Fantasy Football: Week 1 IDP Report

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Week 1 Takeaways

Waiver wire

  • LB Noah Sewell, Chicago Bears: With T.J. Edwards unavailable for Week 1 with an injury, Sewell filled in admirably as a full-time linebacker, even leading the team in tackles. Sewell will be an IDP starting option for us as long as Edwards is out.
  • LB Kenneth Murray, Dallas Cowboys: Murray earning the lone green-dot linebacker spot was the likely outcome back in May, but offseason reports began to point toward Jack Sanborn in that role, given his experience in Matt Eberflus’ defense. However, Week 1 provided our first surprise of the season with Murray taking on that role, making him the most relevant Cowboys linebacker for IDP going forward.
  • LB Justin Strnad, Denver Broncos: Strnad can be used in deep IDP leagues for as long as Dre Greenlaw is out. Strnad only played about two-thirds of the defensive snaps, which isn’t the expectation for Greenlaw when he’s back but will be exclusive to Strnad when he’s filling in.
  • LB Troy Dye, Los Angeles Chargers: Dye filled in for the injured Denzel Perryman, though he’ll only be a deep IDP league option, as he played just 63% of the snaps once Perryman was out of the game. If/when Perryman returns, neither player will be usable in most IDP formats.
  • LB Eric Wilson, Minnesota Vikings: Wilson took over as the lone full-time linebacker once Cashman was out of this game and should be a priority add for Cashman managers looking to fill that void for however long is needed.
  • LB SirVocea Dennis, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Dennis played a full-time role and delivered a strong IDP performance. Dennis can now be added and trusted in most IDP formats with this encouraging usage.
  • LB Cedric Gray, Tennessee Titans: Gray worked as the clear LB2 option next to Cody Barton. While Gray was not a full-time player, he also had no competition for that role with Kyzir White remaining on the practice squad and James Williams relegated to playing exclusively on special teams. Gray can be utilized in deeper IDP leagues.
  • S Theo Jackson, Minnesota Vikings: With Harrison Smith out for this game, Jackson played a full-time role and can be usable for deeper IDP leagues where full-time snaps are relevant enough to make rosters.
  • S Javon Bullard, Green Bay Packers: With Nate Hobbs out for this game, Bullard assumed the primary slot duties while also sharing time at safety with Evan Williams. While this usage is likely to change with Hobbs back in the lineup, Bullard can be a streaming option in the meantime.
  • S Jonas Sanker, New Orleans Saints: If Julian Blackmon is out for any length of time, rookie Sanker should be the next man up and worth a shot in IDP leagues as a prospect with ability around the line of scrimmage.
  • S Craig Woodson and Jaylinn Hawkins, New England Patriots: Both Hawkins and rookie Woodson were 100%-snap safeties for the Patriots this week, and both players delivered strong IDP performances. Woodson’s box usage will push him up the rankings as the primary target in IDP leagues, though Hawkins can still be an option as well.
  • S Chuck Clark, Pittsburgh Steelers: Clark filled in for the injured Elliott and played 28% of his snaps in the box. Clark can be an IDP option for us for as long as Elliott is out.
  • S Marques Sigle and Jason Pinnock, San Francisco 49ers: Sigle surprised and emerged as a full-time starting safety for the 49ers this week. Sigle landed six total tackles and a fumble recovery, but more importantly, he played every snap and over 60% of his snaps in the box, making him a top IDP target for teams in need of safety help. Pinnock is also an option because he gets the same usage.
  • ED Dayo Odeyingbo, Chicago Bears: Odeyingbo led the Bears' defensive linemen in total snaps and pass-rush grade in Week 1. He was also able to land a sack, which, if this playing time and performance level hold, will put him in contention as a weekly IDP streaming option depending on the matchup.
  • ED Marcus Davenport, Detroit Lions: Davenport operated as the second starting edge next to Hutchinson, and while he didn’t play nearly as much, his near 70% snap share was solid enough to land a sack. He can be a potential streaming option as needed this season, as long as he stays healthy.
  • DT Devonte Wyatt, Green Bay Packers: With Kenny Clark off to Dallas, Wyatt took on a larger role and was able to deliver a sack in this game. Wyatt had moments of IDP relevance last season, and if he’s now able to sustain that level of play across an entire season and larger snap share, he’ll be a starting option in DT-required leagues.
  • ED Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints: With Chase Young out for this game, Jordan played a larger workload and got home for 1.5 sacks. He also has DT-eligibility on MFL and can be an option in DT-required leagues for as long as Young is out.

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Arizona Cardinals

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
75 (6th)77.3% (9th)16.0% (24th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Josh Sweat62.7%36.4%73.6%21.6%10.8%69.6
Baron Browning53.3%54.5%41.5%9.5%9.5%56.6
Zaven Collins49.3%40.9%37.7%5.3%0.0%52.9
Jordan Burch37.3%63.6%22.6%40.0%30.0%71.7
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Darius Robinson56.0%50.0%58.5%3.5%3.5%51.6
Dante Stills45.3%54.5%41.5%5.3%0.0%54.0
Calais Campbell44.0%40.9%45.3%0.0%0.0%49.1
L.J. Collier38.7%50.0%34.0%11.8%0.0%60.0
Dalvin Tomlinson33.3%54.5%24.5%0.0%0.0%53.5
PJ Mustipher14.7%22.7%11.3%0.0%0.0%56.5

LINEBACKER

PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Mack Wilson Sr.100.0%100.0%100.0%9.3%7
Akeem Davis-Gaither37.3%34.5%47.1%10.7%3
  • Trending down: Akeem Davis-Gaither’s usage was significantly lower than expected, playing fewer than 40% of his team's defensive snaps as the Cardinals opted to run more three-safety looks in Week 1. If this is the plan going forward, then Davis-Gaither will not be usable for IDP.

SAFETY

PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Budda Baker100.0%5.3%2.7%37.3%44.0%16.0%
Jalen Thompson100.0%2.7%0.0%32.0%37.3%30.7%
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson66.7%0.0%0.0%22.0%70.0%8.0%
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Garrett Williams100.0%1.3%10.7%53.3%36.0%0
Max Melton100.0%0.0%18.7%0.0%81.3%10
Will Johnson60.0%0.0%2.2%0.0%97.8%7

Atlanta Falcons

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
58 (24th)81.0% (7th)13.8% (26th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Leonard Floyd58.6%40.0%60.5%4.3%8.7%51.8
Jalon Walker44.8%50.0%31.6%9.1%9.1%55.1
Arnold Ebiketie43.1%45.0%36.8%23.1%15.4%64.3
James Pearce Jr.39.7%30.0%39.5%20.0%26.7%70.0
  • Rookie watch: Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. were part of the Falcons’ edge rotation in Week 1, though neither was particularly effective for IDP. Until one emerges with a larger snap share, it’s best to keep them stashed in dynasty leagues.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Zach Harrison62.1%65.0%60.5%17.4%13.0%68.7
David Onyemata53.4%80.0%39.5%0.0%0.0%51.0
Brandon Dorlus50.0%40.0%55.3%10.0%0.0%58.8
Ruke Orhorhoro43.1%40.0%44.7%18.8%12.5%70.0
LaCale London24.1%40.0%15.8%0.0%0.0%54.2
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Kaden Elliss100.0%100.0%100.0%8.6%5
Divine Deablo98.3%97.7%100.0%8.8%5
  • Trending up: Divine Deablo played a full-time role for the first time since Week 6 of last year. He was trusted as a full-time starter with his new team, an encouraging sign for his prospects as an IDP starter in most leagues.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Jessie Bates III100.0%1.7%0.0%48.3%34.5%17.2%
Xavier Watts100.0%0.0%0.0%39.7%44.8%15.5%
Billy Bowman Jr.81.0%6.4%0.0%12.8%0.0%85.1%
Jordan Fuller1.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%
  • Rookie watch: Xavier Watts won the starting job next to Jessie Bates III, which is a massive triumph for the rookie and for dynasty managers who drafted him. Both safeties’ usage was ideal for IDP, and they are each starting options going forward.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Mike Hughes100.0%0.0%3.4%1.7%94.8%5
A.J. Terrell100.0%0.0%12.1%0.0%87.9%7
  • Rookie watch: Billy Bowman has taken over as the Falcons’ primary nickel defender this season, which led to a strong game. He even landed a half-sack to go along with his six tackles. It’s worth noting that Bowman didn’t play a full complement of snaps, as is common for nickel defenders, so his snap share may rise and fall depending on the offense he faces. For example, the Buccaneers typically play a high rate of 11 personnel (three wide receivers), which calls for more slot usage. That made them one of the better matchups, likely leading to Bowman’s high snap share. Opponents that spend less time in 11 personnel may not be as ideal for Bowman’s IDP potential and will be something we monitor on the weekly IDP start-sit podcast.

