PFF changes grade on Quinnen Williams after backlash

New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

PFF changes grade on Jets DT Quinnen Williams after backlash

By Nathaniel Griffee | Last updated Oct 20, 2022 2:37 PM ET

The football analytics gurus at Pro Football Focus changed their Week 6 grade for Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams after heavy criticism from fans.

"We got it wrong. Simple as that," said Sam Monson, a longtime Pro Football Focus employee and co-host of "The PFF NFL Podcast."

Williams earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording two sacks, a field goal block and one forced fumble against the Packers. However, he received an initial grade of 64.5, which is an average performance.

Added Monson: "After all the criticism, we went through and rechecked his grade, essentially, play by play, and we've moved it up to... 81."

The 16.5-point bump moved Williams' grade from just average to very good.

Check out Monson's full explanation of the regrading here:

PFF explaining the Quinnen Williams Grade.

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— Carter Forbes (@CarterForbes11) October 20, 2022

Many fans take the company's player grades as gospel.

In September on "New Heights," Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, Eagles center Jason Kelce, raised concerns about PFF grades.

Travis Kelce has “no doubt in [his] mind” that NFL agents pay PFF scouts to give their players higher grades

Jason Kelce says he’s wondered that for years but “chooses to believe” it’s not true.

What do you think❓

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— Neer Ray (@NeerRayNFL) September 21, 2022

Whether the Kelces are right or not, PFF should consider more transparency about its grading process.

Nathaniel Griffee

Nathaniel Griffee is a graduate of Columbia University and the University of Richmond. A former Peace Corps Albania volunteer from Northern New Jersey, he now primarily covers the New York Jets. A long-time fan of the team, he looks to provide unique perspectives on the latest happenings.

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