Dillon Thieneman

SS · Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings · 58 graded snaps

Replacement

Dillon Thieneman provided active run support and an end-zone pass breakup, but an open-field whiffed tackle kept him in replacement territory.

Run defense6727Coverage6426Special teams605

The full breakdown

Thieneman posted a 65.9 grade behind a steady mix of run-defense contributions and an impactful coverage rep. His best play came early in coverage at Q1 11:13, where he closed on a deep post to break up a third-down pass in the end zone. As a run defender, he consistently triggered downhill into the alley, including slipping a block to assist on a tackle for loss at Q2 09:56. However, an unblocked missed tackle in the open field at Q3 09:03 led to a 20-yard gain, pulling his overall mark down.

Strengths

Downhill alley fills
End-zone coverage instincts
Physical run support

Weaknesses

Open-field tackle consistency

Plays that moved the grade

+1.5Q1 11:13, 3rd & 6Read the quarterback's eyes, broke on a deep post, and delivered a clean hit to break up a third-down pass in the end zone.
+1Q2 09:56, 1st & 10Triggered downhill quickly, slipped inside a fullback's block, and assisted on a tackle for a 2-yard loss.
-1Q3 09:03, 2nd & 7Came down unblocked to fill the alley on an outside toss but missed an open-field tackle that allowed a 20-yard run.

Every graded snap · 8 wins or losses, 50 routine

+0.5Q1 12:03 · 2 & 10 · Run defenseDrops into the flat/curl zone, quickly diagnoses the scramble, and makes a secure open-field tackle near the sideline to limit the gain.
+1.5Q1 11:13 · 3 & 6 · CoverageReads the quarterback's eyes perfectly, breaks quickly on the deep post, and delivers a clean, timely hit to break up the pass in the end zone on 3rd down.
+0.5Q2 13:59 · 2 & 10 · Run defenseFills quickly from his safety spot to assist on the tackle.
+0.5Q2 12:47 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseFills the alley aggressively and makes a solid tackle to limit the gain to 7 yards.
+1Q2 09:56 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseTriggers downhill quickly, slips inside the fullback's block, and assists on the tackle for loss.
+0.5Q2 01:45 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseQuickly triggers downhill from his safety alignment to fill the alley and make the tackle.
+0.5Q2 01:17 · 2 & 2 · Run defenseComes down from his safety spot to make a solid tackle after an 8-yard gain, preventing a bigger play.

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