Kenny Golladay — 58, 82-percent Damon Harrison Sr. didn’t breach the top-25 in pass-rush grade (67.0) and played just one coverage snap in 2018, but he still finished the year ranked eighth at his position in PFF’s wins above replacement (WAR) metric at 0.93. Once again, the Lions deployed more linebacker heavy sets and once again it had little impact on their run defense. To put that into further perspective, Donald has played 309 run defense snaps versus Harrison’s 289, yet Harrison has made first contact 18 more times. To put that into further perspective, Donald has played 309 run defense snaps versus Harrison’s 289, yet Harrison has made first contact 18 more times. As a Lion from week 8 and on, Harrison has earned a run-defense grade of 93.0, which ranks first among interior defenders. We rely on readers like you to uphold a free press. No, truly, their biggest one yet. 1 - yard too many for the Falcons offense, who would have liked to have finished the day with just 387 yards instead of 388. Jarrad Davis — 6 Here are the main takeaways from this week’s snap counts: LT Taylor Decker — 71, 100-percent Harrison has put up 31 run stops since going to Detroit, ranking first in the NFL during that span. In fact, since the 2015 season, Harrison has finished with the top run-defense grade among interior defenders every single year. Miles Killebrew 4, 6-percent. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. That's where Harrison fits. Evaluating the numbers that led to the Detroit Lions' 23-22 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. Sometimes when players move from one team to another, they see a drop-off in their performance, but Harrison isn’t one of those guys; he has moved from the Jets to the Giants and most recently the Lions, and he’s still snacking on offensive linemen. In that period, he accumulated 16 run stops (tackles for loss or short gain), which was tied for the second-most at his position. Run defense isn’t nearly as valuable as coverage or rushing the passer, but elite run defense can tighten the gap. Mike Ford – 14 0 - snaps for any non-starting offensive lineman, suggesting the guard rotation may be back on the shelf moving forward. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2021 draft class. It’s just too bad that not enough people seem to know the extent of his dominance, which is evident by the almost unbelievable fact that he's still yet to be selected to the Pro Bowl. Darius Slay — 70, 97-percent Harrison, who left Detroit in February, was a valuable contributor in 2018 but did not seem to mesh well with the team’s scheme in 2019. With no Tracy Walker available, the Lions three safety sets were cut in half. After being traded to the Lions before Week 8, some may have wondered if he would be the same. Overall, from week one to now, Harrison’s 93.8 run defense grade also ranks first in the league. Christian Jones — 54, 75-percent Romeo Okwara — 41, 57-percent. Despite missing some of the game with an injury, Hand still led the group, pointing to his value on defense. We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps and newsletters and across the Internet based on your interests. Sometimes, a defensive lineman’s count of first-contact can be inflated due to being unblocked on plays. With no Graham Glasgow available due to a back injury the rotation at guard took a week off and inserted Wiggins into the starting lineup. One of the best ways to measure a player’s impact against the run is how often he’s the first defender to make contact on a ball-carrier. The biggest one yet. LG Oday Aboushi — 3, 4-percent Jesse James — 10 PFFELO Ratings are PFF’s NFL power rankings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Jalen Reeves-Maybin — 16 Harris saw the most snaps of any Lions defender, while Wilson matched his season-high. Now 31, Harrison won’t be asked to take on a similar load in Seattle. https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/04/lions-week-9-snap-counts-defense-opts-for-linebackers-over-safeties/, Detroit Lions release LB Elijah Lee, swap out practice squad players, Detroit Lions Thursday Week 8 injury report: Desmond Trufant practices for first time in three weeks, Matthew Stafford was the NFL's best at throwing downfield in Week 7, Detroit Lions protect TE Isaac Nauta and CB Dee Virgin in Week 8, Lions Wire Fantasy Football Weekly: 2020 Week 8 preview, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In the past two weeks, the Lions only allowed the Falcons to rush for 66-yards -- 10 of them on purpose -- and Jacksonville gained just 44 yards on the ground. Johnson took the majority of snaps out of the backfield as expected, but he only had one more touch (nine) than McKissic (eight). By clicking “I agree” below, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platforms. This content is currently not available in your region. Devon Kennard — 63, 88-percent Trey Flowers — 57, 57-percent Moore — 16 The rest of the group kept a pretty healthy rotation going but Harrison only getting four more snaps than Atkins at the nose is not ideal. Dee Virgin — 22 Jahlani Tavai — 7 Amendola saw his snaps reach over 60-percent for the second game in a row and Hall kept steady at around a quarter of offensive plays. From weeks 1-7, before being traded to the Lions, Harrison had a run defense grade of 91.5, ranking fourth among interior defenders. Damon Harrison — 28, 39-percent John Atkins — 24, 33-percent Kevin Strong — 15, 21-percent. 