Cody Alexander
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| 6 books on defense
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| '23 NFL Big Data Bowl Finalist
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Tired of surface-level analysis?
Go beyond the broadcast & understand the game deeper.
For coaches wanting to win & fans seeking the why, MatchQuarters is your defensive think tank.
MQ provides detailed breakdowns that turn complex football ideas into clear, actionable insights.
Link below.
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Go beyond the broadcast & understand the game deeper.
For coaches wanting to win & fans seeking the why, MatchQuarters is your defensive think tank.
MQ provides detailed breakdowns that turn complex football ideas into clear, actionable insights.
Link below.
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👉 Stop overthinking Goal Line pressures.
Here is a simple way to manipulate a free runner on the goal line.
Match the vertical run concepts with vertical blitz paths.
Watch Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/goal-line-...
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Here is a simple way to manipulate a free runner on the goal line.
Match the vertical run concepts with vertical blitz paths.
Watch Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/goal-line-...
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November 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
👉 Stop overthinking Goal Line pressures.
Here is a simple way to manipulate a free runner on the goal line.
Match the vertical run concepts with vertical blitz paths.
Watch Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/goal-line-...
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Here is a simple way to manipulate a free runner on the goal line.
Match the vertical run concepts with vertical blitz paths.
Watch Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/goal-line-...
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"Earhole the Guard."
Hamilton isn't just blitzing; he's picking the Guard to create an alley for the stunt.
Even with the RB tracking him, the collision creates a 'ricochet' the back can't sort.
Great example of manipulating man protection rules.
| www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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Hamilton isn't just blitzing; he's picking the Guard to create an alley for the stunt.
Even with the RB tracking him, the collision creates a 'ricochet' the back can't sort.
Great example of manipulating man protection rules.
| www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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November 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"Earhole the Guard."
Hamilton isn't just blitzing; he's picking the Guard to create an alley for the stunt.
Even with the RB tracking him, the collision creates a 'ricochet' the back can't sort.
Great example of manipulating man protection rules.
| www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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Hamilton isn't just blitzing; he's picking the Guard to create an alley for the stunt.
Even with the RB tracking him, the collision creates a 'ricochet' the back can't sort.
Great example of manipulating man protection rules.
| www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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"The Rams defense is built on lies."
Against Seattle, Shula weaponized coverage disguise to freeze Sam Darnold.
The result?
4 INTs and a massive 3.72s Time to Throw.
👉 Inside: High-Entropy Calls & Creating a "Death Spiral."
Read Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/rams-defen...
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Against Seattle, Shula weaponized coverage disguise to freeze Sam Darnold.
The result?
4 INTs and a massive 3.72s Time to Throw.
👉 Inside: High-Entropy Calls & Creating a "Death Spiral."
Read Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/rams-defen...
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November 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"The Rams defense is built on lies."
Against Seattle, Shula weaponized coverage disguise to freeze Sam Darnold.
The result?
4 INTs and a massive 3.72s Time to Throw.
👉 Inside: High-Entropy Calls & Creating a "Death Spiral."
Read Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/rams-defen...
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Against Seattle, Shula weaponized coverage disguise to freeze Sam Darnold.
The result?
4 INTs and a massive 3.72s Time to Throw.
👉 Inside: High-Entropy Calls & Creating a "Death Spiral."
Read Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/rams-defen...
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👉 Watch the Nickel.
When the Ni gets a Push!, that doesn't mean he needs to dive down on the ball.
That exposes the Seam underneath the Safety.
Hold the Seam & let the ball bring you down.
COF = Curl > Flat
49ers running Quarters vs. a Sail (Flood) concept by the Panthers.
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When the Ni gets a Push!, that doesn't mean he needs to dive down on the ball.
That exposes the Seam underneath the Safety.
Hold the Seam & let the ball bring you down.
COF = Curl > Flat
49ers running Quarters vs. a Sail (Flood) concept by the Panthers.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
👉 Watch the Nickel.
When the Ni gets a Push!, that doesn't mean he needs to dive down on the ball.
That exposes the Seam underneath the Safety.
Hold the Seam & let the ball bring you down.
