Braden Smith continued to show inconsistencies as a run blocker against the 49ers. He looked far more comfortable as a run blocker on the outside. We’ll now take a look at how he fared in pass protection. As before, we’ll examine plays from the weakest to strongest.
Yesterday, we pointed out how spectacular Quenton Nelson is on this play. His awareness and athletic ability saved a sure sack and allowed Luck to escape from the pocket to pickup a nice run and a first down.