Advanced coverage grade uses machine learning to map the separation allowed on a play to the expected PFF coverage grade the player would have earned had they been targeted.
The defensive line is the heart of any successful defense, tasked with both disrupting the opposing quarterback with a pass rush and shutting down rushing attacks. This season, we will monitor NFL defensive line play all season long, ranking the league's unit from No. 1 to No. 32.
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Separation percentage measures how often a receiver beats the coverage to get open rather than benefiting from a defense more focused on limiting yards after the catch or stopping them short of the first down.
Lockdown percentage focuses on coverage, measuring how well a defender prevents a receiver from getting open. It excludes plays where the defender intentionally gives up space to protect the first-down marker or limit yards after the catch.
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Titans quarterback Will Levis will return to the starting lineup for the season finale and could continue to play if he's "feeling it," coach Brian Callahan said.
Derek Carr has been ruled out for the Saints' final game due to the broken hand he suffered in December. Interim coach Darren Rizzi had left the door open for Carr to return this season.
With Colts quarterback Joe Flacco starting a meaningless (for both teams) Week 18 game against the Jaguars, it's easy to think that the man who turns 40 in 13 days will be calling it a career.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said his team would be resting starters for this weekend’s matchup against the Broncos and his team’s injury report reflects that.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is listed as doubtful to play for the Dolphins, as expected, and they could be without several other prominent players as well.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn mentioned earlier on Friday that the team will make a decision as to whether or not to activate Austin Ekeler off of injured reserve, but it appears the running back could be good to go.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen is getting questions about his future after missing the playoffs for the second season in a row, but those are questions he's declining to answer.
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