DT · Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons · 54 graded snaps
Detrimental
Brooks struggled to hold the point of attack against Atlanta's ground game, repeatedly getting pinned inside or washed out despite flashes of strong pursuit.
Run defense5125Pass rush6118Special teams5811
The full breakdown
Brooks' detrimental 54.9 grade was driven primarily by a rough day in run defense (51 facet grade), where he routinely surrendered gap integrity to down blocks and double teams. He was consistently sealed or driven off the line, including getting pinned inside on an explosive toss (Q2 12:43) and washed down near the goal line (Q4 03:35). He had bright moments, showcasing exceptional motor to track down a flat pass for a stop (Q2 08:24) and anchoring a double team to make a tackle (Q3 04:15). However, quiet pass-rush snaps during critical fourth-quarter deep completions (Q4 14:17, Q4 05:17) cemented a net-negative outing.
Strengths
High motor and sideline pursuit
Occasional strong anchoring vs. double teams
Weaknesses
Vulnerable to down blocks
Washed down on interior zone runs
Struggled to generate pass rush push
Plays that moved the grade
+1.5Q2 08:24, 1st & 10Recognized a quick throw, disengaged from the tackle, and hustled to the sideline to make the stop on a short completion.
+1Q3 04:15, 2nd & 4Anchored against a double team from the tackle and tight end, shed the block, and made the primary tackle on a 3-yard run.
-0.5Q4 03:35, 1st & 2Got driven back by an interior double team at the goal line, allowing a 2-yard touchdown run.
Every graded snap · 20 wins or losses, 34 routine
-0.3Q1 13:38 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushTried an inside move but was easily anchored by the right guard.
-0.5Q1 12:33 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseGets driven off the ball by the double team from the center and left guard.
+0.5Q1 11:03 · 2 & 10 · Run defenseLined up at LDT. Anchors well against the RG (#63), holding his ground and clogging the middle.
-0.5Q1 01:35 · 2 & 3 · Run defenseHandled easily by the center's down block, unable to impact the play.
-0.5Q2 12:43 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseGets pinned inside by the left tackle's down block and cannot fight across his face.
-0.5Q2 09:05 · 2 & 3 · Run defenseWas sealed inside by the center's down block and unable to disrupt the pullers.
+1.5Q2 08:24 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushShows elite awareness and hustle to recognize the quick pass, disengage from the tackle, and sprint to the sideline to make the stop.
Q2 07:46 · 2 & 5 · Run defenseControlled by the left tackle on the backside of the play.
-0.5Q2 01:55 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseGets turned out of the hole by the right guard, losing his gap integrity.
+0.5Q2 00:25 · 2 & 10 · Run defenseGets good leverage on the right guard, holding the point of attack and forcing the running back to hesitate.
-0.5Q3 09:56 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseGets pinned inside by the right tackle's down block and is completely washed out of the play.
-0.5Q3 05:00 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseGets washed down inside by the left tackle's down block, losing his gap.
+1Q3 04:15 · 2 & 4 · Run defenseAnchors beautifully against the double team from the RT and TE, sheds the block, and makes the primary tackle on the running back.
-0.5Q4 14:17 · 3 & 2 · Pass rushHandled by the interior offensive line, no pressure generated.
+0.5Q4 13:39 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseEats up the double team from the center and guard, getting slight penetration to reset the line of scrimmage.
-0.5Q4 08:18 · Special teamsBlocked out of the play on the play side.
-0.5Q4 06:01 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseGets pinned inside by the left tackle's down block, losing his gap integrity on the play side.
-0.5Q4 05:17 · 2 & 8 · Pass rushFails to generate any interior push against the left guard, getting stood up at the line of scrimmage.
-0.5Q4 03:39 · 2 & 1 · Run defenseGets washed down inside by the right guard, losing his gap integrity.
-0.5Q4 03:35 · 1 & 2 · Run defenseGets driven back by the double team, unable to hold the point of attack.