TE · Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals · 54 graded snaps
Strong
Washington delivered a dominant two-way performance, anchoring Pittsburgh's perimeter blocking while creating explosive chunk gains after the catch as a receiver.
Run block7921Receiving7714Pass block7313Special teams606
The full breakdown
Washington earned an 80.3 grade thanks to high-level execution as a run blocker and high-impact plays in the passing game. In the run game, he consistently sealed the edge, highlighted by a reach-block on Boye Mafe that sprung a 35-yard sweep at Q2 10:16. His receiving facet was driven by exceptional power after the catch, most notably when he leaked across the formation for a 47-yard gain at Q4 06:16 and powered through tackles on an 11-yard crosser at Q1 03:36. Minor setbacks were limited to losing leverage on an outside zone reach at Q1 02:23 and an incompletion contested by Barrett Carter at Q2 01:50.
Strengths
Perimeter and reach run blocking
YAC power and tackle-breaking
Stout inline pass protection
Weaknesses
Catch-point separation in tight coverage
Plays that moved the grade
+2Q4 06:16, 1st & 10Executed a backside delay leak screen, catching the ball in stride and rumbling down the sideline for 47 yards.
+1.5Q2 10:16, 1st & 10Shifted pre-snap and decisively reached and sealed defensive end Boye Mafe inside to spring a 35-yard run.
+1.5Q1 03:36, 2nd & 10Secured a shallow cross in stride and plowed through secondary contact for an 11-yard first-down gain.
Every graded snap · 20 wins or losses, 34 routine
+1.5Q1 03:36 · 2 & 10 · ReceivingFinds the void underneath, secures the catch in stride, and shows great strength to plow through secondary contact for 11 yards.
-1Q1 02:23 · 2 & 6 · Run blockUnable to gain outside leverage or seal Cashius Howell, allowing the edge defender to play through his block and stop the play.
+0.5Q1 00:57 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockHelps seal the backside edge against the crashing defensive end to keep the bootleg protected from behind.
+1.5Q2 10:16 · 1 & 10 · Run blockShifts across the formation pre-snap and decisively reaches and seals DE Boye Mafe inside to create the corner for Warren.
+1Q2 08:57 · 1 & 17 · ReceivingSits cleanly in the soft spot of the zone, makes the clean catch, and uses his size to push forward for several extra yards after contact to CIN 28.
+0.5Q2 07:58 · 2 & 13 · Pass blockSets on the left edge and helps seal Boye Mafe away from the dropback depth cleanly.
+0.5Q2 04:30 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockDown blocks to secure the C-gap and prevent any backside pursuit from affecting Rodgers on the rollout.
+0.5Q2 03:55 · 2 & 2 · Run blockMotions across and gets a solid physical block on Cedric Johnson to establish the perimeter edge.
+0.5Q2 03:05 · 3 & 1 · Run blockAligned tight in the backfield behind the right guard, charges immediately into Freiermuth's back to provide the critical forward surge across the line to gain.
+0.5Q2 02:23 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockProvides a solid anchor on the right edge to secure the pocket for the quick throw.
-0.5Q2 01:50 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingBreaks to the outside flat but is unable to shield the defender or secure the ball through contact at the catch point.
+1Q3 08:17 · 1 & 10 · Run blockWorked out into space swiftly to seal the second-level defender and open the boundary alley.
+0.5Q3 06:36 · 1 & 10 · Run blockLocks up Howell on the backside perimeter to prevent pursuit.
+0.5Q3 05:47 · 3 & 1 · Run blockLocks onto Cedric Johnson and controls the edge, preventing any penetration.
+0.5Q3 02:48 · 3 & 2 · Pass blockStays in to protect off the right edge, cleanly neutralizing Myles Murphy's rush at the line of scrimmage.
+1Q4 12:44 · 2 & 6 · Run blockWashes DE Myles Murphy away from the C-gap, establishing a firm outside seal for the runner.
+0.5Q4 12:00 · 3 & 1 · Run blockCompletely controls Howell on the backside edge, preventing any backdoor pursuit.
+1Q4 07:39 · 1 & 10 · Run blockUses superior size and leverage to seal the playside edge against Cashius Howell, opening a massive running lane.
+0.5Q4 07:02 · 1 & 11 · Pass blockStays in to pass block off the right edge and stonewalls Murphy at the line of scrimmage.
+2Q4 06:16 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingSells the backside block, delays across the formation, catches cleanly in stride, and shows incredible power and speed for a massive tight end to gain 47 yards down the sideline.