Mike Hughes

CB · Atlanta Falcons vs Green Bay Packers · 57 graded snaps

Replacement

Hughes produced a volatile outing, pairing clutch goal-line and run-defense stops with severe downfield coverage breakdowns that included a 45-yard gain and a 34-yard DPI.

Coverage5851Run defense696

The full breakdown

Hughes ended with a neutral 60.0 grade as impactful run support (69 grade) was neutralized by severe lapses in coverage (58 grade). He showcased strong goal-line resolve in the third quarter, stopping a receiver short on third down (Q3 10:34) before logging a fourth-down pass breakup at the pylon (Q3 10:02). However, deep coverage proved costly, highlighted by surrendering a 45-yard vertical completion (Q1 09:18) and drawing a 34-yard pass interference penalty (Q2 04:44). In late-game situations, he also played with excessive cushion, giving up easy conversions on fourth (Q4 01:56) and third down (Q4 01:28).

Strengths

Red-zone and goal-line pass defense
Perimeter run support and tackling
Tight press-man positioning

Weaknesses

Defending vertical routes deep
Excessive cushion in off-coverage
Downfield penalty discipline

Plays that moved the grade

-2Q2 04:44, 1st & 10Got beaten deep on a go route and grabbed the receiver's jersey, drawing a 34-yard defensive pass interference penalty.
+1.5Q3 10:02, 4th & 1Maintained tight coverage on an out route to secure a pass breakup at the pylon and force a turnover on downs.
-1.5Q1 09:18, 3rd & 11Played off-coverage but was beaten over the top on a go route, allowing an explosive 45-yard completion.

Every graded snap · 11 wins or losses, 46 routine

+1Q1 12:48 · 3 & 4 · CoveragePlayed tight man coverage on Watson's out route, driving hard to the sideline and leaving no window, which forced a difficult throw.
+1Q1 09:23 · 2 & 11 · CoverageProvided excellent man coverage on Golden's go route, maintaining inside leverage and pinning him to the sideline to force the incompletion.
-1.5Q1 09:18 · 3 & 11 · CoveragePlays off coverage but gets beaten over the top by the receiver's go route, surrendering a 45-yard explosive play.
+0.5Q1 08:44 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseFights hard to maintain outside leverage against the receiver's block, forcing the holding penalty.
-1Q1 05:17 · 1 & 4 · CoverageGets beaten inside off the line of scrimmage by the receiver's release, surrendering the slant for a touchdown.
-2Q2 04:44 · 1 & 10 · CoverageGets beaten downfield by the go route and panics, grabbing the receiver's jersey. Commits a costly 34-yard Defensive Pass Interference penalty.
+1Q3 11:20 · 2 & 8 · Run defenseReads the run from his outside alignment, sheds the receiver's block, and makes the tackle for a short gain.

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