COF = Curl > Flat
49ers running Quarters vs. a Sail (Flood) concept by the Panthers.
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When the Ni gets a Push!, that doesn't mean he needs to dive down on the ball.
That exposes the Seam underneath the Safety.
Hold the Seam & let the ball bring you down.
COF = Curl > Flat
49ers running Quarters vs. a Sail (Flood) concept by the Panthers.
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Why the Ravens’ "Pick" Pressure is a nightmare for O-Lines
Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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November 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Why the Ravens’ "Pick" Pressure is a nightmare for O-Lines
Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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November 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Seahawks running an Inside Fire Zone vs. the Titans' weak side run.
👉 This is a utility pressure in the sense that it works great vs. zone runs & can be used to attack protections on passing downs.
The path is also great as a "Duo Killer" front side.
Example below...
👉 This is a utility pressure in the sense that it works great vs. zone runs & can be used to attack protections on passing downs.
The path is also great as a "Duo Killer" front side.
Example below...
November 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Seahawks running an Inside Fire Zone vs. the Titans' weak side run.
👉 This is a utility pressure in the sense that it works great vs. zone runs & can be used to attack protections on passing downs.
The path is also great as a "Duo Killer" front side.
Example below...
👉 This is a utility pressure in the sense that it works great vs. zone runs & can be used to attack protections on passing downs.
The path is also great as a "Duo Killer" front side.
Example below...
Rams running a Wrap stunt with edge pressure to eat the RB vs. the Buccaneers for a sack.
👉 Wrap is already a best-practice 3-man game.
Adding the Green-Dog edge pressure creates a 4-man overload.
With the Nose & DE occupying the right side of the O-line, the wrap hits!
More resources below...
👉 Wrap is already a best-practice 3-man game.
Adding the Green-Dog edge pressure creates a 4-man overload.
With the Nose & DE occupying the right side of the O-line, the wrap hits!
More resources below...
November 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Rams running a Wrap stunt with edge pressure to eat the RB vs. the Buccaneers for a sack.
👉 Wrap is already a best-practice 3-man game.
Adding the Green-Dog edge pressure creates a 4-man overload.
With the Nose & DE occupying the right side of the O-line, the wrap hits!
More resources below...
👉 Wrap is already a best-practice 3-man game.
Adding the Green-Dog edge pressure creates a 4-man overload.
With the Nose & DE occupying the right side of the O-line, the wrap hits!
More resources below...
Ripping the ball outta Hurts' hands is one way to stop the Tush Push... 💥😂
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November 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Ripping the ball outta Hurts' hands is one way to stop the Tush Push... 💥😂
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November 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
👉 Manufacturing The Alley
Break down a simple, effective pressure for goal-line and short-yardage situations.
Watch Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/goal-line-...
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Break down a simple, effective pressure for goal-line and short-yardage situations.
Watch Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/goal-line-...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
👉 Manufacturing The Alley
Break down a simple, effective pressure for goal-line and short-yardage situations.
Watch Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/goal-line-...
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Break down a simple, effective pressure for goal-line and short-yardage situations.
Watch Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/goal-line-...
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Rams in Base (3-4) but getting to a 6-1 pre-snap vs. a run by the Buccaneers.
LA is in Even Spacing (open B-gaps) with both iDLs in 2i's.
Landman "walks" to the line of scrimmage to complete the 6-1.
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LA is in Even Spacing (open B-gaps) with both iDLs in 2i's.
Landman "walks" to the line of scrimmage to complete the 6-1.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Rams in Base (3-4) but getting to a 6-1 pre-snap vs. a run by the Buccaneers.
LA is in Even Spacing (open B-gaps) with both iDLs in 2i's.
Landman "walks" to the line of scrimmage to complete the 6-1.
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LA is in Even Spacing (open B-gaps) with both iDLs in 2i's.
Landman "walks" to the line of scrimmage to complete the 6-1.
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Rams running a Boss (Load) Front with a Not Stunt with a 2-man twist away for a sack vs. the Buccaneers.
The NOT stunt is a best practice around the league from overload fronts.
Adding in a layer like the Mike + Edge (MEX) stunt creates a layering effect around the pocket.
