Malik Washington

WR · Miami Dolphins vs Kansas City Chiefs · 68 graded snaps

Replacement

Washington flashed dynamic run-after-catch ability and solid short-area separation, but perimeter blocking struggles and a failed fourth-down rep kept his overall mark at 67.7.

Malik Washington film grade: 68: share card

Receiving7147Run block5614Special teams674Rushing603

The full breakdown

Washington's receiving grade (70) was powered by his elusiveness with the ball in his hands, highlighted early by a 30-yard screen play (Q1 09:39) and a cutback touchdown run nullified by penalty (Q3 11:46). He repeatedly moved the chains on underneath looks, including an 11-yard crosser (Q3 08:05), and added value with a 33-yard kickoff return (Q2 12:58). His overall grade was tempered by a 56 run-blocking grade after getting shed on the perimeter for a stop (Q3 06:01), as well as failing to create separation on a 4th-and-4 incompletion (Q2 09:25).

Strengths

Run-after-catch creation
Short-area burst and route separation
Kick return vision and acceleration

Weaknesses

Perimeter stalk blocking sustain
Catch-point positioning in tight coverage

Plays that moved the grade

+2Q1 09:39, 2nd & 7Caught a swing screen behind the line, forced a missed tackle, and turned upfield for an explosive 30-yard gain.
+1.5Q3 11:46, 2nd & 13Secured a flat pass in stride, made a sharp cut inside to force a missed tackle, and powered in for a touchdown nullified by penalty.
-1Q3 06:01, 1st & 10Engaged on a stalk block but allowed the cornerback to quickly disengage and make the primary tackle.

Every graded snap · 9 wins or losses, 59 routine

+2Q1 09:39 · 2 & 7 · ReceivingCatches the pass behind the line, forces a missed tackle with quick burst, and turns upfield for a 30-yard explosive gain.
+1Q2 12:58 · Special teamsCatches the kickoff cleanly at the 1-yard line, accelerates upfield, and makes a decisive cut to the sideline for a 33-yard return.
+1Q2 12:51 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingCatches the quick throw cleanly, immediately turns upfield, and bursts along the sideline for a 9-yard gain.
-0.5Q2 09:25 · 4 & 4 · ReceivingRuns an in-breaking route on 4th down but fails to create separation or position his frame to box out Delane at the catch point.
+0.5Q3 14:15 · 2 & 8 · ReceivingRuns a vertical clear-out route that takes the outside corner with him, creating space for the crosser.
+1.5Q3 11:46 · 2 & 13 · ReceivingCatches the pass in stride, executes a sharp cut inside to force a missed tackle from Williams, and powers into the end zone.
+1Q3 08:05 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingCreates quick separation crossing into the second level void, makes the catch cleanly, and drives forward for 11 yards.

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