Baltimore Ravens

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
85 (1st)55.3% (27th)36.5% (6th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Kyle Van Noy68.2%61.5%67.2%9.1%6.1%59.5
Tavius Robinson56.5%92.3%39.7%10.0%5.0%61.0
Odafe Oweh44.7%3.8%60.3%15.2%6.1%63.3
Mike Green30.6%42.3%24.1%15.4%0.0%60.2
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Travis Jones74.1%80.8%70.7%13.9%5.6%63.8
Nnamdi Madubuike69.4%69.2%69.0%28.6%14.3%77.3
Broderick Washington40.0%53.8%34.5%10.5%5.3%70.8
John Jenkins21.2%30.8%17.2%0.0%0.0%54.2
Aeneas Peebles14.1%11.5%15.5%11.1%22.2%68.9
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Roquan Smith100.0%100.0%100.0%15.3%13
Teddye Buchanan34.1%34.9%21.1%6.9%2
Trenton Simpson30.6%36.5%15.8%7.7%2
Jake Hummel1.2%1.6%0.0%0
  • Trending down: Trenton Simpson’s usage was well below expected as the LB2 on the depth chart heading into this game. Simpson and rookie Teddye Buchanan rotated drives throughout the game. Both players will be unusable for IDP until one (likely Buchanan) eventually emerges with a larger role.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Malaki Starks98.8%1.2%3.6%21.4%63.1%9.5%
Kyle Hamilton97.6%3.6%4.8%34.9%48.2%9.6%
Sanoussi Kane3.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%0.0%
  • Rookie watch: Malaki Starks had a solid IDP performance, though it’s clear that, based on the usage, Kyle Hamilton will continue to operate as the Ravens' top IDP option. Starks can still be a fine starting option as needed.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Nate Wiggins98.8%0.0%6.0%2.4%89.3%7
Marlon Humphrey97.6%1.2%21.7%61.4%10.8%6
Chidobe Awuzie78.8%4.5%16.4%23.9%55.2%7
Jaire Alexander38.8%0.0%3.0%3.0%93.9%3
Keyon Martin1.2%0.0%0.0%100.0%0.0%0

Buffalo Bills

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
51 (30th)64.7% (20th)35.3% (7th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Joey Bosa68.6%57.1%78.3%11.8%11.8%50.3
Greg Rousseau68.6%57.1%78.3%5.9%5.9%59.3
A.J. Epenesa31.4%42.9%17.4%0.0%0.0%53.6
Javon Solomon31.4%42.9%17.4%0.0%25.0%53.6
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
DaQuan Jones68.6%71.4%65.2%7.1%0.0%65.0
Ed Oliver68.6%60.7%78.3%11.8%23.5%64.9
T.J. Sanders31.4%39.3%21.7%0.0%20.0%55.4
Deone Walker25.5%28.6%21.7%20.0%20.0%67.8
  • Trending up: Ed Oliver put together a dominant IDP performance for the position, delivering six total tackles, which included a sack, a forced fumble, and three tackles for loss. Oliver played a solid snap share for the position and should continue to be a startable IDP option in DT-required formats.
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Terrel Bernard100.0%100.0%100.0%5.9%3
Matt Milano88.2%100.0%45.5%6.7%3
Dorian Williams33.3%42.5%11.8%2
  • Point of interest: Terrel Bernard was the lone every-down linebacker for the Bills, though Matt Milano was pretty close. Neither player was particularly effective in this game. Despite the Ravens’ run-heavy approach, they were unable to deliver even average tackle efficiency. Hopefully, there will be better games going forward, considering the usage.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Taylor Rapp100.0%0.0%2.0%43.1%49.0%5.9%
Cole Bishop100.0%7.8%9.8%27.5%52.9%9.8%
Cam Lewis17.6%0.0%0.0%66.7%22.2%11.1%
  • Trending up: Cole Bishop took over as a full-time starter this offseason, and while there was at least some question about whether he’d keep that role with the team bringing back long-time starter Jordan Poyer, that doesn’t appear to be a concern at the moment with Poyer inactive for this one. Bishop can be a fine IDP option in non-shallow formats.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Christian Benford100.0%0.0%13.7%0.0%84.3%6
Dorian Strong100.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%98.0%2
Taron Johnson66.7%5.9%20.6%76.5%0.0%2

Carolina Panthers

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (NFL rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
66 (13th)84.8% (3rd) 9.1% (30th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
D.J. Wonnum72.7%62.5%76.5%15.4%11.5%62.7
Pat Jones II62.1%53.1%67.6%4.5%0.0%51.2
Nic Scourton27.3%31.3%23.5%14.3%0.0%57.7
DJ Johnson24.2%34.4%14.7%0.0%0.0%55.7
Princely Umanmielen12.1%0.0%20.6%0.0%0.0%52.0
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Derrick Brown72.7%84.4%61.8%0.0%0.0%55.7
A'Shawn Robinson62.1%75.0%50.0%11.8%11.8%69.4
Bobby Brown III50.0%59.4%41.2%0.0%0.0%53.4
Tershawn Wharton30.3%31.3%29.4%0.0%0.0%52.7
Jaden Crumedy15.2%18.8%11.8%25.0%0.0%68.5
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Christian Rozeboom100.0%100.0%100.0%12.1%8
Trevin Wallace86.4%88.5%78.6%7.0%4
  • Point of interest: Christian Rozeboom was the Panthers’ lone full-time linebacker, which we expected, making him the clear top IDP option in Carolina. Trevin Wallace continues to be more of a deep-league option, as he comes off the field for most obvious passing situations.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Nick Scott100.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%93.9%3.0%
Tre'von Moehrig100.0%4.5%6.1%60.6%10.6%22.7%
Lathan Ransom13.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%0.0%
  • Point of interest: Tre’von Moehrig had excellent usage for IDP purposes, playing well over half his snaps in the box. The new environment for Moehrig evoked questions about whether he’d see strong deployment like last season. This showing keeps him as a top-end IDP option for the position.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Mike Jackson100.0%0.0%7.6%1.5%90.9%3
Jaycee Horn100.0%1.5%12.1%0.0%87.9%4
Chau Smith-Wade71.2%2.1%14.9%68.1%2.1%7

Chicago Bears

Team Ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
56 (26th)50.0% (29th)44.6% (3rd)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Dayo Odeyingbo82.1%72.0%80.6%15.8%15.8%72.7
Montez Sweat76.8%68.0%74.2%0.0%5.3%58.8
Dominique Robinson17.9%28.0%9.7%0.0%0.0%55.0
  • Waiver wire: Dayo Odeyingbo led the Bears' defensive linemen in total snaps and pass-rush grade in Week 1. He was also able to land a sack, which, if this playing time and performance level hold, will put him in contention as a weekly IDP streaming option depending on the matchup.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Grady Jarrett82.1%72.0%90.3%0.0%0.0%48.9
Gervon Dexter Sr.62.5%64.0%61.3%7.7%15.4%68.4
Andrew Billings37.5%52.0%25.8%0.0%0.0%55.5
Tanoh Kpassagnon23.2%32.0%16.1%50.0%50.0%73.4
Chris Williams19.6%28.0%12.9%0.0%0.0%55.1
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Tremaine Edmunds100.0%100.0%100.0%12.5%7
Noah Sewell98.2%100.0%92.3%16.4%9
Ruben Hyppolite II14.3%17.5%7.7%12.5%1
  • Waiver wire: With T.J. Edwards unavailable for Week 1 due to an injury, Noah Sewell filled in admirably as a full-time linebacker, even leading the team in tackles. Sewell will be an IDP starting option for us as long as Edwards is out.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Kevin Byard100.0%7.1%10.7%21.4%66.1%0.0%
Jaquan Brisker100.0%3.6%8.9%30.4%48.2%7.1%
Jonathan Owens14.3%0.0%0.0%12.5%75.0%0.0%
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Tyrique Stevenson96.4%0.0%1.9%7.4%90.7%3
Nahshon Wright92.9%0.0%3.8%9.6%86.5%3
Nick McCloud82.1%4.3%21.7%60.9%6.5%2

Cincinnati Bengals

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
76 (2nd)61.8% (23rd)31.6% (10th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Trey Hendrickson75.0%65.2%73.6%41.7%22.2%90.2
Joseph Ossai63.2%34.8%75.5%5.6%8.3%50.5
Shemar Stewart48.7%52.2%47.2%26.1%13.0%78.2
Myles Murphy28.9%39.1%22.6%10.0%10.0%63.0
Cam Sample3.9%8.7%1.9%0.0%0.0%58.8
  • Point of interest: After a tumultuous offseason, Trey Hendrickson picked up right where he left off. He took advantage of a weak Browns offensive line, landing a sack and an elite PFF pass-rush grade. Hendrickson should continue to be locked into IDP lineups going forward.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
B.J. Hill59.2%73.9%52.8%11.5%19.2%66.9
Kris Jenkins48.7%39.1%52.8%4.2%0.0%51.8
T.J. Slaton44.7%65.2%35.8%11.8%11.8%63.1
Mike Pennel28.9%43.5%22.6%9.1%9.1%60.3
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Logan Wilson84.2%83.6%85.7%10.9%7
Demetrius Knight Jr.76.3%83.6%57.1%17.2%10
Oren Burks28.9%32.7%19.0%9.1%2
Barrett Carter18.4%16.4%23.8%21.4%3
  • Rookie watch: Demetrius Knight Jr. was incredibly effective with his opportunities this week, although he did not play a full-time role, coming off the field in obvious passing situations. Knight can still be a fine IDP option, but with many other full-time linebackers to choose from, he will be more of a deep-league player.
  • Point of interest: Logan Wilson left the game briefly to be checked for injury, but he returned. That led to his snap share falling below 100%.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Jordan Battle100.0%0.0%2.6%21.1%69.7%3.9%
Geno Stone88.2%0.0%0.0%13.4%83.6%3.0%
Tycen Anderson9.2%0.0%0.0%14.3%85.7%0.0%
  • Point of interest: Jordan Battle had an excellent IDP performance this week. He led the Bengals in tackles and even came down with an interception. Battle’s deployment wasn’t as ideal as IDP managers would hope, but he’s still clearly the top IDP safety on this team and can make the most of his opportunities, keeping him in starting consideration going forward.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Cam Taylor-Britt97.4%2.7%10.8%8.1%81.1%6
Dax Hill97.4%1.4%27.0%45.9%21.6%7
DJ Turner II60.5%0.0%0.0%4.3%95.7%3
Josh Newton38.2%0.0%6.9%41.4%51.7%2

