DE · Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings · 37 graded snaps
Detrimental
Montez Sweat flashed disruptive run defense on the backside, but an ineffective pass rush that failed to generate pressure pulled his overall mark down to a 54.7.
Pass rush4422Run defense7015
The full breakdown
Sweat's grade was severely weighed down by a 44 pass-rush grade across 22 snaps, failing to log a single positive rush rep while frequently getting washed past the pocket or sealed inside on counter moves (such as Q1 11:13 and Q4 04:51). Conversely, his run defense remained solid (70), highlighted by violent backside pursuit to stuff Aaron Jones on Q4 14:43 (+1.5) and locking out the right tackle on Q1 01:35 (+1.0). However, occasional run-game lapses like getting blown up by a down block on Q3 09:03 (-1.0) alongside 10 negative pass-rush snaps cemented his net-negative outing.
Strengths
Backside run pursuit
Point-of-attack lockout in run defense
Weaknesses
Ineffective inside counter moves
Pushed past the pocket depth on speed rushes
Gap integrity against down blocks
Plays that moved the grade
+1.5Q4 14:43, 2nd & 15Violently crossed the face of the left tackle into the B-gap to chase down Aaron Jones from behind for a 2-yard gain.
-1Q3 09:03, 2nd & 7Got caught inside and blown up by the right tackle's down block, losing the edge on a 20-yard run.
+1Q1 01:35, 1st & 10Dominated at the point of attack, locking out the right tackle to set a hard edge and force an inside cut.
Every graded snap · 18 wins or losses, 19 routine
-0.5Q1 14:54 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseGets turned outward by the left tackle, losing his gap integrity and allowing the runner inside him.
-0.5Q1 14:07 · 2 & 2 · Pass rushAttempts an outside speed rush but is easily ridden past the pocket by the right tackle.
-0.5Q1 12:51 · 3 & 4 · Pass rushTries a power rush off the edge but is completely locked out by the right tackle.
-0.5Q1 11:13 · 3 & 6 · Pass rushTries an outside speed rush but is easily washed past the quarterback by the left tackle, generating no pressure.
+1Q1 01:35 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseDominant at the point of attack, locking out the right tackle to set a hard edge and force the runner to cut back inside.
-0.5Q1 00:16 · 3 & 3 · Pass rushAttempts an inside move against the left tackle but gets sealed inside, failing to threaten the quarterback.
-0.5Q2 14:03 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushAttempts an outside speed rush but is pushed past the depth of the drop by the right tackle.
Q2 09:56 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseSets a firm edge against the tight end, compressing the running lane and forcing the play wider.
+0.5Q2 01:45 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseMaintains outside leverage against the tight end, sheds the block, and helps make the tackle.
-0.5Q2 01:17 · 2 & 2 · Run defenseGets washed inside by the left tackle, losing contain on the backside.
-0.5Q2 00:47 · 2 & 10 · Pass rushAttempts an inside move against the right tackle but is washed down the line and taken out of the play.
-0.5Q2 00:41 · 3 & 19 · Pass rushAttempts an outside speed rush but gets pushed past the quarterback, taking himself out of the play.
-1Q3 09:03 · 2 & 7 · Run defenseGets caught inside and completely blown up by the right tackle's down block, losing his gap.
+1Q3 07:35 · 2 & 6 · Run defenseSlants hard inside at the snap, beating the RT, and shows excellent hustle to chase down the run from the backside for a shared tackle.
+1.5Q4 14:43 · 2 & 15 · Run defenseReads the zone flow, violently crosses the face of the left tackle into the B-gap, and chases down the running back from behind.
-0.5Q4 13:57 · 3 & 13 · Pass rushAttempts an inside pass-rush move but gets washed down by the left tackle.
-0.5Q4 04:51 · 3 & 5 · Pass rushAttempts an inside counter move but is completely neutralized and washed down by the left tackle.
-0.5Q4 03:15 · 2 & 10 · Pass rushTries an inside move against O'Neill but is washed down, failing to generate pressure.