Following the Indianapolis Colts’ Week 11 win over the New York Jets, Pro Football Focus has reviewed the tape and handed out their weekly grades for each individual player.
So, on the defensive side of the ball for the Colts, which players stood out, according to PFF’s metrics?
But before we dive into that, I’ll start by saying that when it comes to player evaluation, while PFF’s grading system is helpful in quantifying performances, it is not the be-all-end-all either. It is one metric and should be treated as such.
However, with that said, when a player performs well, PFF’s grades will often reflect that.
Below is a look at PFF’s grading system to provide some context behind the numbers:
90.0+: Elite
80-89.9: High quality
70-79.9: Good
60-69.9: Above average
50-59.9: Average
40-49.9: Below average
39.9 or less: Poor
To see which Colts’ players on offense received the highest marks from PFF, click here.
CB Jaylon Jones
PFF grade: 83.7
GM Chris Ballard banked on Jones’ development in his sophomore season and he has delivered. Against the Jets’ specifically, Jones seemed to be all over the field. He was in on four tackles, including one by the line of scrimmage, and in coverage Jones allowed four completions on eight targets for just 36 yards with two pass breakups.
DE Kwity Paye
PFF grade: 82.7
Paye finished the game generating five pressures and recording two sacks, including the game-ender, as a pass rusher. He was also in on seven tackles, two of which were for a loss.
DE Laiatu Latu
PFF grade: 78.7
*LB Grant Stuard had a grade of 80.7 but played just 11 defensive snaps
Along with Paye, Latu put together an impressive performance at defensive end as well. Latu was credited with three pressures and a sack, while against the run, he made three total tackles, with two of them coming behind the line of scrimmage.
Honorable Mentions
CB Sam Womack: 69.5
DT DeForest Buckner: 65.7
S Nick Cross: 63.7
