Monday, August 2, 2021

NFL Run Game - A Small Collection of Unique Run Calls

Taking a quick look at a handful of less-often seen runs, or standard runs with a bit of unique window dressing. 

Notes are focused on the concept to be taken away from the clip, which can be applied across different calls and situations. Some of these concepts might be very basic or simple.


DAL vs MIN

HB is motioned from behind the QB, out to behind the first attached TE. 

Concept: Sets up the near backers to be blocked at the second level with more favorable angles for the RG and TE, thanks to widening with the HB.



NE vs CLE

Gun toss sweep, with a tight bunch to gain a shortened edge. 

Concept: Attacking the edge quickly has a chance of causing over pursuit. Keep an eye open for a cutback, or design to have blockers wall the pursuit away from desired cutback.



OAK vs LAC 1

Split zone with a counter/misdirection. Slicing TE skips PSDE.

QB/HB showing split zone before re-routing to follow the slice, as well as OL blocking away, has PSDE step down too far to deal with HB coming his direction, gaining a blocker to that side by leaving PSDE unblocked.

Concept: If you are getting hard step-downs by the backside DE on zone block away, you can come back around with a puller/slicer and either log him inside or arc him as he takes himself out of the play.



OAK vs LAC 2

Another misdirection, this time with a detached HB coming jetting across. TE to the jet slices opposite. 

Concept: Getting split flow independent of the ball carrier presents a very difficult situation to defenders.



SEA vs TB

End-around action by #1 to the field pulls the field safety away from the play, which leaves the alley open for the HB. 

Concept: WR actions will typically disrupt the overhangs or 3rd level defenders. Aim the ball to the outside to attack this.



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