6th OL Tyrell Crosby — 5, 7-percent. Jesse James — 20, 28-percent Da’Shawn Hand — 34, 47-percent RT Rick Wagner — 71, 100-percent A’Shawn Robinson — 33, 46-percent Jamal Agnew — 14 The next closest player, Calais Campbell, has made first contact 49 times. Oct 28, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) looks on before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field. The Seahawks have been at their best on the defensive line when they have enough depth for a strong rotation and can keep snap counts under control. Logan Thomas — 19, 27-percent. Mainly how their defensive front is deployed. This is Flowers’ fourth game of the season where he has played on less than 60-percent of defensive snaps. Please check your email for a confirmation. Nick Bawden — 9, 13-percent Don’t be surprised if this trend continues moving forward, and if Glasgow is back it could be Wiggins in this role. The Lions need to start maximizing their high-priced free-agent acquisition more. The Seahawks have been at their best on the defensive line when they have enough depth for a strong rotation and can keep snap counts under control. Marvin Hall — 6 If anything, he was more than the same, as he recorded six run stops in his first game with the Lions, tied for the most run stops in a single game this season and that game just so happened to be against the Seahawks, who lead the league in rushing yards this year. C.J. The new European data protection law requires us to inform you of the following before you use our website: We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps and newsletters and across the Internet based on your interests. Such is not the case for Harrison, as he has made first contact when unblocked just twice, and his 58 counts of first-contact when blocked still comfortably lead all defensive linemen. Miles Killebrew — 22 For better or worse, this is likely what the backfield will look like moving forward. However,  here at Pro Football Focus, where we watch every player on every play of every game, he has long been established as one of the truly elite interior defenders in the world. Steve Longa — 16 Justin Coleman — 5 Marvin Jones Jr. — 63, 89-percent Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports. See our, Read a limited number of articles each month, You consent to the use of cookies and tracking by us and third parties to provide you with personalized ads, Unlimited access to washingtonpost.com on any device, Unlimited access to all Washington Post apps, No on-site advertising or third-party ad tracking. T.J. Hockenson — 46, 65-percent The Seahawks now have their third All-Pro on their defense. In an effort to help open holes in the run game, the Lions have deployed Crosby as a sixth offensive lineman in the past but this was the first time offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell has done so. Throughout the season, Damon Harrison has made first contact 60 times, which ranks first among defensive linemen. Justin Coleman — 70, 97-percent C Frank Ragnow — 71, 100-percent Ty Johnson — 44, 62-percent Paul Perkins — 3, 4-percent. The Seahawks have been at their best on the defensive line when they have enough depth for a strong rotation and can keep snap counts under control. Unlock NFL Player Grades, Fantasy & NFL Draft, Unlock Premium Stats, PFF Greenline & DFS, he has long been established as one of the truly elite interior defenders in the world. Moore — 19, 26-percent. Killebrew only played four snaps but they came at critical times and he underperformed. This is now the third game in a row where James has failed to see more than 36-percent of snaps. Last year in New England he only had one healthy game under 60-percent all season. Future Hall-of-Famers J.J. Watt and Aaron Donald have marks of 44 and 42, respectively. Damon Harrison signed a 1 year, $156,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including an average annual salary of $156,000. Will Harris — 72, 100-percent Paul Perkins — 9 For as handily as Jones and Golladay were moving through the Raiders secondary, it’s a bit surprising that their snap counts weren’t higher. Perkins received a carry on all three of his snaps. Jarrad Davis — 65, 90-percent Tavon Wilson — 68, 94-percent See our Privacy Policy and Third Party Partners to learn more about the use of data and your rights. The Lions finally used their top two corners on the field the majority of the time and despite going light at safety only used one other corner in Melvin. Sometimes, a defensive lineman’s count of first-contact can be inflated due to being unblocked on plays. McKissic — 27, 38-percent Tavon  Wilson — 2, Sign up for the Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 0.4 - percent win probability for the Lions going into the final play of the game. For those who aren’t familiar yet, Damon “Snacks” Harrison has long been one of our highest-graded run defenders at the interior defender position. Will Harris — 13 By clicking “I agree” below, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platforms. On offense, we may have seen a glimpse of the backfield distribution for the rest of the season. John Atkins — 24, 33-percent Please enable cookies on your web browser in order to continue. Aboushi saw his playing time come in the final three snaps when Dahl was injured. You also agree to our Terms of Service. RG Kenny Wiggins — 71, 100-percent LG Joe Dahl — 68, 96-percent The Detroit Lions had one of the worst run defenses in the NFL, but since the bye week, there has been a shift in philosophical approach and the defensive linemen are thriving. Marvin Hall — 18, 25-percent. Hockenson’s snaps stayed relatively steady, but with an uptick in receiver snaps, James saw his field time drop to the lowest of his season. That’s where Harrison fits. That’s where Harrison fits. If you consider the fact that Harrison played against teams like the Cowboys and Saints during that time span, it just makes it all the more impressive. Nick Bawden — 16 Logan Thomas — 15 Rashaan Melvin — 43, 60-percent. J.D. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Kevin Strong — 15, 21-percent. Jahlani Tavai — 48, 67-percent C.J. Christian Jones — 8 PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts.