ILB · Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers · 72 graded snaps
Solid
Wilson provided disruptive interior blitzing and sturdy run defense to earn a solid 72.5 grade, though his overall mark was dampened by coverage mistakes against play-action.
Wilson dominated on his limited pass-rushing opportunities (87 grade), generating a split sack at Q2 00:34, an unblocked QB hit on third down at Q3 12:34, and a solo sack at Q3 07:51. His run defense was similarly reliable (76 grade), highlighted by shooting the A-gap for a two-yard tackle for loss at Q3 12:58. However, coverage was a mixed bag (63 grade), dragged down severely when he bit hard on a play-action fake at Q2 08:42 to surrender a 37-yard gain.
Strengths
Interior blitz timing and disruption
Downhill run gap penetration
Rallying and tackling in space
Weaknesses
Biting on play-action fakes
Middle hook drop depth
Plays that moved the grade
-1.5Q2 08:42, 3rd & 2Bit heavily on a play-action fake, completely vacating his zone to yield a 37-yard pass to Cade Otton.
+1.5Q3 12:58, 2nd & 7Shot cleanly through the A-gap to drop Bucky Irving for a two-yard loss in the backfield.
+1.5Q3 12:34, 3rd & 9Timed an A-gap blitz perfectly to hit the quarterback as he threw, forcing a third-down incompletion.
Every graded snap · 16 wins or losses, 56 routine
-1.5Q2 08:42 · 3 & 2 · CoverageBites heavily on the play-action run fake, completely vacating his zone and leaving the TE wide open in the flat.
+0.5Q2 07:31 · 1 & 17 · CoverageReads the screen quickly, flows to the ball, and assists on the tackle.
+0.5Q2 06:23 · 2 & 14 · CoverageReads the swing pass immediately, triggers to the sideline, and makes a solid open-field tackle to limit the gain.
+0.5Q2 04:06 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseReads the run quickly and slips past the climbing center to fill his gap and constrict the running lane.
+1.5Q2 02:00 · 1 & 10 · CoverageDrops into the middle hook zone, reads the QB's eyes, and perfectly times his jump to bat down the pass intended for the tight end.
-0.5Q2 00:52 · 2 & 10 · CoverageDrops into the middle hook zone but fails to get adequate depth, allowing the dig route to cross right behind him for a completion.
+1.5Q2 00:34 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushBlitzes the A-gap, powers through the center's block, and converges on the quarterback for a split sack.
+0.5Q3 14:55 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseFills his gap aggressively, takes on the block from the TE (#87), and sheds it to assist on the tackle.
+1.5Q3 12:58 · 2 & 7 · Run defenseShoots the A-gap completely unblocked at the snap. Makes a quick read and tackles the running back in the backfield for a loss.
+1.5Q3 12:34 · 3 & 9 · Pass rushPerfectly times a blitz through the A-gap, coming unblocked to deliver a hit on the quarterback and force an incompletion.
+1Q3 07:51 · 3 & 7 · Pass rushBlitzes the A-gap, engages the center, and shows great effort to shed the block and chase down Mayfield for the sack.
+0.3Q3 05:58 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseControlled the block of the right guard, holding his ground to clog the interior running lane.
+0.5Q3 03:50 · 3 & 36 · Run defenseReads the draw quickly, steps up into the gap, and makes a solid tackle on the running back.
+1Q3 00:40 · 2 & 5 · CoverageReads the quick pass to the flat perfectly, triggers downhill rapidly, and makes a secure open-field tackle to limit the gain.
+1Q4 12:44 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseStrong at the point of attack, easily shedding the tight end's block to get in on the tackle.
+0.5Q4 00:21 · 2 & 10 · Run defenseReads the QB scramble well, triggers to the sideline, and forces the runner out of bounds short of the first down.