Malik Muhammad

CB · Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings · 33 graded snaps

Replacement

Muhammad flashed splash potential with a third-down slot blitz sack, but inconsistent coverage reps against Justin Jefferson kept his overall grade near replacement level.

Coverage6125Run defense636Pass rush741Special teams601

The full breakdown

Muhammad finished with a 65.8 grade after a quiet 33-snap outing driven by a few high-variance moments. His coverage facet sat at 61, dragged down early by getting beat across the field by Jefferson on 3rd & 4 (Q2 13:15) for a 16-yard conversion. He rebounded in zone coverage late in the first half, limiting YAC with a crisp open-field tackle on Jefferson on 3rd & 19 (Q2 00:41). Muhammad earned his biggest positive grade as a pass rusher (74), timing a slot blitz to record a third-down sack (Q3 02:32).

Strengths

Slot blitz timing and pursuit
Open-field tackling in zone coverage
Perimeter block shedding vs. the run

Weaknesses

Trail man coverage against crossers

Plays that moved the grade

+1.5Q3 02:32, 3rd & 7Timed a slot blitz perfectly off the edge unblocked to close quickly and register a six-yard sack.
-1Q2 13:15, 3rd & 4Lost a step in trail man coverage on a crossing route, conceding a 16-yard first-down reception to Justin Jefferson.
+1Q2 00:41, 3rd & 19Rallied from underneath zone coverage to make an immediate open-field tackle on Jefferson to limit yards after the catch.

Every graded snap · 5 wins or losses, 28 routine

-1Q2 13:15 · 3 & 4 · CoverageLoses a step in trail man coverage against Jefferson's crossing route, giving up the critical completion.
+0.5Q2 00:51 · 1 & 10 · CoveragePlayed tight coverage on the slot receiver, driving quickly on the out route to force a difficult throw.
+1Q2 00:41 · 3 & 19 · CoverageDrops into the underneath zone, reads the shallow cross, and makes an excellent open-field tackle on Jefferson to prevent further YAC.
+1.5Q3 02:32 · 3 & 7 · Pass rushTimes the slot blitz perfectly, coming off the edge unblocked. Closes quickly on the quarterback to secure the third-down sack.
+0.5Q4 03:09 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseSuccessfully sheds the wide receiver's block and comes inside to help make the tackle on the running back.

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