T · Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers · 76 graded snaps
Strong
Jake Matthews anchored Atlanta's offense with a dominant run-blocking showcase in wide zone concepts alongside a completely clean sheet in pass protection.
Run block8545Pass block7227Special teams604
The full breakdown
Matthews' strong 80.9 grade was fueled by a stellar 84 run-blocking grade across 45 snaps, consistently executing high-difficulty reach and down blocks. He repeatedly created cutback and bounce lanes, highlighted by springing a 55-yard explosive run (Q1 3:06) and clearing paths for multiple touchdowns (Q1 1:35 and Q3 3:41). In pass protection (72 grade), he did not register a single negative snap, easily washing rushers past the pocket and anchoring cleanly on deep dropbacks. His grade was only tempered by a few second-quarter run reps where interior defenders crossed his face for backfield penetration (such as Q2 7:01 and Q2 0:25).
Strengths
Playside reach and down blocking
Clean blindside pass protection
Mobility on pulls and perimeter releases
Weaknesses
Gave up penetration across his face on zone runs
Plays that moved the grade
+1Q1 03:06, 1st & 10Executed a textbook reach block on the playside edge defender to spring a 55-yard run down to the five-yard line.
+1Q1 01:35, 2nd & 3Washed the defensive tackle inside with a dominant down block to clear a running lane for a three-yard touchdown.
-1Q2 07:01, 1st & 10Beaten immediately off the snap as the defensive tackle crossed his face into the C-gap for a three-yard loss.
Every graded snap · 39 wins or losses, 37 routine
+0.5Q1 13:38 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockPass blocks the RDE (#90) one-on-one, riding him past the depth of the pocket to keep the left side clean.
+0.5Q1 12:33 · 1 & 10 · Run blockBase blocks the backside edge rusher, keeping him out of the play.
+0.5Q1 10:19 · 3 & 11 · Pass blockEasily anchors against the edge rush, keeping the left side of the pocket pristine.
+0.5Q1 04:32 · 2 & 5 · Run blockUses the edge rusher's momentum to wash him wide, opening up a large B-gap for the insert block.
+1Q1 03:57 · 1 & 10 · Run blockExecutes a great reach block on the DE (#90), sealing him inside and securing the edge for the runner.
+0.5Q1 03:10 · 3 & 11 · Pass blockAnchors well against the edge rusher, giving up no ground and keeping the left side of the pocket clean.
+1Q1 03:06 · 1 & 10 · Run blockExecutes a perfect reach block on the edge defender, sealing him inside to create the corner.
Q1 01:35 · 2 & 3 · Run blockExecutes a dominant down block on the defensive tackle, washing him completely inside to form the inner wall of the running lane.
+1Q2 14:05 · 2 & 3 · Run blockExecutes an excellent reach block on the edge defender, washing him inside to create the bounce lane for the running back.
+1Q2 12:43 · 1 & 10 · Run blockExecutes a great pull on the toss sweep, locating and sealing the playside linebacker inside to create a clear lane.
-1Q2 11:53 · 2 & 10 · Run blockEngaged Van Ness on the edge but allowed the defender to cross his face and shed inside to make the tackle.
+0.5Q2 09:05 · 2 & 3 · Run blockExecuted a solid down block on the backside defensive tackle, sealing him inside.
+0.5Q2 07:46 · 2 & 5 · Run blockSuccessfully reaches and controls the backside defensive tackle (#94) to prevent backside pursuit.
-1Q2 07:01 · 1 & 10 · Run blockBeaten immediately off the snap as the DT crosses his face into the C-gap, giving up critical penetration.
+0.5Q2 06:18 · 2 & 13 · Pass blockSmooth pass set, easily mirrors the edge rusher to keep the pocket clean.
+0.5Q2 03:42 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockProvides solid pass protection against the edge rusher, keeping the left side of the pocket completely clean.
-0.5Q2 03:04 · 1 & 10 · Run blockEngages in a double team on Hargrave with Bergeron. They fail to displace the defensive tackle, clogging the intended playside gap.
+0.5Q2 01:55 · 1 & 10 · Run blockControls the defensive end (#90), washing him inside and preventing him from holding the edge.
+0.5Q2 01:02 · 3 & 5 · Pass blockAnchors well against the edge rush from #90 Van Ness, keeping the pocket clean on the quick throw.
-1Q2 00:25 · 2 & 10 · Run blockGets beaten across his face immediately at the snap, allowing the edge rusher free pursuit down the line.
+0.5Q3 09:21 · 2 & 4 · Run blockSteps playside and successfully cuts off the backside defensive end.
+1Q3 08:37 · 1 & 10 · Run blockExecutes a great reach block on the 3-technique (#98), getting his hips around to seal him inside and create the playside wall for the cutback.
+0.5Q3 07:56 · 2 & 2 · Run blockExecutes a solid down block on the defensive tackle, helping to wash him out of the play.
+0.5Q3 05:41 · 3 & 7 · Pass blockEasily rides the edge rusher past the depth of the pocket to keep the QB's blindside clean.
+0.5Q3 05:00 · 1 & 10 · Run blockWashes the edge rusher wide, creating space inside for the run.
+1Q3 03:41 · 3 & 1 · Run blockExecutes a strong down block on the DT (#94), driving him inside and preventing any penetration into the B-gap.
+0.5Q3 00:55 · 1 & 10 · Run blockSuccessfully kicks out the defensive end to open the B-gap for the running back.
+1Q3 00:28 · 1 & 14 · Run blockExecutes a textbook reach block on the 3-technique, crossing his face and sealing him inside to create a massive cutback lane.
+0.5Q4 15:00 · 2 & 5 · Run blockWorks well with the left guard to generate decent push on the defensive tackle.
+0.5Q4 14:17 · 3 & 2 · Pass blockProvides solid pass protection on the blindside against Van Ness, giving Penix a clean pocket to step into.
-0.5Q4 12:31 · 2 & 21 · Run blockAttempts to reach the edge defender but is stood up, failing to secure the outside for the runner.
+1Q4 11:47 · 3 & 23 · Run blockExecutes a great release on the screen and gets downfield to block the safety (#29), springing London for extra yards.
+0.5Q4 07:28 · 2 & 5 · Run blockExecutes a solid double team with the left guard on the defensive tackle, getting some initial movement.
+0.5Q4 06:44 · 3 & 2 · Run blockSeals the edge rusher outside, creating a clear lane for the insert block.
+0.5Q4 06:01 · 1 & 10 · Run blockExecutes a solid down block on the 4i-technique, pinning him inside to clear the way for the pullers.
+0.5Q4 05:17 · 2 & 8 · Pass blockSets vertically against the edge rusher and easily washes him past the depth of the pocket, keeping the left side completely clean.
+0.5Q4 04:26 · 1 & 10 · Run blockEffectively washes the edge defender wide, securing the outside of the running lane.
+0.5Q4 03:39 · 2 & 1 · Run blockSeals the edge defender outside to create a clear lane.
+1Q4 03:35 · 1 & 2 · Run blockStrong base block on the defensive tackle, sealing him outside to create the left wall of the massive running lane.