During a blowout win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Denver Broncos star guard Quinn Meinerz delivered a massive pancake block to a helpless defensive back.
Meinerz started from his right guard position and pulled to the right to serve as a lead blocker for running back Jaleel McLaughlin on a run play. After an initial push knocked safety Nazeeh Johnson off balance, Meinerz finished the job by effortlessly tossing Johnson to the ground.
In a season full of pancake blocks for Meinerz, this one might be the best of the 2024 campaign:
This might be my favorite Quinn Meinerz pancake of the season. We need more pin+pull runs in Denver next season. pic.twitter.com/iwLivxcmbd
— Frankie Abbott (@FrankiesFilm) January 6, 2025
Former NFL center Jeff Saturday highlighted the block during an episode of ESPN’s “Get Up” program this week:
The latest pancake block by #Broncos right guard Quinn Meinerz via Jeff Saturday on @GetUpESPN pic.twitter.com/6mH4bgbkFa
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) January 7, 2025
Pro Football Focus gave Meinerz a 87.8 overall grade this season, third-best among guards. His pressure allowed rate (3.6%) was the best among right guards in 2024. Meinerz was named a first alternate for the 2025 Pro Bowl, and more accolades should be on the way.
