While it was at the cost of their draft pick, the Cleveland Browns secured another satisfying victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland during week 17.
Without top wide receiver DK Metcalf, the Steelers offense could not find any sort of rhythm against the Browns, failing to find the end zone even once. Part of this was due to the outstanding play of cornerbacks Tyson Campbell and Denzel Ward, who both had PFF grades of 82.0 or higher. The Browns also saw the best version of linebacker Jerome Baker, who collected a season-high 86.0 grade.
Despite not collecting his record-breaking 23rd sack, defensive end Myles Garrett had a productive day with 4 quarterback hits and a 67.3 overall grade. Linebacker Devin Bush also brought the pressure with an 81.0 overall grade and 8 total tackles. Overall, it was an impressive effort in the Browns’ first franchise victory over future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Now, let’s take a look at the Browns’ top defensive PFF grades from their victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers:
TE Harold Fannin Jr
Overall grade: 82.0
Pass plays grade: 89.6
Rushing plays grade: 49.0
WR Jerry Jeudy
Overall grade: 75.2
Passing plays grade: 73.9
Rushing plays grade: 62.5
RB Raheim Sanders
Overall grade: 70.5
Passing plays grade: 75.1
Rushing plays grade: 64.5
TE Brenden Bates
Overall grade: 68.7
Passing plays grade: 73.8
Rushing plays grade: 59.8
WR Cedric Tillman
Overall grade: 68.4
Passing plays grade: 68.9
Rushing plays grade: 55.1
WR Isaiah Bond
Overall grade: 67.3
Passing plays grade: 66.1
Rushing plays grade: 60.1
LG Joel Bitonio
Overall grade: 65.3
Pass blocking grade: 76.6
Run blocking grade: 67.7
C Luke Wypler
Overall grade: 64.7
Pass blocking grade: 77.3
Run blocking grade: 67.8
RG Tevin Jenkins
Overall grade: 64.2
Pass blocking grade: 35.5
Run blocking grade: 70.3
OT KT Leveston
Overall grade: 63.5
Pass blocking grade: 64.3
Run blocking grade: 60.6