NT · Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears · 65 graded snaps
Replacement
Rodriguez flashed high-end penetration when working one-on-one, but frequent displacement against interior double teams held his overall mark to a replacement-level 62.0.
Pass rush5936Run defense6626Special teams603
The full breakdown
Rodriguez earned a solid 66 run defense grade on the back of several splash plays, including a quick A-gap penetration for a short tackle on 3rd & 1 (Q1 08:21) and a violent shed of a double team for a tackle (Q4 12:58). However, his inability to consistently hold the point of attack dragged down his floor, as he was repeatedly driven off the ball by center-guard combinations throughout the contest (e.g., Q3 12:13 and Q4 08:30). His pass rush grade dipped to 59 due to a major miscue at Q1 07:42, where a brilliant rush that drew a holding penalty was completely negated by a roughing the passer penalty for a late, high hit on the quarterback.
Strengths
Slanting and penetration across the center's face
Point-of-attack block shedding
Forcing holding penalties with quick moves
Weaknesses
Anchoring against interior double teams
Pass-rush discipline and late hits
Defending reach blocks on outside zone
Plays that moved the grade
+1.5Q1 08:21, 3rd & 1Slanted hard into the playside A-gap, quickly beating the center to make the tackle for a short gain on 3rd down.
-1Q1 07:42, 1st & 10Quickly beat the center to draw a holding penalty but wiped it out by committing a roughing the passer foul on a high, late hit.
+1.5Q4 12:58, 1st & 10Anchored against a double team from the center and guard before violently shedding the center to tackle the runner in the hole.
Every graded snap · 17 wins or losses, 48 routine
-0.5Q1 09:42 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseDriven off the line of scrimmage by the double team from the center and guard.
+1.5Q1 08:21 · 3 & 1 · Run defenseSlants hard into the playside A-gap, instantly beating the center to penetrate and make the tackle for a short gain.
-1Q1 07:42 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushExecutes a brilliant quick move to beat the center and force a holding penalty. However, he finishes the play by hitting the quarterback late and high, drawing a roughing the passer penalty that offsets his great rush.
-0.5Q1 07:00 · 2 & 7 · Run defenseGets reached and turned by the center on the outside zone run.
-0.5Q2 04:59 · 2 & 12 · Run defenseGets moved off the ball by the double team from the left guard and tackle, losing his gap integrity.
+1.5Q2 02:35 · 1 & 15 · Run defenseWins his 1-on-1 matchup against the center, crossing his face into the playside A-gap and forcing a holding penalty that negates the play.
-0.5Q3 14:50 · 2 & 10 · Run defenseDouble-teamed by the center and right guard, driven slightly off the ball.
+0.5Q3 14:15 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushRushes the A-gap but is anchored by the center and cannot collapse the pocket.
-0.5Q3 12:13 · 2 & 6 · Run defenseGets driven off the line of scrimmage by the double team from the center and left guard.
+0.5Q3 09:42 · 1 & 1 · Run defenseTakes on the down block from the RT. Anchors well and prevents any movement, clogging the interior.
-0.5Q3 05:49 · 2 & 13 · Run defenseGets moved off the line of scrimmage by the center-guard double team, compromising the interior.
+0.5Q3 04:54 · 2 & 10 · Run defenseTakes on the double team from the center and right guard, anchoring well to prevent vertical displacement.
-0.5Q3 01:02 · 2 & 1 · Run defenseTakes on the double team from the center and left guard. He is driven back off the line of scrimmage.
-0.5Q3 00:24 · 2 & 10 · Run defenseGets driven back a couple of yards by the center and left guard double team.
+1.5Q4 12:58 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseAnchors against the double team from the center and left guard, then violently sheds the center to make the tackle in the hole.
+1Q4 09:16 · 3 & 3 · Run defenseExecutes a slant across the center's face, occupying the block and opening the playside A-gap for the linebacker to fill.
-0.5Q4 08:30 · 4 & 1 · Run defenseGets driven off the ball by the center and left guard double team.