The Slate Sheet: NFL Matchup Research for October 11, 2026
NFL matchup context with league ranks, rushing usage and the exact recent-game samples behind each observation.
This is the 2026-10-11 pregame edition. Figures describe the sample at publication; roles, lineups and game conditions can change.
NFL matchup research for Sunday, October 11, 2026. Start with the league context, then check the underlying sample and the current personnel.
- Protection edge: Commanders line vs Giants pass rush
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 21 of 23 carries inside the 20
- Bengals run game walks into a wall
- Pass-rush edge: Bengals rush vs Dolphins line
- Texans run game walks into a wall
- Derrick Henry: 21 of 26 carries inside the 20
- Ashton Jeanty: 13 of 17 carries inside the 20
- Jonathan Taylor: 16 of 22 carries inside the 20
- Run-stop edge: Chargers run D vs Broncos run game
- Protection edge: Seahawks line vs 49ers pass rush
- Omarion Hampton: 13 of 21 carries inside the 20
- Christian McCaffrey: 12 of 22 carries inside the 20
- Jeremiyah Love: 10 of 20 carries inside the 20
NFL · Pass protection and pass rush
Protection edge: Commanders line vs Giants pass rush
New York Giants at Washington Commanders · Kickoff 1:00 PM EDT
Commanders rank 4th at avoiding sacks; Giants rank 32nd at generating them. One of the cleanest pockets in football against a rush that rarely gets there.
| Measure | Recent result | NFL rank | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders: sacks allowed | 3.6 per 100 attempts | 4th of 32 | Fewest sacks allowed |
| Giants: sacks made | 2.2 per 100 attempts | 32nd of 32 | Most sacks generated |
The Washington Commanders allowed 3.6 sacks per 100 pass attempts, ranking 4th for the fewest allowed. The New York Giants generated 2.2 per 100 opposing pass attempts, ranking 32nd for the most generated. Lower is better for the offense; higher is better for the defense. One of the cleanest pockets in football against a rush that rarely gets there. These are separate opponent samples, so the rates should not be subtracted. Watch whether the quarterback can complete his reads without pressure: sack history does not capture every hurried throw.
Sample: Last 4 / 4 team games before slate. 4 offense games · 4 defense games
These rates came against different opponents. They are context, not a forecast for this matchup.
Slatery trench report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
NFL · Rushing work inside the 20
Jahmyr Gibbs: 21 of 23 carries inside the 20
Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals · Kickoff 4:25 PM EDT
Jahmyr Gibbs had 21 of 23 Lions carries inside the 20. When they get close, it's his ball.
| Measure | Recent result | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Player carries | 21 carries | Inside opponent's 20-yard line |
| Team carries | 23 carries | Same area · 4 team games |
| Share of carries | 91.3% | 21 of 23 |
Over the 4 team games in this report, Jahmyr Gibbs took 21 of Detroit Lions' 23 carries inside the opponent's 20-yard line. The 91.3% share identifies who received those rushing opportunities. It does not measure how many carries came at the goal line or establish a touchdown probability.
Sample: Last 4 team games before this slate. 4 team games · 23 team carries · 21 player carries
Recent usage can change with personnel and game situation. Carries do not equal touchdowns.
Slatery red-zone report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
NFL · Rushing efficiency and run defense
Bengals run game walks into a wall
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins · Kickoff 1:00 PM EDT
Bengals: 27th in rushing efficiency. Dolphins: 6th in limiting it. A run game that's been stuck meets a defense that's been stuffing it.
| Measure | Recent result | NFL rank | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals: rushing offense | 3.58 yards/carry | 27th of 32 | Most rushing yards per carry |
| Dolphins: run defense | 3.63 yards/carry | 6th of 32 | Fewest rushing yards allowed per carry |
The Cincinnati Bengals averaged 3.58 rushing yards per carry, 27th among NFL offenses in this sample. The Miami Dolphins allowed 3.63 yards per carry, 6th for the fewest allowed. The league ranks explain the contrast: the run defense has the better standing relative to its peers. Watch the yardage gained on early rushing downs: repeated short gains could leave longer passing downs. The samples contain different opponents and do not forecast this game's average.
Sample: Last 4 / 4 team games before slate. 4 offense games · 4 defense games
These rates came against different opponents. They are context, not a forecast for this matchup.
Slatery trench report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
NFL · Pass protection and pass rush
Pass-rush edge: Bengals rush vs Dolphins line
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins · Kickoff 1:00 PM EDT
Dolphins rank 31st at avoiding sacks; Bengals rank 3rd at generating them. A rush that gets home against a line that's been leaking.
| Measure | Recent result | NFL rank | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins: sacks allowed | 10.7 per 100 attempts | 31st of 32 | Fewest sacks allowed |
| Bengals: sacks made | 9.9 per 100 attempts | 3rd of 32 | Most sacks generated |
The Miami Dolphins allowed 10.7 sacks per 100 pass attempts, ranking 31st for the fewest allowed. The Cincinnati Bengals generated 9.9 per 100 opposing pass attempts, ranking 3rd for the most generated. Lower is better for the offense; higher is better for the defense. A rush that gets home against a line that's been leaking. These are separate opponent samples, so the rates should not be subtracted. Watch whether the quarterback can complete his reads without pressure: sack history does not capture every hurried throw.
