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Below, we analyze the snap counts and stats on defense for the Cleveland Browns' Week 10 game against the Baltimore Ravens
Defensive Line
Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
DL | Emmanuel Ogbah | 69 | 84% | 1 tackle, 2 assists (3 combined). 2 QH. |
DL | Jamie Meder | 65 | 79% | 2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined). 1 TFL, 1 QH. |
DL | Danny Shelton | 56 | 68% | 2 tackles, 3 assists (5 combined). 1 TFL. |
DL | Stephen Paea |
43 | 52% | 1 tackle, 2 assists (3 combined). |
DL | Carl Nassib | 39 | 48% | 1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined). |
DL | Tyrone Holmes |
13 | 16% | No stats registered. |
This was partially a byproduct of the Ravens' offensive line being banged up, but Emmanuel Ogbah generated some nice pressure from his defensive end role. He was flagged for a roughing the passer call that I disagreed with. Danny Shelton had another good game against the run. Xavier Cooper was benched this week with Stephen Paea getting back into the mix.
Outside Linebacker
Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
OLB | Jamie Collins |
82 | 100% | 7 tackles, 2 assists (9 combined). 1 sack, 2 TFL, 1 QH. |
OLB | Cam Johnson | 41 | 50% | 3 tackles, 2 assists (5 combined). |
The first half was all about Jamie Collins. I kept my eyes on him pre-snap on almost every defensive play, and he was single-handedly leading the charge for Cleveland's defense. Joe Flacco was also doing a piss-poor job in that first half, though. In the second half, the Ravens mixed in a lot more crossing routes that our defensive backs couldn't handle. They also pushed the pace more, which our group couldn't match.
Inside Linebacker
Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
ILB | Christian Kirksey | 82 | 100% | 8 tackles, 5 assists (13 combined). 1 pass defended. |
ILB | Demario Davis | 42 | 51% | 1 tackle, 2 assists (3 combined). 1 sack, 1 TFL, 2 QH. |
I like Demario Davis better in his reduced role, and he even got a sack this week along with two quarterback hits. Christian Kirksey led the team with 13 tackles.
Safety
Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
S | Ed Reynolds |
74 | 90% | 5 tackles, 1 assist (1 combined). |
S | Ibraheim Campbell |
64 | 78% | 4 tackles, 4 assists (8 combined). |
S | Derrick Kindred | 9 | 11% | 1 tackle ( combined). |
S | Tracy Howard | 9 | 11% | 3 tackles (3 combined). |
Perhaps a little known fact is that Ed Reynolds got the start at free safety this week over Tracy Howard, and I thought he delivered. When I say that, it's a low bar, though. "Delivered" means that he was slightly more stable than the trash play we've seen at the position over the course of the season. I wouldn't be surprised to see him hold on to that role against Pittsburgh.
Cornerback
Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
CB | Tramon Williams | 79 | 96% | 4 tackles, 1 assist (5 combined). 1 pass defended. |
CB | Joe Haden | 78 | 95% | 1 tackle (1 combined). 1 interception, 2 passes defended. |
CB | Briean Boddy-Calhoun | 57 | 70% | 3 tackles (3 combined). 1 interception, 1 pass defended. |
Joe Haden and Briean Boddy-Calhoun each had interceptions, but overall, the cornerbacks struggled in the second half. They were beat several times by crossing routes, and Boddy-Calhoun was victimized for two touchdown passes. Tramon Williams ate a stiff arm from Steve Smith.