Michael Pittman

WR · Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals · 46 graded snaps

Replacement

Pittman provided steady perimeter blocking and a clutch third-down conversion, but a false start and a late contested incompletion capped his overall grade at 67.1.

Michael Pittman film grade: 67: share card

Receiving6530Run block6816

The full breakdown

Pittman earned a 67.1 grade largely by functioning as a dependable perimeter blocker and situational target, moving the sticks on an 8-yard grab on 3rd & 6 (Q1 01:39) and drawing a defensive pass interference penalty on a deep shot (Q2 03:13). His blocking facet was sound across 16 snaps, helping spring multiple big plays including a 30-yard sideline screen (Q1 14:55) and an outside zone run (Q1 04:12). However, his receiving grade was held to 65 due to a false start penalty that derailed a red-zone drive (Q2 08:17) and an inability to separate or secure a contested slant against tight coverage in the fourth quarter (Q4 11:14).

Strengths

Perimeter and screen blocking
Physicality on third down
Drawing downfield contact penalties

Weaknesses

Pre-snap discipline (false start)
Separation vs. tight boundary coverage

Plays that moved the grade

+1Q1 01:39, 3rd & 6Secured an inside slant through contact to convert a key third down for an 8-yard gain.
-1Q2 08:17, 2nd & 8Committed a false start penalty that negated the down and set up a third-and-long.
+1Q2 03:13, 3rd & 1Created vertical leverage on a go route to draw a defensive pass interference flag downfield.

Every graded snap · 10 wins or losses, 36 routine

+1Q1 14:55 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingDrives his defender deep downfield and effectively shields on the perimeter to spring Warren along the sideline.
+0.5Q1 04:12 · 1 & 10 · Run blockStalked and contacted the overhang defensive back to help clear the initial turning lane for Warren.
+1Q1 01:39 · 3 & 6 · ReceivingRuns an inside route, snatches the ball cleanly on the break, and fights through contact to convert the 3rd & 6.
-1Q2 08:17 · 2 & 8 · ReceivingCommitted a false start penalty before the snap, incurring a 5-yard penalty that negated the down.
+0.5Q2 07:51 · 3 & 13 · ReceivingCatches the pass cleanly in stride across the middle and turns upfield for 8 yards before being wrapped up short of the marker.
+1Q2 03:13 · 3 & 1 · ReceivingCreates vertical positioning against Hill and plays through early downfield contact to force a defensive pass interference penalty.
+0.5Q3 08:17 · 1 & 10 · Run blockMaintained outside leverage on the slot defender to provide running room for Warren.

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