Emeka Egbuka

WR · Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings · 51 graded snaps

Replacement

Egbuka delivered reliable chain-moving receptions against zone coverage, but quiet stretches and a couple of execution lapses kept his grade near replacement level.

Receiving6642Run block579

The full breakdown

Egbuka's 64.1 grade was buoyed by efficient receiving work against zone defenses, highlighted by a 14-yard dig conversion (Q2 00:52) and a 21-yard gain on a deep crosser (Q4 13:23). He also displayed toughness after the catch on a quick out (Q2 07:02) and a 10-yard screen (Q4 10:49). However, his overall score was tempered by 45 neutral snaps and a few key negatives. A shed stalk block allowed a stop on a run play (Q1 02:25), and a failure to separate on a 3rd-and-5 out route resulted in a pass breakup (Q3 09:41).

Strengths

Zone coverage soft-spot recognition
Yards after catch through contact
Sharp in-breaking route running

Weaknesses

Sustaining perimeter stalk blocks
Separating vs tight coverage on the break

Plays that moved the grade

+1Q4 13:23, 1st & 10Ran a sharp crossing route into the soft spot of the zone behind linebackers for a 21-yard gain.
+1Q2 00:52, 2nd & 10Found space on a crisp dig route over the middle for a 14-yard first down.
-0.5Q3 09:41, 3rd & 5Failed to create separation on a quick out route and could not haul in the pass through contact.

Every graded snap · 6 wins or losses, 45 routine

-0.5Q1 02:25 · 1 & 10 · Run blockFails to sustain his stalk block on the cornerback, allowing him to shed and make the tackle.
+1Q2 07:02 · 1 & 27 · ReceivingCatches the quick out and shows good burst upfield, gaining 13 yards and fighting through contact for extra yardage.
+1Q2 00:52 · 2 & 10 · ReceivingRuns a crisp dig route, finds the soft spot in the zone coverage, and secures the catch for a first down.
-0.5Q3 09:41 · 3 & 5 · ReceivingFails to create separation on his break and cannot secure the slightly off-target pass through contact.
+1Q4 13:23 · 1 & 10 · ReceivingRuns a sharp crossing route, finds the soft spot in the zone behind the linebackers, and turns upfield for significant yards after the catch.
+0.5Q4 10:49 · 3 & 29 · ReceivingSecures the quick screen, follows his blocks upfield for 10 yards, and holds onto the ball through a violent tackle.

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