Seahawks vs. Broncos Week 1 Game Review | PFF
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses a close game between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks, which ended 26-20 in favor of Seattle. While Denver's performance was underwhelming, especially on offense with quarterback Bo Nix struggling to throw deep, Seattle shone with standout performances, particularly from Charles Cross and Julian Love. Denver’s lack of a balanced offense, poor running game, and turnovers contributed to their loss. On the other hand, Seattle’s solid run-blocking and strong secondary, highlighted by Cross' excellent run-blocking and Love's coverage, were key factors in their victory.
Takeaways
- 🏈 Denver lost to Seattle 26-20 in a game that was closer than expected.
- 😟 The Broncos' performance was criticized, particularly on offense and from quarterback Bo Nicks.
- 📉 Denver's top graded player was Jonathan Cooper with a grade of 79.2, while others like PJ Locke and Mike McGlinchey scored significantly lower.
- 💪 Seattle's offensive line and defense performed exceptionally well, with standout performances from Charles Cross (94.8) and Julian Love (93.4).
- 🎯 Bo Nicks struggled with deep passes, completing only 2 of 11 throws for 42 yards and committing three turnover-worthy plays.
- ⚠️ Denver’s offensive line and running game underperformed, with running backs combining for 64 yards on 20 carries.
- 🤔 Nicks faced criticism for being overly reliant on short passes and failing to make successful deep throws when needed.
- 🔥 Charles Cross earned a 96.1 run-blocking grade, opening numerous running lanes for Seattle with no negatively graded plays.
- 🛡️ Denver’s secondary shined despite the team’s struggles, with four of their defensive backs earning coverage grades above 80.
- 🎉 The Seattle Seahawks' secondary is emerging as an elite unit, especially under the leadership of Mike McDonald.
Q & A
What was the final score of the Denver vs. Seattle game?
-Seattle won the game with a score of 26 to 20 against Denver.
Why were people unimpressed with Denver's performance despite a close score?
-People were unimpressed with Denver because of a lackluster performance by key players, particularly their offensive line and quarterback Bo Nix, despite only losing by six points.
Who were Denver's top-graded players, and how did they perform?
-Denver's top-graded player was Jonathan Cooper with a 79.2 grade. Other top players were safety PJ Locke (69.8), Mike McGlinchey (67.6), Baron Browning (66.5), and Devonte V (65.3). These grades highlight underwhelming individual performances.
How did Bo Nix perform in this game?
-Bo Nix had a poor debut, with a 43.2 overall grade and three turnover-worthy plays when attempting deep passes, which were costly for Denver.
How did Seattle’s offensive line perform, particularly Charles Cross?
-Charles Cross had an outstanding performance with a 94.8 grade, excelling in run blocking with nine positively graded blocks and no negatives. His dominance in both zone and duo run schemes helped create large running lanes.
What role did Seattle’s secondary play in the game?
-Seattle’s secondary played exceptionally well, with four out of five defensive backs earning coverage grades above 80. Julian Love led the secondary with a 90.2 coverage grade.
What was Bo Nix’s biggest issue during the game?
-Bo Nix struggled with throwing deep down the field, completing only two of 11 passes for 42 total yards on throws of 10 or more yards, while also having three turnover-worthy plays on such attempts.
Why was the running game crucial for Denver’s offense?
-Denver's offense needed a strong running game to support Bo Nix, as he struggled in the passing game. However, their running backs only managed 64 yards on 20 carries, failing to establish consistency.
What stood out in the Seattle offensive line's performance beyond Charles Cross?
-Seattle's offensive line, led by Charles Cross, was highly effective in both zone and duo blocking schemes, contributing to a balanced running attack that supported their offense throughout the game.
How rare was Bo Nix's poor performance in terms of turnover-worthy plays?
-It was highly uncharacteristic for Bo Nix, as this was his first game with three turnover-worthy plays since November 6, 2021, when he played at Auburn against Texas A&M.
Outlines
🏈 Denver's Struggles and Seattle's Victory
The video discusses a football game where Seattle Seahawks defeated Denver Broncos with a score of 26 to 20. The game was closer than expected, with Denver's performance not meeting expectations despite the narrow loss. The Broncos' top players, led by Jonathan Cooper, had low grades, indicating poor performance. The offensive line and running game were criticized for not providing enough support, especially with the running backs only managing 64 yards on 20 carries. The discussion also touches on the Broncos' quarterback, Bo Nicks, who had a concerning performance with multiple turnover-worthy plays, particularly when attempting deep throws. The contrast is made with Seattle's strong performance, particularly on defense, where several players had high grades, indicating an impressive game.
