Below, we analyze the snap counts and stats on defense for the Cleveland Browns’ Week 6 game against the New England Patriots.
Defensive Line
Pos |
Player |
Plays |
% |
Stats |
Pos |
Player |
Plays |
% |
Stats |
DL |
Myles Garrett |
50 |
71% |
3 tackles, 2 assists (5 combined). 2 sacks, 2 TFL, 1 QH, 1 FF. |
DL |
Jordan Elliott |
50 |
71% |
1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined). |
DL |
Taven Bryan |
45 |
64% |
1 assist (1 combined). |
DL |
Alex Wright |
40 |
57% |
2 tackles (2 combined). |
DL |
Perrion Winfrey |
34 |
49% |
2 assists (2 combined). |
DL |
Isaac Rochell |
32 |
46% |
3 tackles (3 combined). 1 TFL. |
DL |
Tommy Togiai |
28 |
40% |
1 QH. |
DL |
Isaiah Thomas |
19 |
27% |
No stats registered. |
- Myles Garrett became the Browns’ all-time sack leader and was also the team’s highest-graded player in Week 6, grading out to a 93.9. Garrett played an outstanding game, including as a run defender.
- They still had plenty of issues, but I thought everyone (including the defensive line) was focused on stopping the run. The playing time distribution was what you'd expect.
Linebacker
Pos |
Player |
Plays |
% |
Stats |
Pos |
Player |
Plays |
% |
Stats |
LB |
Jacob Phillips |
70 |
100% |
4 tackles, 6 assists (10 combined). |
LB |
Sione Takitaki |
51 |
73% |
4 tackles, 1 assist (5 combined). 1 TFL. |
LB |
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah |
33 |
47% |
1 tackle, 5 assists (6 combined). |
LB |
Justin Kunaszyk |
4 |
6% |
1 assist (1 combined). |
- The big surprise this week was that Sione Takitaki played a ton of reps, seemingly taking over for Jeremiau Owusu-Koramoah. Head coach Kevin Stefanski was asked about the switch, and he said they had Takitaki as the guy who would defend the run better.
Cornerback
Pos |
Player |
Plays |
% |
Stats |
Pos |
Player |
Plays |
% |
Stats |
CB |
Greg Newsome |
66 |
94% |
3 tackles, 1 assist (4 combined). |
CB |
Martin Emerson |
66 |
94% |
6 tackles (6 combined). 2 passes defended. |
CB |
Greedy Williams |
37 |
53% |
1 assist (1 combined). |
CB |
A.J. Green |
1 |
1% |
No stats registered. |
- The Browns’ cornerbacks didn’t have their best day, but rookie Martin Emerson has been a bit of a bright spot this season. He was the third-best graded defender by PFF, grading out to a 71.7.
- Greg Newsome and Greedy Williams were both flagged for penalties duing the game.
Safety
Pos |
Player |
Plays |
% |
Stats |
Pos |
Player |
Plays |
% |
Stats |
S |
Grant Delpit |
70 |
100% |
5 tackles, 2 assists (7 combined). 1 pass defended. |
S |
John Johnson |
69 |
99% |
3 tackles, 3 assists (6 combined). 1 TFL, 1 fumble recovery. |
S |
Ronnie Harrison |
5 |
7% |
No stats registered. |
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John Johnson III continues to be the best player in the secondary. He was the team’s second-highest graded player by PFF, grading out to an 83.9.
- Grant Deplit had some early nice hits, but everyone will remember him falling down and yielding a wide open touchdown. I am still champining a bit to get Ronnie Harrison back out there.
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