About this video

• Video Title: NFL Week 6 INSTANT reactions! Seahawks & Steelers soaring, Cowboys' fatal flaw
• Channel: Yahoo! Sports
• Speakers: Nate Ty, Charles McDonald
• Duration: 00:48:15

Overview

This video provides instant reactions to NFL Week 6 games, with hosts Nate Ty and Charles McDonald discussing the highs and lows of the week's matchups. They cover standout performances, surprising upsets, and notable team trends, offering insights into the current NFL landscape.

Key takeaways

• Seahawks' Strong Performance: The Seahawks defeated the Jaguars, improving to 4-2. Their defense was particularly dominant, pressuring Trevor Lawrence heavily and stifling the Jaguars' run game. The offense, led by an explosive passing game and a standout performance from JSN, also contributed significantly.
• Patriots' Drake May Shines: Despite a low-scoring win against the Saints, Drake May continued to impress, showcasing his arm talent and athleticism. The hosts debated his standing among top quarterbacks, highlighting his ability to elevate the team despite surrounding talent limitations.
• Buccaneers' Upset Victory: The Buccaneers secured a double-digit win against the 49ers, moving to 5-1. Baker Mayfield's strong play drew MVP buzz, and the team's ability to execute, even with injuries, was noted. The significant injury to Fred Warner for the 49ers was also discussed as a major blow.
• Cowboys' Defensive Struggles: The Cowboys suffered a surprising loss to the Panthers, with their defense being particularly vulnerable to the run. This marked a historically high rushing success rate allowed by the Cowboys' defense.
• Dolphins' Decline: The Dolphins continued their slide with a loss to the Chargers, falling to 1-5. The hosts discussed their lack of talent on defense and the disappointing performance from Tua Tagovailoa.
• Steelers' AFC North Dominance: The Steelers secured a win, extending their lead in the AFC North. The division is characterized by injuries and underperforming teams, making the Steelers' current standing notable.
• Browns' Offensive Inefficiency: The Browns' offense, particularly with P.J. Walker at quarterback, was described as boring and inefficient, with a high volume of dropbacks yielding minimal results.

Key Metrics by Team:

Seattle Seahawks

• Defense:
  • 25 pressures
  • 50% pressure rate
  • 7 sacks
  • 8 quick pressures
  • Held Jaguars to 31.6% rushing success rate
• Offense:
  • 6 explosive receptions
  • Lead the league in explosive play rate (passing)
  • 13.88 air yards per attempt for Sam Darnold
  • 10.6 net yards per attempt
  • JSN: 8 receptions, 162 yards, 1 touchdown
  • JSN ran the full route tree with a catch on each type of route

Jacksonville Jaguars

• Offense:
  • Trevor Lawrence: Sacked on second down, then came back with two dimes.
  • Final drive chaos: sack, two dimes, delay of game, timeout, touchdown.
  • Rushed for 2.6 yards per carry against the Cowboys defense (when averaged).
• Defense:
  • Allowed 113 third and longs (7+ yards to go).
  • 10.7 average distance to go on third down.
  • Walker Little (LT) gave up 13 pressures and 3 sacks.

New England Patriots

• Offense:
  • Drake May: 261 yards, 3 touchdowns.
  • May rushed for 3 first downs (out of 5 total for the team).
  • May reached 20 mph on a scramble.
  • Had 58% completion rate (662320).
  • Six tight window throws.
  • Success rate of 58%.
• Defense:
  • Allowed 9 points.

New Orleans Saints

• Defense:
  • Did not give up a touchdown to Patriots' receivers (only allowed 9 points).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Offense:
  • Baker Mayfield: Scrambled on 3rd and 14, made two guys miss, then threw a touchdown to TZ Johnson.
  • Averaged 4.9 yards of target separation on passes over the middle against the 49ers defense (second most allowed in a game since 2018).
  • Averaged 4.9 yards of target separation on passes over the middle by Mayfield.
  • Team had 31.6% rushing success rate.
  • 4.9 yards per attempt on passes over the middle.
  • Average distance to go on third down was 10.7.
• Defense:
  • Averaged 2.6 yards per run when Vea was on the field against the 49ers.
  • Allowed 4.2 yards per run when Vea was off the field.
  • 16 run plays where Vea was on the field.
  • 3 tackles and 1 stuff by Vea.

San Francisco 49ers

• Defense:
  • Fourth most yards per attempt allowed over the middle since 2018 (Fred Warner's rookie year).
  • Allowed 4.9 yards of target separation on passes over the middle.
  • Nick Bosa is out for the season.
  • Fred Warner out for the season with a dislocated ankle.

Dallas Cowboys

• Defense:
  • Allowed the highest rushing success rate since at least 2013 (68.6%).
  • Panthers had 20 successful runs out of 30 carries for Rico Dowdle.
  • Panthers averaged 6 yards per carry.
• Offense:
  • Dak Prescott is "on fire".
  • CeeDee Lamb is "on fire".
  • Chemistry with Jake Ferguson.

Carolina Panthers

• Offense:
  • Rico Dowdle: 30 carries for 183 yards.
  • Rico Dowdle had 20 successful runs, wasn't stuffed once.
  • Had 4 runs of 10 or more yards.
  • Bryce Young made it look easy.
  • Tommy Tremble had a couple of eventful catches (2 TDs, 1 interception target).

Los Angeles Chargers

• Offense:
  • Greg Roman's run game effectiveness: 13 personnel with three tight ends.
  • 16 plays in 13 personnel, 95 yards, 1 touchdown.
  • 50% success rate with 13 personnel.
  • Vidal had a bootleg touchdown on a pass play in the red zone.
  • Justin Herbert: Shook off a tackle, hit Lad McConkie for a catch and run. Had a "bonkers throw into the end zone."
• Defense:
  • Allowed a 29-27 score.
  • Derwin James intercepted Tua Tagovailoa's pass.
  • Tuli Tupelo had a sack near the end of the game.

Miami Dolphins

• Offense:
  • Tua Tagovailoa: Last play was a "little guppy throwing the double coverage" interception.
  • Mike McDaniel's offensive schemes are still considered good (pin and pull touchdown, motion).
  • Julian Hill (TE) scored a touchdown.
• Defense:
  • Considered to not have "nearly enough talent."

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Offense:
  • 4-1 record.
  • Beat Jets 23-9.
  • Solid offensive line play (10 pressures allowed).
  • Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth contributing with big plays.
• Defense:
  • Played well against the Browns.
  • Need more data points to make bold statements.

New York Jets

• Offense:
  • Aaron Rodgers: 21/30, 235 yards, 2 touchdowns.
  • No sacks allowed.
  • "Diet Coke version" of himself, limited mobility.
  • Good throw to DK Metcalf.

Cleveland Browns

• Offense:
  • P.J. Walker: 58 drop backs, 3.8 yards per drop back, 4.3 yards per attempt, 221 yards.
  • 6 sacks.
  • Considered "football at its absolute worst" due to high completion percentage, high drop backs, and low yards per pass.
  • Described as a "full-blown rebuild team."
• Defense:
  • Miles Garrett: Contract extension, but struggling to "dig deep and keep pressing on amidst the losing."

Baltimore Ravens

• Defense:
  • Considered the "worst defense in football" at one point.
  • Decimated by injuries.
• Offense:
  • Lamar Jackson's potential return is key.

Cincinnati Bengals

• Offense:
  • Joe Burrow out for an extended period due to injury.
  • Played with "a little heart today."
  • Averaged 3 yards per drop back.