Daxton Hill turned in a replacement-level performance, offsetting severe early deep-coverage busts with tight coverage and key stops in the second half.
Hill's day began on a low note in coverage when he was beaten on an outside release for a 38-yard touchdown by Roman Wilson in the first quarter (Q1 13:17) and later flagged for downfield pass interference against Michael Pittman (Q2 03:13). He also had trouble shedding perimeter blocks in screen and run defense, notably getting pinned by Ben Skowronek on a 47-yard gain by Darnell Washington (Q4 06:16). However, he mitigated those negative marks by running hip-to-hip with DK Metcalf deep (Q2 07:58) and redeeming himself with a critical third-down pass breakup against Wilson down the sideline (Q4 11:09). Combined with 56 neutral snaps, his flashes of tight man coverage balanced out the big concessions to land his grade at 60.6.
Strengths
Downfield recovery speed
Tight trail coverage on tight ends
Catch-point disruption
Weaknesses
Press-man releases down the sideline
Shedding perimeter stalk blocks
Premature contact downfield
Plays that moved the grade
-1.5Q1 13:17, 3rd & 5Beaten on an outside release in press-man, failing to locate the ball on a 38-yard touchdown to Roman Wilson.
-1.5Q2 03:13, 3rd & 1Trailed downfield vertically and drew a defensive pass interference penalty prior to pass arrival.
+1.5Q4 11:09, 3rd & 10Stayed glued to Roman Wilson's hip on a deep boundary route to force an incomplete pass breakup.
Every graded snap · 13 wins or losses, 56 routine
-1.5Q1 13:17 · 3 & 5 · CoverageBeaten on the outside release down the sideline and cannot recover or locate the ball in time to contest the 38-yard touchdown catch.
-0.5Q1 05:42 · 1 & 10 · CoverageBreaks on the quick throw but fails to secure the tackle immediately, allowing extra yards after catch.
+0.5Q2 10:16 · 1 & 10 · Run defensePursues from deep across the field and helps Boye Mafe bring down Warren along the sideline after a 35-yard gain.
+1Q2 07:58 · 2 & 13 · CoverageRuns hip-to-hip with DK Metcalf down the boundary, denying leverage and forcing an overthrow into the end zone.
-1.5Q2 03:13 · 3 & 1 · CoverageTrails Pittman vertically and makes premature downfield contact before the pass arrives, drawing a defensive pass interference flag.
+0.5Q2 00:28 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseDrops in deep zone, reads the scramble, closes down fast from the boundary, and stops Rodgers as he slides down at the PIT 45.
-0.5Q3 08:17 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseGot pinned inside by Darnell Washington, surrendering the sideline to the runner.
+0.5Q3 07:42 · 1 & 10 · CoverageMatches Freiermuth through his route release and prevents an easy underneath outlet.
+0.5Q3 06:53 · 3 & 6 · CoverageTracked Freiermuth closely down the sideline in tight trail technique, staying on his hip and squeezing the throwing window enough to force an incomplete pass.
+0.5Q3 06:36 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseRallies quickly from the slot/secondary to assist Dugger on bringing Warren down.
+1.5Q4 11:09 · 3 & 10 · CoverageStays on the outside hip of Wilson down the sideline, gets his hands in at the catch point, and breaks up the deep pass incomplete.
-1Q4 06:16 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseGets sealed on the perimeter by Skowronek's block, missing the chance to contain Washington near the line.
+0.5Q4 03:03 · 3 & 5 · CoverageStays attached through Bernard's stem, preventing separation over the middle.