G · Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers · 65 graded snaps
Detrimental
Jackson anchored capably in pass protection, but severe run-blocking lapses and costly penalties dragged his overall performance down to a 54.0 grade.
Pass block6235Run block4425Special teams605
The full breakdown
Jackson's detrimental grade was heavily driven by a 44 run-blocking grade across 25 snaps, where he repeatedly struggled with quick defensive line penetration and second-level climbing. In the second quarter (11:29), he lunged and completely whiffed on a swim move, and later allowed a direct tackle for loss in the third quarter (09:24) when beaten across his face. Additionally, penalties hindered his output, including an offensive holding call on third down in the first quarter (11:33) and an illegal block above the waist on a fourth-quarter screen (03:58). Although he held up reasonably well in pass protection (62 grade) with solid anchors against interior rushers, the negative run plays proved insurmountable.
Strengths
Firm anchor against interior bull rushes
Solid combo blocking on short yardage
Pass protection base in standard dropbacks
Weaknesses
Overextended against interior slants and swim moves
Inconsistent contact on second-level linebackers
Discipline issues resulting in multiple penalties
Plays that moved the grade
-2Q1 11:33, 3rd & 9Beaten quickly inside by the nose tackle and committed a holding penalty that negated the play.
-1.5Q2 11:29, 2nd & 5Lunged and whiffed on a defensive tackle swim move, conceding immediate penetration.
-1.5Q3 09:24, 1st & 10Slow off the snap and beaten across his face on an inside slant for a one-yard tackle for loss.
Every graded snap · 21 wins or losses, 44 routine
+0.5Q1 14:11 · 1 & 10 · Run blockWorks the double team with the left tackle to displace the defensive end, then climbs to the second level.
-2Q1 11:33 · 3 & 9 · Pass blockBeaten quickly to his inside shoulder by the NT and tackles him to the ground, drawing a clear offensive holding penalty that negates the play.
+0.5Q1 04:42 · 3 & 11 · Pass blockAnchors well against the defensive tackle, preventing any inside leakage.
-0.5Q1 01:09 · 1 & 10 · Run blockUnable to connect with the scraping linebacker at the second level.
-1.5Q2 11:29 · 2 & 5 · Run blockLunges and completely whiffs on Kancey's swim move off the snap, giving up immediate penetration that ruins the play.
+0.5Q2 05:26 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockPass blocks Kancey. Maintains a solid base and prevents interior pressure.
-0.5Q2 04:57 · 2 & 10 · Run blockClimbs to the second level but fails to connect with Anzalone, allowing the linebacker a clean path to the ball carrier.
Q2 01:39 · 1 & 10 · Run blockEffectively seals the 3-technique defensive tackle inside, preventing any penetration that could disrupt the puller.
+0.5Q2 01:10 · 3 & 4 · Pass blockAnchored well against the defensive tackle's bull rush, giving up no ground.
+0.5Q3 12:21 · 1 & 10 · Run blockSuccessfully reaches and seals the 3-tech on the backside of the play.
-1.5Q3 09:24 · 1 & 10 · Run blockSlow off the snap and gets completely beaten across his face by the defensive end's inside slant, giving up immediate penetration that ruins the play.
+0.5Q3 08:45 · 2 & 11 · Pass blockAnchors well against the nose tackle 1-on-1.
-0.5Q3 08:41 · 3 & 11 · Pass blockEngaged with Vea but allows him to disengage enough to get his hands up and bat the pass.
+0.5Q3 06:15 · 3 & 9 · Pass blockAnchors well against the defensive tackle's inside move, keeping the interior of the pocket firm.
+0.5Q4 13:35 · 3 & 5 · Pass blockHandles the inside rush well, maintaining his block with help from the center.
+0.5Q4 06:08 · 4 & 1 · Run blockWorks with the center to double team Vea, generating enough push for the short yardage conversion.
+0.5Q4 05:24 · 1 & 10 · Pass blockMirrors the defensive tackle's inside move and anchors firmly to prevent interior pressure.
-1.5Q4 03:58 · 3 & 22 · Run blockCommits an illegal block on the pursuing linebacker, drawing a penalty.
-0.5Q4 01:32 · 1 & 10 · Run blockStruggles to displace the nose tackle on the double team, resulting in a clogged middle.
-1Q4 01:28 · 2 & 8 · Run blockStruggles to control the defensive tackle, getting shed to the inside at the point of attack to allow the tackle.
-0.5Q4 01:22 · 3 & 7 · Run blockGets tied up on the double team and is unable to generate movement or come off to pick up the shooting linebacker.