C · Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers · 65 graded snaps
Replacement
Karras anchored well in pass protection and executed interior zone combos effectively, but a false start and a couple of sheds by Yahya Black kept his grade near replacement level.
Karras performed best in the run game (73 facet grade), consistently pairing with Dalton Risner to displace defensive linemen and reach the second level, highlighted by a strong climb to seal Patrick Queen at Q2 06:59. However, his run blocking took hits when nose tackle Yahya Black beat him across his face at Q1 09:48 and shed him on a 3rd & 2 stop at Q4 14:18. In pass protection (62 facet grade), Karras held up firmly against Keeanu Benton on key fourth downs, but an unforced false start at Q3 13:33 and late interior pressure at Q4 00:53 pulled down his overall mark.
Strengths
Interior combo blocks with guard
Climbing to second-level linebackers
Pass protection anchor against bull rushes
Weaknesses
Shed vulnerability against Yahya Black
Pre-snap discipline
Plays that moved the grade
+1Q2 06:59, 1st & 10Teamed up to drive Derrick Harmon off the line before climbing to wall off Patrick Queen on an 8-yard run.
-1Q1 09:48, 1st & 10Beaten across his face by Yahya Black, who controlled him and shed to make the tackle for a 2-yard gain.
-1Q3 13:33, 1st & 10Flinched abruptly before the snap to commit a 5-yard false start penalty.
Every graded snap · 18 wins or losses, 47 routine
+0.5Q1 12:25 · 2 & 8 · Run blockExecutes a clean snap and works in tandem with Risner to control the interior front against Benton, keeping the midline firm.
-1Q1 09:48 · 1 & 10 · Run blockBeaten across his face by Black, who controlled him with inside hands and shed toward the playside gap to make the tackle.
+0.5Q1 06:38 · 3 & 2 · Run blockCombos with Risner to secure Derrick Harmon and prevent any interior penetration.
+0.5Q2 14:17 · 2 & 7 · Run blockExecutes a solid combo block with Risner to displace Harmon and create initial interior lane.
+1Q2 06:59 · 1 & 10 · Run blockGenerates strong initial push on #99 Derrick Harmon before effectively climbing to wall off linebacker #6 Patrick Queen, opening a clean lane.
+0.5Q2 00:43 · 3 & 1 · Run blockTeamed with Risner to drive Harmon backwards off the line of scrimmage, opening up room for the interior track.
+0.5Q3 14:53 · 1 & 10 · Run blockSnaps cleanly, takes zone steps playside, and works to wall off the backside linebacker flow.
+0.5Q3 14:17 · 2 & 4 · Run blockSnaps cleanly and works with Risner to control Keeanu Benton at the line of scrimmage.
-1Q3 13:33 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockFlinches abruptly pre-snap at 00:11.8, drawing a false start penalty that halts the play.
+0.5Q3 12:29 · 2 & 2 · Pass blockCombines with the guards to anchor the interior pocket and keep the middle clear for Burrow's scramble.
+0.5Q3 10:11 · 4 & 2 · Pass blockAnchors cleanly against Keeanu Benton's bull rush to keep the center of the pocket firm.
+0.5Q3 09:36 · 2 & 10 · Run blockAssists on interior penetration and works cleanly to the second level to wall off linebacker Payton Wilson.
+0.5Q3 02:37 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockDirectly engages Benton, mirrors effectively, and prevents any push up the middle.
+0.5Q3 01:11 · 3 & 10 · Pass blockExecutes snap cleanly and anchors firmly against interior rush help.
+0.5Q3 00:26 · 1 & 10 · Run blockEffectively works the combination on Joseph-Day with Risner to establish interior leverage before working upfield.
-0.5Q4 14:18 · 3 & 2 · Run blockEngaged DT Yahya Black along with the right guard but could not prevent Black from shedding into the run lane to make the stop.
+0.5Q4 13:33 · 4 & 2 · Pass blockMaintains interior pocket integrity and assists on defensive interior rushers.
-0.5Q4 00:53 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockWorks in tandem on the interior slide but cannot assist Risner in time as Harmon slices through the A/B-gap.