Story by
PFF's highest-graded Steelers on defense vs Jets in Week 1
- Story by
- PFF's highest-graded Steelers on defense vs Jets in Week 1
The Pittsburgh Steelers offense may have lit up the scoreboard, but the defense left plenty of fans concerned despite a Week 1 win over the New York Jets — which is reflected in their Pro Football Focus grades.
From established Pittsburgh veterans to new faces in the secondary, here's a look at the top 10 performers on the Steelers defense in the Week 1 victory over the Jets, with grades provided by PFF.
Advertisement
-
LB T.J. Watt — 82.4
-
CB Jalen Ramsey — 79.4
-
DL Daniel Ekuale — 72.9
-
S DeShon Elliott — 72.3
-
LB Patrick Queen — 69.9
-
DL Cameron Heyward — 68.4
-
CB Brandin Echols — 67.6
-
LB Malik Harrison — 66.5
-
S Chuck Clark — 63.2
-
S Juan Thornhill — 61.6
It comes as no surprise that Watt and Ramsey came out on top in PFF grades — as their contributions were some of the lone bright spots in an otherwise bleak defensive performance.
With several injuries at all levels of the defense, the Pittsburgh Steelers will need all the production they can muster from their top stars as they prepare for their home opener versus the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' highest defensive PFF grades vs. Jets in Week 1
