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It’s no secret that Jared Goff and Darrell Henderson have been two bright spots for the Rams through three weeks. They’re both playing at a very high level, with Goff bouncing back from a difficult 2019 season and Henderson emerging as the Rams’ top option at running back.
Based on Pro Football Focus’ grades, they’re
each among the best players at their respective positions, which is part of the
reason L.A.’s offense has been so effective in the first three weeks of the
season.
According to PFF,
Goff is the third-highest graded quarterback in the league, behind only Aaron
Rodgers and Russell Wilson. In fact, he’s the fourth-highest graded player in
the NFL on offense, with Mo Alie-Cox between him and the other two
quarterbacks.
As for Henderson,
he’s the NFL’s top-graded running back through three weeks, according to Pro
Football Focus. That puts his performance thus far into perspective, showing
just how effective he’s been not only as a runner, but also as a receiver.
They’re not the only Rams players who rank in
the top 10 of their respective positions. Cooper Kupp is the third-best
receiver, according to PFF’s grades, while Tyler Higbee is the No. 10 tight
end.
On the offensive line, Andrew Whitworth is the
second-best tackle in the league, David Edwards (in limited action) has the
ninth-best grade of any guard, and Austin Blythe’s shift to center has gone well, earning the eighth-best
grade among all NFL centers.
Even in a game where the Rams scored just three points in the first half, the offense performed well. Goff went over 300 yards passing, Henderson had 114 yards rushing and a touchdown, and Kupp caught nine passes for 107 yards and a score.
It’ll be hard for the Rams’ top offensive
players to keep up this pace, but if they do, L.A. will be in great shape as
the season rolls on.
