GTBF54 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Atlanta Falcons 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 15 Here are the top takeaways from the Atlanta Falcons’ 17-15 preseason Week 4 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Quarterback grade: Matt Simms 73.7 Matt Simms accurate in extended look Matt Simms went wire-to-wire in the preseason finale, finishing 16-for-23 for 217 yards, with both of his interceptions coming as a result of drops. That brought him to an adjusted completion percentage of 81.8 percent, third in the NFL this week. He had a pair of overthrows, but Simms made a few nice passes over the middle of the field and he drove a beauty of a throw up the sideline early in the third quarter that split the Jaguars’ cornerback and safety in Cover-2 to go for 48 yards. Top offensive grades: C Ben Garland, 78.1 WR J.D. McKissic, 75.2 WR Nick Williams, 74.5 OT Laurence Gibson, 74.2 QB Matt Simms, 73.7 Backup offensive linemen make final push Many roster decisions may be locked in, but center Ben Garland and offensive tackle Laurence Gibson finished on a high note. Garland made a number of good blocks in Atlanta’s zone scheme and neither player surrendered a pressure on their 27 combined snaps in pass protection. Whether or not Gibson or Garland make the roster in backup roles, they both finished with their best performances of the preseason. Top defensive grades DE Nordly Capi, 75.7 DT Courtney Upshaw, 74.9 S Robinson Therezie, 74.5 S Damian Parms, 73.2 DT Jonathan Babineaux, 72.6 Nordly Capi is Atlanta’s top pass-rusher during the preseason In Atlanta’s never-ending quest to find pass-rushers, Nordly Capi stood out with the best pass-rushing grade for the Falcons during the preseason and he did it once again in the finale. He picked up a sack and a QB hit on his 21 rushes while adding three stops in the running game. The Falcons have to take notice at a defensive end position that has underwhelmed for them in recent years. Quarterback grade: Brandon Allen, 75.2 Brandon Allen moves the ball well in his best game of the preseason Playing the entire game for the Jaguars, Allen showed why he was an intriguing sixth-round draft pick as he made good decisions and hit on a number of good throws throughout the night. He would like to have his interception back as he underthrow a deep crossing route in dangerous territory but his first-quarter touchdown was a well-thrown pass up the seam and he finished 3-for-3 for 47 yards at the intermediate (11-20 yard) level. Top offensive grades OT Rashod Hill, 76.6 WR Shaq Evans, 76.5 QB Brandon Allen, 75.2 G Tyler Shatley, 74.9 WR Bryan Walters, 74.7 Shaq Evans and Bryan Walters are Allen’s top receiving options Shaq Evans and Bryan Walters combined to catch seven of their 11 targets, as Evans was on the receiving end of Allen’s seam pass for a touchdown, turning all three of his catches into first downs, while Walters converted two first downs on his four receptions. Both players are fighting an uphill battle for a roster spot, but it was a good final impression for the veteran pair. Top defensive grades: DE Ryan Davis, 80.3 LB Hayes Pullard, 77.8 DE Tyrone Holmes, 77.3 S Jarrod Wilson, 76.7 DT Michael Bennett, 75.9 Young defensive players cap strong preseason Sixth-round defensive end Tyrone Holmes finished with another good preseason outing, as he picked up a QB hit and a hurry on his 15 rushes while tipping a pass when dropping back on a zone blitz, one of three snaps played in coverage. Second-year defensive tackle Michael Bennett continued his disruptive ways in the running game, finishing with a 76.1 grade in that department, as both Holmes and Bennett have made a strong case to see time in the Jaguars’ defensive line rotation this season. https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-jax-atl-grades-jags-rookie-qb-brandon-allen-plays-well-in-loss/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomak Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) Only QB to not get this included in his game description "both of his interceptions coming as a result of drops" because Matt's int's were never because of drops, tipped passes, wrong routes...etc. All of his int's is because he is a lack luster NFL QB. Edited September 2, 2016 by nomak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shock Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, nomak said: Only QB to not get this included in his game description "both of his interceptions coming as a result of drops" because Matt's int's were never because of drops, tipped passes, wrong routes...etc. All of his int's is because he is a lack luster NFL QB. Are you kidding? Matt Ryan has had quite a few INT's as a result from drops, tipped passes, wrong routes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomak Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 1 hour ago, shock said: Are you kidding? Matt Ryan has had quite a few INT's as a result from drops, tipped passes, wrong routes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayoh Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 putting any weight in this game (garbage like "Nordly Capi is Atlanta’s top pass-rusher during the preseason") is a fool's errand. This was 2nd stringers at best going up against players that won't be on a practice squad much less a roster this time next week. Nordly is alright, but nothing special. If he was special he'd have balled out, not just got a single preseason sack against Jacksonville's 3rd string OL. Jacksonville has one of the worst starting OLs in the league, imagine how bad the guy had to be that Capi beat for a sack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanish_falcon Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 So PFF grades now go from 0 to 100? I must´ve missed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jigsaw Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 31 minutes ago, spanish_falcon said: So PFF grades now go from 0 to 100? I must´ve missed it Real quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draftnut57 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Really loved the Upshaw pick up,, I think it will take him a few games to get into shape,, He gained a lot of weight since last year. But when he gets wt down,, I think we are going to have a great addition to this D# with him.. He's a Bull ! BTW,, just goes to show you can't go by those number rankings... WE won the game, Even thou the Jags had the hightest numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungHeezy Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 3 hours ago, Draftnut57 said: Really loved the Upshaw pick up,, I think it will take him a few games to get into shape,, He gained a lot of weight since last year. But when he gets wt down,, I think we are going to have a great addition to this D# with him.. He's a Bull ! BTW,, just goes to show you can't go by those number rankings... WE won the game, Even thou the Jags had the hightest numbers. There will be no weight loss for Upshaw. He's 303 on purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnyjim Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 On 9/2/2016 at 1:50 PM, shock said: Are you kidding? Matt Ryan has had quite a few INT's as a result from drops, tipped passes, wrong routes, etc. I think he was trying to be sarcastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 On September 4, 2016 at 0:31 PM, YoungHeezy said: There will be no weight loss for Upshaw. He's 303 on purpose. We'll see how well that goes for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 On Friday, September 02, 2016 at 3:50 PM, nomak said: Yeah, that's how we feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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