🏃♂️ Seattle's Offensive Line and Secondary Stand Out
This paragraph focuses on individual player performances, particularly from Seattle. Charles Cross is highlighted for his exceptional run blocking, earning a 94.8 grade and potentially the best single performance of the season. His ability to open holes and seal off defenders was praised, significantly contributing to the team's balanced offensive strategy. The Broncos' secondary is also commended, with four out of five starting defensive backs achieving coverage grades above 80, showcasing an elite unit. Julian Love's 90.2 coverage grade stands out as particularly impressive. The Seattle Seahawks' secondary is noted as playing very well under coach Mike McDonald, indicating a strong defensive performance that contributed to their win.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Turnover worthy plays
💡Running game
💡Pass protection
💡Deep passes
💡Offensive line
💡Charles Cross
💡Bo Nix
💡Run blocking
💡Turnovers
💡Seattle Seahawks secondary
Highlights
Seattle won against Denver with a score of 26 to 20, which was closer than expected.
Denver's performance was underwhelming despite only losing by six points.
Top five graded players for Denver had relatively low scores, with Jonathan Cooper leading at 79.2.
Denver's offensive line and running game were not effective, with running backs achieving only 64 yards on 20 carries.
Seattle Seahawks had impressive grades, with Charles Cross leading at 94.8.
Seattle's secondary played exceptionally well, contributing to the victory.
Nick's performance was a concern, with a significant number of turnover-worthy plays.
Denver's offense struggled, with issues in both passing and running games.
Nick's deep pass attempts resulted in turnovers rather than successful completions.
Charles Cross's run blocking was outstanding, earning a 96.1 run block grade.
Denver's offensive line must improve to support the running game and protect the quarterback.
Seattle's defensive backs earned high coverage grades, indicating a strong secondary unit.
The game's narrative focused on Nick's performance and Denver's offensive struggles.
Despite the loss, Denver's close scoreline suggests potential for improvement.
Seattle's win was attributed to a balanced offensive strategy and strong defensive plays.
The game highlighted the importance of a strong running game and effective offensive line play.
Denver's future success hinges on improving quarterback performance and offensive consistency.
Transcripts
uh Denver at Seattle Seattle comes away
with this one 26 to 20 I think closer
than people thought it was especially
from the narratives out of this game it
feels like the guy was falling in Denver
things aren't going very well they only
lost this game by six points and I can
understand why people weren't impressed
with how Denver played because when we
look at their top five graded players on
the day Jonathan Cooper leads the way
it's just a
79.2 and then at number two you drop all
the way to a 69.8 from safety PJ block
go back to the offensive line for Mike
mcglinchy
67.6 Baron Browning is next to number
four at a 66.5 and then Devon V at a 50
or sorry a 65.3 coming in at number five
bonix yeah we'll get into it 43.2
overall grade was not a good debut for
the Oregon Duck there Seattle Seahawks
on the other hand holy cow so almost
like we had too many good grades well
it's almost like we could have extended
this all the way to 10 look at Charles
cross up there 94.8 from Charles cross
you love to see it safy Julian love
coming in at a 93.4 as well Tyler lock
at a 90.3 Devon Witherspoon number four
85.3 and Tariq woen at 83.8 now of
course Nick's performance goes into the
secondary playing well we recognize that
but man it's just like the the the
Chicago Bears conversation they
capitalized when Nicks gave them
opportunity to do so so you see goino
Smith down there
76.1 on the day for Gino Smith uh what
was the stat that told the story for you
joh for me I'm I'm GNA stay off of Nicks
right now because we're a long long
conversation for that um another case
where look I got a Young quarterback I I
gotta be able to run the ball and
Denver's running backs had 20 carries
for 64 yards and a 50.9 rushing grade
audri ese your guy had a fumble that
they didn't lose Jalil mlin um fumbled
on a reception it just the story and
there was moments when they ran well
especially javante William there was
moments but just not enough of them
right and they this is another team they
have a decent offensive line Quinn
Miners right Garrett BS Mike mcin they
they have to be able to balance this B
Knicks Bo Knicks especially at Oregon
always had a really good running game to
lean on and everything else High play
action rate and worked off of that and
and his performance was concerning but
they they have to help him out too I
mean this this Denver offense as a hole
was just wasn't good between the
turnovers and and with Nicks but they
didn't run the ball well either and
running backs especially can't cough the
ball up we have to be more consistent
there was a handful of good runs in this
game but a handful isn't enough to
sustain you through a whole game so the
this was a story a lot of it to me and
I'll get into another guy in a second
here for Seattle but one team ran the
ball well in in a game that was kind of
ugly especially with the turnovers and
the other one didn't and and they didn't
help out their quarterback and they
couldn't win in some other way without
bone Nicks playing well Denver's offense
looked lost in a lot of ways and you
know Nicks did not play well and
unfortunately that sort of the stat that
told the story for me uh Nick's just not
playing well but you know full context
here the offensive line also played
poorly they did not block well for him