Cleveland Browns

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
52 (28th)51.9% (28th)40.4% (4th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Myles Garrett86.5%90.9%83.3%28.0%20.0%78.9
Isaiah McGuire55.8%50.0%60.0%27.8%27.8%78.3
Alex Wright40.4%50.0%33.3%11.1%0.0%57.9
Cameron Thomas13.5%9.1%16.7%0.0%0.0%54.6
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka3.8%0.0%6.7%0.0%0.0%56.5
  • Point of interest: Myles Garrett once again showed why he’s a locked-in IDP starter who should never leave lineups. His ability to deliver multiple sacks in a game and ceiling make him one of the best edge defender options, even if he has a quiet week or two.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Mason Graham80.8%86.4%76.7%8.7%4.3%58.6
Maliek Collins71.2%63.6%76.7%21.7%8.7%69.5
Shelby Harris44.2%54.5%36.7%0.0%0.0%52.9
Adin Huntington13.5%9.1%16.7%0.0%0.0%54.8
  • Rookie watch: Fifth overall pick Mason Graham played a hefty role in Week 1, and while that didn’t translate to IDP production, his encouraging snap share will have him in play as a potential starter in defensive tackle-required formats.
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Carson Schwesinger100.0%100.0%100.0%15.4%8
Devin Bush75.0%89.5%35.7%17.9%7
Jerome Baker26.9%26.3%28.6%14.3%2
Mohamoud Diabate17.3%18.4%14.3%22.2%2
  • Rookie watch: Carson Schwesinger operated as the team’s lone full-time linebacker and will likely be the only option worth trusting for IDP going forward. Devin Bush will be an option in deeper leagues as the clear LB2 in Cleveland.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Grant Delpit100.0%0.0%11.5%34.6%21.2%30.8%
Ronnie Hickman Jr.100.0%0.0%0.0%17.3%75.0%7.7%
Rayshawn Jenkins28.8%0.0%0.0%33.3%60.0%6.7%
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Denzel Ward96.2%2.0%12.0%0.0%84.0%6
Greg Newsome II92.3%0.0%4.2%4.2%91.7%2
Myles Harden36.5%0.0%5.3%89.5%5.3%3
Cameron Mitchell17.3%0.0%33.3%66.7%0.0%1

Dallas Cowboys

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
62 (20th)82.3% (6th)3.2% (32nd)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Sam Williams62.9%46.4%73.5%12.0%20.0%52.9
Marshawn Kneeland46.8%64.3%32.4%0.0%9.1%59.6
Dante Fowler Jr.43.5%25.0%55.9%10.5%15.8%64.9
Donovan Ezeiruaku35.5%32.1%38.2%7.7%7.7%55.0
James Houston14.5%25.0%5.9%0.0%0.0%57.9
  • Point of interest: The Cowboys’ edge rushers rotated quite a bit this week without Micah Parsons in the mix. Nobody was particularly effective against a strong Eagles offensive line. Until a clear option emerges, this will be a group to avoid for IDP.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Osa Odighizuwa66.1%53.6%76.5%15.4%15.4%60.7
Kenny Clark64.5%71.4%58.8%15.0%5.0%65.9
Solomon Thomas40.3%57.1%26.5%11.1%22.2%54.1
Jay Toia32.3%39.3%26.5%0.0%0.0%54.9
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Kenneth Murray Jr.100.0%100.0%100.0%16.1%10
Jack Sanborn75.8%87.8%30.8%10.6%5
Damone Clark66.1%59.2%92.3%12.2%5
Marist Liufau9.7%12.2%33.3%2
  • Waiver wire: Kenneth Murray being the lone green-dot linebacker was the likely outcome in May, but offseason reports began to indicate that Jack Sanborn could take on that role, given his experience in Matt Eberflus’ defense. Week 1 then provided our first surprise of the season: Murray handled that role, making him the most relevant Cowboys linebacker for IDP going forward.
  • Trending down: Jack Sanborn now becomes a deep-league option only. His 76% snap share was likely that high only because of the team’s increased use of base personnel defense to stop the Eagles’ run game. Sanborn came off the field in third-and-medium (or longer) situations and wasn’t even a full-time player on early downs.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Malik Hooker100.0%0.0%0.0%19.4%77.4%3.2%
Donovan Wilson100.0%0.0%0.0%46.8%40.3%12.9%
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
DaRon Bland100.0%4.8%17.7%38.7%41.9%2
Kaiir Elam100.0%0.0%1.6%0.0%93.5%5
Trevon Diggs41.9%3.8%7.7%0.0%92.3%0
  • Point of interest: DaRon Bland worked as the team’s primary slot defender this week. It was the first time he had done so since his rookie year. That could lead to him being more IDP-relevant than last season, when he was locked into an outside role.

Denver Broncos

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
57 (25th)47.4% (31st)50.9% 92nd)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Jonathon Cooper64.9%66.7%61.1%19.1%14.3%63.4
Nik Bonitto61.4%57.1%58.3%42.9%28.6%91.6
Jonah Elliss40.4%38.1%38.9%16.7%16.7%60.8
Dondrea Tillman33.3%38.1%22.2%14.3%14.3%51.1
  • Point of interest: The Tennessee Titans proved to still be a positive matchup for our IDP pass-rushers, allowing six sacks in this game. Nik Bonitto’s 91.6 pass-rush grade was also a career-high as he looks to build on his dominant play from last season. 
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Zach Allen80.7%66.7%88.9%6.7%20.0%57.7
John Franklin-Myers63.2%47.6%72.2%12.0%4.0%52.5
D.J. Jones56.1%76.2%44.4%7.1%14.3%60.7
Eyioma Uwazurike26.3%42.9%16.7%0.0%0.0%55.3
Jordan Jackson19.3%38.1%8.3%0.0%33.3%56.1
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Alex Singleton100.0%100.0%100.0%7.0%4
Justin Strnad66.7%81.0%26.7%7.9%3
  • Waiver wire: Justin Strnad can be used in deep IDP leagues for as long as Dre Greenlaw is out. Strnad only played about two-thirds of the defensive snaps, which isn’t the expectation for Greenlaw when he’s back but will be exclusive to Strnad when he’s filling in.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Talanoa Hufanga100.0%3.5%7.0%28.1%56.1%5.3%
Brandon Jones96.5%0.0%0.0%23.6%67.3%9.1%
  • Point of interest: While neither safety got ideal box snap usage, Talanoa Hufanga did get a little more work in that regard, which helped him deliver a stronger IDP performance. Both players will likely alternate weeks where they’re the top-performing IDP, given the usage.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Pat Surtain II100.0%0.0%1.8%10.5%87.7%1
Riley Moss100.0%0.0%8.8%1.8%89.5%8
Ja'Quan McMillian54.4%6.5%3.2%96.8%0.0%3
Jahdae Barron36.8%4.8%38.1%52.4%4.8%2
  • Rookie watch: Jahdae Barron and Ja’Quan McMillian shared the nickel corner role in this game, which will keep both players from being trustworthy IDP options in CB-required leagues until one takes over that role.

Detroit Lions

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
48 (31st)62.5% (22nd)33.3% (9th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Aidan Hutchinson95.8%95.8%87.5%20.0%10.0%71.3
Marcus Davenport68.8%75.0%58.3%15.4%7.7%62.0
Al-Quadin Muhammad14.6%12.5%16.7%33.3%33.3%87.6
  • Point of interest: Aidan Hutchinson returned and looked healthy, playing all but two defensive snaps in his first game back. While he didn’t do much as an IDP this week, the Packers have been a tougher matchup for pass rushers in the past and with this usage, we should expect much better games going forward.
  • Waiver wire: Marcus Davenport operated as the second starting edge next to Hutchinson, and while he didn’t play nearly as much, his near 70% snap share was solid enough to land a sack. He can be a potential streaming option as needed this season, as long as he stays healthy.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
DJ Reader77.1%75.0%79.2%0.0%0.0%51.4
Tyleik Williams66.7%75.0%58.3%7.1%7.1%57.7
Roy Lopez35.4%33.3%37.5%11.1%0.0%62.8
Patrick O'Connor29.2%25.0%33.3%0.0%12.5%53.5
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Alex Anzalone100.0%100.0%100.0%12.5%6
Jack Campbell100.0%100.0%100.0%18.8%9
Derrick Barnes89.6%94.4%75.0%14.0%6
  • Point of interest: As expected, Jack Campbell took over as the green dot linebacker this season and played full-time along with Alex Anzalone. Also, as expected, Campbell was significantly more effective with his opportunities compared to Anzalone, though the defense only getting 48 snaps kept the numbers in check. Campbell should be considered as a locked-in IDP weekly option going forward. Derrick Barnes played 44% of his defensive snaps on the edge, which will make him a deep league option only.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Kerby Joseph100.0%0.0%0.0%25.0%70.8%4.2%
Brian Branch100.0%6.3%14.6%37.5%20.8%22.9%
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
D.J. Reed100.0%0.0%10.4%10.4%75.0%5
Amik Robertson64.6%0.0%19.4%35.5%45.2%0
Terrion Arnold47.9%0.0%21.7%4.3%73.9%6
Khalil Dorsey6.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%0
Rock Ya-Sin4.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%0

Green Bay Packers

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
67 (11th)88.1% (2nd)9.0% (31st)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Rashan Gary70.1%69.6%70.5%12.9%16.1%59.2
Lukas Van Ness53.7%65.2%43.2%10.5%21.1%58.9
Micah Parsons44.8%30.4%52.3%27.3%9.1%73.9
Kingsley Enagbare31.3%26.1%34.1%0.0%0.0%49.3
Brenton Cox Jr.11.9%13.0%11.4%0.0%0.0%53.1
  • Point of interest: Micah Parsons was limited in his first game with the team as he’s been dealing with a back injury. That didn’t stop him from putting his stamp on this game, landing a sack near the end of the game. Expect his snap share to increase as the weeks go on.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Devonte Wyatt73.1%60.9%79.5%17.6%11.8%72.7
Colby Wooden52.2%69.6%43.2%10.5%5.3%62.6
Karl Brooks50.7%39.1%56.8%4.2%8.3%51.3
Nazir Stackhouse11.9%26.1%4.5%0.0%0.0%58.1
  • Waiver wire: With Kenny Clark off to Dallas, Devonte Wyatt took on a larger role and was able to deliver a sack in this game. Wyatt had moments of IDP relevance last season and if he’s now able to sustain that level of play across an entire season and larger snap share, he’ll be a starting option in DT-required leagues.
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Quay Walker100.0%100.0%100.0%11.9%8
Edgerrin Cooper100.0%100.0%100.0%17.9%12
Isaiah McDuffie26.9%35.4%5.3%22.2%4
Ty'Ron Hopper1.5%2.1%0.0%0
  • Point of interest: As expected, Edgerrin Cooper moved into an every-down role alongside Quay Walker this season. Cooper was also the more effective IDP asset, leading the team in tackles and delivering another strong performance from a PFF grades standpoint. He earned a 77.6 defensive grade.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Xavier McKinney100.0%0.0%4.5%25.4%65.7%4.5%
Javon Bullard88.1%0.0%0.0%16.9%11.9%69.5%
Evan Williams83.6%0.0%0.0%16.1%76.8%7.1%
  • Waiver wire: With Nate Hobbs out for this game, Javon Bullard assumed the primary slot duties while also sharing time at safety with Evan Williams. While this usage is likely to change with Hobbs back in the lineup, Bullard can be a streaming option in the meantime.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Carrington Valentine100.0%1.5%3.0%1.5%91.0%2
Keisean Nixon100.0%1.5%6.0%0.0%92.5%4

