PFF Grades for Saints vs. Patriots
 

Saints:

–Rookie OLB Hau’oli Kikaha got the start for the Saints and did not disappoint. He hit the quarterback once and recorded an additional pressure on his way of picking up a game-high +2.1 pass-rush grade. In addition, he also racked up three stops to prove his value against the run as well.

–While Kikaha excelled, fellow rookie OT Andrus Peat showed that he is still a work in progress. In pass protection he allowed one quarterback hit and one pressure, while in the run game he finished tied for the lowest run-blocking grade on the Saints.

–After the game Bill Belichick expressed his satisfaction with the fact that the Patriots don’t have to face Brandin Cooks twice a year, and this is absolutely understandable looking at Cooks’ performance Saturday night. The second-year wide receiver recorded a reception against three different Patriots defenders and averaged 29.3 yards per catch. Saints QBs had a perfect passer rating when throwing to him.

Top 5 graded players:

Cameron Jordan +4.1

Drew Brees +3.1

Hau’oli Kikaha +3.0

Brandin Cooks +2.7

Terron Armstead +1.9

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Nice to see Cam doing his thing again.

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Cam and Kikaha had very solid performances

They won their individual battles on multiple occasions and made solid tackles for a loss.

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Saw a lot of improvement for the Saints in the Patriots preseason game over the first game in Baltimore. Drew looked top notch ready to go.

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I really love reading this part about Kikaha: "In addition, he also racked up three stops to prove his value against the run as well." That makes me very happy!

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I keep saying this but just wait until Kikaha develops his technique.

"K sizzle"! :broccoli:

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That's what impressed me about Kikaha too.

He didn't just go straight for the QB, he played the football and then reacted from that.

The guy can play, his tackles are physical and we heard one of his hits from where we were sat.

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Offense
Positive Grades
Brees
Cooks
Armstead

Negative Grades
Watson
Joe Morgan
Peat
Grayson

Defense
Positive Grades
Jordan
Kikaha
KWilliams
Warren
Franklin

Negative Grades
Manning
Haralson
Euls
Edebali
Anthony
Barnes
SJB
Coley

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[QUOTE=Danno;664120]Offense
Positive Grades
Brees
Cooks
Armstead

Negative Grades
Watson
Joe Morgan
Peat
Grayson

Defense
Positive Grades
Jordan
Kikaha
KWilliams
Warren
Franklin

Negative Grades
Manning
Haralson
Euls:dunce:
Edebali:dunce:
Anthony:dunce:
Barnes
SJB
Coley:dunce:

I really am disappointed in their performances. I was expecting more.

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[quote=Rugby Saint II;664147]I was too, but keep in mind they're rookies and the Pats played a lot of their 1s and 2s all game for Garappolo.

They'll get better, I'm sure.