TE · Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins · 41 graded snaps
Solid
Kelce delivered a solid, well-rounded game headlined by an early 48-yard reception, a clutch fourth-quarter touchdown, and effective frontside run blocking.
Kelce earned a 76.7 overall grade primarily through an efficient receiving output (76 facet grade), opening the game with an explosive 48-yard catch-and-run on a deep over route in Q1 (14:55) and closing it with an 11-yard touchdown grab in Q4 (03:01). He also posted a positive 71 facet grade in run blocking, executing key reach blocks to spring Kenneth Walker III on a 22-yard gain in Q2 (03:10) and an 8-yard gain in Q3 (02:21). His grade was tempered by a couple of perimeter blocking miscues, most notably failing to seal the edge on a toss play in Q4 (13:09) that resulted in a six-yard loss. Overall, his combination of high-value receiving plays and competent blocking across 41 snaps cemented a solid outing.
Strengths
Finding zone voids on deep crossing routes
Frontside reach-and-seal edge blocking
Red zone separation on leverage routes
Weaknesses
Perimeter crack-block containment versus flowing pursuit
Plays that moved the grade
+2Q1 14:55, 1st & 10Found the void behind linebackers on a deep over route for a 48-yard completion.
+1.5Q4 03:01, 3rd & 6Created separation towards the boundary for an 11-yard touchdown reception.
+1.5Q2 03:10, 1st & 10Established strong leverage on an edge reach block to spring a 22-yard outside zone run.
Every graded snap · 13 wins or losses, 28 routine
+2Q1 14:55 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingFinds the void behind the linebackers, tracks the deep ball perfectly over the middle, and turns upfield for significant YAC inside the red zone.
+1Q1 02:18 · 1 & 10 · Run blockWorks out quickly at the snap and locks onto the defensive back to seal the inside alley for Rice.
+0.5Q1 01:54 · 1 & 10 · Run blockAttached to the left side and effectively widened the edge defender to keep the crease open.
+0.5Q2 09:22 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingMotions across and pushes vertically to draw boundary coverage away from the underneath crosser.
+1.5Q2 03:10 · 1 & 10 · Run blockDrives out and establishes strong leverage against the edge defender on the front side, pinning him outside to create a clean running lane for Walker.
-0.5Q2 00:44 · 1 & 13 · Run blockEngaged Chop Robinson on the edge but surrendered his inside shoulder, allowing Robinson to shed and make the tackle.
+1Q3 02:21 · 1 & 10 · Run blockSecures the edge against the defensive end, maintaining inside positioning to allow the back to cut cleanly off his outside shoulder.
+0.5Q3 01:08 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockDelivers a helpful chip on #90 before releasing into the shallow right flat.
+0.5Q4 14:20 · 1 & 10 · Run blockApplies a solid stalk/seal block on the perimeter to assist the play bounce outside.
+0.5Q4 13:47 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingRuns across the field into the right boundary to pull linebackers and safeties in Mahomes' boot direction.
-1Q4 13:09 · 1 & 8 · Run blockUnable to seal the perimeter against Miami's flowing pursuit, failing to contain the alley.
+0.5Q4 03:52 · 2 & 11 · ReceivingSells the pass protection momentarily, catches the screen pass cleanly in rhythm, and follows blocks for a 7-yard gain.
+1.5Q4 03:01 · 3 & 6 · ReceivingCreates separation towards the right sideline against man coverage and makes a clean toe-tapping touchdown grab.