Regardless, he has impressed over the past couple of weeks. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Cooper Kupp discusses his team's offensive and defensive execution in their win over the New York Giants. https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/29/xavier-rhodes-has-the-highest-pff-grade-among-cbs-in-2020/, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer talks about safety Harrison Smith's ejection, Dalvin Cook just put together the best two-game stretch of his career, Vikings rookie WR Justin Jefferson looks like the real deal, B/R mostly picks the Texans to beat the Vikings, Vikings' "#Skol" ranked as third-best Twitter hashtag in NFL, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Things went downhill quickly for cornerback Xavier Rhodes in Minnesota. “Rivers’ touchdown pass in the first quarter to Week 2’s highest-graded player, Mo Alie-Cox, was his 400th touchdown pass of his career.”. Wide Receiver No. The Indianapolis Colts defense dominated most of Sunday’s road triumph at Chicago as several players delivered clutch performances. NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund shares her projections for the matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. Livestream sports on your desktop, tablet, smartphone, smart TV, or gaming console. The Colts traded away their 2020 first-round draft pick to the San Francisco 49ers for Buckner, and they are getting their money’s worth. Currently, signing the 30 year old cornerback looks like a savvy pickup by Colts general manager Chris Ballard, as Rhodes has been ‘sticky’ in coverage, generated turnovers, and has become a standout in Indy’s starting secondary. Indianapolis Colts CB Xavier Rhodes reacts to having highest PFF grade of Week 3, 2020. Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes (27) runs back an interception for a touchdown against the New York Jets In the first half of an NFL football game in … The Jets scored their lone TD on the ensuing drive, and two drives later were back in the red zone, flirting with another score. 09/29/2020 NFL: Xavier Rhodes reacts to having highest PFF grade of Week 3 Indianapolis Colts CB Xavier Rhodes reacts to having highest PFF grade of Week 3, 2020. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport states that the Tennessee Titans have report zero positive COVID-19 tests for the first time in a week. NFL Network's Charley Casserly reveals his keys for the Buffalo Bills to remain undefeated in Week 4. It wasn’t the gaudy statistical game that people have been looking for, but Hilton bounced back from his early-season slump, according to PFF. The NFL’s No. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport explains why the Pittsburgh Steelers-Tennessee Titans is 'most likely' to be moved to Week 7. Sign up for the Vikings Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Specifically, per Pro Football Focus, Rhodes is the league’s #1 rated cornerback through the first three weeks of this year’s regular season: Rhodes got off to a bit of a rough start in his first game with the Indianapolis Colts. Through three games, Rivers is the seventh highest-graded passer at 82.1. Whether the veteran can keep up his recent torrid play remains to be seen, but the 3x Pro Bowler is starting to look like his ‘old self’ and right now, the ‘Rhodes closed in Indianapolis’. Maybe a change of scenery is all Rhodes needed. This is a 1-year prove-it deal gamble for Indy on Rhodes to bounce back to his 2017 form. Whether he was making good catches on back shoulder throws or nice runs after making a reception — Jefferson made impressive plays to keep drives moving. NFL Network's Jeffri Chadiha breaks down how the Kansas City Chiefs will deal with their secondary injuries in Week 4. Xavier Rhodes had a lower @PFF grade than Pierre Desir the last two seasons. Indianapolis Colts CB Xavier Rhodes reacts to having highest PFF grade of Week 3, 2020. Through three weeks, Buckner ranks fourth among all NFL defensive linemen and was second overall on Sunday. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb is expected to miss approximately six weeks with a sprained MCL. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. It’s still early in the season and these numbers could and likely will change. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. After being decimated by injuries at the position last season, the Indianapolis Colts have already lost wide receivers Parris Campbell and Michael Pittman Jr. to injuries in three games. Find out more. However, it wasn’t his only big play. He played college football at Florida State, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round (25th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.With the Vikings, Rhodes made three Pro Bowls and a First-team All-Pro selection. This Cleveland Browns' trick play touchdown to wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has the best name. "In a season-saving victory... Minnesota pulled off the slight upset over Houston on Sunday to move to 1-3 on the year. He’s not known as one of the more powerful punters in the league, but especially this season, Sanchez has displayed a lot of finesse. Garafolo: O.J. January 23, 2020 3:46 pm ET. Conceived in 1886, Sporting News offers a trusted perspective on multiple sports through cutting edge digital story-telling on all major platforms. On Wednesday, Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes was awarded AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors after a Week 3 performance which included 2 interceptions—including one returned for a touchdown: X Factor. Colts’ Xavier Rhodes Earns AFC Player of the Week Honors; PFF’s #1 Graded CB Right Now. