Brett Thorson

P · Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears · 9 graded snaps

Strong

Brett Thorson delivered a strong performance against Chicago, flipping the field with multiple booming punts while executing clean holds on all three field goal attempts.

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The full breakdown

Thorson earned an 86.3 grade by consistently impacting field position as both a high-end punter and a reliable holder. His leg strength was showcased late in the first half with a booming 62-yard punt (Q2 00:34) and a 56-yarder downed at the Chicago 13-yard line (Q3 06:40). He also demonstrated quality directional control and hangtime, forcing a fair catch inside the 15 (Q1 00:11) and a no-gain return (Q4 13:04). Combined with flawless handling on three made field goals, Thorson produced zero negative plays on the day.

Strengths

Field-flipping leg strength
Punt placement and hangtime
Flawless field goal holding

Plays that moved the grade

+1Q2 00:34, 4th & 10Unleashed a booming 62-yard punt with excellent hangtime to flip the field.
+1Q3 06:40, 4th & 3Drilled a 56-yard punt with great hangtime that was downed at the Chicago 13-yard line.
+0.5Q1 00:11, 4th & 3Hit a 46-yard punt with good hangtime to force a fair catch at the opponent 12-yard line.

Every graded snap · 8 wins or losses, 1 routine

+0.5Q1 11:08 · 4 & 6 · Special teamsCatches the snap cleanly and gets the ball down with good timing and placement.
+0.5Q1 03:03 · 4 & 24 · Special teamsHits a solid 46-yard punt with good hangtime to force a fair catch.
+0.5Q1 00:11 · 4 & 3 · Special teamsHits a solid 46-yard punt with good hangtime, forcing a fair catch inside the 15.
+0.5Q2 08:23 · 4 & 10 · Special teamsHandles the snap cleanly and gets the ball down with good timing for the kicker.
+1Q2 00:34 · 4 & 10 · Special teamsHits a booming 62-yard punt with good hangtime, flipping the field.
+1Q3 06:40 · 4 & 3 · Special teamsHits a booming 56-yard punt with good hangtime that forces the returner to let it bounce.
+0.5Q4 13:04 · 4 & 1 · Special teamsHits a solid 46-yard directional punt to the right sideline with good hangtime, forcing a quick out of bounds.
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