Houston Texans

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
60 (23rd)73.3% (15th)16.7% (22nd)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Danielle Hunter75.0%73.1%76.5%30.8%11.5%78.7
Will Anderson Jr.73.3%73.1%73.5%41.7%16.7%89.5
Derek Barnett25.0%26.9%23.5%0.0%0.0%52.0
Darrell Taylor18.3%19.2%17.6%0.0%0.0%65.7
Dylan Horton8.3%7.7%8.8%0.0%0.0%56.0
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Sheldon Rankins71.7%73.1%70.6%17.4%21.7%74.3
Tim Settle53.3%53.8%52.9%11.1%5.6%63.2
Mario Edwards Jr.40.0%34.6%44.1%15.4%0.0%63.2
Folorunso Fatukasi35.0%38.5%32.4%10.0%10.0%62.8
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Azeez Al-Shaair100.0%100.0%100.0%11.7%7
Henry To'oTo'o95.0%100.0%80.0%7.0%4
Christian Harris8.3%8.9%6.7%20.0%1
E.J. Speed5.0%20.0%0.0%0
  • Point of interest: Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To’oTo’o are the only Texans linebackers worth rostering. There were plenty of IDP managers who asked about E.J. Speed this offseason because he was effective with the Colts last year. However, this confirms my expectations that he is nothing more than a depth option for Houston and will only have relevance with an injury to a starter. Speed can be safely dropped for those who have been holding out hope.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
C.J. Gardner-Johnson100.0%3.3%1.7%53.3%23.3%21.7%
Calen Bullock100.0%0.0%0.0%16.7%81.7%1.7%
Jalen Pitre91.7%7.3%3.6%34.5%0.0%61.8%
  • Point of interest: The C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Texans’ safety room has pushed Pitre out of a 100%-snap role. It’s still a strong enough snap share for Pitre to be usable in IDP, but it will push him down the ranks, as losing snaps is never ideal.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Kamari Lassiter100.0%0.0%21.7%0.0%78.3%6
Derek Stingley Jr.91.7%0.0%5.5%0.0%94.5%7
Jaylin Smith8.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%0

Indianapolis Colts

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
47 (32nd)74.5% (12th)23.4% (16th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Laiatu Latu66.0%90.0%45.9%18.8%6.3%60.7
Kwity Paye59.6%90.0%40.5%6.7%0.0%56.4
Tyquan Lewis48.9%20.0%51.4%5.6%5.6%54.1
Samson Ebukam38.3%10.0%45.9%5.9%23.5%62.5
  • Point of interest: Laiatu Latu led the Colts’ edge defenders in snap share this week, and while the team’s 47 defensive snaps limited his opportunities, he was at least able to make up for that with an interception. He can continue as a weekly ED2 option going forward.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
DeForest Buckner68.1%90.0%59.5%14.3%9.5%64.2
Grover Stewart55.3%80.0%48.6%17.6%11.8%71.1
Neville Gallimore27.7%30.0%27.0%20.0%0.0%83.2
Adetomiwa Adebawore27.7%10.0%32.4%8.3%0.0%61.1
Eric Johnson14.9%0.0%18.9%0.0%0.0%54.8
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Zaire Franklin80.9%79.4%83.3%13.2%5
Joe Bachie46.8%58.8%16.7%18.2%4
Cameron McGrone44.7%41.2%50.0%4.8%1
Austin Ajiake19.1%20.6%16.7%0.0%0
  • Trending down: Joe Bachie was not the full-time LB2 next to Zaire Franklin — an unfortunate development for some IDP managers after Jaylon Carlies was placed on injured reserve. Bachie’s lack of experience and Cameron McGrone’s presence left both players in a rotation. They are unusable for the majority of IDP leagues until one player emerges with a clear lead in snap share.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Camryn Bynum80.9%0.0%5.3%2.6%84.2%7.9%
Nick Cross80.9%7.9%7.9%31.6%44.7%10.5%
Rodney Thomas II21.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%0.0%
Daniel Scott19.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%0.0%
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Charvarius Ward93.6%0.0%6.8%4.5%88.6%5
Kenny Moore II93.6%11.4%15.9%75.0%0.0%4
Xavien Howard66.0%0.0%16.1%9.7%71.0%2
Mekhi Blackmon46.8%0.0%9.1%4.5%86.4%1

Jacksonville Jaguars

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
64 (16th)82.8% (5th)10.9% (28th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Arik Armstead76.6%66.7%81.4%6.1%6.1%58.4
Travon Walker75.0%61.9%72.1%3.6%3.6%52.6
Josh Hines-Allen71.9%57.1%69.8%32.1%25.0%89.6
Dawuane Smoot54.7%47.6%55.8%4.5%4.5%53.9
Emmanuel Ogbah35.9%42.9%27.9%0.0%0.0%51.7
Dennis Gardeck26.6%33.3%4.7%0.0%50.0%57.8
  • Point of interest: Josh Hines-Allen didn’t have a great IDP performance, but his underlying metrics point to another dominant performance as a pass rusher. This is a good sign to stick with him in IDP, as he’ll have much better games going forward.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
DaVon Hamilton37.5%57.1%27.9%0.0%0.0%52.9
Austin Johnson20.3%33.3%11.6%0.0%0.0%69.9
Khalen Saunders18.8%33.3%11.6%0.0%0.0%57.2
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Foyesade Oluokun100.0%100.0%100.0%14.1%9
Devin Lloyd34.4%35.6%31.6%13.6%3
Ventrell Miller25.0%31.1%10.5%12.5%2
  • Droppable: Devin Lloyd’s usage was significantly worse than expected as he shared time with Ventrell Miller. Lloyd and Miller were expected to split snaps, but both players coming in at a sub-40% snap share essentially makes them unusable for IDP, barring one emerging with a larger role.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Andrew Wingard98.4%11.1%9.5%36.5%30.2%22.2%
Eric Murray96.9%1.6%11.3%11.3%69.4%8.1%
Darnell Savage43.8%0.0%0.0%21.4%75.0%3.6%
Antonio Johnson1.6%0.0%0.0%100.0%0.0%0.0%
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Jourdan Lewis100.0%6.3%15.6%71.9%9.4%6
Tyson Campbell100.0%0.0%3.1%0.0%96.9%4
Jarrian Jones73.4%0.0%2.1%4.3%93.6%5
  • Rookie watch: Travis Hunter played just six defensive snaps in this game, though he logged an 83% snap rate on offense. Head coach Liam Coen said he expects Hunter’s role to grow, and that the lighter workload was a result of Hunter’s missed time in training camp with an injury. He’ll continue to be a locked-in DB1 option going forward.

Kansas City Chiefs

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
65 (15th)58.5% (25th)30.8% (11th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
George Karlaftis84.6%86.4%83.7%8.8%14.7%58.0
Mike Danna67.7%63.6%62.8%0.0%0.0%47.4
Charles Omenihu58.5%45.5%65.1%0.0%3.7%47.1
Ashton Gillotte13.8%18.2%9.3%25.0%25.0%65.1
  • Point of interest: George Karlaftis played a healthy snap share in a positive matchup, which helped him land a sack. He has typically not produced the best underlying pass-rush metrics but can be a matchup-dependent, volume-heavy option for IDP.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Chris Jones78.5%68.2%83.7%8.8%8.8%64.9
Jerry Tillery46.2%54.5%41.9%11.1%11.1%57.9
Derrick Nnadi40.0%59.1%30.2%0.0%0.0%52.9
Marlon Tuipulotu4.6%9.1%2.3%0.0%0.0%60.0
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Nick Bolton100.0%100.0%100.0%12.3%8
Drue Tranquill83.1%86.0%73.3%5.6%3
Leo Chenal35.4%40.0%20.0%8.7%2
Jack Cochrane7.7%10.0%0.0%0
  • Point of interest: Drue Tranquill left the game for a short stint due to an injury, which pushed his snap share down to 83%. However, he was on pace for a 95% snap rate prior to that injury scare. He returned to the game and was very effective, even landing two sacks. He’ll be an option in most IDP formats if he maintains a 90%-plus defensive snap share.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Bryan Cook100.0%0.0%0.0%15.4%73.8%10.8%
Jaden Hicks60.0%0.0%0.0%46.2%17.9%33.3%
  • Point of interest: Chamarri Conner continues to be the defensive back to roster for IDP out of Kansas City, logging a strong snap share both in the box and the slot while spending only 17% of his snaps deep. Conner led the team in tackles as a result and will push to be a fringe SAF1 option going forward with this usage.
  • Droppable: Jaden Hicks lost out on the full-time safety role occupied by Conner, which has made him unusable for IDP. Too many safeties and defensive backs play 100% of snaps, so it’s not worth holding a part-time player at the position.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Trent McDuffie100.0%3.1%4.6%16.9%69.2%7
Chamarri Conner98.5%3.1%31.3%46.9%0.0%7
Jaylen Watson98.5%3.1%14.1%3.1%79.7%7
Kristian Fulton23.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%1

