Josh Oliver

TE · Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears · 37 graded snaps

Replacement

Oliver was an effective edge blocker and added a 24-yard reception, but a costly fourth-quarter false start dragged his overall mark down to replacement level.

Run block6724Receiving666Special teams605Pass block432

The full breakdown

Oliver drove positive value in Minnesota's ground game (67 run blocking facet), executing several key perimeter blocks such as sealing the outside linebacker at Q1 14:54 and washing his man outward on a sweep at Q4 03:04. He also created an explosive play as a receiver at Q3 04:01, chipping the edge rusher before leaking into the flat for a 24-yard gain. However, his overall grade was severely hindered by pass blocking woes (43 grade), highlighted by a -2.0 false start penalty on 2nd & 10 at Q4 14:43. Minor run-blocking lapses where defensive ends shed his blocks in the first half also kept his evaluation in check.

Strengths

Perimeter run blocking
Leak concepts into the flat

Weaknesses

Pre-snap penalty discipline
Sustaining against defensive ends

Plays that moved the grade

-2Q4 14:43, 2nd & 10Committed a false start penalty moving early prior to the snap.
+1Q3 04:01, 1st & 10Chipped the defensive end and leaked uncovered into the flat for a 24-yard gain.
+1Q4 03:04, 2nd & 5Dominated the playside outside linebacker, washing him toward the sideline on a 15-yard run.

Every graded snap · 9 wins or losses, 28 routine

+1Q1 14:54 · 1 & 10 · Run blockDoes an excellent job sealing the outside linebacker outward, working in tandem with the left tackle to open a wide C-gap crease.
-0.5Q1 04:33 · 2 & 6 · Run blockSifts across the formation to kick out the playside DE (#97), but struggles to generate movement, allowing the defender to squeeze the gap and assist on the tackle.
-0.5Q2 01:45 · 1 & 10 · Run blockEngages the playside defensive end but allows him to shed the block late and assist on the tackle.
+0.5Q2 01:17 · 2 & 2 · Run blockEffectively seals the strongside linebacker outside to protect the edge of the run lane.
+0.5Q3 09:03 · 2 & 7 · Run blockExecutes a solid down block on the defensive tackle, preventing any interior penetration.
+1Q3 04:01 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingChips the defensive end, leaks out into the flat completely uncovered, and rumbles down the sideline for a 24-yard gain.
-2Q4 14:43 · 2 & 10 · Pass blockCommits a false start penalty, moving early before the snap.

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