T · Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams · 72 graded snaps
Replacement
McGlinchey was steady in protection for large stretches, but fourth-quarter breakdowns against Byron Young—including a hit allowed on Bo Nix—held his mark to replacement level.
McGlinchey produced reliable results through the middle quarters, anchoring well in pass protection on scoring drives, such as touchdown passes at Q3 07:50 and Q3 02:19. He also worked effectively alongside guard Quinn Meinerz to seal the edge and create lanes on zone runs in the third quarter. However, his grade was suppressed by repeated issues handling Byron Young's edge speed. Young flushed Nix early at Q1 09:43, shed McGlinchey's run block at Q4 01:09, and beat him for immediate outside-in pressure that led to a hit on Nix at Q4 01:15.
Strengths
Red-zone pass protection
Combo blocking on zone runs
Short-yardage anchoring
Weaknesses
Handling Byron Young off the edge
Reach blocking on outside zone
Protecting against inside-out counter moves
Plays that moved the grade
-1.5Q4 01:15, 3rd & 6Surrendered immediate outside-in pressure to Byron Young, allowing a hit on Bo Nix as the pass was released.
-0.5Q1 09:43, 3rd & 6Pushed upfield and conceded outside leverage to Byron Young, flushing Nix from the pocket to force a throwaway.
+0.5Q3 02:19, 2nd & 8Maintained pass-set depth and sealed off Josaiah Stewart to give Nix a clean pocket on an eight-yard touchdown pass.
Every graded snap · 17 wins or losses, 55 routine
-0.5Q1 09:43 · 3 & 6 · Pass blockGets pushed upfield and concedes outside leverage to Byron Young, flushing Nix out of the pocket to the right.
+0.5Q1 02:57 · 3 & 1 · Run blockSteps out cleanly to establish contact on Nate Landman, preventing him from shooting into the primary run gap.
+0.5Q1 02:18 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockRides Byron Young past the pocket with good footwork, keeping the throwing lane wide open.
+0.5Q2 04:15 · 1 & 15 · Pass blockMaintains outside leverage and rides the edge rusher well behind the quarterback.
+0.5Q2 02:16 · 2 & 6 · Run blockL立s into Braden Fiske and controls him at the line of scrimmage.
+0.5Q3 12:52 · 1 & 10 · Run blockCombos with Meinerz and maintains inside positioning against Tyler Davis to secure the front side of the run.
+0.5Q3 11:14 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockMaintained outside leverage and controlled Wesley Bailey without ceding ground.
Q3 07:50 · 3 & 5 · Pass blockAnchors against #55 off the right edge to give Nix a clean throwing platform.
+0.5Q3 07:44 · Pass blockSets quickly and seals Josaiah Stewart on the edge, preventing any edge bend.
+0.5Q3 05:11 · 1 & 10 · Run blockDelivers a solid punch on Turner alongside Meinerz, helping carve out the interior running lane.
+0.5Q3 02:24 · 1 & 8 · Pass blockHandled the edge rush cleanly with good punch and footwork, neutralizing the rusher well outside.
+0.5Q3 02:19 · 2 & 8 · Pass blockMaintains exterior depth and seals off edge rusher #10 Stewart to protect the throwing platform.
+0.5Q4 14:00 · 2 & 10 · Pass blockMirrors Stewart on the right edge, keeping the pocket clean for the quarterback.
-0.5Q4 13:47 · 1 & 10 · Run blockUnable to hook Byron Young or gain outside leverage, allowing Young to maintain containment and force the play inside.
-1.5Q4 01:15 · 3 & 6 · Pass blockSurrendered immediate outside-in pressure to Byron Young, allowing a hit on Nix as the pass was released.
-0.5Q4 01:09 · 1 & 7 · Run blockFails to displace or reach Byron Young, allowing Young to establish outside leverage and shed inside to make the stop.
+0.5Q4 00:48 · 3 & 1 · Run blockFires out low to control his gap and prevent any interior edge penetration.