The Cleveland Browns defense gave up 27 points and almost 400 yards of offense in a Week 14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but a lot of individual players had good outings.
Defensive end Myles Garrett continued to stake his claim to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year, while cornerback Martin Emerson had two interceptions and four combined tackles. The Browns’ defense held strong for a second consecutive week and allowed just 82 rushing yards.
Here are Cleveland’s top-graded defensive players, according to Pro Football Focus.
DE Myles Garrett
Overall: 92.0
Run Defense: 59.6
Coverage: 60.0
CB Martin Emerson Jr.
Overall: 84.5
Run Defense: 44.5
Coverage: 89.9
DE Za'Darius Smith
Overall: 82.2
Run Defense: 60.0
Coverage: 60.0
DT Shelby Harris
Overall: 82.1
Run Defense: 81.1
Coverage: N/A
LB Anthony Walker Jr.
Overall: 81.9
Run Defense: 27.7
Coverage: 91.4
CB Kahlef Hailassie
Overall: 77.3
Run Defense: N/A
Coverage: 72.5
DT Jordan Elliott
Overall: 75.1
Run Defense: 69.1
Coverage: N/A
S D'Anthony Bell
Overall: 74.4
Run Defense: N/A
Coverage: 71.9
S Ronnie Hickman Jr.
Overall: 72.7
Run Defense: 68.3
Coverage: 68.5
DT Maurice Hurst
Overall: 72.5
Run Defense: 68.5
Coverage: 60.0