Las Vegas Raiders

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
71 (8th)88.7% (1st)9.9% (29th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Maxx Crosby100.0%100.0%98.1%23.1%11.5%74.0
Tyree Wilson53.5%52.9%53.7%0.0%10.7%54.1
Malcolm Koonce45.1%11.8%53.7%13.8%10.3%61.2
  • Point of interest: Maxx Crosby was shut down late last season due to injury, but that didn’t stop him from going right back to his 100%-snap role to open 2025 — incredibly rare for defensive linemen. As a result, Crosby landed a sack in the game. He will be a locked-in IDP starter going forward.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Adam Butler85.9%88.2%85.2%8.9%11.1%66.2
Thomas Booker IV59.2%70.6%55.6%13.3%16.7%68.7
Jonah Laulu40.8%52.9%37.0%0.0%5.3%55.0
Tonka Hemingway15.5%23.5%13.0%0.0%0.0%52.7
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Devin White100.0%100.0%100.0%14.1%10
Germaine Pratt91.5%90.9%93.8%10.8%7
Jamal Adams35.2%41.8%12.5%16.0%4
Tommy Eichenberg19.7%21.8%12.5%0.0%0
Elandon Roberts15.5%20.0%9.1%1
  • Injury: Elandon Roberts suffered an elbow injury late in the first quarter and did not return. Roberts and Germaine Pratt were likely to rotate at LB2 throughout the game, as Roberts had played more than Pratt on the second drive before getting hurt.
  • Point of interest: Pratt ended up with a near full-time role, likely due to the Roberts injury. Pratt still played 28% of his snaps on the defensive line, which isn’t typically ideal for tackle efficiency. However, as long as Roberts is out, Pratt will have value in deeper IDP leagues.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Jeremy Chinn100.0%1.4%7.0%45.1%33.8%12.7%
Isaiah Pola-Mao100.0%0.0%0.0%4.2%93.0%2.8%
Terrell Edmunds1.4%0.0%0.0%100.0%0.0%0.0%
  • Point of interest: While Isaiah Pola-Mao had the better IDP performance this week, Jeremy Chinn saw significantly more valuable usage for projecting forward. That keeps Chinn as the Raiders’ top IDP safety option.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Eric Stokes100.0%0.0%4.2%1.4%90.1%7
Kyu Blu Kelly100.0%0.0%2.8%0.0%87.3%8
Darnay Holmes36.6%7.7%3.8%84.6%0.0%6

Los Angeles Chargers

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
61 (21st)72.1% (16th)18.0% (20th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Tuli Tuipulotu77.0%83.3%69.4%6.3%12.5%57.5
Khalil Mack73.8%83.3%71.4%9.1%6.1%63.2
Bud Dupree39.3%16.7%40.8%10.0%15.0%62.1
Caleb Murphy23.0%16.7%24.5%8.3%8.3%71.5
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Da'Shawn Hand57.4%66.7%53.1%4.0%12.0%63.5
Teair Tart42.6%75.0%34.7%0.0%0.0%76.2
Jamaree Caldwell41.0%16.7%42.9%0.0%0.0%51.1
Otito Ogbonnia29.5%50.0%24.5%0.0%0.0%54.1
Justin Eboigbe16.4%16.7%16.3%0.0%0.0%55.6
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Daiyan Henley100.0%100.0%100.0%11.5%7
Troy Dye54.1%55.8%47.1%12.1%4
Denzel Perryman13.1%18.6%12.5%1
  • Injury: Denzel Perryman suffered an ankle injury early in this game and did not return. Perryman played 73% of the available defensive snaps before departing.
  • Waiver wire: Troy Dye filled in for the injured Perryman, though he is only a deep IDP league option. He played just 63% of the snaps once Perryman was out of the game. If, or when, Perryman returns, neither player will be usable in most IDP formats.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Alohi Gilman100.0%0.0%0.0%19.7%70.5%9.8%
Derwin James Jr.100.0%6.6%8.2%26.2%6.6%54.1%
Elijah Molden90.2%0.0%0.0%14.5%83.6%1.8%
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Tarheeb Still98.4%3.3%0.0%38.3%60.0%5
Donte Jackson73.8%0.0%4.4%4.4%91.1%6
Cam Hart63.9%0.0%7.7%7.7%84.6%8
Benjamin St-Juste6.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%0
  • Point of interest: Tarheeb Still worked as the team’s primary nickel defender and stayed on the field in non-nickel situations, which put him in a full-time role. He didn’t have the best IDP performance, but his usage is good for cornerback-required formats.

Los Angeles Rams

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
63 (18th)79.4% (8th)20.6% (18th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Jared Verse90.5%84.0%94.7%28.1%12.5%83.2
Byron Young85.7%84.0%65.8%22.7%13.6%83.0
Josaiah Stewart23.8%28.0%15.8%16.7%0.0%72.7
Nick Hampton1.6%4.0%0.0%
  • Point of interest: Byron Young was able to take advantage of this decent matchup by landing a sack, while Jared Verse was unfortunately held without one this week. Both players' snap shares should keep them in most IDP lineups, while the underlying pass rush metrics have them in play for top options depending on the week.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Kobie Turner68.3%60.0%73.7%8.3%8.3%61.8
Braden Fiske61.9%52.0%68.4%0.0%0.0%47.7
Poona Ford41.3%56.0%31.6%16.7%16.7%66.7
Tyler Davis33.3%44.0%26.3%11.1%11.1%70.0
Larrell Murchison4.8%8.0%2.6%0.0%0.0%59.1
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Nate Landman98.4%100.0%90.9%14.5%9
Omar Speights71.4%80.8%27.3%8.9%4
  • Point of interest: While Nate Landman is the lone full-time linebacker for the Rams, and the clear top option for IDP, Omar Speights can be a deep-league option if he stays above 70% of snaps.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Kamren Curl100.0%0.0%1.6%30.2%60.3%7.9%
Quentin Lake100.0%7.9%6.3%11.1%6.3%76.2%
Kamren Kinchens90.5%0.0%1.8%10.5%86.0%1.8%
Jaylen McCollough28.6%11.1%11.1%22.2%38.9%27.8%
  • Point of interest: After an incredibly inefficient season in 2024, Kamren Curl took the same usage from last year and tied for the team lead in tackles (10) in Week 1 of this season. It’s possible that Curl can return to being an IDP starter for us, but it’s worth remembering that he disappeared way too often last season, so ideally, we’ll see some consistency in 2025.

CORNERBACK

PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Ahkello Witherspoon81.0%0.0%15.7%0.0%84.3%3
Emmanuel Forbes79.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%1
Cobie Durant39.7%0.0%4.0%0.0%96.0%4

Miami Dolphins

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
73 (7th)69.9% (18th)26.0% (14th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Bradley Chubb54.8%46.2%50.0%5.9%5.9%56.0
Jaelan Phillips54.8%46.2%50.0%12.5%18.8%58.5
Chop Robinson50.7%56.4%41.2%0.0%0.0%50.0
Matthew Judon45.2%53.8%29.4%0.0%0.0%58.8
  • Point of interest: The Dolphins’ edge rotation isn’t ideal for IDP purposes, but Bradley Chubb was at least able to land a sack. Chubb and Jaelan Phillips should still be the top options for IDP in more of the ED3 range, while expectations should be tempered for Chop Robinson in Year 2, barring an injury to Chubb or Phillips.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Zach Sieler74.0%71.8%76.5%0.0%0.0%48.9
Kenneth Grant60.3%56.4%61.8%5.0%5.0%56.3
Jordan Phillips45.2%51.3%38.2%0.0%0.0%52.7
Benito Jones27.4%25.6%29.4%10.0%0.0%63.0
Matthew Butler27.4%30.8%23.5%0.0%0.0%53.1
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Jordyn Brooks100.0%100.0%100.0%16.4%12
Tyrel Dodson100.0%100.0%100.0%19.2%14
  • Point of interest: The Dolphins deployed both starting linebackers in an every-down capacity, which was great for their IDP value. And both ended up with double-digit tackles. Jordyn Brooks and Tyrel Dodson will be usable for most IDP formats with these workloads.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Minkah Fitzpatrick100.0%2.7%8.2%21.9%47.9%21.9%
Ifeatu Melifonwu68.5%4.0%2.0%44.0%40.0%14.0%
Dante Trader Jr.30.1%4.5%0.0%45.5%36.4%18.2%
Ashtyn Davis15.1%0.0%9.1%36.4%45.5%9.1%
  • Trending down: Ifeatu Melifonwu did not play a full-time role and was rotated off the field on occasion for the other safety options, which will keep him out of consideration as an IDP starter until he’s at a 100% snap rate. 
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Jack Jones100.0%0.0%2.7%1.4%93.2%5
Rasul Douglas60.3%0.0%20.5%4.5%75.0%5
Jason Marshall Jr.46.6%5.9%0.0%85.3%5.9%2
Storm Duck39.7%0.0%13.8%0.0%75.9%5

