The defense of the Cleveland Browns played more than good enough for the team to win this week’s matchup if not for mistakes made by the offense. Grant Delpit continued his impressive start with another great game, including an interception on the first drive and a fumble recovery in the first quarter as well against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Myles Garrett was Myles Garrett again in this one as well.
It was clear that the Steelers didn’t want to let the Browns’ pass rush and defensive line dictate the game as they utilized the short and quick passing game to limit the damage. The defensive tackle room has truly seen a complete turnaround as they continue to shut down the run and rush the passer.
Buy Browns TicketsOverall Jim Schwartz has his players playing at a high level to begin the season and if the offense can limit the mistakes moving forward this team can still make the playoffs. Let’s take a look at who PFF believes stood out the most against the Steelers.
DE Myles Garrett
Overall: 91.7
Pass Rush: 91.1
Run Defense: 72.4
S Grant Delpit
Overall: 90.0
Coverage: 84.2
Run Defense: 83.2
DT Maurice Hurst
Overall: 82.2
Pass Rush: 79.8
Run Defense: 67.2
DE Ogbo Okoronkwo
Overall: 80.8
Pass Rush: 73.9
Run Defense: 70.4
DT Shelby Harris
Overall: 79.5
Pass Rush: 71.1
Run Defense: 74.9
DE Za'Darius Smith
Overall: 77.6
Pass Rush: 71.6
Run Defense: 68.3
LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
Overall: 69.8
Run Defense: 70.5
Coverage: 63.9
LB Sione Takitaki
Overall: 69.8
Run Defense: 72.7
Pass Rush: 72.4
DT Dalvin Tomlinson
Overall: 69.4
Run Defense: 63.6
Pass Rush: 67.0
LB Anthony Walker Jr.
Overall: 69.3
Run Defense: 82.9
Coverage: 50.8
