C · Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears · 56 graded snaps
Replacement
Brandel displayed solid run-blocking prowess on combo and reach blocks, but a catastrophic aborted snap on third down severely dragged down his overall grade.
Run block7227Pass block5626Special teams603
The full breakdown
Brandel put together a strong run-blocking performance (72 facet grade), consistently generating push on double teams and executing key reach blocks, such as springing a 20-yard toss at Q3 9:03. However, his pass protection grade fell to 56 primarily due to an errant snap at Q1 3:47 on 3rd & 2 that sailed high and wide, resulting in an aborted play and a 22-yard loss. A few minor run-game lapses where he failed to sustain contact when climbing to linebackers (Q3 8:20 and Q4 2:56) further limited his overall grade to a replacement-level 64.5.
Strengths
Executing combo blocks and climbing to linebackers
Reach blocking nose tackles on perimeter runs
Interior surge on short-yardage sneaks
Weaknesses
Catastrophic snap inaccuracy under pressure
Sustaining blocks against scraping linebackers
Plays that moved the grade
-2Q1 03:47, 3rd & 2Snapped the ball high and wide to the right, resulting in an aborted play and a 22-yard loss.
+0.5Q3 09:03, 2nd & 7Successfully reach-blocked the nose tackle to the playside to cut off pursuit on a 20-yard toss.
+0.5Q2 10:40, 4th & 1Generated an excellent surge on a double team to convert a fourth-down quarterback sneak.
Every graded snap · 19 wins or losses, 37 routine
+0.5Q1 14:54 · 1 & 10 · Run blockHelps secure the defensive tackle before climbing smoothly to the second level to engage and wall off the middle linebacker.
+0.5Q1 14:07 · 2 & 2 · Pass blockProvides solid help to the right guard, neutralizing the defensive tackle's bull rush.
+0.5Q1 04:58 · 1 & 10 · Run blockHelps secure the defensive tackle before smoothly climbing to the second level to engage the linebacker.
-2Q1 03:47 · 3 & 2 · Pass blockSnaps the ball high and wide to the right of the quarterback, causing an immediate aborted play and a massive loss on 3rd down.
+0.5Q2 13:59 · 2 & 10 · Run blockGets good initial movement on the defensive tackle alongside the right guard.
+0.5Q2 12:47 · 1 & 10 · Run blockWorks well with the right guard to secure the defensive tackle and prevent backside penetration.
-0.5Q2 11:23 · 3 & 2 · Run blockStruggles to get movement on the double team against the DT and is unable to cleanly climb to the filling linebacker.
+0.5Q2 10:40 · 4 & 1 · Run blockGets an excellent surge off the snap, moving the defensive tackle backward to create the necessary space for the sneak.
+0.5Q2 01:45 · 1 & 10 · Run blockWorks a combo block on the A-gap defensive tackle, securing him effectively to allow the guard to climb.
+0.5Q2 01:17 · 2 & 2 · Run blockSecures the snap, helps inside, and climbs to the second level to impede the middle linebacker.
+0.5Q3 09:38 · 1 & 10 · Run blockGets good initial movement on the defensive tackle with a double team from the right guard.
+0.5Q3 09:03 · 2 & 7 · Run blockSuccessfully reaches the nose tackle to the playside, cutting off interior pursuit.
-0.5Q3 08:20 · 1 & 10 · Run blockChips the defensive tackle and climbs to the second level, but fails to sustain the block on the middle linebacker.
-0.5Q3 03:17 · 1 & 10 · Run blockFails to get movement on the DT, allowing him to anchor and eventually make the tackle.
+0.5Q4 14:43 · 2 & 15 · Run blockProvides good initial help on the DT before smoothly climbing to seal the middle linebacker.
+0.5Q4 06:21 · 1 & 10 · Run blockCombines with the left guard to drive the defensive tackle off the ball, creating movement at the point of attack.
+0.5Q4 03:09 · 1 & 10 · Run blockCombines with the right guard to drive the defensive tackle off the line of scrimmage.
+0.5Q4 03:04 · 2 & 5 · Run blockSuccessfully reaches and seals the nose tackle to prevent inside penetration.
-0.5Q4 02:56 · 1 & 10 · Run blockHelps on the defensive tackle before climbing to the second level, but fails to secure the linebacker, allowing him to scrape.