WR Trebor Pena absolutely blew up the PFF charts this week, dropping an elite 91.2 grade after the Jaguars’ Week 2 preseason clash with the Carolina Panthers. This guy has been electric in *each* preseason game so far, and this time he hauled in four receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown. That’s serious production!
Jags’ Offensive Spark Plugs Stepping Up
Pena wasn’t alone on offense either. Wide receiver Michael Wortham showed out with an 85.7 grade, catching all three of his targets for 41 yards. Quarterback Nick Mullens had himself a bounce-back game, completing six of seven passes for an impressive 9.3 yards per attempt, earning an 83.9. Fellow wideout Josh Cameron continues to be a standout, consistent since arriving in Jacksonville, pulling in a 77.8 grade. And let’s not forget running back Ameer Abdullah, who earned a 73.5 grade. He reminded everyone of his talent, averaging over seven yards per carry on six attempts, plus three receptions for 37 yards. Talk about making your presence felt!
Defensive Highlights and Some Real Head-Scratchers
On the defensive side, linebacker Amari Burney led the charge with an 82.1 grade. He absolutely dominated, leading the defense in solo tackles and racking up three crucial run stops. Defensive end Zach Durfee’s overall 77.4 grade got a big boost from his 77.9 pass rush grade. Bryan Thomas Jr. also had a solid 76.5, contributing a pressure and two stops in the run game. Linebacker Baylon Spector posted a 69.8, making four tackles and a tackle for a three-yard loss on the only play he was targeted. Safety Caleb Ransaw wasn’t far behind with a 68.6 grade, not giving up any completions in coverage and recording five tackles.
Now, not everyone had a great week. Some of these grades are brutal. Linebacker Yasir Abdullah struggled in coverage, giving up three receptions on three targets for 35 yards, leading to a poor 28.3 grade, despite having two pressures. Defensive tackle Keivie Rose managed a 29.5 after a missed tackle and zero pressures over 18 pass rush snaps. Fellow defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro had a quiet day rushing the passer and got a low 39.6 run defense grade, ending with a 32.5 overall. Cornerback Preston Hodge allowed two completions on three targets for 21 yards, missed a tackle, and had one quarterback pressure, resulting in a 33.0. And tight end Hunter Long? Yikes. He was targeted once, dropped a pass in the end zone, and ended up with a 34.1. That’s tough.
Remember, PFF grades are just one piece of the puzzle, a helpful tool to quantify performance. But when you see numbers like Trebor Pena’s 91.2, you know something special is brewing. These early preseason games are all about showing out, and some Jaguars definitely made their case. Keep an eye on these guys as the regular season gets closer.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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