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After each game, two separate analysts grade every player on each play of the game and the two totals are averaged out. We will only show the players with a minimum of 10 snaps.
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PFF Grading Scale
90 and above - Elite
80 to 89 - Great
70 to 79 - Good
60 to 69 - Average to Above Average
50 - 59 - Below Average
49 and below - Poor
Season Defensive Grades
76.3
This is a drop from last week when they had a 78.6.
Defensive Grades for this week
Defensive Line
Linebackers
Cornerbacks
Safety
Overall thoughts-
Take away the 4th quarter and I thought the Tigers defense played well. Is there a cause for concern or panic? Concern, yes. Panic, no. It was one bad quarter in the 8 quarters for the year so far. Mississippi State will be studying that 4th quarter with a big smile. Memphis will be studying that game film too. We'll find out next week if Memphis can make the necessary adjustments
After each game, two separate analysts grade every player on each play of the game and the two totals are averaged out. We will only show the players with a minimum of 10 snaps.
*= Starter
PFF Grading Scale
90 and above - Elite
80 to 89 - Great
70 to 79 - Good
60 to 69 - Average to Above Average
50 - 59 - Below Average
49 and below - Poor
Season Defensive Grades
76.3
This is a drop from last week when they had a 78.6.
Defensive Grades for this week
Defensive Line
| Player | Snaps | PFF Grade |
| John Cartwright* | 42 | 73.8 |
| John Tate IV* | 76 | 67.8 |
| Maurice White | 34 | 59.4 |
| Zy Brockington | 34 | 59.1 |
| Kajuan Robinson | 12 | 58.6 |
| Wardalis Ducksworth* | 84 | 55.8 |
Linebackers
| Player | Snaps | PFF Grades |
| Xavier Cullens | 39 | 71.8 |
| Jaylon Allen* | 57 | 67.8 |
| Thomas Pickens* | 69 | 65.6 |
| JJ Russell* | 98 | 65.1 |
| Cole Mashburn* | 70 | 62.5 |
Cornerbacks
| Player | Snaps | PFF Grades |
| Greg Rubin* | 95 | 83 |
| Jacobi Francis* | 92 | 55.1 |
| Sylvonta Oliver | 18 | 51.8 |
Safety
| Player | Snaps | PFF Grades |
| Rodney Owens* | 104 | 74.4 |
| Sanchez Blake Jr. | 80 | 61.3 |
| Tyrez Lindsey | 26 | 59.7 |
| Quindell Johnson* | 104 | 49.5 |
Overall thoughts-
Take away the 4th quarter and I thought the Tigers defense played well. Is there a cause for concern or panic? Concern, yes. Panic, no. It was one bad quarter in the 8 quarters for the year so far. Mississippi State will be studying that 4th quarter with a big smile. Memphis will be studying that game film too. We'll find out next week if Memphis can make the necessary adjustments
