Ranking the NFL’s highest-graded run blockers and defenders in Week 11
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- Ezra Cleveland powered a dominant Jaguars rushing game: Cleveland’s 84.7 PFF run-blocking grade was his best in 2025.
- A career day for John Jenkins: The Ravens veteran tallied two run stops as part of the highest-graded game in his 13-year NFL tenure.
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At PFF, the run game matters just as much as the pass game, and every play is meticulously graded. Each week, we’ll be looking at the highest-graded run blockers and run defenders from each position.
OFFENSE
Tackle: Larry Borom, Miami Dolphins – 90.7
Larry Borom and the Miami Dolphins traveled to Spain and pulled off their second win in a row. The Dolphins’ run game was sensational, rushing for 5.5 yards per attempt. Borom led the way for the Dolphins’ offensive line with his 90.7 PFF run-blocking grade. That was the highest single-game grade in Borom’s career.
Honorable Mention: Spencer Brown, BuffaloBills – 86.6
Guard: Ezra Cleveland, Jacksonville Jaguars – 84.7
The Jaguars got back on track in a huge way with a dominant win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Led by Ezra Cleveland, the Jaguars’ 0.197 EPA per run was the second-highest mark in Week 11. Cleveland’s 90.5 overall PFF grade was the best among all offensive lineman in the NFL, while his 84.7 PFF run-blocking grade was the highest of his season.
Honorable Mention: , Denver – 82.8
Center: Ryan Neuzil, Atlanta Falcons – 77.7
Despite the loss, the Falcons’ run game was still strong, averaging 4.5 yards per attempt — and Ryan Neuzil led the way. Neuzil has now had four games with a PFF run-blocking grade over 73.0, continuing to have a career year in the run game. The former undrafted free agent is now PFF’s eighth-highest-graded run-blocking center this season.
Honorable Mention: , Miami Dolphins – 77.2
DEFENSE
Linebacker: Jordyn Brooks, Miami Dolphins – 89.8
Jordyn Brooks continues to have a fantastic year as a run defender. Brooks is now PFF’s fourth-highest-graded run-defending linebacker on the season. On Sunday, Brooks recorded seven tackles and four run stops with zero missed tackles. Brooks continues to be a tackling machine, as he has only missed one attempt in the run game this season.
Honorable Mention: , – 86.6
Edge Defender: Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders – 80.9
Despite another disappointing season for the Raiders, Maxx Crosby continues to play at a high level. Crosby’s 91.2 overall PFF grade was the highest among all edge defenders in Week 11. While he was once again a dominant pass rusher, his performance in the run game also stood out. Crosby led all edge defenders in Week 11 with four run stops, and he now has the second-most run stops in the league this season.
Honorable Mention: , Buffalo Bills – 76.4
Defensive Tackle: John Jenkins, Baltimore Ravens – 89.7
John Jenkins had a career day on Sunday with his 91.4 overall PFF grade. The veteran defensive lineman is in his 13th season in the NFL, and Sunday was the highest single-game grade of his career. Jenkins was a force against the run against the Browns, contributing two run stops while missing zero tackles.
