Malachi Lawrence

OLB · Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens · 31 graded snaps

Detrimental

Lawrence provided solid special teams coverage but struggled heavily setting the edge in run defense, yielding multiple explosive gains along the perimeter.

Malachi Lawrence film grade: 59: share card

Run defense5413Special teams6413Pass rush605

The full breakdown

Lawrence earned a detrimental 58.8 grade largely due to breakdowns in run defense (54.0), despite solid work on special teams coverage (64.0). While he flashed positive backside pursuit and held up to assist on early Derrick Henry stops (Q1 2:05, Q2 14:53), his edge discipline faltered as the game wore on. In the second half, offensive lineman Vinson repeatedly beat him to the edge, first surrendering the corner on a 29-yard Henry run (Q3 5:54) and later getting sealed inside on a 20-yard jet sweep (Q4 15:00).

Strengths

Special teams coverage tackling
Backside run pursuit

Weaknesses

Setting and anchoring the edge
Perimeter contain discipline
Shedding reach blocks

Plays that moved the grade

-1Q3 05:54, 1st & 10Failed to anchor or establish outside leverage against Vinson, allowing a 29-yard run around the edge.
-1Q4 15:00, 1st & 10Was reached and sealed inside by Vinson, relinquishing contain on a 20-yard jet sweep.
+1Q2 00:18Fought through contact in kickoff coverage to secure an open-field solo tackle at the Baltimore 24.

Every graded snap · 6 wins or losses, 25 routine

+0.5Q1 02:05 · 1 & 9 · Run defenseMaintains outside leverage vs Rosengarten, sheds inside late, and wraps up Henry to assist on the tackle.
+0.5Q2 14:53 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseSqueezes from the backside, fights through cutoff attempt, and helps clean up the tackle on Henry.
-0.5Q2 14:09 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseFails to firmly set the edge against motioning tight end #80, surrendering the corner to Hill.
+1Q2 00:18 · Special teamsSprints down in his coverage lane, fights through blocking contact, and makes the direct solo tackle on Ali at the BLT 24.
-1Q3 05:54 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseFails to establish outside leverage or anchor against #76 Vinson, yielding the corner for the explosive run.
-1Q4 15:00 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseGets reached and sealed inside by Vinson, losing outside contain and allowing Flowers uncontested access to the corner.

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