PFF's 3TFO: Rams @ Panthers, Week 7

[SgtJoo]

Cook and Kendricks will face a Carolina linebacking corps that has fared well in coverage this season. Thomas Davis is currently fourth among 4-3 outside linebackers with a +3.6 coverage grade and second with a Yards per Coverage Snap figure of just 0.63, and middle linebacker Luke Kuechly is in the Top 10 at his position in both areas as well. If safeties Mike Mitchell and Robert Lester get into the mix, their Top 20 coverage grades also suggest the Panther defense will be up to the challenge of corralling the Ram duo, who, outside of Cook’s monstrous opener, have not done major damage.

 

 

While Smith remains the most common target among Carolina receivers, Brandon LaFell and Ted Ginn have been working out as more worthy choices. When throwing Smith’s way, Newton has logged a passer rating of 70.9, good for 66th on the list of 93 qualifying receivers. LaFell and Ginn, on the other hand, sit next to each other in 14th and 15th with marks of 114.6 and 113.8, respectively — numbers that best the likes of Randall Cobb and Brandon Marshall.

 

With the Rams’ secondary banged up, matchups will be tough regardless, but whether it’s LaFell lined up in the slot inside Smith, or Ginn in the game on the opposite end of the formation, eyes will have to be the other wide-out options.

 

 

Even on a quick look at the Carolina defense, the rookie pairing on their line’s interior stands out. First-rounder Star Lotulelei and second-rounder Kawann Short have each garnered attention but it’s been Short who has come on of late. Lotulelei’s hot start is holding his season grade (+5.2) above Short’s (+4.1) for now, but he’s trailing his teammate in both Run Stop Percentage and Pass Rushing Productivity, and the two are trending in opposite directions.

 

Lining up across from them this week, and providing the next task for the first-year growth, will be the St. Louis trio of center Scott Wells, and guards Chris Williams and Harvey Dahl. Wells, outside of his brutal outing against San Francisco in Week 4, has shown well as a pass blocker (he leads all centers in Pass Blocking Efficiency and holds the No. 2 pass-blocking grade), but his run blocking remains an issue as it has since he left Green Bay. The guards to either side of him balance that to an extent, listing run blocking among their strengths while surrendering a combined 30 total pressures as pass protectors.

 

 

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/18/3tfo-rams-panthers-week-7/

[beastson]

That 2nd quote is disheartening 

[Kuech the Sneak]

Imagine if we had star and short dominating at the same time, dline would be even more unstoppable

[Mr Mojo Risin]

That 2nd quote is disheartening

Im hoping steve comes on strong towards the 2nd half of the season as im sure we all are

[Mr Mojo Risin]

That 2nd quote is disheartening

Im hoping steve comes on strong towards the 2nd half of the season as im sure we all are

[Mr Mojo Risin]

That 2nd quote is disheartening

Im hoping steve comes on strong towards the 2nd half of the season as im sure we all are

[Mr Mojo Risin]

That 2nd quote is disheartening

Im hoping steve comes on strong towards the 2nd half of the season as im sure we all are

[Mr Mojo Risin]

That 2nd quote is disheartening

Im hoping steve comes on strong towards the 2nd half of the season as im sure we all are

[Mr Mojo Risin]

That 2nd quote is disheartening

Im hoping steve comes on strong towards the 2nd half of the season as im sure we all are

[teeray]

Don't be fooled though. The attention Smith receives makes it easier for other WRs.

He still has value that may not show up in the stat sheets. Although it is clear he is on the down swing :(

[RelaxImaPro]

You can say that again.

[PhillyB]

their interior o-line seems solid... having dwan back would be huge. we need a fresh, talented rotation that doesn't include sione fua

[frash.exe]

ROFL

 

Star's cooling off but Kawann's picking it up

 

This is like double trouble, ...if only they were defensive tackles and actually effective

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

Wait....there are two wide receivers statistically outperforming Smitty (according to PFF) and this is "disheartening"?

To me, that says that Smith may be showing his age but there can still be production on the field despite that. If anything, that's "heartening" to me.