The Indianapolis Colts have again dipped below the .500 mark following a Sunday night loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
In a game where the offense struggled overall, which players received the highest marks from PFF?
But first, and if you’re familiar with these weekly articles you know where I’m going, I do always like to point out that PFF’s grading system is not the be-all-end-all. It is one metric for measuring a player’s performance.
However, typically speaking, if a player performs well, their grade reflects 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
TE Kylen Granson
PFF grade: 84.2
Granson played 24 snaps on Sunday, the third-most on the team at the tight end position behind Drew Ogletree and Mo Alie-Cox. Granson was targeted just once but caught the pass for 22 yards. Also bolstering Granson’s overall grade was a solid performance as a blocker in pass protection.
WR Josh Downs
PFF grade: 80.6
Despite playing about 50 percent of the offensive snaps, Downs would lead the team in receiving, totaling six receptions on eight targets for 60 yards. On a night where the passing game struggled mightily, Downs was the one of the few bright spots from this performance.
LG Quenton Nelson
PFF grade: 70.6
Nelson continues to put together a solid season for the Colts. He received a so-so run-blocking grade of 62.2, but was particularly effective in pass protection, surrendering only one pressure the entire game.
Honorable Mentions
WR Alec Pierce: 66.6
LT Matt Goncalves: 66.1
TE Drew Ogletree: 65.3