DE · Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers · 46 graded snaps
Replacement
Cameron Thomas flashed disruptive inside counter moves to log a sack and multiple hits, but getting pushed past the pocket on speed rushes anchored his grade at replacement level.
Thomas spent most of his day as a pass rusher where his performance was split between sharp interior wins and stalled outside rushes. When working back inside, he was dominant, executing a quick spin for a sack at Q3 01:50 and forcing incompletions with quick penetrations at Q3 01:06 and Q4 02:00. However, multiple snaps saw him driven cleanly past the depth of the quarterback, including drives at Q1 09:18 and Q4 10:44. In limited run defense action, he gave up gap integrity on a slant at Q2 04:38 before bouncing back with a stout edge shed at Q3 14:57.
Strengths
Quick inside counter moves
Closing burst to hit the quarterback
Point-of-attack edge setting
Weaknesses
Rushing past the depth of the pocket
Struggles disengaging from double teams
Inconsistent gap integrity on slants
Plays that moved the grade
+1.5Q3 01:50, 2nd & 10Executed a quick inside spin move against the right tackle to generate immediate pressure and secure a sack.
+1.5Q3 01:06, 3rd & 11Used a swift inside move across the right tackle's face to hit the quarterback and force an incompletion.
+1.5Q4 02:00, 3rd & 6Beat the left tackle cleanly with an inside counter move to pressure the throw and force a third-down incompletion.
Every graded snap · 12 wins or losses, 34 routine
-0.5Q1 09:23 · 2 & 11 · Pass rushTried an outside speed rush but was pushed past the depth of the quarterback.
-0.5Q1 09:18 · 3 & 11 · Pass rushTries to win with a speed rush around the edge but is pushed deep past the pocket by the left tackle.
-0.5Q1 00:41 · 2 & 13 · Pass rushTries an inside counter move against the left tackle but is completely stymied.
+1Q1 00:36 · 3 & 13 · Pass rushExplodes off the ball and bends around the left tackle to deliver a hit on the quarterback as the ball is released.
-0.5Q2 04:38 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseSlants inside at the snap but gets easily washed down the line by the left tackle. Loses his gap integrity.
+1Q3 14:57 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseEngages the right tackle, maintains gap control, and sheds inside to assist on the tackle for a short gain.
-0.5Q3 13:14 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushRushes off the defense's right edge but is easily handled by the left tackle and tight end double team.
Q3 01:50 · 2 & 10 · Pass rushExecutes a quick inside spin move against the right tackle to generate immediate pressure and secure the sack.
+1.5Q3 01:06 · 3 & 11 · Pass rushExecutes a swift and effective inside move to cross the right tackle's face. Generates immediate pressure and hits the QB as he throws, forcing the incompletion.
-0.5Q4 10:44 · 3 & 10 · Pass rushAttempts an outside speed rush but is easily pushed past the depth of the pocket by the left tackle.
-0.5Q4 09:29 · 4 & 7 · Pass rushRushes wide against the right tackle and is easily washed past the quarterback, generating no pressure.
+1.5Q4 02:00 · 3 & 6 · Pass rushExecutes a quick inside counter move to beat the left tackle cleanly, generating immediate pressure and forcing the incompletion.