It wasn’t the best day for the defense of the Cleveland Browns, who made plenty of plays but overall got worn down and struggled to make tackles. The team missed 11 tackles in total according to PFF after tackling had been a strong point in the first three games of the year. Defensive tackle Maurice Hurst provided the only takeaway in this one.
The Ravens were by far the best offense Cleveland has seen and it showed as they were able to run the ball at will against the team. There are some areas to clean up during the bye knowing that Kyle Shannahan and the 49ers offense is awaiting in two weeks.
Buy Browns TicketsThe team was still able to generate a solid pass rush as the defensive line remained a strength of the team. It was an up-and-down game for the secondary as the Ravens’ offensive scheme was perfect to attack the Browns. Here are the top 10 highest-graded defenders for the Browns against the Ravens according to PFF.
DT Maurice Hurst II
Overall: 89.0
Pass Rush: 70.2
Run Defense: 82.1
S Rodney McLeod
Overall: 72.0
Coverage: 62.4
Run Defense: 79.1
CB Cameron Mitchell
Overall: 64.6
Coverage: 64.3
Run Defense: 60.0
CB Greg Newsome II
Overall: 64.6
Coverage: 62.8
Run Defense: 66.9
S Juan Thornhill
Overall: 63.8
Coverage: 66.5
Run Defense: 51.7
DE Myles Garrett
Overall: 63.7
Pass Rush: 91.4
Run Defense: 29.4
DT Dalvin Tomlinson
Overall: 61.8
Pass Rush: 57.9
Run Defense: 61.7
DE Za'Darius Smith
Overall: 60.9
Pass Rush: 74.2
Run Defense: 45.8
CB Martin Emerson Jr
Overall: 56.3
Coverage: 68.3
Run Defense: 45.3
CB Denzel Ward
Overall: 54.5
Coverage: 51.8
Run Defense: 64.5
