Caleb Banks

DE · Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers · 18 graded snaps

Replacement

Banks delivered a replacement-level outing, balancing an ineffective pass rush with a standout run stop late in the fourth quarter.

Pass rush579Special teams606Run defense683

The full breakdown

Banks earned a 61.8 overall grade across 18 snaps, functioning largely as a neutral rotational defender. His pass rush yielded little impact (57 facet grade), notably failing to generate any push when stymied by the right guard on a 40-yard touchdown pass in Q1 (06:50). He had mixed results against the run, getting sealed inside by the left tackle's down block in Q2 (04:06) before bouncing back with a high-impact tackle for a 1-yard gain in Q4 (12:44) by quickly shedding the left guard.

Strengths

Quick shed technique
Run-stopping pursuit

Weaknesses

Lack of pass-rush push
Anchoring against down blocks

Plays that moved the grade

+1.5Q4 12:44, 1st & 10Quickly shed the left guard, crossed his face, and dove to tackle the runner for a 1-yard gain.
-0.5Q1 06:50, 1st & 10Was stymied by the right guard with no pocket push on a 40-yard touchdown pass.
-0.5Q2 04:06, 1st & 10Took a heavy down block from the left tackle and was sealed inside, giving up a running lane.

Every graded snap · 3 wins or losses, 15 routine

-0.5Q1 06:50 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushStymied by the RG, generating no push.
-0.5Q2 04:06 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseTakes a heavy down block from the left tackle and gets sealed inside, opening a lane.
+1.5Q4 12:44 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseExcellent rep. Quickly sheds the left guard, crosses his face, and dives to make the tackle for a short gain.

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