G · Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos · 93 graded snaps
Replacement
Dotson excelled as an interior road-grader in the run game, but repeated inside pass-rush losses to Zach Allen—including a sack and multiple hits—dragged his overall grade down to 68.3.
Dotson delivered an impressive performance as a run blocker (78 grade), consistently driving defensive linemen on combo blocks and reaching second-level defenders, such as his key block springing a 30-yard gain at Q1 01:19. However, his pass protection (63 grade) experienced significant lapses against defensive end Zach Allen. Allen repeatedly beat Dotson across his face for quarterback hits in the second quarter (09:36 and 06:33) before blowing past him for a nine-yard sack late in the third quarter (Q3 00:46). Although Dotson rebounded in the fourth quarter with stalwart reps—most notably anchoring against Allen on a 48-yard touchdown strike at Q4 03:46—the high-negative pass-pro snaps held his grade to replacement level.
Strengths
Combination blocks on inside zone
Climbing and sealing second-level linebackers
Anchor against bull rushes
Weaknesses
Vulnerability to quick inside penetration
Struggles against Zach Allen's pass rush
Sustaining reach blocks on outside zone
Plays that moved the grade
+1.5Q1 01:19, 1st & 10Secured the defensive tackle on a zone combo before climbing cleanly to wall off linebacker Justin Strnad, opening a 30-yard cutback lane.
-2Q3 00:46, 1st & 10Surrendered immediate inside penetration to Zach Allen off the snap, resulting in a nine-yard sack.
+1Q4 03:46, 2nd & 1Anchored firmly against Zach Allen to neutralize his rush and give Stafford a clean pocket for a 48-yard touchdown pass.
Every graded snap · 32 wins or losses, 61 routine
+0.5Q1 14:55 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockSteps left smoothly with the zone flow, walling off his interior gap to maintain the integrity of the pocket front.
+0.5Q1 13:10 · 3 & 1 · Run blockDelivers a heavy initial punch to Jones before working off toward the inside linebackers.
+0.5Q1 12:29 · 1 & 10 · Run blockDelivers heavy initial punch on #97 Roach to cave the interior line and open the rushing lane.
+0.5Q1 09:27 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockStalwart anchor against Malcolm Roach, denying any inside penetration.
+1Q1 08:50 · 1 & 10 · Run blockDouble teams Malcolm Roach with McClendon, generating substantial vertical push and carving out the running lane.
-1Q1 08:14 · 2 & 3 · Run blockFails to squeeze down the A-gap as Roach splits between him and Shelton into the backfield.
+0.5Q1 07:35 · 3 & 4 · Pass blockMirrors and controls Uwazurike with good balance and hand placement.
Q1 05:49 · 3 & 8 · Pass blockUncovered in pass protection with a three-man rush; looks for work and helps seal the interior lane.
+0.5Q1 05:00 · 2 & 5 · Run blockSteps playside to wash the interior defensive lineman across, maintaining line of scrimmage integrity for the fake.
+1.5Q1 01:19 · 1 & 10 · Run blockHelps secure the interior defensive tackle before climbing cleanly to wall off linebacker Justin Strnad, opening the primary cutback lane.
+0.5Q2 15:00 · 2 & 7 · Pass blockFirms up the right interior against Uwazurike with good balance and posture.
+0.5Q2 14:26 · 1 & 10 · Run blockMaintains solid leverage on Zach Allen, walling him off to open the cutback crease.
+0.5Q2 13:43 · 3 & 2 · Run blockGets good initial punch and creates movement against the defensive interior to create room.
-1Q2 10:59 · 1 & 10 · Run blockFails to overtake or sustain leverage on Roach (#97), allowing him to flow freely along the line of scrimmage to make the tackle.
-1Q2 09:36 · 3 & 7 · Pass blockBeaten inside across his face by Zach Allen, surrendering immediate pressure and a hit on the quarterback.
+0.5Q2 08:16 · 3 & 11 · Pass blockAbsorbs Zach Allen's initial bull rush with strong base and resets his hands cleanly.
+0.5Q2 07:41 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockDelivers an assertive strike on Eyioma Uwazurike and shuts down any interior penetration.
+0.5Q2 07:36 · 2 & 10 · Pass blockControls defensive tackle D.J. Jones at the point of attack, maintaining the pocket depth.
-1Q2 06:33 · 2 & 15 · Pass blockGets beaten across his face by Zach Allen's quick inside rip, allowing Allen free path to hit Stafford on the release.
+1Q2 01:07 · 1 & 10 · Run blockCreates good initial push on defensive interior before climbing to secure the running lane for Williams.
+1Q2 00:30 · 3 & 1 · Run blockGets good initial push against Jackson at the point of attack to open the primary running lane.
+1Q3 07:41 · 1 & 10 · Run blockGenerates strong initial push on #96 Uwazurike alongside McClendon, driving him off the line of scrimmage to establish the running lane.
-1Q3 06:04 · 2 & 17 · Pass blockSurrenders quick interior penetration to Allen, who rips inside his frame and hits Stafford as the ball is released.
-2Q3 00:46 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockSurrenders immediate inside penetration to Zach Allen off the snap, allowing a clean, uninhibited path to the quarterback for a 9-yard sack.
+0.5Q4 12:14 · 2 & 12 · Pass blockAnchors effectively against #93 D.J. Jones, preventing interior penetration on the throwing side.
+0.5Q4 07:03 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockStalwart anchor against Jordan Jackson's interior bull rush.
+0.5Q4 05:43 · 2 & 10 · Run blockEngages and turns D.J. Jones out of the backside gap to prevent backside pursuit.
-0.5Q4 04:43 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockFires hard to his left on the zone fake, leaving the B-gap completely open for Uwazurike to shoot into Stafford's rollout path.
+0.5Q4 04:16 · 2 & 11 · Pass blockAnchors firmly against interior rush pressure, keeping the depth of the pocket intact.
+1Q4 03:46 · 2 & 1 · Pass blockStalwart anchor against Zach Allen, neutralizing push and allowing Stafford to step into the throw.
+0.5Q4 00:32 · 3 & 10 · Pass blockSquares up Malcolm Roach and anchors effectively with good balance.
+0.5Q4 00:16 · 2 & 10 · Pass blockEngages Allen quickly and walls off any interior move, stonewalling the rush.