Tyquan Thornton

WR · Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins · 24 graded snaps

Solid

Thornton maximized limited opportunities in the first quarter, producing two critical first-down receptions and a key perimeter block to earn a solid 71.8 grade.

Tyquan Thornton film grade: 72: share card

Receiving7117Run block667

The full breakdown

Thornton made the most of his 24 snaps with an efficient, error-free outing driven by early-game execution. His receiving grade (71) was highlighted by a sharp 5-yard comeback conversion (Q1 02:53) and a 17-yard vertical catch on 3rd & 1 where he stacked his defender along the sideline (Q1 00:44). He also bolstered his run blocking grade (66) by sealing the edge on a perimeter stalk block that sprung an 11-yard screen (Q1 02:18). Without a single negative grade on the day, his positive contributions provided a reliable boost to the offense.

Strengths

Downfield tracking and vertical speed
Crisp boundary route running
Perimeter stalk blocking

Plays that moved the grade

+1.5Q1 00:44, 3rd & 1Used his speed to stack the cornerback down the sideline and made an over-the-shoulder catch for 17 yards.
+1Q1 02:53, 2nd & 4Broke sharply back to the boundary for a 5-yard reception and absorbed a hit to secure the first down.
+1Q1 02:18, 1st & 10Maintained outside leverage on a perimeter stalk block to spring an 11-yard screen gain.

Every graded snap · 4 wins or losses, 20 routine

+0.5Q1 14:55 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingSprints vertically along the boundary, occupying the perimeter cornerback and clearing safety depth for Kelce.
+1Q1 02:53 · 2 & 4 · ReceivingStems vertically to the sticks, breaks back sharply to the ball near the sideline, makes the clean catch, and absorbs the hit for a 5-yard first down.
+1Q1 02:18 · 1 & 10 · Run blockQuickly engages the perimeter cornerback and maintains outside leverage to seal a clean lane for Rice up the sideline.
+1.5Q1 00:44 · 3 & 1 · ReceivingUses his speed to stack the cornerback down the sideline, tracking and securing the over-the-shoulder catch cleanly before being pushed out of bounds for a 17-yard conversion.

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