T · Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers · 71 graded snaps
Replacement
Taylor flashed excellent reach blocks on outside runs and mostly solid pass protection, but erratic run-fit execution and a costly holding penalty kept his overall performance at a replacement level.
Run block6542Pass block6529
The full breakdown
Taylor showed high-end flashes in Atlanta's zone run game, executing textbook reach blocks on consecutive Q3 drives (Q3 09:56, Q3 09:21) to spring explosive gains for Bijan Robinson. However, his run blocking was undermined by getting shed inside for no gain at Q2 00:25 and failing to climb to the second level for a tackle for loss at Q4 13:39. While he maintained pocket width on most dropbacks, his pass protection grade took a major hit at Q4 12:55 when an inside counter forced him to commit an offensive holding penalty that wiped out a screen play.
Strengths
Executing reach blocks on perimeter runs
Mirroring edge rushers in standard dropback sets
Down blocking against interior defenders
Weaknesses
Allowing defenders to shed inside on base blocks
Climbing and latching onto second-level linebackers
Susceptibility to inside counters in pass protection
Plays that moved the grade
-2Q4 12:55, 2nd & 11Beaten cleanly by an inside counter move and committed a holding penalty to prevent the sack, negating a 7-yard completion.
+1Q3 09:21, 2nd & 4Executed an outstanding reach block on the edge defender to seal the perimeter on a 31-yard run by Bijan Robinson.
-1Q4 13:39, 1st & 10Failed to climb to the second-level linebacker in time, allowing a tackle for a 1-yard loss.
Every graded snap · 20 wins or losses, 51 routine
+0.5Q1 13:38 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockMirrors the LDE's (#99) inside move and easily neutralizes the rush.
+0.5Q1 12:33 · 1 & 10 · Run blockCombos the defensive end with the tight end, securing the edge of the running lane.
+0.5Q1 10:19 · 3 & 11 · Pass blockMirrors the edge rusher perfectly, allowing no pressure off the right side.
+0.5Q2 09:05 · 2 & 3 · Run blockWashes the playside defensive end inside, creating the inner wall of the running lane.
+0.5Q2 07:46 · 2 & 5 · Run blockSuccessfully washes the edge defender (#90) inside, securing the inner part of the alley.
+0.5Q2 03:42 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockNeutralizes the edge rusher on the right side, maintaining the integrity of the pocket.
+1Q2 01:55 · 1 & 10 · Run blockDelivers a powerful down block on the playside ILB, washing him completely out of the gap.
Q2 01:51 · 1 & 8 · Run blockChips the DT and climbs to the play-side linebacker, but gets stood up in the hole, failing to create space.
+0.5Q2 00:28 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockRides Cox Jr. past the top of the pocket on an outside speed rush, securing the right edge.
-1Q2 00:25 · 2 & 10 · Run blockGets locked out by the edge rusher and violently shed inside, giving up the tackle for no gain.
+1Q3 09:56 · 1 & 10 · Run blockExcellent reach block on the playside edge defender, washing him inside to create a massive lane for the back.
+1Q3 09:21 · 2 & 4 · Run blockExecutes a great reach block on the edge defender, sealing him inside to secure the edge for the toss.
+0.5Q3 05:41 · 3 & 7 · Pass blockMirrors the edge rusher perfectly, allowing zero pressure on the right side.
-0.5Q3 04:15 · 2 & 4 · Run blockEngages Cox on the edge but allows him to keep his outside arm free and shed the block to assist on the tackle.
+0.5Q4 14:17 · 3 & 2 · Pass blockHandles the edge rush from Sorrell effectively, maintaining the width of the pocket.
-1Q4 13:39 · 1 & 10 · Run blockFails to climb to the second level in time, allowing the linebacker to shoot the gap and make the tackle in the backfield.
-2Q4 12:55 · 2 & 11 · Pass blockGets beaten cleanly by an inside counter move from the edge rusher and wraps his arm around the defender to pull him down, drawing a costly holding penalty that negates the play.
+1Q4 08:11 · 1 & 10 · Run blockDelivers a strong block on the defensive tackle, turning him outward to pry open the B-gap running lane.
+0.5Q4 05:17 · 2 & 8 · Pass blockWorks with the tight end to secure the right edge, easily neutralizing the outside linebacker's rush.
+0.5Q4 03:33 · Pass blockEasily handles the edge rusher, keeping the right side of the pocket secure.