All articles tagged with #pass protection
Lions quarterback Jared Goff praised his offensive line after a game against the Bears, calling their pass protection the best he's ever experienced in his NFL career, which contributed to a dominant 52-point performance by the Lions.
Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata describes Myles Garrett as a unique and unstoppable force, highlighting the challenging dynamic of facing him in practice and games, and acknowledging Garrett's exceptional talent that is hard to imitate.
49ers' guard Spencer Burford takes responsibility for a pass-protection mistake in the Super Bowl, clearing the air with teammate Jon Feliciano who initially pointed out the error on social media. Burford admits to a miscommunication and apologizes for the play, while receiving support from teammates and reflecting on the impact of the loss.
49ers' guard Spencer Burford takes responsibility for pass-protection mistake in Super Bowl loss, clearing the air with teammate Jon Feliciano who initially blamed another player. Burford admits fault for leaving Kansas City's Chris Jones unblocked, leading to a crucial play in overtime. Despite the disappointment, Burford receives support from teammates and aims to use the experience to improve for the future.
The New England Patriots are facing serious issues on offense, particularly with their offensive line and pass protection. In their recent game against the Chiefs, quarterback Bailey Zappe struggled under relentless pressure, leading to negative plays and interceptions. The Patriots' offensive line was hampered by injuries, forcing backups into starting roles. Head coach Bill Belichick acknowledged that the line play affected his decision-making in the game. The Patriots need to address their pass protection issues and consider simplifying their offensive system to support their quarterbacks. Additionally, the defense faced challenges against the Chiefs' offense, with Mahomes and Reid outsmarting Belichick's staff in key situations.
The New York Giants aim for a fourth consecutive victory as they face the New Orleans Saints. To secure a win, the Giants must continue their success in the turnover battle, protect quarterback Tommy DeVito, apply pressure on Saints quarterback Derek Carr, rely on their running game against the Saints' weak run defense, and see if DeVito can maintain his impressive performance as opposing defenses begin to game plan against him.
The New York Jets will not activate tackle Duane Brown from injured reserve this week, and right tackle Billy Turner will also be out for Sunday night's game against the Raiders due to finger surgery. The team has not announced how they will fill out the offensive line, but they will need to improve their pass protection after allowing eight sacks in their previous game.
The Atlanta Falcons suffered a disappointing 20-6 loss to the Detroit Lions, struggling to generate offense and failing to contain quarterback Jared Goff. Safety Jessie Bates III stood out with his third interception of the season, while the Falcons' pass protection was abysmal, allowing seven sacks. The team needs to improve their pass-blocking to avoid becoming one-dimensional on offense.
Coaches and general managers put their quarterbacks in a position to win by surrounding them with talent and implementing schemes that create favorable matchups. The Philadelphia Eagles had the top-ranked offensive line, while the Miami Dolphins had two wide receivers who produced 1,300 or more receiving yards. Patrick Mahomes was the highest-graded quarterback on play-action, and the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens were successful on screen passes. The Dallas Cowboys led the league in EPA per play on RPO passes, and the Kansas City Chiefs had the highest EPA per play on play-action passes.
The Chicago Bears signed former Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer to a two-year deal worth up to $4.5 million. Homer will serve as a backup running back and special teams contributor, but his pass protection skills make him a valuable addition to the team. The Bears struggled with pass protection in 2022, and Homer's ability to protect the quarterback while also being a threat to catch passes out of the backfield could be crucial for the team's success.