Let’s dive into the Week 10 advanced stats, courtesy of Pro Football Focus.
As a reminder, this is the PFF grading scale.
< 50 = Bad
50-60 = Average
70-80 = Above Average
80-84 = Good
85 and up = Very, very good.
With that … the PFF data Tennessee-Charlotte advanced stats…
OFFENSIVE GRADES
In terms of the guys who were dinged up, Ty Chandler (54.7) played four snaps, Jauan Jennings (56.6) was in the game for eight snaps. In the way both were used, I’m not sure why either one played at all really.
Off the jump, I must say that several grades this week made little sense to me. Jeremy Banks graded out close to “above average” despite finishing the game with 24 yards. He had seven runs that went for zero or negative yards and had a long run of nine yards. He also almost got Guarantano decapitated on the flea-flicker play. Color me confused.
Similarly, PFF seemed to be a bit kinder (than I would have) to both Ryan Johnson and Nathan Niehaus.
Guarantano was 3 of 5 for 94 yards and a touchdown on passes more than 20 yards in the air. The second-year starter completed 7 of 8 throws behind the line of scrimmage for a total of eight yards. He was efficient throwing behind the numbers (5 of 6 for 47 yards) but either didn’t trust his eyes on some other potential plays down the seam or wasn’t given enough opportunities to exploit Charlotte’s coverage.
It was more noticeable on replay, but PFF backs it up, too: Tennessee’s pass protection wasn’t that bad Saturday. When the Vols messed up, Guarantano nearly got killed, but he was pressed on six of his 23 drop-backs. That’s roughly 26 percent. A week ago, that number was north of 40 percent. Against Alabama it was around 39 percent. On Saturday, Guarantano was sacked twice and hit two more times — he completed both — and was hurried two other times. We did have our first 0.0 grade, though. Tim Jordan was asked to pass block once in 19 snaps Saturday and he was partially responsible for the first sack.
Tennessee had 50 “designed rushing yards.” Per PFF, 43 came after contact. The Vols ran for just two first downs all game. I won’t even waste the time breaking down the rushing by direction totals. It was horrible, no matter which way the Vols went. It is notable that Tennessee continues to ask its tight ends to block … and they can’t. Wolf had a RBLK grade of 45.1, while DWA was barely better at 51.0. Jahmir Johnson was the only o-lineman who finished with a RBLK grade north of 59.
The receivers were efficient on their targets Saturday, as Palmer caught all four passes for 71 yards and a touchdown. Wood-Anderson hauled in 3 of 4 targets — all three receptions going for first downs. Tim Jordan was credited with the lone drop.
DEFENESIVE GRADES
Freshman Kurott Garland (50.9) played there snaps, while JJ Peterson (49.6) was on the field the final six plays of the game.
Notably, Quart’e Sapp didn’t see the field on defense at all Saturday.
Mincey played just nine snaps (fewer than he did at South Carolina the week earlier), but the freshman end certainly made his presence felt with three tackles and a sack. Gooden was also a factor, recording three “stops” and a TFL.
Charlotte’s run heavy approach was the perfect game for Bituli. His graded was dinged heavily because he allowed the longest pass play of the game (28-yard completion off play action) but otherwise the middle linebacker was really good Saturday. He led the team with 7 “stops” — the most by a Tennessee player all season.
The Vols didn’t get a ton of pressure on Charlotte, but when they did they got home. On seven total pressures, they recorded three sacks and hit Evan Shirreffs two other times. Kyle Phillips nearly forced a safety and he also had two batted balls.
I noted in the film review that Tennessee tackled really well, and PFF backs up that assertion. The Vols missed just a single tackle (Darrell Taylor).
As a reminder, this is the PFF grading scale.
< 50 = Bad
50-60 = Average
70-80 = Above Average
80-84 = Good
85 and up = Very, very good.
