- D.K. Metcalf’s long catch-and-run: The highest-graded reception of the week didn’t come from a spectacular sideline grab—it came from what Metcalf did after the catch. He earned a +2.0 PFF grade on the play by powering through a diving tackle attempt, outrunning multiple Vikings defenders, and eluding the final tackler on his way to the end zone.
- Jared Verse’s dominant bull rush: One of the wildest visuals of the weekend came from Rams edge defender Jared Verse. Lined up over Colts center Tannor Bortolini, Verse timed his rush perfectly and drove the rookie lineman onto his back, earning a +1.5 PFF grade for the dominant rep.
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With the new season underway, we’re launching a weekly series at PFF that provides a behind-the-scenes look at our grading process. Each week, we’ll break down some of the highest-graded individual plays—complete with tweets to show you the action.
Here are a few standout plays from Week 4.
D.K. Metcalf’s long catch-and-run
The highest-graded reception of the week didn’t come from a spectacular sideline grab—it came from what DK Metcalf did after the catch. He earned a +2.0 PFF grade on the play by powering through a diving tackle attempt, outrunning multiple Vikings defenders, and eluding the final tackler on his way to the end zone.
Watch here: https://x.com/NFL/status/1972303376030314645
Micah Parsons’ quick pressure
While the highlight of this play is George Pickens’ tremendous catch, it’s worth noting how quickly Packers edge defender Micah Parsons beats left guard Tyler Smith. Parsons' immediate pressure forces Dak Prescott to throw off his back foot, and that level of disruption earns a +1.5 PFF grade.
Watch here: https://x.com/NFL/status/1972476293410169267
Jared Verse’s dominant bull rush
One of the wildest visuals of the weekend came from Rams edge defender Jared Verse. Lined up over Colts center Tannor Bortolini, Verse timed his rush perfectly and drove the rookie lineman onto his back, earning a +1.5 PFF grade for the dominant rep.
Watch here: https://x.com/NFL/status/1972422681996739032
Ashton Jeanty’s long touchdown run
The Raiders’ first-round pick finally made his presence felt with a breakout performance in Sunday’s loss to the Chicago Bears — and this long touchdown run was the highlight. He earned a +1.5 PFF grade on the play by breaking a tackle near the line of scrimmage, showing impressive burst in the open field, and slipping the final tackle attempt to reach the end zone.
Watch here: https://x.com/NFL/status/1972414318395211799
Marcus Mariota’s 100th career passing touchdown
With quarterback Jayden Daniels sidelined, backup Marcus Mariota reached a career milestone in Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The former No. 2 overall pick threw the 100th touchdown pass of his career on a deep shot that was classified as a big-time throw and earned a +1.0 PFF grade.
Watch here: https://x.com/NFL/status/1972384131167236155
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