:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71509337/1433924906.0.jpg)
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. |
- 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.
Loading comments...