OLB · Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears · 62 graded snaps
Replacement
Dallas Turner had a volatile performance, balancing splash sacks with repeated edge-contain breakdowns and a critical penalty to finish with a replacement-level 62.1 grade.
Pass rush5843Run defense6718Coverage651
The full breakdown
Turner's grade was weighed down by a 58 pass-rush mark across 43 pass snaps, frequently rushing past the pocket's depth and surrendering multiple quarterback scrambles. His lowest moment came at Q2 6:18, where a late, low hit on the quarterback drew a 15-yard roughing the passer penalty. However, he showed high-end flash plays, including staying disciplined on a bootleg for a sack at Q3 6:30 and delivering a game-ending sack on 4th & 2 with one second remaining. His run defense remained solid overall at 67, highlighted by strong edge setting against tight ends despite a couple of third-quarter lapses.
Strengths
Disciplined bootleg recognition
Firm edge setting against tight ends
Explosive inside pass-rush counter
Weaknesses
Rushing past the depth of the pocket
Losing contain against scrambling quarterbacks
Roughing the passer penalty
Plays that moved the grade
+2Q4 0:01, 4th & 2Exploded off the ball with an inside move to beat the right tackle and record a game-ending nine-yard sack.
-2Q2 06:18, 2nd & 10Beat the right tackle but hit the quarterback low and late, drawing a costly 15-yard roughing the passer penalty.
+1.5Q3 06:30, 1st & 10Showed great discipline against a play-action bootleg to stay home and drop the quarterback for a 3-yard sack.
Every graded snap · 26 wins or losses, 36 routine
-1Q1 10:24 · 2 & 3 · Run defenseGets driven inside by the right tackle and tight end, losing outside contain and allowing the QB to break the pocket.
+0.5Q1 09:07 · 2 & 3 · Run defenseSets a strong edge against the tight end, keeping his outside arm free and forcing the ball carrier to cut back inside.
+1Q1 07:36 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseDoes an excellent job taking on the tight end's block, holding the point of attack, shedding the block, and making the primary tackle.
+1Q1 07:00 · 2 & 7 · Run defenseSets a strong edge against the left tackle, forcing the blocker to grab and pull him down for a holding penalty.
-0.5Q1 06:32 · 2 & 17 · Pass rushAttempts an outside speed rush before countering with an inside spin move. The right tackle easily mirrors the move and completely shuts down the rush.
+0.5Q1 02:17 · 2 & 15 · CoverageExecutes a clean drop into the flat, reads the quick throw, and rallies to make a secure tackle out of bounds.
-0.5Q2 06:55 · 3 & 4 · Pass rushAttempts an inside move but gets washed down the line by the right tackle, generating no pressure.
-0.5Q2 06:26 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushAttempts an outside speed rush but is easily ridden past the depth of the quarterback.
-2Q2 06:18 · 2 & 10 · Pass rushBeats the right tackle but hits the quarterback low and late after the ball is released. Draws a costly 15-yard roughing the passer penalty.
+0.5Q2 04:12 · 3 & 6 · Run defenseAnchored well against a double team from the tackle and tight end, compressing the edge.
+1.5Q2 02:00 · 3 & 29 · Pass rushExecutes a beautiful stutter and inside swim move to instantly beat the left tackle. Hits the QB's arm as he throws, forcing the incompletion.
-0.5Q2 00:20 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushTries an inside move against the right tackle but is easily washed down and neutralized.
-1Q3 14:50 · 2 & 10 · Run defenseFails to set the edge against the left tackle, getting reached and sealed inside to allow the runner outside.
-0.5Q3 14:10 · 2 & 10 · Pass rushRushes too far upfield, losing outside contain and allowing the QB to escape his side.
-1Q3 13:27 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseFails to set the edge against the tight end, getting washed inside and allowing the runner to get outside.
+1.5Q3 06:30 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushPlays the backside edge on the play-action bootleg. Shows excellent discipline to ignore the run fake, staying home to immediately pressure and sack the quarterback.
-1Q3 05:19 · 3 & 6 · Pass rushSpeed rushes the left tackle but gets pushed too far upfield, losing contain and allowing the QB to escape for a first down.
+1Q3 01:02 · 2 & 1 · Run defenseLined up on the edge, he engages the tight end and quickly sheds the block to the inside. He crashes down the line to assist in the tackle on the running back.
+1.5Q3 00:33 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushExecuted a quick inside spin move to beat the left tackle and generate immediate pressure, forcing the QB off his spot.
+0.5Q4 12:58 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseSets a very strong edge against the inline tight end, forcing the running back to keep the run inside.
+0.5Q4 12:21 · 2 & 8 · Run defenseSets a firm edge against the tight end on the playside. He compresses the outside run lane and prevents the play from bouncing.
-0.5Q4 11:42 · 3 & 7 · Pass rushRushes hard upfield and is completely bypassed by the screen pass, vacating the flat.
-0.5Q4 06:32 · 3 & 5 · Pass rushAttempts an outside speed rush but is easily run past the pocket by the right tackle.
-0.5Q4 00:54 · 2 & 4 · Pass rushTakes too wide of an arc on his pass rush and runs himself out of the play.
-0.5Q4 00:31 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushAttempts an outside speed rush but is easily washed past the depth of the pocket.
+2Q4 00:01 · 4 & 2 · Pass rushExplosive get-off and a sharp inside move to completely beat the right tackle, securing the game-ending sack.