C · Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals · 69 graded snaps
Replacement
Hoffman delivered a productive day in the run game, but interior pass-protection lapses against Cincinnati's defensive tackles kept his mark just below the solid threshold.
Hoffman's grade was elevated by strong run blocking (72 grade), where he routinely created displacement on combo blocks and sealed linebackers. At Q4 05:23, he drove Jonathan Allen out of the B-gap to spring Jaylen Warren for 26 yards, following a similarly dominant drive on Tedarrell Slaton at Q3 06:36. However, pass protection (66 grade) proved less consistent against high-end interior rushers. He allowed Dexter Lawrence to split an early zone double-team for a loss (Q1 05:16) and later failed to anchor against Lawrence on a costly red-zone sack (Q4 03:03).
Strengths
Drive and combo blocking in the run game
Climbing and sealing second-level defenders
High-effort hustle and recovery
Weaknesses
Anchor consistency against elite interior power
Gap integrity vs interior pass rush
Plays that moved the grade
-1Q1 05:16, 1st & 10Failed to secure the A-gap combo block on Dexter Lawrence, resulting in a 1-yard tackle for loss.
+1Q4 05:23, 1st & 10Executed a dominant base block on Jonathan Allen to open a 26-yard gain for Jaylen Warren.
-0.5Q4 03:03, 3rd & 5Failed to anchor against Dexter Lawrence in pass protection, allowing a 10-yard sack.
Every graded snap · 19 wins or losses, 50 routine
+0.5Q1 13:17 · 3 & 5 · Pass blockCombines with Frazier to absorb interior pressure and keeps the pocket intact.
-1Q1 05:16 · 1 & 10 · Run blockFails to secure the A-gap block on Dexter Lawrence as Lawrence splits the double-team into the backfield.
+0.5Q1 04:12 · 1 & 10 · Run blockEngages Tedarrell Slaton, sustaining his block and preventing interior backside penetration.
+0.5Q1 01:39 · 3 & 6 · Pass blockCombines with center Zach Frazier to secure Dexter Lawrence.
+0.5Q1 00:57 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockSells the frontside run step effectively to trigger linebacker hesitation before anchoring.
+0.5Q2 07:58 · 2 & 13 · Pass blockSquares up Jonathan Allen's rush, anchoring well with a solid base to keep the right A/B-gap clean.
+0.5Q2 02:23 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockMaintains good depth and anchors against the interior bull rush.
Q2 01:46 · 2 & 10 · Pass blockHeld firm in pass pro and showed excellent hustle to track down and tackle Battle on the return.
+0.5Q2 00:28 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockMaintains leverage against Lawrence and walls off the inside to open a clean scramble path for the quarterback.
+0.5Q3 06:53 · 3 & 6 · Pass blockQuick hand strike on Jonathan Allen, absorbing the interior push and anchoring without giving up any ground.
+1Q3 06:36 · 1 & 10 · Run blockWorks in tandem with Frazier to displace Slaton multiple yards backward off the line of scrimmage.
+1Q3 05:47 · 3 & 1 · Run blockQuickly works off the line to climb and seal linebacker Barrett Carter, creating daylight for Warren.
-0.5Q4 13:23 · 1 & 10 · Run blockStruggles to control #90 Jenkins, allowing penetration that helps limit the gain to 4 yards.
+0.5Q4 12:44 · 2 & 6 · Run blockHelps secure the interior line before working up to seal linebacker pursuit.
+1Q4 07:39 · 1 & 10 · Run blockAnchors inside hip and seals the interior defensive lineman inside to prevent penetration.
-0.5Q4 07:02 · 1 & 11 · Pass blockHelps inside initially on Lawrence but fails to squeeze the B-gap as Jonathan Allen shoots through.
+1Q4 05:23 · 1 & 10 · Run blockLined up at left guard, gets inside hand placement on Jonathan Allen and controls him completely to widen the running lane.
+0.5Q4 03:48 · 2 & 11 · Run blockCombines with Frazier to secure Dexter Lawrence at the point of attack, keeping the backside A-gap clean.
-0.5Q4 03:03 · 3 & 5 · Pass blockLooks to help Frazier against Lawrence but fails to establish an anchor or stop Lawrence's push.