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The NOT stunt is a best practice around the league from overload fronts.
Adding in a layer like the Mike + Edge (MEX) stunt creates a layering effect around the pocket.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Rams running a Boss (Load) Front with a Not Stunt with a 2-man twist away for a sack vs. the Buccaneers.
The NOT stunt is a best practice around the league from overload fronts.
Adding in a layer like the Mike + Edge (MEX) stunt creates a layering effect around the pocket.
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The NOT stunt is a best practice around the league from overload fronts.
Adding in a layer like the Mike + Edge (MEX) stunt creates a layering effect around the pocket.
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Baltimore's 2-for-1 Blitz | Picking the RB & Guard
Breaking Down the Ravens' "Pick" Pressure
Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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Breaking Down the Ravens' "Pick" Pressure
Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Baltimore's 2-for-1 Blitz | Picking the RB & Guard
Breaking Down the Ravens' "Pick" Pressure
Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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Breaking Down the Ravens' "Pick" Pressure
Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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Rams running an Inside Fire Zone vs. the Buccaneers.
👉 This is a best practice Fire Zone that can get two defenders on the RB.
The Rams slide the Nose pre-snap (& roll back to 2-High) to get the slide opposite the pressure.
As always, ATTACK the back!
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👉 This is a best practice Fire Zone that can get two defenders on the RB.
The Rams slide the Nose pre-snap (& roll back to 2-High) to get the slide opposite the pressure.
As always, ATTACK the back!
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November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Rams running an Inside Fire Zone vs. the Buccaneers.
👉 This is a best practice Fire Zone that can get two defenders on the RB.
The Rams slide the Nose pre-snap (& roll back to 2-High) to get the slide opposite the pressure.
As always, ATTACK the back!
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👉 This is a best practice Fire Zone that can get two defenders on the RB.
The Rams slide the Nose pre-snap (& roll back to 2-High) to get the slide opposite the pressure.
As always, ATTACK the back!
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Ravens running a Nickel Simulated Pressure (Tampa) vs. the Jets for a sack.
The wrap by the Edge to the top of the pocket as a spy is a nice way to counter an athletic QB.
👉 Nickel 2-Roll is probably one of the most popular Sims/Creepers in football.
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The wrap by the Edge to the top of the pocket as a spy is a nice way to counter an athletic QB.
👉 Nickel 2-Roll is probably one of the most popular Sims/Creepers in football.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Ravens running a Nickel Simulated Pressure (Tampa) vs. the Jets for a sack.
The wrap by the Edge to the top of the pocket as a spy is a nice way to counter an athletic QB.
👉 Nickel 2-Roll is probably one of the most popular Sims/Creepers in football.
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The wrap by the Edge to the top of the pocket as a spy is a nice way to counter an athletic QB.
👉 Nickel 2-Roll is probably one of the most popular Sims/Creepers in football.
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I’ve updated the MatchQuarters YouTube channel with brand-new playlists designed to streamline your study:
✅ DB 101 for technique
✅ Anatomy of a Pressure for blitz paths
✅ What Is...? for core concepts
Get to the good stuff faster.
Links to Playlists below.
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✅ DB 101 for technique
✅ Anatomy of a Pressure for blitz paths
✅ What Is...? for core concepts
Get to the good stuff faster.
Links to Playlists below.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I’ve updated the MatchQuarters YouTube channel with brand-new playlists designed to streamline your study:
✅ DB 101 for technique
✅ Anatomy of a Pressure for blitz paths
✅ What Is...? for core concepts
Get to the good stuff faster.
Links to Playlists below.
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✅ DB 101 for technique
✅ Anatomy of a Pressure for blitz paths
✅ What Is...? for core concepts
Get to the good stuff faster.
Links to Playlists below.
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Goal Line Defense: The 6-1 "Pinch" Pressure
How to use a 6-1 alignment to manufacture a free hitter right up the A-gap.
Link below.
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How to use a 6-1 alignment to manufacture a free hitter right up the A-gap.
Link below.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Goal Line Defense: The 6-1 "Pinch" Pressure
How to use a 6-1 alignment to manufacture a free hitter right up the A-gap.
