Tanner Hudson

TE · Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers · 28 graded snaps

Replacement

Hudson functioned as a reliable underneath target and chipped in a quality second-level block, though edge blocking struggles late held his overall mark to a replacement-level 65.3.

Tanner Hudson film grade: 65: share card

Special teams6014Receiving6810Run block644

The full breakdown

Hudson put together a steady outing defined by routine execution and reliable short-area receiving, earning a 68 receiving grade on 10 snaps. He flashed early in the run game at Q1 12:25, motioning across the formation to cleanly seal linebacker Payton Wilson on a 12-yard rush. In the passing attack, he secured short catches in stride for positive yardage at both Q1 8:02 and Q2 5:31. His run blocking was tested on the edge at Q4 14:18, where he was stalemated by Nick Herbig on a crucial 3rd & 2 stuff. With 24 of his 28 total snaps graded neutral, his grade settled slightly above baseline.

Strengths

Flat route hands and transition
Second-level insert blocking

Weaknesses

Edge sealing at point of attack

Plays that moved the grade

+1Q1 12:25, 2nd & 8Shifted across the formation and cleanly blocked linebacker Payton Wilson to spring a 12-yard run.
+1Q2 05:31, 2nd & 10Released into the flat after pre-snap motion, securing a reception and battling upfield for 7 yards.
-0.5Q4 14:18, 3rd & 2Failed to secure outside leverage against Nick Herbig on an edge seal, leading to a stop for no gain.

Every graded snap · 4 wins or losses, 24 routine

+1Q1 12:25 · 2 & 8 · Run blockShifts across the formation before the snap and fits cleanly onto Payton Wilson in the second level to spring the back into the open field.
+0.5Q1 08:02 · 1 & 15 · ReceivingSecures the catch cleanly in stride and turns upfield for positive yardage.
+1Q2 05:31 · 2 & 10 · ReceivingMotions across into the backfield/wing, releases cleanly into the flat, makes the catch, and turns upfield for 7 tough yards.
-0.5Q4 14:18 · 3 & 2 · Run blockEngaged Nick Herbig on the left edge but was stalemated at the point of attack, giving up outside leverage and forcing the runner inside.

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