Minnesota Vikings

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate(NFL rank)Man coverage rate(NFL rank)
67 (11th)83.6% (4th)11.9% (27th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Jonathan Greenard92.5%95.0%78.3%17.6%20.6%56.9
Andrew Van Ginkel91.0%95.0%43.5%5.3%5.3%53.3
Dallas Turner43.3%45.0%37.0%12.5%12.5%58.9
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins14.9%25.0%10.9%0.0%0.0%64.7
  • Point of interest: Andrew Van Ginkel had a fine game for IDP, but there is concern about him regressing from his ED1 overall production last season. A big part of that regression comes from his lower ability as a pass-rusher, but also that he isn’t rushing the passer nearly as much as typical edge rushers, which lowers his sack potential significantly when paired with poor underlying pass-rush metrics. Van Ginkel dropped into coverage for exactly half (21) of his 42 passing-down snaps, which is good for his tackle numbers but bad for his sack totals. He will be a low-end ED2 at best with this usage.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Jonathan Allen77.6%80.0%78.3%11.8%17.6%58.5
Javon Hargrave67.2%60.0%71.7%19.4%22.6%70.5
Jalen Redmond47.8%55.0%43.5%5.3%5.3%60.6
Levi Drake Rodriguez29.9%20.0%32.6%6.7%6.7%56.6
  • Point of interest: The new additions to the Vikings interior defensive line, Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, made an impact in Week 1. Allen led the unit in snaps and added six pressures, while Hargrave landed two sacks and seven pressures. Both will be in starting consideration in DT-required leagues this season.
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Ivan Pace Jr.70.1%88.7%0%8.5%4
Blake Cashman64.2%62.3%71.4%7.0%3
Eric Wilson37.3%39.6%28.6%12.0%3
  • Injury: Blake Cashman suffered a hamstring injury late in the third quarter and did not return. Injuries are nothing new with Cashman, so it’s very likely he’ll miss some time with this one.
  • Waiver wire: Eric Wilson took over as the lone full-time linebacker once Cashman was out of this game and should be a priority add for Cashman managers looking to fill that void for however long is needed.
  • Droppable: For IDP managers who have been holding onto Ivan Pace Jr. for his handcuff value attached to Cashman’s injury history, he can be safely dropped after seeing Wilson take over the full-time duties. Pace was not even trusted for a single third or fourth down in this game, unfortunately sinking his value more. He likely played as much as he did not just because of the Cashman injury but because Harrison Smith was out of the lineup, so the team was not as heavy on their typical three-safety looks.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Josh Metellus100.0%3.0%1.5%16.4%70.1%9.0%
Theo Jackson100.0%1.5%1.5%11.9%82.1%4.5%
Jay Ward37.3%0.0%0.0%8.0%76.0%12.0%
Tavierre Thomas3.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%0.0%
  • Waiver wire: With Harrison Smith out for this game, Theo Jackson played a full-time role and can be usable for deeper IDP leagues where full-time snaps are relevant enough to make rosters.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Isaiah Rodgers100.0%0.0%19.4%9.0%70.1%4
Byron Murphy Jr.100.0%0.0%6.0%14.9%74.6%5
Jeff Okudah23.9%0.0%0.0%12.5%87.5%2

New England Patriots

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
63 (18th)39.7% (32nd)52.4% (1st)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Harold Landry III76.2%60.9%74.4%17.2%27.6%75.8
K'Lavon Chaisson69.8%82.6%59.0%0.0%8.7%53.4
Keion White46.0%47.8%46.2%0.0%0.0%49.0
Elijah Ponder7.9%8.7%5.1%0.0%0.0%58.1
  • Point of interest: Harold Landry had a monstrous IDP performance with 2.5 sacks for his new team. His 76% snap share and solid metrics will continue to put him in starting consideration as an ED2 going forward.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Milton Williams77.8%65.2%79.5%22.6%12.9%75.9
Christian Barmore74.6%65.2%76.9%16.7%3.3%68.0
Khyiris Tonga42.9%60.9%33.3%15.4%7.7%68.0
Joshua Farmer20.6%30.4%15.4%0.0%16.7%55.3
Cory Durden11.1%17.4%7.7%0.0%0.0%57.5
  • Point of interest: Milton Williams‘ first game with the Patriots resulted in a career-high 78% of snaps, and while he didn’t have a great IDP performance, his usage and underlying metrics point to much better days ahead. 
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Robert Spillane100.0%100.0%100.0%6.3%4
Christian Elliss69.8%69.4%71.4%20.5%9
Jack Gibbens12.7%10.2%21.4%12.5%1
  • Point of interest: Christian Elliss led the team in tackles this week, though he did not play a full-time role. For tackle-heavy leagues where he has DL-eligibility he can be used as a DL2 IDP option but for most formats, he’ll be an LB4-type going forward.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Jaylinn Hawkins100.0%1.6%0.0%20.6%68.3%11.1%
Craig Woodson100.0%3.2%0.0%36.5%52.4%11.1%
Dell Pettus12.7%0.0%0.0%62.5%0.0%37.5%
Kyle Dugger11.1%0.0%0.0%57.1%0.0%42.9%
  • Waiver wire: Both Jaylinn Hawkins and rookie Craig Woodson were 100%-snap safeties for the Patriots this week, and both players delivered strong IDP performances. Woodson’s usage in the box will push him up the ranks as the primary target in IDP leagues, though Hawkins can still be an option as well.
  • Droppable: Kyle Dugger is no longer an IDP option, barring a trade to a safety-needed team at this point. He can be safely dropped in most formats.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Carlton Davis III100.0%1.6%11.1%6.3%82.5%7
Alex Austin100.0%1.6%12.7%4.8%81.0%5
Marcus Jones63.5%5.0%5.0%90.0%2.5%4
D.J. James3.2%0.0%0.0%50.0%50.0%1
  • Point of interest: Marcus Jones’ snap share was kept in check as the team’s primary nickel corner and facing a Raiders offense that is below average in terms of 11-personnel. He’ll be a matchup-dependent option for CB-required leagues going forward.

New Orleans Saints

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
66 (13th)74.2% (13th)16.7% (22nd)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Carl Granderson86.4%91.7%52.4%5.3%10.5%52.5
Cameron Jordan74.2%75.0%66.7%11.5%15.4%62.8
Chris Rumph II31.8%25.0%21.4%0.0%0.0%51.9
Fadil Diggs10.6%8.3%11.9%0.0%0.0%54.1
  • Point of interest: Carl Granderson’s snap share is more than enough to keep him in play as a weekly IDP starter, and delivering 1.5 sacks this week certainly helps. He is also one of the better tacklers at the position, similar to Alex Highsmith, who comes with a strong floor and big-play upside as an underrated IDP asset.
  • Waiver wire: With Chase Young out for this game, Cameron Jordan played a larger workload and got home for 1.5 sacks. He also has DT-eligibility on MFL and can be an option in DT-required leagues for as long as Young is out.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Bryan Bresee71.2%66.7%71.4%7.1%3.6%58.3
Nathan Shepherd66.7%75.0%59.5%4.8%0.0%54.7
Davon Godchaux59.1%54.2%61.9%8.7%4.3%56.0
Jonathan Bullard33.3%37.5%31.0%0.0%0.0%51.1
Jonah Williams19.7%25.0%16.7%0.0%0.0%52.5
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Demario Davis100.0%100.0%100.0%16.7%11
Pete Werner90.9%88.5%100.0%15.0%9
  • Trending up: While it wasn’t a full-time workload for Pete Werner, it was pretty close and the improvement in zone coverage rate for the team, up from around 65% last season also potentially helped both his and Demario Davis’ tackle efficiency this week. Both players will be startable in most IDP formats with this usage and potentially no longer playing in such a man-heavy defense.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Justin Reid100.0%0.0%1.5%27.3%50.0%21.2%
Julian Blackmon100.0%0.0%0.0%25.8%63.6%9.1%
Jonas Sanker1.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%0.0%
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Isaac Yiadom100.0%0.0%7.6%0.0%90.9%5
Kool-Aid McKinstry100.0%0.0%25.8%3.0%71.2%6
Alontae Taylor54.5%11.1%13.9%77.8%0.0%1
  • Injury: Julian Blackmon is feared to have suffered a torn labrum, according to Ian Rappaport. This would be season-ending, unfortunately.
  • Waiver wire: If Blackmon is out for any length of time, rookie Jonas Sanker should be the next man up and worth a shot in IDP leagues as a prospect with ability around the line of scrimmage.

New York Giants

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
70 (9th)62.9% (21st)28.6% (13th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Kayvon Thibodeaux74.3%79.3%68.3%8.3%12.5%57.8
Brian Burns67.1%65.5%63.4%4.2%8.3%66.6
Abdul Carter54.3%37.9%58.5%13.6%13.6%78.3
Chauncey Golston15.7%20.7%12.2%0.0%0.0%54.5
  • Rookie watch: Abdul Carter worked behind both Brian Burns – who had a great game – and Kayvon Thibodeaux, even splitting a sack with Thibodeaux in this game. Carter has a shot to emerge as the top pass-rusher on this team at some point, but IDP dynasty managers will have to be patient before that’s the case. It was promising that he had the best pass-rush grade on the team in Week 1.

DEFENSIVE INTERIOR

PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Dexter Lawrence70.0%69.0%70.7%11.5%0.0%66.1
Roy Robertson-Harris67.1%75.9%61.0%17.4%0.0%65.9
Rakeem Nunez-Roches45.7%51.7%41.5%0.0%0.0%51.5
D.J. Davidson21.4%24.1%19.5%0.0%0.0%55.4
Elijah Garcia8.6%10.3%7.3%0.0%0.0%56.3
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Bobby Okereke97.1%100.0%81.8%22.1%15
Darius Muasau54.3%61.0%18.2%5.3%2
Micah McFadden15.7%16.9%9.1%18.2%2
  • Injury: Micah McFadden suffered an ankle injury late in the first quarter and did not return to the game. It’s unclear how long he is expected to be out after x-rays came back negative.
  • Point of interest: The news and trends out of the preseason were that Bobby Okereke was in danger of not playing a full-time role and being deployed in a rotation with McFadden, although McFadden’s injury likely threw a wrench in those plans if that was the case. For now, Okereke appears to be safe and can be trusted in lineups until we see otherwise.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Jevon Holland100.0%1.4%5.7%27.1%48.6%17.1%
Tyler Nubin100.0%2.9%4.3%28.6%50.0%12.9%
Dane Belton24.3%5.9%5.9%52.9%5.9%29.4%
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Paulson Adebo100.0%0.0%11.4%4.3%84.3%5
Cor'Dale Flott84.3%1.7%10.2%1.7%88.1%4
Andru Phillips84.3%3.4%18.6%79.7%1.7%6
Deonte Banks15.7%0.0%0.0%9.1%90.9%0

