SS · Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys · 68 graded snaps
Solid
Hamilton delivered a well-rounded, solid performance highlighted by stout box run defense, crucial third-down stops, and an elite pass breakup in the flat.
Hamilton anchored Baltimore's defense with high-impact run support and sharp downhill triggers from intermediate depth. His 79 run defense grade was driven by decisive short-yardage stops, notably shooting the A-gap on 3rd & 2 (Q2 10:02) to deny a first down and blowing up an outside zone for a two-yard loss (Q3 07:39). In coverage, he made multiple splash plays, including a third-down breakup against Jake Ferguson (Q1 00:04) and an explosive drive to swat a swing pass (Q3 02:58). Minor blemishes—taking a wide fit on an explosive run (Q3 08:50) and vacating the middle on an intermediate zone (Q3 07:04)—kept him just shy of the high-80s tier.
Strengths
Downhill run fitting & tackling
Zone closing burst & PBUs
Short-yardage gap shooting
Weaknesses
Perimeter run fit discipline
Intermediate middle zone spacing
Plays that moved the grade
+2Q3 02:58, 2nd & 10Diagnosed a perimeter swing pass instantly at the snap and triggered downhill with explosive burst to knock the ball away.
+1.5Q2 10:02, 3rd & 2Shot untouched through the A-gap right at the snap to meet the running back at the line of scrimmage and deny a third-down conversion.
+1.5Q1 00:04, 3rd & 6Read the quarterback's eyes, closed downhill, and reached through Jake Ferguson's arms to force a third-down incompletion.
Every graded snap · 17 wins or losses, 51 routine
+0.5Q1 13:27 · 1 & 10 · CoverageIdentifies the bootleg release, drives downhill from depth to meet Schoonmaker near the boundary, and finishes with a solid tackle out of bounds.
+0.5Q1 11:11 · 2 & 7 · Run defenseNavigates perimeter traffic and hustles down the field to make the tackle after a 17-yard gain, preventing a touchdown.
+1Q1 08:59 · 2 & 1 · Pass rushUnfazed by the run fake, he diagnoses the bootleg and charges Dak Prescott, forcing an early rushed throw out of bounds.
+0.5Q1 00:11 · 2 & 6 · CoveragePads coverage in intermediate middle, closes down the throw window near Flournoy.
+1.5Q1 00:04 · 3 & 6 · CoverageReads Prescott's eyes, drives downhill with excellent burst, and extends through Ferguson's arms to knock the ball away on 3rd down.
+1Q2 11:23 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseRead run immediately, triggered downhill into the C/B gap, and assisted Jones on the stop for just a 3-yard gain.
+1.5Q2 10:02 · 3 & 2 · Run defenseDiagnosed the handoff immediately, shot downhill through the A-gap untouched, and met Williams right at the line of scrimmage to deny the first down.
+0.5Q2 09:24 · 4 & 1 · Run defenseFills hard down into the box from depth to rally to the tackle pile.
+1Q2 04:44 · 1 & 10 · CoverageReads Prescott's eyes instantly, triggers downhill out of underneath coverage, and makes an aggressive solo tackle on Ferguson for a modest 6-yard gain.
+1Q2 00:48 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseTriggers downhill immediately from underneath safety alignment and delivers a solid hit to finish the tackle at the BAL 20.
-0.5Q3 08:50 · 2 & 10 · Run defenseFills downhill towards the perimeter but is caught too wide to constrict the running lane as Williams hits the alley.
+1.5Q3 07:39 · 2 & 7 · Run defenseDiagnoses the outside zone immediately, shoots into the backfield with tremendous burst, and tackles Goodson for a 2-yard loss before the block can reach him.
-0.5Q3 07:04 · 3 & 9 · CoverageOpens his hips outside and vacates the intermediate middle area where Pickens breaks into open space.
+0.5Q3 06:46 · 3 & 19 · CoverageDrops into the curl-flat window and rallies promptly to assist Hawkins on the gang tackle to keep Dallas short on 3rd down.
+0.5Q3 03:39 · 1 & 10 · Run defensePursues aggressively from intermediate depth and assists Starks in bringing down Williams at the 48-yard line.
+2Q3 02:58 · 2 & 10 · CoverageDiagnoses the swing pass instantly at the snap, triggers with explosive burst downhill, and knocks the pass away from Williams to force an incompletion.
+0.5Q3 02:36 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseTriggers quickly downhill from the second level and rallies to the perimeter to provide immediate cleanup support.