With that … the PFF data Tennessee-Charlotte advanced stats…
OFFENSIVE GRADES
- TE Dominick Wood-Anderson (76.8)
- QB Jarrett Guarantano (75.5)
- WR Josh Palmer (72.5)
- HB Jeremy Banks (68.3)
- WR Marquez Callaway (68.2)
- LT Marcus Tatum (63.6)
- LG Jahmir Johnson (63.4)
- RG Chance Hall (62.5)
- C Ryan Johnson (62.6)
- RG/RT Nathan Niehaus (58.1)
- RB Tim Jordan (54.0)
- TE Eli Wolf (50.4)
- RT Drew Richmond (38.0)
In terms of the guys who were dinged up, Ty Chandler (54.7) played four snaps, Jauan Jennings (56.6) was in the game for eight snaps. In the way both were used, I’m not sure why either one played at all really.
Off the jump, I must say that several grades this week made little sense to me. Jeremy Banks graded out close to “above average” despite finishing the game with 24 yards. He had seven runs that went for zero or negative yards and had a long run of nine yards. He also almost got Guarantano decapitated on the flea-flicker play. Color me confused.
Similarly, PFF seemed to be a bit kinder (than I would have) to both Ryan Johnson and Nathan Niehaus.
Guarantano was 3 of 5 for 94 yards and a touchdown on passes more than 20 yards in the air. The second-year starter completed 7 of 8 throws behind the line of scrimmage for a total of eight yards. He was efficient throwing behind the numbers (5 of 6 for 47 yards) but either didn’t trust his eyes on some other potential plays down the seam or wasn’t given enough opportunities to exploit Charlotte’s coverage.
It was more noticeable on replay, but PFF backs it up, too: Tennessee’s pass protection wasn’t that bad Saturday. When the Vols messed up, Guarantano nearly got killed, but he was pressed on six of his 23 drop-backs. That’s roughly 26 percent. A week ago, that number was north of 40 percent. Against Alabama it was around 39 percent. On Saturday, Guarantano was sacked twice and hit two more times — he completed both — and was hurried two other times. We did have our first 0.0 grade, though. Tim Jordan was asked to pass block once in 19 snaps Saturday and he was partially responsible for the first sack.
Tennessee had 50 “designed rushing yards.” Per PFF, 43 came after contact. The Vols ran for just two first downs all game. I won’t even waste the time breaking down the rushing by direction totals. It was horrible, no matter which way the Vols went. It is notable that Tennessee continues to ask its tight ends to block … and they can’t. Wolf had a RBLK grade of 45.1, while DWA was barely better at 51.0. Jahmir Johnson was the only o-lineman who finished with a RBLK grade north of 59.
The receivers were efficient on their targets Saturday, as Palmer caught all four passes for 71 yards and a touchdown. Wood-Anderson hauled in 3 of 4 targets — all three receptions going for first downs. Tim Jordan was credited with the lone drop.
DEFENESIVE GRADES
- MLB Darrin Kirkland Jr. (75.3)
- DE Kyle Phillips (74.5)
- SS Todd Kelly Jr. (74.4)
- DT Alexis Johnson (70.1)
- MLB Daniel Bituli (68.9)
- CB Bryce Thompson (67.8)
- WLB Will Ignont (64.5)
- DT Shy Tuttle (64.4)
- CB Baylen Buchanan (64.2)
- LS Nigel Warrior (64.1)
- OLB Darrell Taylor (64.1)
- OLB Deandre Johnson (60.4)
- CB Marquill Osborne (59.5)
Freshman Kurott Garland (50.9) played there snaps, while JJ Peterson (49.6) was on the field the final six plays of the game.
Notably, Quart’e Sapp didn’t see the field on defense at all Saturday.
Mincey played just nine snaps (fewer than he did at South Carolina the week earlier), but the freshman end certainly made his presence felt with three tackles and a sack. Gooden was also a factor, recording three “stops” and a TFL.
Charlotte’s run heavy approach was the perfect game for Bituli. His graded was dinged heavily because he allowed the longest pass play of the game (28-yard completion off play action) but otherwise the middle linebacker was really good Saturday. He led the team with 7 “stops” — the most by a Tennessee player all season.
The Vols didn’t get a ton of pressure on Charlotte, but when they did they got home. On seven total pressures, they recorded three sacks and hit Evan Shirreffs two other times. Kyle Phillips nearly forced a safety and he also had two batted balls.
I noted in the film review that Tennessee tackled really well, and PFF backs up that assertion. The Vols missed just a single tackle (Darrell Taylor).
