Jones drove a 78 run defense grade by controlling gaps and commanding double teams, highlighted by blowing up an inside run against Ollie Gordon II (Q4 08:47) and freeing Nick Bolton for a tackle for loss (Q1 07:51). His pass rush facet was more modest (66), as he got sealed inside on an 11-yard draw (Q1 04:13) and conceded a scramble lane to Malik Willis (Q4 08:02). However, he consistently compressed the pocket throughout the second half and clinched the game by batting a pass on 4th & 1 that was intercepted by George Karlaftis (Q4 02:03).
Strengths
Interior run gap control
Pocket compression power
Batted-pass playmaking
Weaknesses
Scramble lane discipline
Draw play over-penetration
Plays that moved the grade
+2Q4 02:03, 4th & 1Batted Malik Willis's fourth-down pass at the line of scrimmage, resulting in a game-sealing interception by George Karlaftis.
+1.5Q4 08:47, 2nd & 8Exploded off the snap to split the guard and center, wrapping up Ollie Gordon II at the line for a two-yard gain.
-1Q1 04:13, 3rd & 9Rushed aggressively upfield and was easily sealed inside by the offensive line on an 11-yard conversion draw.
Every graded snap · 18 wins or losses, 36 routine
+0.5Q1 12:14 · 2 & 6 · Run defenseFires off into the B-gap, anchors well against the interior combination block, and prevents any cutback lane from developing.
+1Q1 07:51 · 2 & 15 · Run defenseOccupied the RG and occupied space inside, keeping the second-level lane completely clear for Bolton to trigger downhill.
-0.3Q1 07:09 · 3 & 18 · Pass rushEngaged by center and guard, unable to collapse the pocket or shed to close Willis's scramble lane.
-1Q1 04:13 · 3 & 9 · Pass rushRushes upfield aggressively and is easily sealed inside by Miami's offensive line on the draw.
+0.5Q2 09:25 · 4 & 4 · Pass rushAttacks the A-gap between center and guard, absorbing a combo block and collapsing the middle of the pocket slightly.
+0.5Q2 04:46 · 3 & 5 · Run defenseShifts alignment pre-snap to the defensive left, engages the offensive tackle, and anchors firmly to prevent any bounce to the edge.
+0.5Q2 04:03 · 4 & 3 · Pass rushGenerates strong interior push against the guard/center, collapsing the middle of the pocket and prompting Willis to break out to the right.
+0.5Q3 13:21 · 2 & 10 · Pass rushDrives Proctor backward with power, collapsing the front of the pocket slightly before the ball comes out.
+0.5Q3 12:30 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseControls the right guard with heavy hands at the point of attack, preventing any backside cutback lanes.
+0.5Q3 11:39 · 2 & 18 · Pass rushGenerates strong interior push into the pocket against Savaiinaea to collapse the middle.
+0.5Q3 03:23 · 3 & 9 · Pass rushGenerates steady interior push against RG Jonah Savaiinaea, compressing the front of the pocket before Willis releases.
+0.5Q4 10:10 · 3 & 1 · Run defenseFights through double contact to wrap up Willis and stop further forward progress at the 28-yard line.
+0.5Q4 09:25 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseLocks out the right guard Savaiinaea and holds the point of attack firmly, denying inside cutback room.
+1.5Q4 08:47 · 2 & 8 · Run defenseExplodes off the ball, splits the guard and center with immediate penetration into the backfield, and wraps up Gordon at the line of scrimmage.
-0.5Q4 08:02 · 3 & 6 · Pass rushDouble teamed inside and fails to squeeze the A-gap, conceding a direct running path to Willis.
+0.5Q4 06:00 · 4 & 5 · Pass rushPushes the pocket inside against double team/guard, helping collapse the interior space.
-0.5Q4 02:09 · 3 & 1 · Pass rushCould not generate interior displacement or collapse the pocket against Proctor.
+2Q4 02:03 · 4 & 1 · Pass rushGenerates immediate interior penetration, reads the quarterback's release, and bats the pass into the air to force the interception.