Burrow delivered an elite showing defined by remarkable pocket poise under direct contact and pinpoint execution on high-leverage downs, marred only by a late strip-sack.
Burrow earned a 90.0 elite grade by masterfully dissecting the defense from the pocket, consistently delivering strikes while absorbing direct hits. His high-end play was headlined by a 28-yard touchdown to Tee Higgins under heavy contact (Q2 00:39) and a bold 25-yard touchdown strike to Mike Gesicki on 4th & 2 (Q4 13:33). He routinely converted key downs in rhythm to Ja'Marr Chase and Higgins, while effectively picking up yards on scrambles when the pocket parted. A few negative marks kept the grade from climbing further, notably staring down an underneath defender for a breakup (Q3 09:40) and a fourth-quarter strip-sack fumble (Q4 00:53).
Strengths
Poise and accuracy under direct pressure
Execution on third and fourth downs
Rhythmic timing and anticipatory ball placement
Weaknesses
Ball security under edge pursuit
Vulnerability to underneath robber/hook defenders
Plays that moved the grade
+2Q2 00:39, 1st & 10Delivered a 28-yard touchdown strike down the right sideline to Tee Higgins while taking a direct hit from an interior rusher.
+2Q4 13:33, 4th & 2Stood tall in the pocket to fire a 25-yard touchdown pass in stride to Mike Gesicki on fourth down.
-1.5Q4 00:53, 1st & 10Sacked and stripped from behind by Harmon, resulting in a lost fumble on the Pittsburgh 38.
Every graded snap · 29 wins or losses, 31 routine
+1Q1 11:02 · 2 & 11 · PassingExecutes on time with a clean delivery and pinpoint placement outside the numbers, picking up 9 yards on 2nd and long.
+1.5Q1 10:21 · 3 & 2 · PassingStands tall in the pocket facing immediate pressure from Watt, absorbs a hard hit as he releases, and delivers an on-target ball to Meyers.
+1Q1 09:07 · 2 & 8 · PassingSteps cleanly in rhythm and delivers an accurate strike to Higgins under direct interior duress, taking a hit right after releasing the football.
+0.5Q1 08:02 · 1 & 15 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time throw to Hudson in the flat immediately off his drop.
+0.5Q1 07:20 · 2 & 9 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time throw to Chase on the slant immediately off the snap, picking up 7 yards to set up a short 3rd down.
+1.5Q1 05:54 · 1 & 3 · PassingExecutes a rapid play-action fake and delivers an accurate, anticipatory pass to the front pylon away from leverage for a touchdown.
+1Q1 00:04 · 2 & 10 · PassingCrisp rhythm drop, reads the middle of the field quickly, and delivers an accurate strike in stride to Chase on time.
+1Q2 13:34 · 3 & 3 · PassingTakes shotgun snap, hits his back foot, and delivers a sharp, accurately placed throw to Chase along the sideline to convert on 3rd down.
+0.5Q2 12:13 · 2 & 10 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time throw to Gesicki on the quick out route in rhythm.
+1Q2 11:36 · 3 & 4 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time strike to Higgins outside the numbers to convert the third down on rhythm.
+0.5Q2 06:18 · 2 & 2 · PassingTakes the snap, quickly plants his back foot, and delivers an on-target strike out to Meyers on rhythm to convert the short yardage.
+0.5Q2 05:31 · 2 & 10 · PassingTakes the snap, hits his back foot, and delivers an accurate, on-time strike to Hudson in the flat.
+0.5Q2 01:40 · 1 & 10 · PassingStands tall in the pocket despite collapsing interior pressure from Heyward, calmly checking down to Brown in stride.
+1Q2 01:15 · 1 & 10 · PassingTakes the snap, quickly identifies the cushion on Chase to the field/boundary left, and delivers an accurate, on-time rhythm pass.
+2Q2 00:39 · 1 & 10 · PassingStands tall in the pocket and delivers a perfect-touch deep ball down the right sideline while taking a direct hit from an interior rusher.
+1Q3 13:11 · 1 & 15 · PassingSteps into the throw in rhythm and fires a pinpoint strike over the middle to Higgins, hanging tough despite absorbing a direct hit from Highsmith upon release.
+1Q3 12:29 · 2 & 2 · RushingSteps cleanly up through the pocket as the edges are washed past, exploits the vacated second level after the linebacker slips, and slides down at midfield for an 8-yard conversion.
+0.5Q3 11:01 · 2 & 7 · RushingSteps up in the pocket as edge rushers push past the depth, spots an interior lane, and scrambles aggressively forward for a positive 5-yard pickup.
+1.5Q3 10:11 · 4 & 2 · PassingPre-snap shifts to empty to identify coverage. Takes an on-time drop and throws an accurate, well-timed ball to Chase on the sideline to easily convert on 4th & 2.
-1Q3 09:40 · 1 & 10 · PassingStares down Sample over the middle and throws directly into the path of underneath linebacker Patrick Queen, resulting in a pass breakup.
+1Q3 02:37 · 1 & 10 · PassingTakes a clean three-step drop from shotgun and delivers a firm, accurate strike over the middle in rhythm to Higgins before safety contact.
+1Q3 01:11 · 3 & 10 · PassingDelivers an accurate, on-time strike outside the numbers to Higgins on 3rd & 10 for an easy chain-moving conversion.
+2Q4 13:33 · 4 & 2 · PassingStands tall in the pocket on 4th & 2 and delivers a strike in stride to Gesicki for a 25-yard touchdown.
-0.5Q4 08:39 · 1 & 10 · PassingDelivers an on-time throw toward the sideline but fails to account for Payton Wilson undercutting the throwing lane from underneath leverage.
+0.5Q4 08:35 · 2 & 10 · PassingDelivers an on-target, on-time throw directly to Higgins between underneath zone defenders on rhythm.
+1Q4 02:08 · 1 & 10 · PassingTakes a clean three-step drop, quickly identifies Chase cutting into the open middle window, and delivers an accurate strike in stride.
-0.5Q4 02:00 · 1 & 10 · PassingFaced immediate interior pressure from Benton and dumped the ball off to his checkdown in the flat, leading directly to a 4-yard tackle for loss.
+1Q4 00:58 · 3 & 8 · PassingDecisive three-step drop with excellent rhythm; delivers an accurate pass with velocity to Chase on the sideline before the closing break.
-1.5Q4 00:53 · 1 & 10 · PassingTakes shotgun snap and hits his drop; gets stripped from behind/side by Harmon before he can release the ball, resulting in a turnover.