T · Miami Dolphins vs Kansas City Chiefs · 76 graded snaps
Replacement
Paul delivered steady, dependable pass protection on the blindside, but recurring failures to reach and seal edge defenders in the run game dragged his overall grade down to a 68.7.
Paul showed high-level consistency in pass protection (74 facet grade across 49 snaps), regularly using his length to mirror edge rushers and ride them safely past the pocket's apex. Outside of a costly loss to George Karlaftis at Q1 4:20 that forced an immediate throwaway, his pass-blocking sheet was nearly spotless. However, his run blocking was net-negative (57 grade), plagued by repeated difficulties executing reach blocks on the perimeter. Key losses against Ashton Gillotte (Q2 3:55) and R Mason Thomas (Q4 7:17) directly undermined Miami's ground attack despite a stellar goal-line touchdown seal at Q1 3:33.
Strengths
Riding edge rushers past the pocket
Vertical pass set consistency
Goal-line down blocking
Weaknesses
Playside reach blocks
Sustaining blocks against inside sheds
Plays that moved the grade
-1.5Q1 04:20, 2nd & 9Beaten cleanly to the outside by George Karlaftis to surrender quick pressure and force an incomplete throwaway.
+1Q1 03:33, 1st & 3Fired off with strong pad level on a down block to wash out his man and open a rushing lane for Ollie Gordon II's touchdown.
-1Q4 07:17, 1st & 10Failed to hook or widen R Mason Thomas on a reach block, getting stood up for a stop at the line of scrimmage.
Every graded snap · 31 wins or losses, 45 routine
-0.5Q1 12:14 · 2 & 6 · Run blockTries to step playside to assist Kacmarek and climb, but cannot overtake Karlaftis or seal the lane.
+1Q1 10:42 · 2 & 10 · Run blockExecutes an effective reach block on Gillotte, pinning him inside to open the perimeter for Achane.
+0.5Q1 07:09 · 3 & 18 · Pass blockRides #51 past the pocket and maintains firm outside leverage to protect the blindside.
+0.5Q1 06:28 · 1 & 15 · Pass blockCleanly guided Felix Anudike-Uzomah past the apex of the pocket to preserve a pristine throwing lane.
+0.5Q1 05:41 · 3 & 8 · Pass blockSets clean depth and anchors well on the edge against the rush.
-1.5Q1 04:20 · 2 & 9 · Pass blockBeaten decisively to the outside by Karlaftis at the top of his drop, surrendering immediate pressure that blows up the play.
+0.5Q1 04:13 · 3 & 9 · Pass blockRode Chris Jones deep past the pocket, taking him completely out of run defense pursuit.
Q1 03:33 · 1 & 3 · Run blockFires off with great pad level and secures his block, washing down his man to open the off-tackle lane.
-0.5Q2 11:26 · 1 & 10 · Run blockEngages Ashton Gillotte but cannot hook or seal him, allowing Gillotte to shed inside and make the stop.
+0.5Q2 09:25 · 4 & 4 · Pass blockExecutes a balanced vertical set and runs Karlaftis past the quarterback's launch point.
+0.5Q2 06:10 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockSets well and locks down Gillotte on the edge without allowing penetration.
+0.5Q2 05:28 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockSet cleanly against Karlaftis' edge rush, absorbing contact and keeping the blind side secure.
-1Q2 03:55 · 1 & 10 · Run blockBeaten inside by Gillotte, who controls his chest and disengages to make the tackle for a minimal gain.
+0.5Q3 14:15 · 2 & 8 · Pass blockSets firmly against the edge rush, maintaining a wide and secure pocket on the left side.
+0.5Q3 13:21 · 2 & 10 · Pass blockSmooth vertical set to mirror Anudike-Uzomah around the edge, maintaining a clean left pocket.
+0.5Q3 13:16 · 3 & 10 · Pass blockMaintains solid base and depth against Karlaftis, keeping the left edge clean.
-0.5Q3 12:30 · 1 & 10 · Run blockFails to seal the interior gap, allowing immediate penetration across his inside shoulder.
-0.5Q3 11:39 · 2 & 18 · Pass blockSets on Karlaftis but fails to stay connected or seal him off as Karlaftis easily sheds and flows into the backfield to blow up the dump-off.
+0.5Q3 08:05 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockMaintains a firm base and controls Ashton Gillotte on the edge, providing a clean pocket on Willis's front side.
+0.5Q3 04:40 · 3 & 6 · Pass blockSets well with good punch and mirrors #51 around the edge to keep the pocket clean.
+0.5Q3 03:57 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockSets cleanly against Anudike-Uzomah and anchors firmly with good hand placement.
+0.5Q3 03:23 · 3 & 9 · Pass blockSets firmly against #51, maintaining depth and keeping the edge completely sealed.
+0.5Q4 10:41 · 2 & 6 · Pass blockSolid vertical pass set against Ashton Gillotte, utilizing his length to push the rusher around the arc safely behind the pocket.
+0.5Q4 10:10 · 3 & 1 · Run blockLocks onto #56 Karlaftis and washes him away from the wedge push.
+0.5Q4 08:02 · 3 & 6 · Pass blockSets clean depth against #51 R Mason Thomas and runs him around the arc past the quarterback.
-1Q4 07:17 · 1 & 10 · Run blockUnable to hook or widen R Mason Thomas, getting stood up on the perimeter and allowing Thomas to make the primary stop.
+0.5Q4 06:05 · 3 & 5 · Pass blockMaintains an effective half-man slide and mirrors George Karlaftis smoothly to prevent edge penetration.
+0.5Q4 02:09 · 3 & 1 · Pass blockRode Karlaftis around the edge cleanly, maintaining the pocket depth and forcing the rusher to lose balance.
+0.5Q4 00:52 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockMaintains solid vertical set and mirrors Karlaftis to ride him past the quarterback's launch spot.
+0.5Q4 00:47 · 2 & 10 · Pass blockTakes on Karlaftis' rush and absorbs high contact to the facemask, drawing the illegal use of hands penalty.
+0.5Q4 00:42 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockSets cleanly against Felix Anudike-Uzomah and runs him safely past the depth of the pocket.