New York Jets

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
56 (26th)58.9% (24th)39.3% (5th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Jermaine Johnson89.3%85.0%91.7%12.9%12.9%61.8
Will McDonald IV55.4%45.0%55.6%21.1%15.8%85.9
Micheal Clemons53.6%50.0%55.6%5.6%0.0%53.6
Tyler Baron12.5%20.0%8.3%0.0%0.0%56.4
  • Point of interest: Jermaine Johnson played a very strong workload in his first game back from a torn Achilles last September. Johnson didn’t have the strong IDP performance like Will McDonald this week, but continuing with that workload will lead to better games more often than not.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Quinnen Williams76.8%55.0%88.9%13.3%16.7%69.1
Harrison Phillips60.7%80.0%50.0%0.0%0.0%52.3
Jay Tufele30.4%40.0%25.0%0.0%0.0%54.1
Jowon Briggs21.4%25.0%19.4%0.0%0.0%54.1
  • Point of interest: It was encouraging to see Quinnen Williams get off to a good start after a disappointing IDP season last year. He has the snap share and underlying metrics to continue as a DT1 option in DT-required formats this season.
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Quincy Williams100.0%100.0%100.0%8.9%5
Jamien Sherwood100.0%100.0%100.0%12.5%7
Marcelino McCrary-Ball19.6%24.4%18.2%2
Francisco Mauigoa12.5%15.6%14.3%1
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Tony Adams100.0%3.6%3.6%32.1%55.4%7.1%
Andre Cisco100.0%1.8%3.6%21.4%66.1%3.6%
Malachi Moore1.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Brandon Stephens100.0%1.8%12.5%10.7%75.0%7
Sauce Gardner100.0%0.0%3.6%0.0%96.4%4
Michael Carter II66.1%2.7%2.7%83.8%0.0%4

Philadelphia Eagles

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
61 (21st)68.9% (19th)21.3% (17th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Nolan Smith85.2%95.2%72.5%32.0%16.0%77.4
Jalyx Hunt63.9%76.2%47.5%12.5%25.0%52.5
Joshua Uche31.1%0.0%45.0%43.8%25.0%92.7
Patrick Johnson19.7%28.6%15.0%0.0%20.0%53.6
  • Point of interest: Nolan Smith led the Eagles’ edge rotation, as expected. He wasn’t able to get home with a sack but looked relatively good on his way to securing four pressures. His 85% snap share is encouraging for his status as a playable IDP, especially in positive matchups.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Moro Ojomo90.2%90.5%90.0%6.5%6.5%56.2
Jordan Davis86.9%90.5%85.0%6.5%9.7%56.6
Byron Young36.1%52.4%27.5%0.0%0.0%62.0
Gabe Hall8.2%14.3%5.0%0.0%0.0%57.1
  • Point of interest: With Jalen Carter ejected before even a single defensive snap, both Moro Ojomo and Jordan Davis played more than they likely will going forward. Davis racked up six tackles and a pass breakup. If he’s going to play more snaps this year, he will be an option in defensive tackle-required leagues.
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Zack Baun100.0%100.0%100.0%11.5%7
Jihaad Campbell91.8%91.7%92.3%5.4%3
  • Rookie watch: Jihaad Campbell played close to a full-time role, coming off the field on just two goal-line plays — both of which resulted in Javonte Williams rushing touchdowns — and a few third-down snaps when Dallas was in the two-minute drill. Campbell also played 21% of his snaps on the edge, so his lower tackle efficiency isn’t a big surprise. He had graded very positively (88.3), as well.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Reed Blankenship100.0%0.0%0.0%13.1%78.7%6.6%
Andrew Mukuba83.6%0.0%0.0%17.6%70.6%11.8%
Sydney Brown23.0%0.0%0.0%21.4%78.6%0.0%
  • Point of interest: Reed Blankenship is the Eagles’ lone IDP safety option right now while rookie Andrew Mukuba cedes some snaps to Sydney Brown. Until Mukuba becomes a full-time player, he won’t be a starting IDP option due to the many available full-time defensive backs.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Quinyon Mitchell100.0%0.0%1.6%0.0%98.4%9
Cooper DeJean100.0%1.6%11.5%75.4%13.1%3
Adoree' Jackson68.9%0.0%2.4%0.0%97.6%7
Jakorian Bennett11.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%3
  • Point of interest: Cooper DeJean played 100% of the team’s defensive snaps for the first time in his NFL career. He was also deployed primarily in the slot, creating ideal usage for IDP potential. He should continue to be a locked-in starter going forward.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
64 (16th)73.4% (14th)25.0% (15th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Alex Highsmith89.1%86.8%80.8%35.0%40.0%89.3
T.J. Watt87.5%86.8%84.6%14.3%4.8%68.8
Jack Sawyer23.4%26.3%19.2%0.0%0.0%55.7
  • Point of interest: Alex Highsmith put together a dominant performance, landing a sack among eight total tackles and three QB hits. Highsmith’s workload and ability will keep him in contention as a weekly ED1 option for IDP.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Keeanu Benton73.4%76.3%65.4%6.3%6.3%58.0
Cameron Heyward67.2%65.8%69.2%11.8%11.8%68.8
Isaiahh Loudermilk48.4%50.0%46.2%9.1%9.1%60.3
Yahya Black37.5%44.7%26.9%0.0%28.6%55.0
Daniel Ekuale18.8%21.1%15.4%0.0%0.0%55.3
Logan Lee1.6%2.6%0.0%
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Patrick Queen100.0%100.0%100.0%14.1%9
Payton Wilson87.5%89.1%87.5%10.7%6
Malik Harrison6.3%6.5%6.3%0.0%0
  • Trending up: Payton Wilson played a career-high 88% of defensive snaps after his highest snap share in 2024 was just 58%. Wilson will be a deep-league option going forward with this snap share.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Juan Thornhill84.4%0.0%0.0%24.1%61.1%14.8%
Chuck Clark50.0%3.1%9.4%28.1%53.1%6.3%
DeShon Elliott40.6%3.8%7.7%46.2%30.8%15.4%
  • Injury: DeShon Elliott left this game due to a knee injury late in the second quarter and did not return. He had been a favorite IDP target this offseason because of his expected box-heavy role, and he was able to land six tackles in the first half alone before exiting.
  • Waiver wire: Chuck Clark filled in for the injured Elliott and played 28% of his snaps in the box. Clark can be an IDP option for us for as long as Elliott is out.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Darius Slay100.0%0.0%7.8%0.0%92.2%2
Jalen Ramsey100.0%3.1%7.8%53.1%18.8%2
Joey Porter Jr.68.8%0.0%11.4%2.3%84.1%2
Brandin Echols15.6%10.0%10.0%50.0%40.0%1

San Francisco 49ers

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
52 (28th)71.2% (17th)17.3% (21st)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Nick Bosa88.5%91.7%85.7%13.6%13.6%75.6
Mykel Williams75.0%70.8%67.9%0.0%0.0%49.2
Bryce Huff50.0%25.0%71.4%21.1%5.3%65.8
Yetur Gross-Matos32.7%8.3%50.0%30.8%23.1%74.2
Sam Okuayinonu28.8%33.3%25.0%14.3%14.3%62.3
  • Point of interest: Nick Bosa kept IDP managers waiting for the big play in this one, but when he delivered, he delivered big with a strip sack and fumble recovery. Bosa’s strong tackling also continued this week, keeping him in contention for the top overall edge option in IDP.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Jordan Elliott48.1%75.0%25.0%16.7%0.0%63.0
Kalia Davis46.2%58.3%35.7%0.0%0.0%54.4
Alfred Collins17.3%29.2%7.1%0.0%0.0%58.0
CJ West13.5%8.3%17.9%0.0%0.0%56.3
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Dee Winters100.0%100.0%100.0%13.5%7
Fred Warner94.2%95.1%90.9%16.3%8
Luke Gifford44.2%51.2%18.2%8.7%2
Tatum Bethune5.8%4.9%9.1%33.3%1
  • Point of interest: Fred Warner left this game very briefly (three snaps) to be checked for injury but returned and finished the game. Warner was replaced by Tatum Bethune for those three snaps, indicating that he would be Warner’s replacement should there be a future injury. Dee Winters played every snap next to Warner and will be a season-long IDP starting option for us with that usage.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Jason Pinnock100.0%0.0%0.0%63.5%28.8%5.8%
Marques Sigle100.0%1.9%11.5%63.5%21.2%3.8%
Upton Stout55.8%3.4%3.4%6.9%0.0%89.7%
Ji'Ayir Brown3.8%0.0%50.0%0.0%50.0%0.0%
  • Waiver wire: Marques Sigle surprised and emerged as a full-time starting safety for the 49ers this week. Sigle landed six total tackles and a fumble recovery, but more importantly, he played every snap and over 60% of his snaps in the box, making him a top IDP target for teams in need of safety help. Jason Pinnock is also an option because he got the same usage.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Deommodore Lenoir98.1%0.0%15.7%0.0%84.3%1
Renardo Green98.1%0.0%9.8%2.0%88.2%4

