We ain't got nothin' to worry about, why? CHARLES CROSS!
Myles' alignments in 2025 were mostly over LT, and he played opposite Charles Cross once, in 2023. Needless to say, Cross has matured, and Myles has aged:
When they aligned across each other:
- The Verdict:
Garrett won the stat sheet with a sack and multiple pressures, but Cross won a lot of praise from PFF analysts for preventing a game-wrecking performance. Cross effectively forced Garrett to work horizontally rather than allowing him to destroy the pocket vertically.
- The game in 2023, head-to-Head Matchup Breakdown, week 8 (2023):
During this specific game, PFF tracked a highly competitive, heavyweight battle between the two. While Garrett won individual reps, Cross held his ground remarkably well for a young tackle facing an elite pass rusher.
Garrett’s Production:
Garrett finished the game with 1.0 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 4 total pressures. However, PFF tracking data showed that his sack actually came while looping inside on a stunt rather than beating Cross strictly on the outside edge.
Cross’s Performance:
Cross allowed only 2 hurries directly to Garrett across more than 35 true pass-blocking snaps. He utilized his length well to keep Garrett from winning cleanly with his signature ghost-rush and speed-to-power moves.
PFF Game Grades:
Myles Garrett: Earned a 74.1 pass-rush grade for the game, which was one of his lower single-game grades of that season, largely due to Cross's resilience.
Charles Cross: Earned a 71.2 pass-blocking grade for the game, an impressive feat considering the assignment.
Yes, 12s, we ain't got nothin' to worry about. 49ers? umm, head-to-Head Statistics:
- Week 13 (2025 Season): In their most recent clash, they had 10 meaningful pass-protection matchups. Garrett beat Williams for 4 pressures and 1 sack, forcing one of the highest pressure rates Williams has given up in his career.
- Week 6 (2023 Season): Garrett logged a sack and won 31% to 38% of his reps against Williams, which Pro Football Focus recorded as the highest win rate a defender has achieved against the future Hall of Fame tackle in a single game
Be worried, be very worried my 49ers' fans.