. Even though Ingram broke just one tackle and averaged an ordinary 2.0 yards after contact, he impressed by finding open space and taking advantage of the Packers defense’s misalignments, as he was able to constantly get to the edge and gain easy yards there.
WR TED GINN JR., 83.5 OVERALL GRADE
While Ted Ginn Jr.’s hands have been criticized over the years, he had a perfect afternoon against the Packers, as he caught all seven of his targets for 141 yards, including 101 yards after the catch. Ginn Jr. caught a pass in the coverage of five different Green Bay defenders and QB Drew Brees had a passer rating of 118.8 when targeting the former Panthers receiver, which was the highest among Saints receivers against the Packers.
CB MARSHON LATTIMORE, 93.6 OVERALL GRADE
Rookie cornerbacks are supposed to struggle early in their careers. Nobody told that to Marshon Lattimore, who looks like a top-five cornerback through the first seven weeks of the season. Today Lattimore was targeted three times in coverage. He gave up zero receptions, with two pass breakups and the third incompletion came with him forcing the receiver to the sideline. He was targeted on another play, negated by penalty, and once again broke that pass up.
EDGE TREY HENDRICKSON, 70.7 OVERALL GRADE
Another rookie who flashed for the Saints today, Hendrickson rushed the passer just nine times, but came away with a hit and two hurries. On just 50 pass-rushing snaps so far this season, he has racked up a sack, three hits and four hurries, giving hope to Saints fans that they could have found a pass-rusher in the draft.
PFF GAME BALL: MARSHON LATTIMORE, CB
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This post was edited on 10/22/17 at 6:02 pm
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Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:22 pm to hsfolk
What was fun Bunch's grade?
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:22 pm to hsfolk
Vicarro has to be a 10. Damn he's bad.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:23 pm to hsfolk
Moral of the story: Draft Ohio State players
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:23 pm to hsfolk
Man, PFF works fast these days.
Is Lattimore the best CB in the league?
I think it's a fair question now.
Is Lattimore the best CB in the league?
I think it's a fair question now.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:26 pm to hsfolk
So a penalty took away one of Lattimore's PBUs? Still counting it.
And even if it had been inbounds he broke up that other pass to Adams. So that's four PBUs on four targets.
Dude is legit insane in coverage when he does give something up it's short and he tackles right away. He also plays well covering the run on the edge.
Dude is legit elite. frickers in the top 10 probably kicking themselves for passing on him.
And even if it had been inbounds he broke up that other pass to Adams. So that's four PBUs on four targets.
Dude is legit insane in coverage when he does give something up it's short and he tackles right away. He also plays well covering the run on the edge.
Dude is legit elite. frickers in the top 10 probably kicking themselves for passing on him.
This post was edited on 10/22/17 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:28 pm to Hoodoo Man
If Lattimore came up to you on the street and aggressively told you to touch his dick, what would you do? I know what I would do. I'd say "Dude, what the frick are you talking about, I went straight for your dick as soon as I saw you."
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:30 pm to bonethug0108
quote:
Dude is legit elite. frickers in the top 10 probably kicking themselves for passing on him.
Yarp. I was just thinking about if they had a redraft, I think all 3 teams that drafted WR's change their mind, especially the Titans.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:30 pm to bonethug0108
quote:
frickers in the top 10 probably kicking themselves for passing on him.
Yep. Passing on a top 5 talent & reaching for QB's & WR's. He might have passed up Kareem Hunt for the #1 rookie ranking...if not, he's pretty close.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:31 pm to Chad504boy
wish Payton would let Trey Hendrickson get more playing time
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:32 pm to hsfolk
Lattimore is a beast.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:33 pm to GMoney2600
Hunt's first game still keeps him in good shape. Kamara hasn't had a game like that yet, and with Ingram he may not get the chance.
But talent wise I think Hunt and Kamara are pretty damn close.
But talent wise I think Hunt and Kamara are pretty damn close.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:33 pm to GMoney2600
I get KC going after Mahomes, but imagine Peters + Lattimore on the outside for 4+ years with Berry, Houston, Hali, and Derrick Johnson. Insane.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:34 pm to Hoodoo Man
quote:
Is Lattimore the best CB in the league?
I think it's a fair question now.
Yes
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:40 pm to hsfolk
Lattimore is doing great so far. We really need Snead back to be a complete offense IMO.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:43 pm to hsfolk
How do they grade this? How can they possibly see everything done by every player for the entire game, grade it then put out a blurb?
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:48 pm to jprdbulldog20
quote:It's funny because the "why don't we draft LSU players" crowd bitches every time we pick up another OSU guy.
Moral of the story: Draft Ohio State players
Posted on 10/22/17 at 4:59 pm to hsfolk
Know how I know they didn't watch the game and just looked at the stats? They said Ginn was perfect today.
Posted on 10/22/17 at 5:07 pm to Jake88
quote:This is a huge issue with the website. They try to rush out rankings immediately after a game based on live viewings which is literally impossible. However they do go through it during a week for a more accurate ranking system which is the ones used on the season rankings.
How do they grade this? How can they possibly see everything done by every player for the entire game, grade it then put out a blurb?
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