Seattle Seahawks

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
76 (2nd)76.3% (10th)14.5% (25th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Boye Mafe73.7%76.5%57.1%23.8%23.8%70.4
DeMarcus Lawrence68.4%67.6%69.0%7.4%7.4%49.7
Derick Hall50.0%47.1%45.2%16.7%5.6%72.2
  • Point of interest: Both Boye Mafe and DeMarcus Lawrence played healthy snap shares this week, though it will be worth monitoring what this looks like once Uchenna Nwosu gets back in the lineup, as we expect a little more rotation amongst this group.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Leonard Williams77.6%70.6%81.0%9.4%9.4%60.3
Byron Murphy II76.3%73.5%78.6%15.6%9.4%68.8
Jarran Reed50.0%58.8%40.5%6.7%13.3%62.8
Quinton Bohanna13.2%17.6%9.5%0.0%0.0%55.8
Mike Morris3.9%8.8%0.0%
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Ernest Jones100.0%100.0%100.0%13.2%10
Tyrice Knight73.7%76.3%64.7%12.5%7
Drake Thomas19.7%23.7%5.9%6.7%1
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Julian Love100.0%2.6%2.6%32.9%61.8%2.6%
Coby Bryant100.0%0.0%2.6%13.2%81.6%2.6%
Ty Okada7.9%0.0%0.0%50.0%33.3%16.7%
Nick Emmanwori5.3%0.0%0.0%50.0%0.0%50.0%
  • Point of interest: Julian Love’s status as the top IDP safety option in Seattle did not change this week, as he put together a team-leading 10 total tackles, which included a sack. Love should remain locked into IDP lineups going forward.
  • Rookie watch: Nick Emmanwori left this game early due to an injury, but the assumption was that he would not be full-time and used situationally both in the box when Tyrice Knight comes off the field and in the slot for the most part.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Tariq Woolen100.0%0.0%5.3%0.0%93.4%4
Devon Witherspoon100.0%2.6%31.6%52.6%13.2%5
Josh Jobe80.3%0.0%14.8%1.6%83.6%5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
76 (2nd)57.9% (26th)30.3% (12th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Haason Reddick78.9%72.0%70.6%25.0%25.0%73.2
Yaya Diaby73.7%72.0%72.5%15.2%12.1%66.7
Anthony Nelson28.9%36.0%23.5%0.0%0.0%50.6
Chris Braswell21.1%28.0%17.6%0.0%0.0%51.2
Elijah Roberts11.8%16.0%9.8%0.0%0.0%54.9
  • Point of interest: Haason Reddick looked resurgent in his first game with the Buccaneers, playing a team-leading 79% of the snaps at his position and putting together a solid pass-rush outing. He landed a sack in this game as well, which was also promising to see. He can be a solid ED2 option depending on the matchup going forward.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Vita Vea71.1%72.0%68.6%12.9%6.5%70.3
Calijah Kancey71.1%68.0%72.5%3.0%12.1%49.5
Logan Hall51.3%56.0%49.0%4.3%0.0%52.1
Greg Gaines27.6%32.0%25.5%0.0%7.7%57.8
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Lavonte David100.0%100.0%100.0%11.8%9
SirVocea Dennis94.7%96.4%90.0%12.5%9
Deion Jones3.9%3.6%5.0%0.0%0
  • Waiver wire: SirVocea Dennis played a full-time role and delivered a strong IDP performance. Dennis can now be added and trusted in most IDP formats with this encouraging usage.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Antoine Winfield Jr.97.4%4.1%1.4%23.0%74.3%1.4%
Kaevon Merriweather3.9%0.0%0.0%66.7%0.0%0.0%
  • Trending up: Tykee Smith’s usage was about as ideal as it gets for IDP, playing 47% of his snaps in the box and just 27% deep. As a result, he led the team in total tackles and should be a locked-in SAF1 option for IDP going forward.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Jamel Dean97.4%1.4%2.7%4.1%93.2%10
Zyon McCollum97.4%0.0%4.1%6.8%87.8%6
Tykee Smith97.4%0.0%39.2%20.3%9.5%8
Jacob Parrish72.4%1.8%12.7%83.6%1.8%3

Tennessee Titans

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
76 (2nd)76.3% (10th)19.7% (19th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Dre'Mont Jones76.3%78.6%72.9%6.3%0.0%52.8
Oluwafemi Oladejo69.7%71.4%50.0%0.0%10.5%51.7
Arden Key60.5%21.4%79.2%3.0%3.0%48.8
  • Rookie watch: Oluwafemi Oladejo played the second-most snaps at the edge position, which was a promising sign for the second-round rookie. Although he didn’t do much in terms of pass-rush metrics or IDP production, he’ll be worth monitoring to see if he can improve in that regard now that he has this decent-sized workload.
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Jeffery Simmons84.2%82.1%85.4%18.4%18.4%83.1
Sebastian Joseph-Day46.1%67.9%33.3%0.0%6.7%59.0
T'Vondre Sweat38.2%64.3%22.9%0.0%0.0%55.1
James Lynch25.0%32.1%20.8%0.0%0.0%54.5
Jihad Ward21.1%28.6%16.7%12.5%12.5%61.3
Carlos Watkins11.8%14.3%10.4%0.0%0.0%56.5
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Cody Barton100.0%100.0%100.0%9.2%7
Cedric Gray81.6%89.7%55.6%16.1%10
  • Waiver wire: Cedric Gray worked as the clear LB2 option next to Cody Barton. While Gray was not a full-time player, he also had no competition for that role with Kyzir White remaining on the practice squad and James Williams relegated to playing exclusively on special teams. Gray can be utilized in deeper IDP leagues.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Xavier Woods100.0%2.6%2.6%31.6%59.2%6.6%
Amani Hooker100.0%1.3%7.9%39.5%30.3%22.4%
Quandre Diggs40.8%3.2%3.2%16.1%74.2%3.2%
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Jarvis Brownlee Jr.98.7%2.7%9.3%0.0%88.0%5
Darrell Baker Jr.71.1%0.0%9.3%0.0%81.5%4
Roger McCreary44.7%0.0%11.8%88.2%0.0%6
L'Jarius Sneed27.6%0.0%4.8%4.8%90.5%1
Marcus Harris2.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%1

Washington Commanders

Team ranks
Defensive snaps (Weekly rank)Zone coverage rate (NFL rank)Man coverage rate (NFL rank)
68 (10th)48.5% (30th)35.3% (7th)
EDGE
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Deatrich Wise Jr.58.8%70.6%54.9%8.7%17.4%61.8
Dorance Armstrong58.8%47.1%60.8%14.8%22.2%71.5
Von Miller41.2%29.4%43.1%0.0%5.0%52.6
Jacob Martin41.2%52.9%37.3%27.8%11.1%78.0
DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareRun down snap sharePass down snap shareWin ratePressure ratePass-rush grade rate
Daron Payne66.2%70.6%64.7%3.6%7.1%73.3
Javon Kinlaw58.8%64.7%56.9%16.7%12.5%71.4
Eddie Goldman38.2%47.1%35.3%11.8%5.9%66.7
Jer'Zhan Newton38.2%47.1%35.3%11.8%23.5%70.0
LINEBACKER
PlayerTotal defensive snap share1st/2nd down snap share3rd/4th down snap shareTackle efficiencyTotal Tackles (PFF)
Bobby Wagner100.0%100.0%100.0%14.7%10
Frankie Luvu100.0%100.0%100.0%8.8%6
Jordan Magee2.9%4.3%0.0%0
  • Point of interest: Frankie Luvu’s usage remained unideal for IDP, as he played 34% of snaps on the edge, rushing the passer 16 times. This pushed his tackle rate well below average on top of not landing a single pressure on his pass-rush attempts. He will remain a boom-bust LB3 option on a weekly basis with this usage.
SAFETY
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateDefensive line %Box %Deep safety %Slot %
Quan Martin100.0%1.5%0.0%27.9%51.5%19.1%
Will Harris98.5%1.5%14.9%32.8%26.9%14.9%
Jeremy Reaves16.2%0.0%9.1%36.4%54.5%0.0%
Tyler Owens5.9%25.0%25.0%50.0%0.0%25.0%
Percy Butler1.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%0.0%
  • Point of interest: It was encouraging to see both Quan Martin and Will Harris get decent usage in the box; however, ideally, we’ll have only one player absorb the large majority of snaps to get more consistent IDP usage out of this safety group.
CORNERBACK
PlayerTotal defensive snap shareBlitz rateBox snap %Slot snap%Wide Corner %Targets faced
Mike Sainristil91.2%1.6%11.3%69.4%14.5%2
Marshon Lattimore85.3%0.0%6.9%6.9%86.2%4
Trey Amos77.9%0.0%3.8%11.3%84.9%4
Jonathan Jones11.8%0.0%0.0%12.5%87.5%0
Noah Igbinoghene7.4%0.0%0.0%80.0%20.0%3

Data keys

  • Tackle efficiency = Percentage of snaps where that IDP was in on a tackle. Average tackle efficiency for linebackers in 2024 was 13.0% (min. 100 snaps). Tackles discard snaps that didn’t count due to penalty and don’t include sacks.
  • Win rate = Percentage of snaps that a defensive lineman won their rep against a blocker. Average win rate for edge defenders in 2024 was 11.4% (min. 100 prsh snaps). Average win rate for interior defenders in 2024 was 7.4% (min. 100 prsh snaps).
  • Pressure rate = Percentage of pass-rush snaps that resulted in a pressure. Average pressure rate for edge defenders in 2024 was 11.2% (min. 100 prsh snaps). Average pressure rate for interior defenders in 2024 was 8.0% (min. 100 prsh snaps).
  • Pass-rush grade = PFF pass-rush grade, taking into account the quality of every pass-rush snap for every player on every play. Average pass-rush grade for edge defenders in 2024 was 65.2 (min. 100 prsh snaps). Average pass-rush grade for interior defenders in 2024 was 62.9 (min. 100 prsh snaps).
  • Zone coverage rate = Percentage of Cover-2, Cover-3 (+variations), Cover-4/quarters, and Cover-6 snaps played by the defense.
  • Man coverage rate = Percentage of Cover-1, Cover-0, and Cover-2-Man snaps played by the defense.
  • Dime personnel rate = Percentage of snaps the defense spent with six defensive backs on the field at once, typically at the cost of a linebacker.
  • Blitz rate = Percentage of snaps where the defense sent at least one extra pass rusher on a given play.
  • Box snaps = Snaps where the defensive player is lined up in a linebacker or strong safety alignment (within 2-10 yards of the line of scrimmage).
  • Free safety snaps = Snaps where the defensive player is lined up more than 10.5 yards from the line of scrimmage.
  • Slot corner snaps = Snaps where the defensive player is lined up covering an eligible receiver who is aligned inside of an outside receiving option.
  • Outside corner snaps = Snaps where the defensive player is the widest outside defender to any given side where there is a wide receiver aligned.
  • Defensive line snaps = Snaps where the defensive player is lined up on or within 1.5 yards of the line of scrimmage.
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