G · Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins · 57 graded snaps
Replacement
Suamataia delivered a replacement-level outing, balancing effective zone displacement and combo blocks with critical short-yardage and interior pass-rush breakdowns.
Suamataia operated near neutral throughout the contest, demonstrating solid displacement and leverage early, highlighted by a base block that sprung a 10-yard touchdown (Q1 12:57). However, his run blocking faltered in tight spots, notably when he was driven into the backfield on a failed fourth-and-1 dive (Q2 06:15). In pass protection, he anchored well on routine snaps alongside Creed Humphrey but surrendered a severe inside rush to Zach Sieler that resulted in a quarterback hit (Q4 05:16). These critical breakdowns neutralized his positive blocks, leaving both run and pass facets at replacement level.
Strengths
Playside zone reach blocking
Interior combo anchoring
Initial drive leverage
Weaknesses
Point-of-attack anchor in short yardage
Susceptible to quick inside pass rush
Plays that moved the grade
+1Q1 12:57, 3rd & 1Executed a clean base block on the defensive end, driving him off balance to open the primary lane for a 10-yard touchdown run.
-1Q2 06:15, 4th & 1Got pushed back into the backfield at the point of attack, allowing defenders through for a turnover on downs.
-1Q4 05:16, 2nd & 12Allowed Zach Sieler to cross his face inside to land a hit on Patrick Mahomes at the release.
Every graded snap · 15 wins or losses, 42 routine
+0.5Q1 14:55 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockAnchors effectively against the interior rush to prevent pocket collapse.
+0.5Q1 13:34 · 2 & 5 · Run blockEngages defensive tackle Jordan Phillips cleanly, anchoring well to prevent backside penetration into the running lane.
+1Q1 12:57 · 3 & 1 · Run blockDrives Herring off balance and maintains inside-out leverage to pave the primary running lane.
+0.5Q1 01:54 · 1 & 10 · Run blockFired out with solid pad level to seal the interior defensive tackle inside, creating the primary entry lane for Walker.
+0.5Q1 00:44 · 3 & 1 · Pass blockCombines with Humphrey to stonewall the interior rush, maintaining pocket integrity.
-0.5Q2 13:49 · 1 & 4 · Run blockFires out to reach the defensive front on the left side, but the defensive surge clogs the running lane immediately.
+0.5Q2 08:11 · 1 & 10 · Run blockQuick first step to establish inside position on the interior defender, helping maintain vertical displacement.