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NFL analyst and NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell watches as a lot NFL sport film as anyone. All through the season, Cosell will join Shutdown Nook to share his observations on the teams, schemes and personnel from across the league.
In Cosell’s first post each week, he’ll feature a couple of of the video games from the previous week and break down the coaching decisions and players who stood out.
Broncos forty nine, Ravens 27
• What made Peyton Manning’s document-setting night time much more spectacular is that his offensive line did not have an awesome night. Despite the fact that the Ravens rarely blitzed (the only first-half blitz was a zone blitz out of the nickel), they still got plenty of strain and hit him often as he released the ball. Left sort out Ryan Clady even struggled in protection in the first half. The place Manning excelled was in opposition to the Ravens’ two-deep shell: In 33 snaps in opposition to that look he went 15-of-23 for 303 yards and four touchdowns, with 13.2 yards per attempt.
• Broncos operating again Knowshon Moreno is a mechanical and robotic runner. Rookie Montee Ball will beat him out as quickly as he turns into a greater go protector.
• Broncos tight end Julius Thomas had two touchdowns, but he wants work in go protection and run blocking.
• The Ravens drafted linebacker Arthur Brown in the second round, but he played simply six snaps. Josh Bynes and Daryl Smith have been the linebackers in Baltimore’s nickel defense. Fellow Ravens rookie Matt Elam did not start at safety however changed Michael Huff in the fourth quarter.
• The Ravens’ safeties limit what they will do in coverage and pressure, and cornerback Jimmy Smith did not have a good game – an actual concern for the Ravens.
• Tight end is one other concern for the Ravens. Dallas Clark played 60 snaps, exhibiting very little confidence in Ed Dickson.
• Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco missed some reads and did not pull the trigger on some throws. He also missed some throws with poor ball placement.
• Broncos security Duke Ihenacho is a participant to observe. He jumped off the display screen. He matched up with the tight end in nickel “man free” protection, and likewise flashed within the run sport.
49ers 34, Packers 28
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• The read option was clearly not a part of the 49ers’ sport plan. Instead, they used a number of quick drops and quick throws by Colin Kaepernick. I liked Kaepernick’s willingness to stick throws into tight windows. If Kaepernick didn’t miss some open throws (both as a result of he was inaccurate or didn’t pull the set off) he could have thrown for over 500 yards.
• Sticking with their common method, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman used some movable chess items to gauge how the Packers would adjust. Their chess pieces were receiver Anquan Boldin and tight end Vernon Davis, who have been focused on 26 of Kaepernick’s 39 makes an attempt.
• Left sort out Joe Staley graded out very properly in an awesome matchup towards Packers outdoors linebacker Clay Matthews.
• The 49ers’ vertical assault on offense comes from tight ends Davis and Vance McDonald. McDonald can run vertical seam routes together with his good velocity.
• Packers rookie left tackle David Bakhtiari struggled in move protection. The Packers’ move offense as an entire lacked rhythm, although Aaron Rodgers made some excellent particular person throws.
• 49ers rookie safety Eric Reid performed nicely. He has more overall expertise than Dashon Goldson, who left San Francisco and signed a huge contract with Tampa Bay this offseason.
Titans sixteen, Steelers 9
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• The Titans have a run recreation basis. They played vital snaps in three-tight end units, and used a mixture of inside zone run performs and power runs with both guard (left guard Andy Levitre or rookie proper guard Likelihood Warmack) pulling. The large query for the Titans: Does Shonn Greene higher fit sustaining run sport approach than Chris Johnson?
• Titans quarterback Jake Locker showed the ability to make improvisational plays, however still has accuracy issues (he missed huge-open Kendall Wright on a 3rd and 14 to finish Tennessee’s first collection) and has a tendency to play fast within the pocket. That is why his reads have to be simplified.
• Steelers security Troy Polamalu was a big factor close to the road of scrimmage in opposition to the run and nonetheless looks explosive.
• The Titans’ protection was quicker and sooner than the Steelers’ offense. Tennessee’s front seven regarded athletic and lively. Pittsburgh’s offensive line was physically handled. Left deal with Mike Adams was driven again too many occasions.
• This was a dominant defensive efficiency by the Titans.
Jets 18, Buccaneers 17
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• Overall, Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith performed a very professional sport. He was very poised within the second half. He was calm in the pocket and didn’t play fast in response to pressure. He confirmed some anticipation, plus willingness to make robust throws. He did present some expected rookie tendencies, like locking onto his first read and was a beat late on certain throws.
• Additionally: offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg didn’t attempt to cover Smith. He had an aggressive strategy.
• The Jets’ offensive line wants to protect Smith better, or he’ll have some dangerous games. Guard Vladimir Ducasse, a 2010 second-spherical choose, isn’t a NFL starter.
• Buccaneers cornerback Darrelle Revis, returning from a torn ACL, performed about 50 of the Jets’ seventy three snaps.
• The Buccaneers’ protection regarded very quick and really lively.
Greg Cosell’s Film Study: Geno Smith impresses, as does the Titans defense
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