Sample: Last 4 / 4 team games before slate. 4 offense games · 4 defense games
These rates came against different opponents. They are context, not a forecast for this matchup.
Slatery trench report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
NFL · Rushing efficiency and run defense
Texans run game walks into a wall
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans · Kickoff 1:00 PM EDT
Texans: 29th in rushing efficiency. Titans: 8th in limiting it. A run game that's been stuck meets a defense that's been stuffing it.
| Measure | Recent result | NFL rank | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans: rushing offense | 3.51 yards/carry | 29th of 32 | Most rushing yards per carry |
| Titans: run defense | 3.66 yards/carry | 8th of 32 | Fewest rushing yards allowed per carry |
The Houston Texans averaged 3.51 rushing yards per carry, 29th among NFL offenses in this sample. The Tennessee Titans allowed 3.66 yards per carry, 8th for the fewest allowed. The league ranks explain the contrast: the run defense has the better standing relative to its peers. Watch the yardage gained on early rushing downs: repeated short gains could leave longer passing downs. The samples contain different opponents and do not forecast this game's average.
Sample: Last 4 / 4 team games before slate. 4 offense games · 4 defense games
These rates came against different opponents. They are context, not a forecast for this matchup.
Slatery trench report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
NFL · Rushing work inside the 20
Derrick Henry: 21 of 26 carries inside the 20
Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons · Kickoff 8:20 PM EDT
Derrick Henry had 21 of 26 Ravens carries inside the 20. When they get close, it's his ball.
| Measure | Recent result | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Player carries | 21 carries | Inside opponent's 20-yard line |
| Team carries | 26 carries | Same area · 4 team games |
| Share of carries | 80.8% | 21 of 26 |
Over the 4 team games in this report, Derrick Henry took 21 of Baltimore Ravens' 26 carries inside the opponent's 20-yard line. The 80.8% share identifies who received those rushing opportunities. It does not measure how many carries came at the goal line or establish a touchdown probability.
Sample: Last 4 team games before this slate. 4 team games · 26 team carries · 21 player carries
Recent usage can change with personnel and game situation. Carries do not equal touchdowns.
Slatery red-zone report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
NFL · Rushing work inside the 20
Ashton Jeanty: 13 of 17 carries inside the 20
Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots · Kickoff 1:00 PM EDT
Ashton Jeanty had 13 of 17 Raiders carries inside the 20. When they get close, it's his ball.
| Measure | Recent result | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Player carries | 13 carries | Inside opponent's 20-yard line |
| Team carries | 17 carries | Same area · 4 team games |
| Share of carries | 76.5% | 13 of 17 |
Over the 4 team games in this report, Ashton Jeanty took 13 of Las Vegas Raiders' 17 carries inside the opponent's 20-yard line. The 76.5% share identifies who received those rushing opportunities. It does not measure how many carries came at the goal line or establish a touchdown probability.
Sample: Last 4 team games before this slate. 4 team games · 17 team carries · 13 player carries
Recent usage can change with personnel and game situation. Carries do not equal touchdowns.
Slatery red-zone report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
NFL · Rushing work inside the 20
Jonathan Taylor: 16 of 22 carries inside the 20
Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers · Kickoff 1:00 PM EDT
Jonathan Taylor had 16 of 22 Colts carries inside the 20. When they get close, it's his ball.
| Measure | Recent result | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Player carries | 16 carries | Inside opponent's 20-yard line |
| Team carries | 22 carries | Same area · 4 team games |
| Share of carries | 72.7% | 16 of 22 |
Over the 4 team games in this report, Jonathan Taylor took 16 of Indianapolis Colts' 22 carries inside the opponent's 20-yard line. The 72.7% share identifies who received those rushing opportunities. It does not measure how many carries came at the goal line or establish a touchdown probability.
Sample: Last 4 team games before this slate. 4 team games · 22 team carries · 16 player carries
Recent usage can change with personnel and game situation. Carries do not equal touchdowns.
Slatery red-zone report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
NFL · Rushing efficiency and run defense
Run-stop edge: Chargers run D vs Broncos run game
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers · Kickoff 4:05 PM EDT
Broncos: 26th in rushing efficiency. Chargers: 10th in limiting it. This run defense has been winning the line of scrimmage.
| Measure | Recent result | NFL rank | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos: rushing offense | 3.61 yards/carry | 26th of 32 | Most rushing yards per carry |
| Chargers: run defense | 3.78 yards/carry | 10th of 32 | Fewest rushing yards allowed per carry |
The Denver Broncos averaged 3.61 rushing yards per carry, 26th among NFL offenses in this sample. The Los Angeles Chargers allowed 3.78 yards per carry, 10th for the fewest allowed. The league ranks explain the contrast: the run defense has the better standing relative to its peers. Watch the yardage gained on early rushing downs: repeated short gains could leave longer passing downs. The samples contain different opponents and do not forecast this game's average.
