Justin Jefferson

WR · Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears · 53 graded snaps

Replacement

Jefferson generated explosive gains through route separation and sideline tracking, but surrendered two tackles on poor stalk blocks that dragged down his overall grade.

Receiving6933Run block5320

The full breakdown

Jefferson earned a solid 69 receiving grade by capitalizing on intermediate and downfield opportunities, highlighted by a 30-yard sideline catch on a deep corner at Q1 14:07 and a 16-yard crosser against man coverage at Q2 13:15. He also contributed by taking a shallow cross for 9 yards (Q2 00:41) and drawing a defensive holding penalty deep downfield (Q4 04:05). However, his day was pulled down to replacement level by a 53 run-blocking grade across 20 snaps. He was easily discarded on perimeter stalk blocks at Q2 09:56 and Q4 05:41, allowing the playside cornerback to make the tackle for a loss and no gain, respectively.

Strengths

Downfield route separation
Sideline tracking ability
Beating man coverage

Weaknesses

Perimeter run blocking
Sustaining stalk blocks

Plays that moved the grade

+1.5Q1 14:07, 2nd & 2Separated on a deep corner route and made a great tracking catch along the sideline for 30 yards.
+1.5Q2 13:15, 3rd & 4Beat man coverage on a deep crosser from the slot to pick up 16 yards and a first down.
-1Q4 05:41, 2nd & 5Was easily discarded inside on a stalk block, allowing the playside cornerback to tackle the runner for no gain.

Every graded snap · 6 wins or losses, 47 routine

+1.5Q1 14:07 · 2 & 2 · ReceivingPushes vertically to threaten the deep third, breaks sharply outside to create separation, and makes a great tracking catch near the sideline.
+1.5Q2 13:15 · 3 & 4 · ReceivingCreates clear separation on a deep crossing route against man coverage, secures the catch in stride, and picks up yards after the catch.
-1Q2 09:56 · 1 & 10 · Run blockUnable to sustain his block on the cornerback, who easily sheds him to make the tackle.
+0.5Q2 00:41 · 3 & 19 · ReceivingRuns a shallow cross from the inner slot, catches the ball in stride, and gets upfield for 9 yards before being tackled.
-1Q4 05:41 · 2 & 5 · Run blockTasked with stalk blocking the playside cornerback but is easily discarded to the inside, allowing his man to make the tackle.
+0.5Q4 04:05 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingFights through contact on his deep route, forcing the defensive back to grab him and draw a holding penalty.

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