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. It’s not only individual success for the Colts that has piqued PFF’s interest. Rhodes was targeted five times and only allowed one reception for 11 yards. A year after finishing with a career-worst 47.9 Pro Football Focus grade, Xavier Rhodes leads the league with a grade of 89 three weeks into the 2020 season. From a clean-pocket, Rivers has recorded the highest rate of accurate passes thrown at 75.3%. Meanwhile, Alie-Cox’s teammate on this week’s PFF standout team, cornerback Xavier Rhodes, is currently PFF’s #1 graded cornerback with a +89.0 grade overall—including a … “Yes, they just got done blowing out perhaps the worst team in the NFL in Week 3, but Indy was still shining both on offense and defense even prior to facing the New York Jets. In Week 4, Jefferson showed he could do it again. The third-year basketball convert scored his first TD of the season early in the second quarter, and then had a career-long 45-yard catch and run just a few minutes later. 10 (81.8), 31 snaps (52%), 3 receptions (3 targets) for 52 yards (17.3 avg.). NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports New York Jets head coach Adam Gase's future with Jets not hanging in balance. Florida St. Or write about sports? Rhodes and Buckner joined tight end Mo Alie-Cox — making his second appearance in as many weeks — on Pro Football Focus’ “NFL Week 3 Team of the Week.”. Xavier Rhodes just got added to the Pro Bowl? 1 defense lived up to its ranking as the Indianapolis Colts blanketed the Chicago Bears 19-11 at Soldier Field. 93.8 grade was the highest in a single game in his career. “On defense, Indy’s outside cornerbacks have combined to form the highest-graded unit in the NFL and their combined passer rating allowed of 49.6 is also the best. Rhodes signed with the Colts this offseason on a prove-it deal after seven seasons with the Vikings. NFL Network's Mike Giardi highlights the New England Patriots' "big challenge" vs. the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4. The visiting Indianapolis Colts are hoping to win for a third consecutive week. He’s on Twitter and Facebook @JakeArthurNFL, and his email is jakearthur0890@yahoo.com.). 2 (89.7), 47 snaps (73%). Meanwhile, the Vikings have been miserable in their pass coverage. Six tackles for an interior lineman shows a player who was all over the place, but he was also credited with five pressures on the quarterback (four hurries, one hit). Here’s what PFF had to say about their “Defensive Player of the Week:”, “What a turnaround for Xavier Rhodes. Rhodes earned a 94 coverage grade against the New York Jets, allowing just one catch for 11 yards while intercepting two — one of which went for six.”. Rhodes earned PFF’s top grade among all NFL defenders in Week 3, and his 93.8 grade was the highest in a single game in his career. 3 receptions (3 targets), 50 yards (16.7 avg. Mike Hughes ranks 76th, Jeff Gladney ranks 93rd and Holton Hill is all the way down at 104. On top of that, he was flagged for defensive pass interference in the middle of the third quarter, resulting in a 30-yard gain that set up a Jaguars field goal to tie the game. A year after finishing with a career-worst 47.9 Pro Football Focus grade, Xavier Rhodes leads the league with a grade of 89 three weeks into the 2020 season. In Week 1 against Jacksonville, he recorded a 39.3 coverage grade, allowing three catches for 33 yards and one score. PFR HOF Monitor: 24.95 (302nd among DB, average HOF DB is 106.58), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, October 5, 6:47AM. NFL Network's Jeffri Chadiha discusses how quarterback Brian Hoyer starting for the New England Patriots will affect the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive strategy. Can the Indianapolis Colts Win for a Third Consecutive Week as Slight Road Favorites in a Trip to Chicago Against the Unbeaten Bears? After allowing a 131.1 passer rating in coverage in 2019 and producing the eighth-lowest coverage grade at the position in Minnesota in 2019, Rhodes was cut and ended up with Indianapolis. Defensive lineman No. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Rivers threw the ball just 21 times, but his passing yards per attempt of 10.3 was the best among all quarterbacks in Week 3. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. “I think guys didn't look at it as a negative situation,” Thielen told Breer. Bahahahhaha — Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) January 21, 2020 Against the Jets, he filled in for rookie safety Julian Blackmon, who was on a play count as he continues to work his way back from a 2019 late-season ACL tear. Howard's season is likely over with an Achilles injury. NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund shares her projections for the matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions in Week 4. He was credited with three stops, and he only allowed one reception on two targets, which was one of his tackles for loss (-4 yards).