Atlanta Falcons Defense: Week 13 Grades Vs Baltimore

Deadrin Senat – Defensive Tackle

Rookie defensive tackleDeadrin Senatwas deactivated due to a coaches decision in week 12 against New Orleans. Dan Quinn deactivated Senat because he felt he needed more pass rushers and wanted fullbackRicky Ortizactive for the game.

Deadrin Senatexpressed his disappointment to Jason Butt, Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic. Jason conveyed Senat’s thoughts to the public via this tweet:

Deadrin Senat was active against the Baltimore Ravens and responded with arguably the best game of his young career. In only 20 snaps he had four tackles, tied for his second most this season. Two of those tackles were stops. Senat did not miss a tackle in the game.

Deadrin Senat also forced a fumble against the Ravens in week 13.PFFgave Deadrin a run defense grade of 72.7.

Deadrin Senat’s overall grade for week 13 was the best of his career so far. In fact Senat has graded much better than his teammateTerrell McClainthis season. However McClain has played 92 more snaps than Senat. That’s something that Dan Quinn needs to change for the remainder of the season.

Pro Football Focus Grade: 79.1
ATL All Day Grade: B

Sharrod Neasman – Strong Safety

Injures to safetiesKeanu NealandRicardo Allen, as well as the ineptitude of safetyJordan Richards, has forced undraftedSharrod Neasmanto go from practice squad player, to starter for the Atlanta Falcons.

Week 13 saw Neasman have his best game as a starter. He played 47 snaps and had six tackles, tied for fourth on the squad. Two of the six tackles counted as stops, and Neasman did not miss any tackles.

Neasman was targeted six times in coverage, yet he allowed only three receptions for 22 yards. Baltimore quarterbacks had a miniscule quarterback rating of 59.0 when targeting the man Sharrod Neasman was defending. The only real drawback on the stat sheet, is the penalty Neasman was flagged for.

It’s worth watching to see if the young Sharrod Neasman can build on his best game and string together a second consecutive good performance.

Pro Football Focus Grade: 70.0

ATL ALL Day Grade: B-

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