PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ defensive players vs. Broncos

The Cleveland Browns defense gave up 27 points and almost 400 yards of offense in a Week 14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but a lot of individual players had good outings.

Defensive end Myles Garrett continued to stake his claim to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year, while cornerback Martin Emerson had two interceptions and four combined tackles. The Browns’ defense held strong for a second consecutive week and allowed just 82 rushing yards.

Here are Cleveland’s top-graded defensive players, according to Pro Football Focus.

DE Myles Garrett

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Overall: 92.0

Run Defense: 59.6

Coverage: 60.0

CB Martin Emerson Jr.

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Overall: 84.5

Run Defense: 44.5

Coverage: 89.9

DE Za'Darius Smith

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Overall: 82.2

Run Defense: 60.0

Coverage: 60.0

DT Shelby Harris

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Overall: 82.1

Run Defense: 81.1

Coverage: N/A

LB Anthony Walker Jr.

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Overall: 81.9

Run Defense: 27.7

Coverage: 91.4

CB Kahlef Hailassie

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Overall: 77.3

Run Defense: N/A

Coverage: 72.5

DT Jordan Elliott

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Overall: 75.1

Run Defense: 69.1

Coverage: N/A

S D'Anthony Bell

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Overall: 74.4

Run Defense: N/A

Coverage: 71.9

S Ronnie Hickman Jr.

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Overall: 72.7

Run Defense: 68.3

Coverage: 68.5

DT Maurice Hurst

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Overall: 72.5

Run Defense: 68.5

Coverage: 60.0