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Greg Newsome II stands out for Giants defense despite 0 tackles
For the NFL games on Monday, October 19, Greg Newsome II and several young defenders emerged in our in-house metrics, despite quiet box scores.
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For the NFL games played on Monday, October 19, our daily breakdown is driven entirely by PickALeague’s in-house metrics: WAR and PAL. Single-game WAR measures how many wins a player adds over a replacement-level option based solely on that performance. PAL then places that level of play in the context of the full season by comparing each regular to others at the same position across the league.
October 19: the best performances by WAR
Cornerback Greg Newsome II of the New York Giants adds 0.03 WAR, pushing his season total to 0.1 despite being credited with 0 tackles in this game. His PAL holds steady at 79, reflecting the same solid standing among regular cornerbacks this season.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry gains 0.03 WAR and remains at -0.1 for his season total. Even with 0 tackles in this outing, his PAL climbs from 35 to 39, indicating this performance graded above his earlier level relative to other corners.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters also picks up 0.03 WAR while staying at -0.1 overall on the year. He finishes with 0 tackles in the game, but his PAL jumps from 51 to 57, a positive signal when set against his season line of 34 tackles, 1 interception and 1 pass defensed.
Tennessee Titans cornerback Micah Robinson adds 0.02 WAR, keeping his season mark at -0.1. He records 0 tackles in this contest, and with 15 tackles over 6 games so far, he still doesn’t yet have enough volume to receive a PAL rating.
Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams gains 0.02 WAR to reinforce his strong 0.3 season total. Despite 0 tackles in this game, his impressive cumulative production—51 tackles, 1 sack, 2 interceptions and 5 passes defensed—helps keep his PAL at an elite 94 among regular safeties.
One to watch
Josh Sweat, linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, is our player to watch after a small step back in our metrics. With 0 tackles in this game, his WAR dips by 0.01 to remain at 0, and his PAL falls from 50 to 30, signaling that this outing graded well below his early-season baseline despite 13 tackles and 2 sacks on the year.