G · Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears · 56 graded snaps
Solid
Jackson powered Minnesota's ground attack with excellent pulling and second-level climbing, earning a solid 70.6 overall grade despite minor lateral reach issues.
Run block7527Pass block6426Special teams603
The full breakdown
Jackson's grade was propelled by a strong 75 run blocking mark across 27 snaps, consistently generating movement on combo blocks and excelling when asked to pull. His top highlight came at Q4 3:04 (+1.0), where he pulled into the alley to seal the safety on a 15-yard gain by Aaron Jones. His only blemish of the day was at Q4 5:41 (-0.5), getting strung out on an unsuccessful reach block that led to no gain. In pass protection, Jackson was dependable and quiet (64 facet grade), allowing zero pressure and anchoring cleanly against interior rushes on plays like Q1 14:07 and Q4 13:57.
Strengths
Pulling and blocking in space
Combo blocks and second-level climbing
Pass protection anchor
Weaknesses
Lateral reach blocks
Plays that moved the grade
+1Q4 3:04, 2nd & 5Pulled left from his guard spot and led into the alley to block the safety, springing a 15-yard gain.
-0.5Q4 5:41, 2nd & 5Struggled to reach the playside defensive tackle on a toss left, resulting in no gain.
+0.5Q2 1:17, 2nd & 2Generated movement on an initial double team before peeling off smoothly to seal the middle linebacker.
Every graded snap · 15 wins or losses, 41 routine
+0.5Q1 14:54 · 1 & 10 · Run blockGets good initial movement on the defensive tackle alongside the center, sustaining the block to prevent inside penetration.
+0.5Q1 14:07 · 2 & 2 · Pass blockAnchors well in 1-on-1 pass protection against the defensive tackle, allowing no penetration.
+0.5Q1 04:33 · 2 & 6 · Run blockBase blocks DT #90, getting solid positioning and creating a lane for the running back.
+0.5Q2 13:59 · 2 & 10 · Run blockMaintains control of his 1-on-1 matchup, keeping the defensive tackle out of the play.
+0.5Q2 12:47 · 1 & 10 · Run blockPulls left and executes a strong block on the middle linebacker to clear the lane.
+0.5Q2 12:06 · 2 & 3 · Run blockGenerates solid vertical movement on the initial double team alongside the center.
+0.5Q2 01:45 · 1 & 10 · Run blockCombo blocks the A-gap defensive tackle and climbs smoothly to seal the backside linebacker.
Q2 01:17 · 2 & 2 · Run blockHelps displace the DT before climbing smoothly to the second level to seal the middle linebacker.
+0.5Q2 00:41 · 3 & 19 · Pass blockWorks with the center to double team the LDT, securing the left interior gaps.
+0.5Q3 09:03 · 2 & 7 · Run blockStalemates the defensive tackle on the backside.
+0.5Q3 07:35 · 2 & 6 · Run blockExecutes a strong double team on RDT #50 Jarrett with the center, generating playside movement.
+0.5Q4 13:57 · 3 & 13 · Pass blockAnchors well against the bull rush from the defensive tackle, keeping the interior pocket clean.
+0.5Q4 06:21 · 1 & 10 · Run blockClimbs smoothly to the second level and seals the playside linebacker.
-0.5Q4 05:41 · 2 & 5 · Run blockStruggles to reach the defensive tackle, getting strung out laterally and failing to secure the block.
+1Q4 03:04 · 2 & 5 · Run blockPulls from left guard, gets out in space with great speed, and engages the safety to lead the running back down the sideline.