Sample: Last 4 / 4 team games before slate. 4 offense games · 4 defense games
These rates came against different opponents. They are context, not a forecast for this matchup.
Slatery trench report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
NFL · Pass protection and pass rush
Protection edge: Seahawks line vs 49ers pass rush
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks · Kickoff 4:25 PM EDT
Seahawks rank 11th at avoiding sacks; 49ers rank 25th at generating them. The pocket has been holding; this rush hasn't been getting home.
| Measure | Recent result | NFL rank | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks: sacks allowed | 5.1 per 100 attempts | 11th of 32 | Fewest sacks allowed |
| 49ers: sacks made | 4.1 per 100 attempts | 25th of 32 | Most sacks generated |
The Seattle Seahawks allowed 5.1 sacks per 100 pass attempts, ranking 11th for the fewest allowed. The San Francisco 49ers generated 4.1 per 100 opposing pass attempts, ranking 25th for the most generated. Lower is better for the offense; higher is better for the defense. The pocket has been holding; this rush hasn't been getting home. These are separate opponent samples, so the rates should not be subtracted. Watch whether the quarterback can complete his reads without pressure: sack history does not capture every hurried throw.
Sample: Last 4 / 4 team games before slate. 4 offense games · 4 defense games
These rates came against different opponents. They are context, not a forecast for this matchup.
Slatery trench report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
NFL · Rushing work inside the 20
Omarion Hampton: 13 of 21 carries inside the 20
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers · Kickoff 4:05 PM EDT
Omarion Hampton had 13 of 21 Chargers carries inside the 20. When they get close, it's his ball.
| Measure | Recent result | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Player carries | 13 carries | Inside opponent's 20-yard line |
| Team carries | 21 carries | Same area · 4 team games |
| Share of carries | 61.9% | 13 of 21 |
Over the 4 team games in this report, Omarion Hampton took 13 of Los Angeles Chargers' 21 carries inside the opponent's 20-yard line. The 61.9% share identifies who received those rushing opportunities. It does not measure how many carries came at the goal line or establish a touchdown probability.
Sample: Last 4 team games before this slate. 4 team games · 21 team carries · 13 player carries
Recent usage can change with personnel and game situation. Carries do not equal touchdowns.
Slatery red-zone report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
NFL · Rushing work inside the 20
Christian McCaffrey: 12 of 22 carries inside the 20
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks · Kickoff 4:25 PM EDT
Christian McCaffrey had 12 of 22 49ers carries inside the 20. He's getting the bulk of the work near the end zone.
| Measure | Recent result | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Player carries | 12 carries | Inside opponent's 20-yard line |
| Team carries | 22 carries | Same area · 4 team games |
| Share of carries | 54.5% | 12 of 22 |
Over the 4 team games in this report, Christian McCaffrey took 12 of San Francisco 49ers' 22 carries inside the opponent's 20-yard line. The 54.5% share identifies who received those rushing opportunities. It does not measure how many carries came at the goal line or establish a touchdown probability.
Sample: Last 4 team games before this slate. 4 team games · 22 team carries · 12 player carries
Recent usage can change with personnel and game situation. Carries do not equal touchdowns.
Slatery red-zone report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
NFL · Rushing work inside the 20
Jeremiyah Love: 10 of 20 carries inside the 20
Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals · Kickoff 4:25 PM EDT
Jeremiyah Love had 10 of 20 Cardinals carries inside the 20. He's getting the bulk of the work near the end zone.
| Measure | Recent result | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Player carries | 10 carries | Inside opponent's 20-yard line |
| Team carries | 20 carries | Same area · 4 team games |
| Share of carries | 50.0% | 10 of 20 |
Over the 4 team games in this report, Jeremiyah Love took 10 of Arizona Cardinals' 20 carries inside the opponent's 20-yard line. The 50.0% share identifies who received those rushing opportunities. It does not measure how many carries came at the goal line or establish a touchdown probability.
Sample: Last 4 team games before this slate. 4 team games · 20 team carries · 10 player carries
Recent usage can change with personnel and game situation. Carries do not equal touchdowns.
Slatery red-zone report · source slate 2026-10-11. Open the supporting NFL report
What these numbers mean
League ranks describe the exact recent-game window shown with each observation. First is the strongest rank: fewer sacks or rushing yards allowed for a defense/protection measure, and more sacks generated or rushing yards gained for a production measure.
At the start of the season, a four-game window can include the previous season. Changes in personnel and opponents matter. Red-zone carries describe past usage, not touchdown probabilities.
Each observation keeps its original evidence and source date. Earlier observations remain readable after kickoff; they are records of the pregame research, not live game updates.
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