Kyle Van Noy

OLB · Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers · 17 graded snaps

Elite

Van Noy delivered an elite performance on limited snaps, dominating against the run with repeated backfield stops while generating two key sacks off the edge.

Pass rush7711Run defense906

The full breakdown

Van Noy earned an elite 90.6 mark powered by a dominant run defense facet (90 grade) across limited action, highlighted by fourth-quarter backfield penetration for stops of minus-6 yards (Q4 10:20) and minus-4 yards (Q4 02:58). He supplemented that disruption with splash plays as a pass rusher, bending the edge for a quick sack (Q2 13:49) and executing an inside counter to split another sack (Q3 05:18). His pass rush grade was kept at 77 due to getting washed past pocket depth on outside speed rushes in both Q1 (06:50) and Q4 (13:23). Nevertheless, his ultra-efficient disruption in the run game and two drive-stalling sacks easily lifted him into elite territory.

Strengths

Run-game penetration and TFLs
Edge setting and block shedding
Pass rush bend and counter moves

Weaknesses

Overrushing the pocket on outside speed rushes

Plays that moved the grade

+2Q2 13:49, 1st & 10Displayed elite burst and bend around the corner untouched to secure a 7-yard sack.
+1.5Q4 10:20, 1st & 10Slanted inside the tight end block instantly to penetrate the backfield for a 6-yard loss.
+1.5Q4 02:58, 1st & 10Read a toss play immediately, dipped past a pulling guard, and tackled the runner for a 4-yard loss.

Every graded snap · 9 wins or losses, 8 routine

-0.5Q1 06:50 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushAttempts an outside speed rush but is easily controlled and washed past the pocket by the left tackle.
+0.8Q1 02:25 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseSets a strong edge against the tight end, extending his arms to compress the C-gap and forcing the runner to hesitate.
+2Q2 13:49 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushDisplays excellent burst and bend to turn the corner untouched for a quick sack.
+1Q2 09:28 · 2 & 5 · Run defenseSets a strong edge against Otton, sheds the block, and helps make the tackle on the ball carrier.
+1.5Q3 05:18 · 2 & 9 · Pass rushRushes the edge and hits a beautiful inside counter against the right tackle's overset. Gets a clean path to the quarterback to split the sack.
+1Q3 04:28 · 3 & 15 · Pass rushRushes off the edge, then shows excellent hustle to chase down the running back from behind and make the tackle 15 yards downfield.
-0.5Q4 13:23 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushAttempts an outside speed rush but is ridden past the depth of the pocket by the left tackle, taking himself out of the play.

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