Following another Indianapolis Colts’ loss on the road to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pro Football Focus has reviewed their performance and handed out grades.
In a game where the Jaguars offense was able to move the ball often with ease, which Colts’ players on defense received the highest-marks from PFF?
Before we dive into that, I do–as always–want to add that PFF’s grading system is just one of many metrics when it comes to evaluating a team or player’s performance. It is not the be-all-end-all. However, generally speaking, if a player performs well, the grades do reflect that.
Below is a look at PFF’s grading system to provide some context behind the numbers:
90.0+: Elite
80-89.9: High quality
70-79.9: Good
60-69.9: Above average
50-59.9: Average
40-49.9: Below average
39.9 or less: Poor
LB Jaylon Carlies
PFF grade: 85.8
Carlies played 18 defensive snaps as the Colts’ third linebacker when in their base 4-3 defense–a role he has filled all season. According to PFF, Carlies made three tackles, including two stops in the run game, and allowed two receptions but for a total of only two yards.
CB Sam Womack
PFF grade: 84.0
Womack again saw the bulk of the playing time over Dallis Flowers–who has since been waived–and again put together another good performance. On 22 coverage snaps, Womack was targeted only twice, allowing one reception for seven yards with a key pass breakup. He was also in on four tackles.
CB Jaylon Jones
PFF grade: 80.9
High-impact plays are becoming the norm for Jones. He had a pass breakup on a fourth-down throw early in the game and a forced fumble. In coverage, Jones allowed four receptions on six targets for 99 yards with two pass breakups. PFF had Jones as the responsible defender on the 61 yard catch by Christian Kirk.
Honorable Mentions
LB Zaire Franklin: 78.2
DE Laiatu Latu: 76.8
S Nick Cross: 72.2