After reviewing the tape, Pro Football Focus has handed out their individual player grades from the Indianapolis Colts performance against Houston in Week 8.
So which Colts’ player received the highest marks and who struggled?
But first, my usual disclaimer, which is that PFF’s grades are not the be-all-end-all when it comes to evaluating a player’s performance. It is one metric, among many that are out there, and should be treated as such.
Here 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
Below are the Colts’ three lowest-graded performers from Sunday’s game. However, on the flip side of things, if you’d like to see which players on offense received the highest-marks, click here. And for the best defenders, click here.
RB Tyler Goodson
PFF grade: 30.1
Goodson was only on the field for two snaps on Sunday. However, the one play where the ball came his direction was a dropped pass on what should have been a touchdown throw. Fortunately, for the Colts, it didn’t cost them a touchdown because Anthony Richardson would then connect with Josh Downs, putting Indianapolis at the one-yard line.
CB Sam Womack
PFF grade: 30.6
Womack has been really good for the Colts this season–so we will just consider this a blip on the radar. But by PFF’s metrics, he had a missed tackle and allowed three receptions on four targets for 67 yards, including a long of 49 yards, along with surrendering a touchdown pass.
S Nick Cross
PFF grade: 37.7
Cross has been a pleasant surprise for the Colts this season, providing some needed stability at the safety position. He would make 8-of-9 tackle attempts, but Cross’ coverage grade is what brought his overall grade down. Cross would allow five receptions on seven targets for 57 yards with no pass breakups. He was also penalized once.