Marcus Peters since Week 9...

[Stl2La]

The Rams will hope that Marcus Peters keeps up his late-season performance against the deep ball
BY PAUL DUNCAN • JAN 17, 2019

Marcus Peters had a rough start to his first season with the Los Angeles Rams. Through the first nine weeks of the season, he allowed the second-most receiving yards (591), the second-most touchdown receptions (six), the fifth-highest passer rating on throws into his overage (145.2) and he earned the fourth-worst coverage grade (39.9) among cornerbacks in that span. However, the last seven weeks were another story, as he earned the eighth-highest coverage grade among cornerbacks (80.1) from Week 10 to Week 17 and he allowed the seventh-lowest passer rating on throws into his primary coverage (52.9).

There are many reasons for this. One, he was further removed from a calf injury that limited him after Week 3. More interestingly though, is how drastically he improved against the deep ball.

During the early part of the season, Peters got torched for deep touchdowns by everyone from Michael Thomas to David Moore. He is traditionally a very aggressive corner, and teams recognized and took advantage of that. Over the first nine weeks, nine of Peters’ 47 targets came on passes of at least 20 yards downfield, and he allowed eight of those passes to be caught for 315 receiving yards and five touchdowns, which yielded a perfect passer rating of 158.3. It came to a head in Weeks 8 and 9, where he had to shadow Davante Adams and Michael Thomas in back to back weeks. Combined, he allowed 161 receiving yards from four deep passes, and he consequently ended those games with overall grades of 46.1 and 36.9, respectively.

Things changed significantly after his bye week, as his biggest weakness became his biggest strength. From Week 10 to Week 17, quarterbacks throwing deep against him completed none of their seven attempts, while Peters intercepted two of those passes. All told, opposing quarterbacks fielded a 0.0 passer rating on their deep passes against Peters in that span.

The Saints know they will need to attack the secondary in order to compete with the Ram’s equally explosive offense, so Marcus Peters has to be at his best for the Rams to stay competitive. After Michael Thomas torched him for seven catches, 146 yards and a touchdown in their last meeting, all eyes will be on Marcus Peters to see who takes the gumbo after the Conference Championship.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/ne...late-season-performance-against-the-deep-ball

 

[bubbaramfan]

He plays good only when his buddy, Aquib Talib, is there to hold his hand. A NFL Pro that has to be baby-sat. Pathetic.

 

[Stl2La]

He plays good only when his buddy, Aquib Talib, is there to hold his hand. A NFL Pro that has to be baby-sat. Pathetic.

Him finally being healthy from that calf injury that we all feared could of been a season ending Achilles injury helps too. Also rams stopped using him as much in press situations which isn’t his strong point.

No doubt he needs to continue to step up and cut out all the bs penalties and free styling he does from time to time.

 

[LARams_1963]

I'd call it good news, at least heading in the right direction. Regardless of the reason.

 

[Dodgersrf]

I heard, Wade found out hes better in Zone, opposed to man coverage

 

[OntarioRam]

Peters' stats in previous seasons speak for themselves. The dude can be a capable CB. But he lacks discipline and seems to have low IQ, relying on more savvy players like Talib to help him in that respect. The calf injury is interesting as it makes it hard to pinpoint how much of his struggles were health related as opposed to being unable to handle opposing #1 WRs. He is also not best in man coverage, and that is where Wade was playing him for some time. Regardless, I'd prefer to move on. At his salary you need to know you are getting someone that contributes. Not a giant "?".

 

[badnews]

I heard, Wade found out hes better in Zone, opposed to man coverage

Which, if true, means either A) nice way of saying Wade gave up on Peters playing the scheme the way Wade planned it, or it means B) Wade didn't know who or what Marcus Peters has always been and only figured it out after the midway point of the season.

I am going with A.

 

[RamWoodie]

He plays good only when his buddy, Aquib Talib, is there to hold his hand. A NFL Pro that has to be baby-sat. Pathetic.

I think that's a bit over the top...and I was as much a critic of his play prior to the bye as anyone.

The fact is Peter's was looked to, to hold the secondary together in Talib's absence and it was a tall order. If Peter's would have been out...the same would have been asked of Talib. I think Talib may have done a better job of it...but the secondary would have still suffered.

Talib is good at "man to man" defense...Peters is good playing zone. In the Saints loss...I wonder how it would have been with Talib and no Peter's. In short...BOTH GUYS NEED EACH OTHER.

Sunday I'm looking for both guys to be at the top of their game. I'd love to see 4 picks of Brees...two by each of them in a BIG RAMS WIN!!!

 

[Ram65]

At least Peters numbers look much better. It is important he plays well.

I hope the Rams secondary is on the same page. They can't have complete break downs. Keep Thomas contained as much as possible and get a better pass rush this time around.

 

[KJD_Ram]

I have to think that Joyner played a part in some of this...it seemed those two were often confused and coverage was blown....can't be all Peters...

 

[den-the-coach]

He plays good only when his buddy, Aquib Talib, is there to hold his hand. A NFL Pro that has to be baby-sat. Pathetic.

I concur, I don't even think he's been that good and he is easily baited and that's why Asshole Face is targeting Peters because he knows he's weak.

 

[kurtfaulk]

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I think peters will be dialled in for this game. He has received much media flak for his poor form throughout the year. His potential big payday has taken a hit because of it. The best way players can increase their value is to play outstanding in these big games. That is what peters will do.

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[XXXIVwin]

How is it possible that the article doesn’t even mention that Peters’ improvement exactly coincides with Talib’s return?

Bizarre.

 

[Liberator]

He plays good only when his buddy, Aquib Talib, is there to hold his hand. A NFL Pro that has to be baby-sat. Pathetic.

Oh boy wait until you find out about Jared Goff. Or does that only apply to certain players?

 

[dang]

Oh boy wait until you find out about Jared Goff. Or does that only apply to certain players?

Liberator - not sure I follow. Please elaborate

 

[bubbaramfan]

Goff needs Talib to hold his hand too?

 

[Liberator]

Liberator - not sure I follow. Please elaborate

Goff is accused of having his hand held by McVay. I'm wondering why that applies to Peters but I doubt he'd say it about Goff.... Both play mentally challenging positions that benefit from veteran/calming/more intelligent presence.

 

[Karate61]

Let's see how Peters does this week, in the NFC Championship game, against Thomas. It's playoff time, and time to judge him. If he does well, and Rams head to the Super Bowl, all of 2018 regarding Peters will be forgotten by me!

 

[96GS#007]

The numbers may look good but I think he hung Joyner out to dry a couple times during the Cowboy game.

It also drives me crazy watching his lack of tackling effort. He's all about ball hawking first, breaking up passes second. Sticking his nose into the pile or taking on a ball carrier 1vs1 seems to be a veeeeeeeeeeeeeeery distant third.

 

[FarNorth]

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I think peters will be dialled in for this game. He has received much media flak for his poor form throughout the year. His potential big payday has taken a hit because of it. The best way players can increase their value is to play outstanding in these big games. That is what peters will do.

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Sorry everyone, but I am ok with Marcus Peters. I think his injury and the scheme affected his play earlier this year. Too many new pieces and lack of communication when Talib was out. Yeah, having Talib helps him but also helps everyone else too. I also expect Peters to come up big in the next two games.