Steelers' PFF grades and pass protection, coverage, pass-rush stats from Week 1

Mike Moraitis

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After securing a win over the Atlanta Falcons in the first game of the 2024 season on Sunday, we're taking a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers' best and worst Pro Football Focus grades and stats from Week 1.

The highest-graded player on either side of the ball was, of course, star edge rusher T.J. Watt, who notched a 95.3. Watt was an absolute menace, tallying three pressures, one sack and a fumble recovery.

On offense, tight end/fullback Connor Heyward had the highest mark with a 77.1. Quarterback Justin Fields earned the second-highest grade on offense with a 75.9 after completing 17-of-23 passes for 156 yards and 57 rushing yards on 14 carries.

Now, here's a look at the best and worst Steelers Pro Football Focus grades and the pass protection, coverage and pass-rush stats from Week 1.

Steelers PFF grades Week 1

Top-5 grades: Offense

TE/FB Connor Heyward: 77.1

QB Justin Fields: 75.9

RG James Daniels: 75.8

LT Dan Moore: 75.4

WR George Pickens: 71.5

Bottom-5 grades: Offense

WR Van Jefferson: 45.3

WR Calvin Austin: 48.1

RT Broderick Jones: 50.8

LG Spencer Anderson: 52.3

RB Jaylen Warren: 55.4

Top-5 grades: Defense

EDGE T.J. Watt: 95.3

DL Cameron Heyward: 89.4

S DeShon Elliott: 86.0

S Damontae Kazee: 78.2

DL Montravius Adams: 73.8

Bottom-5 grades: Defense

LB Patrick Queen: 28.8

LB Elandon Roberts: 36.5

DL Keeanu Benton: 45.6

DL Larry Ogunjobi: 50.9

DL Isaiahh Loudermilk: 55.3

Steelers pass protection stats Week 1

RT Broderick Jones: 2 pressures, 2 sacks (63.1)

LG Spencer Anderson: 2 pressures (55.7)

RB Jaylen Warren: 1 pressure (57.8)

RG James Daniels: 1 pressure (74.6)

Steelers pass-rush stats Week 1

DL Larry Ogunjobi: 3 pressures (62.6)

EDGE T.J. Watt: 3 pressures, 1 sack (94.6)

DL Keeanu Benton: 2 pressures (71.6)

DL Montravius Adams: 2 pressures, 1 sack (78.8)

DL Cameron Heyward: 2 pressures, 1 sack (73.3)

EDGE Alex Highsmith: 1 pressure (66.2)

Steelers coverage stats Week 1

(Targets/Receptions/Yards/TDs/Grade)

CB Donte Jackson: 6/3/38/0/58.6 (INT)

CB Beanie Bishop Jr.: 4/4/29/1/64.7

LB Payton Wilson: 3/3/20/0/57.7

LB Patrick Queen: 2/2/36/0/49.4

S DeShon Elliott: 2/0/0/0/86.9 (INT)

CB Joey Porter Jr.: 1/1/7/0/71.7

S Minkah Fitzpatrick: 1/1/8/0/64.6

EDGE Alex Highsmith: 1/1/9/0/56.8

S Damontae Kazee: 1/0/0/0/73.1

LB Elandon Roberts: 1/1/8/0/44.7

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After cutting his teeth with Bleacher Report, Mike Moraitis has covered the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans for FanSided, and the Titans and New York Giants for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. On top of his duties with Sporting News, Mike is the managing editor and lead writer for Titans Wire.