Week 7 Film Room - Landon Dickerson, Saints OL, & Tristan Wirfs vs. Khalil Mack

For the Week 7 film room I put two players and one unit under the microscope for their standout performances. First, Eagles LG Landon Dickerson’s fifth career start (fourth at LG) against the Raiders, followed by the Saints dominance in pass-protection against the Seahawks (12:21), and then Bucs RT Tristan Wirfs excellent day in his second career matchup with Bears edge-rusher Khalil Mack (23:40).

Some key points that we will cover in this edition of the film room:

• How Dickerson uses excellent pad level at 6’6” 330 pounds with heavy, tight hand placement to create instant displacement in the run game

• The art of ‘feeding’ a defender on double-teams

• Dickerson’s grip strength ending reps quickly

• Areas of improvement for Dickerson in pass-protection

• The Saints O-line continues to provide a ton of space for QB Jameis Winston to operate in the pocket

• Saints C Erik McCoy’s impact being felt in his first start since Week 1 of this season

• Saints RG Cesar Ruiz picking up stunts

• Bucs RT Tristan Wirfs’ one-sided affair against Mack on isolated reps

• QB Tom Brady making life much easier for Wirfs and the O-line

• How Wirfs weight distribution, balance, and play strength overwhelm rushers