they didn't block well in the running
game it just was not good overall for
the Denver Broncos but when you look at
B Knicks particularly the stat that told
this story even though he's not All To
Blame something that is important to
note is Nicks people called him the
checkdown merchant right it was just a
wide receiver screen type of a dude
quick slance just dumping the ball off
whether he was Auburn or whether he was
at Oregon success that he was having at
Oregon if people wanted to sort of take
that away from him that was the way they
did it they said oh he's not he won't
throw the ball deep down the field he's
just dumping it off letting some
Playmakers make some plays in open space
I I thought that Nicks got too much
criticism for that that second year at
Oregon especially he he was he was
efficient with what they asked him to do
and there were moments when he was asked
to make some NFL throws deep down the
field that he did that he was able to do
that in the NFL for a full game he was
not able to do that when you look at
passes of 10 or more yards down the
field Nicks was just two of 11 42 total
yards three turnover worthy plays all
three of his turnover worthy plays came
when he tried to push the ball deep down
the field um I think everybody who has a
Twitter account has probably seen the
interception where he's trying to hit
the the Deep Crosser that's coming over
the middle and it's like when he lets
that ball out of his hands actually
before he even lets the ball out of his
hands the commentator who was on the
game is Adam archuletta and archila was
was like oh no Ball's not even out of
his hand yet and he just goes oh no and
you see the ball go into a sea of blue
jerseys and archeleta afterwards was
completely right when he said you cannot
throw this ball there's like there
there's not even a I see what he was
looking at it is simply a you cannot
throw this ball so the stat that told
this story is in a game that was a one-
score game whenever Nicks tried to throw
the ball deep down the field when they
sort of needed him to even if it was
only like one or two completions that
they needed from him they did not get
that from him and instead they got
turnover replay so it's got to be better
yeah and I'll I'll flip us backwards a
little bit here and just start with
Nicks is my most disappointing I'm I'm
I'm not going to pile on I'm just going
to throw one more stat at you that kind
of exemplifies how rare it is to see him
actually because you watch his organ
tape there's no throws like that even an
intercep like even the interceptions are
more competitive ones where you go okay
was the very few interceptions by the
way just last stat for that that was his
first game with three turnover worthy
plays since November 6 of 2021 when he
was still at Auburn playing against
Texas shout out Zack dantill Auburn War
Eagle um just that's how rare that's how
rare it is that he has that many
turnover worthy plays in one game is
that he was still at Auburn he never did
it in two years at Oregon so that's
that's really about it with Nicks it's
uncharacteristic hopefully that stays
uncharacteristic but it's something to
watch for moving forward my most
impressive it's a guy you mentioned it's
a guy you mentioned real quick at the
top of the the grades Charles cross stud
did you watch The Run block tape no but
I saw the Run blocking grades oh my word
and it's incredible because what was
Charles cross known for when he was
coming out of college pass pass Pro we
talked about the footwork we talked
about the Finesse game how he could
mirror any Edge rusher and now my friend
we're talking about the runway he just
became Ryan Grub's favorite person
because whether it was Zone whether it
was Duo and double teams you talk about
Trev you want a clinic on getting the
linebackers Charles crosses tape and
this game is it and a 96.1 run block
grade that that's there's a chance that
stands as the single best performance of
the Season he if you watch this run
block tape and the holes he was opening
and and the seals he was getting on the
backs side Trevor he had nine positively
graded run blocks and no negatives nine
that's nuts nine of them usually a good
game you're looking at five I was going
to say four maybe five maybe six he had
nine positives and no negatives and when
I tell you in any scheme that Ryan grub
was it wasn't just like the same block
over and over that he was killing double
teams getting the linebackers reaching
three techniques everything that you
could do as an offensive tackle in the
Run game Charles cross did in this game
if that continues this Seattle offensive
line gets a lot better and they have a
lot more balance with Kenneth with
Kenneth Walker and Zack shanet running
behind it he was in it's watch the tape
when we get off this show it was just
incredible I had him as the number three
overall Pro prect in the 2022 NFL Draft
so this is wonderful for me personally I
love everything that you're saying there
my most impressive well most disappoined
was the Broncos offense so we've kind of
already talked about that again don't
want to pile on too much but it was uh
most impressive though Broncos secondary
four out of their starting five def
defensive backs earn coverage grades
above 80 above
80 that is extremely difficult to do
it's Lights Out it's a good unit with a
lot of good players that is it's lights
out man Julian love if I had to point
out one player 90.2 grade that was the
second highest single season or single
game coverage grade of his entire career
Seattle and New York all of that so
shout out to those dudes man and an
elite secondary brewing with the Seattle
Seahawks and they're playing very very
well under Mike McDonald already
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