James Lynch

DE · Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings · 32 graded snaps

Solid

Lynch delivered a solid run-stopping performance highlighted by violent block sheds and key short-yardage stops, offsetting an ineffective pass-rush outing.

Run defense7722Pass rush576Special teams603Coverage561

The full breakdown

Lynch earned a solid 70.7 grade primarily on the back of his run defense (77 grade across 22 snaps), where he consistently controlled the C-gap. He repeatedly stood up offensive tackles at the point of attack, punctuated by a violent shed to stuff a 3rd & 2 (Q2 11:23) and another tackle for no gain late in the fourth quarter (Q4 02:13). However, he had occasional lapses against down blocks and double teams, getting washed inside (Q2 13:59, Q4 03:09). His overall mark was also held down by a quiet pass rush (57 grade), where he struggled to generate pressure and was easily pushed past the pocket (Q4 14:49).

Strengths

Violent block shedding
Point-of-attack run anchoring
Short-yardage run defense

Weaknesses

Pass rush moves and plan
Vulnerable to getting washed inside on down blocks

Plays that moved the grade

+1.5Q2 11:23, 3rd & 2Violently shed the right tackle inside to tackle the running back for a 1-yard gain and deny the third-down conversion.
+1.5Q4 02:13, 2nd & 10Anchored against the right tackle with inside hand placement and cleanly shed the block to tackle the runner for no gain.
+1Q1 04:58, 1st & 10Maintained leverage against the left tackle, kept his outside arm free, and shed the block to make the primary tackle on a cutback.

Every graded snap · 12 wins or losses, 20 routine

-0.5Q1 14:07 · 2 & 2 · CoverageTries an inside move but is easily washed down by the left tackle, taking himself out of the play.
+1Q1 04:58 · 1 & 10 · Run defensePlays with excellent leverage against the left tackle, keeps his outside arm free, and sheds the block to make the primary tackle on the cutback.
+1Q1 04:33 · 2 & 6 · Run defenseSqueezes the C-gap against the sifting tight end, holds his ground, and falls in to assist on the tackle.
-0.5Q2 13:59 · 2 & 10 · Run defenseGets washed down inside by the right tackle's down block, losing his gap integrity.
+0.5Q2 12:47 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseFights off the left tackle's block to pursue down the line and assist on the tackle.
+1Q2 12:06 · 2 & 3 · Run defenseStrikes the right tackle, gains inside hand placement, and sheds the block to stuff the run for a short gain.
+1.5Q2 11:23 · 3 & 2 · Run defenseViolently sheds the right tackle's block inside to make the tackle on the running back for a 1-yard gain, stopping the 3rd-down conversion.

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