TE · Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings · 66 graded snaps
Replacement
Loveland turned in a replacement-level performance, balancing flashed execution on second-level run blocks with persistent struggles sustaining blocks against edge defenders at the point of attack.
Receiving6236Run block5627Pass block643
The full breakdown
Loveland's 60.0 grade was weighed down by a 56 run-blocking facet across 27 snaps, headlined by losing leverage immediately to an outside linebacker on Q2 15:00 (-1.0) to derail an inside zone run. He consistently had trouble controlling the edge against outside rushers, conceding multiple shed tackles and compressed lanes throughout the contest. However, he flashed positive utility in space during the third quarter, executing two high-impact second-level seals at Q3 13:27 and Q3 12:13 (+1.0 each) to open explosive rushing lanes. When targeted in the pass game, he demonstrated reliable awareness by finding the soft spot in zone coverage at Q2 03:02 (+1.0), but high snap neutrality kept his overall grade at the baseline.
Strengths
Second-level seal blocking
Finding soft spots in zone coverage
Short-yardage drive blocking
Weaknesses
Point-of-attack edge leverage
Sustaining blocks through the whistle
Plays that moved the grade
-1Q2 15:00, 2nd & 8Lost the leverage battle immediately to the playside edge defender and was driven into the backfield, ruining the run lane for no gain.
+1Q3 13:27, 1st & 10Arced smoothly to the second level to seal the playside inside linebacker and spring a 15-yard perimeter run.
+1Q3 12:13, 2nd & 6Turned and sealed the strongside linebacker inside to clear the lane for a 12-yard inside zone carry.
Every graded snap · 12 wins or losses, 54 routine
-0.5Q1 09:07 · 2 & 3 · Run blockFails to hook or displace the outside linebacker, allowing him to set a strong edge and force the run inside.
-0.5Q1 07:36 · 1 & 10 · Run blockFails to sustain his block on Turner, allowing the defender to shed him and make the tackle.
-1Q2 15:00 · 2 & 8 · Run blockLoses the leverage battle immediately to the outside linebacker, getting driven backward and ruining the intended run path.
+1Q2 03:02 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingFinds the soft spot in the zone coverage, makes the catch, and turns upfield for a solid gain.
-0.5Q2 02:35 · 1 & 15 · Run blockMotions across the formation to block the force defender but allows the cornerback to slip inside and assist on the tackle.
+0.5Q3 15:00 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockGained a step of separation down the right sideline, but the pass was uncatchable.
+1Q3 13:27 · 1 & 10 · Run blockArcs to the second level and perfectly seals the playside inside linebacker inside, opening the alley for the running back.
+1Q3 12:13 · 2 & 6 · Run blockExecutes a crucial block on the strongside linebacker, sealing him inside to define the inside edge of the running lane.
-0.5Q3 05:49 · 2 & 13 · Run blockClimbs to the second level but fails to sustain his block on Cashman, allowing the linebacker to shed him and make the tackle.
-0.5Q4 12:21 · 2 & 8 · Run blockStruggles to generate movement against the outside linebacker on the edge. He allows the defender to set a firm edge and compress the run lane.
-0.5Q4 09:16 · 3 & 3 · Run blockStruggles to sustain his block on the edge against the linebacker, allowing him to set a firm edge.
+0.5Q4 08:30 · 4 & 1 · Run blockGets good inside hand placement and drives the edge defender out, widening the hole.