Link below.
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How to use a 6-1 alignment to manufacture a free hitter right up the A-gap.
Link below.
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Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.
It is because of you that I get to study the greatest team sport in the world.
Thank you for making MatchQuarters what it is.
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It is because of you that I get to study the greatest team sport in the world.
Thank you for making MatchQuarters what it is.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.
It is because of you that I get to study the greatest team sport in the world.
Thank you for making MatchQuarters what it is.
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It is because of you that I get to study the greatest team sport in the world.
Thank you for making MatchQuarters what it is.
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👉 How the Ravens Weaponize the "Pick" Stunt
Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
👉 How the Ravens Weaponize the "Pick" Stunt
Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/baltimore-...
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Eagles running Roll Luggage vs. the Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb.
👉 Base Sam 8
"Luggage" is the Base concept for Sub Zeus, allowing the defense to "roll" their Half zone to their opponent's star WR.
Excellent job by Baun to feel the Dig behind them & take the angle to tip the ball.
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👉 Base Sam 8
"Luggage" is the Base concept for Sub Zeus, allowing the defense to "roll" their Half zone to their opponent's star WR.
Excellent job by Baun to feel the Dig behind them & take the angle to tip the ball.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Eagles running Roll Luggage vs. the Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb.
👉 Base Sam 8
"Luggage" is the Base concept for Sub Zeus, allowing the defense to "roll" their Half zone to their opponent's star WR.
Excellent job by Baun to feel the Dig behind them & take the angle to tip the ball.
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👉 Base Sam 8
"Luggage" is the Base concept for Sub Zeus, allowing the defense to "roll" their Half zone to their opponent's star WR.
Excellent job by Baun to feel the Dig behind them & take the angle to tip the ball.
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Eagles running their "Whip" Bonus Fire Zone for a sack vs. the Cowboys.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Eagles running their "Whip" Bonus Fire Zone for a sack vs. the Cowboys.
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Caleb Williams vs. The Mahomes Standard
@felixrjohnson LOVES Caleb Williams...
BUT, there is only one Mahomes.
Let's Talk Ball! is available NOW wherever you pod.
👉 It's a football show that actually talks 'ball!
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@felixrjohnson LOVES Caleb Williams...
BUT, there is only one Mahomes.
Let's Talk Ball! is available NOW wherever you pod.
👉 It's a football show that actually talks 'ball!
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November 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Caleb Williams vs. The Mahomes Standard
@felixrjohnson LOVES Caleb Williams...
BUT, there is only one Mahomes.
Let's Talk Ball! is available NOW wherever you pod.
👉 It's a football show that actually talks 'ball!
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@felixrjohnson LOVES Caleb Williams...
BUT, there is only one Mahomes.
Let's Talk Ball! is available NOW wherever you pod.
👉 It's a football show that actually talks 'ball!
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Lions running a 1-Robber concept vs. the Giants.
For the pass rush, Detroit is in a Boss (Load) Front & uses a TEX stunt to get pressure on the QB.
Pass Rush 🤝 Coverage
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For the pass rush, Detroit is in a Boss (Load) Front & uses a TEX stunt to get pressure on the QB.
Pass Rush 🤝 Coverage
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November 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Lions running a 1-Robber concept vs. the Giants.
For the pass rush, Detroit is in a Boss (Load) Front & uses a TEX stunt to get pressure on the QB.
Pass Rush 🤝 Coverage
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For the pass rush, Detroit is in a Boss (Load) Front & uses a TEX stunt to get pressure on the QB.
Pass Rush 🤝 Coverage
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Vikings running a double mug Cross-Dog simulated pressure vs. the Packers.
The insert on the RB creates a nice "pick" for the trail blitzer over the Center.
Though technically both blitzers hit the same gap, the path of the initial penetrator creates the Cross-Dog action.
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The insert on the RB creates a nice "pick" for the trail blitzer over the Center.
Though technically both blitzers hit the same gap, the path of the initial penetrator creates the Cross-Dog action.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Vikings running a double mug Cross-Dog simulated pressure vs. the Packers.
The insert on the RB creates a nice "pick" for the trail blitzer over the Center.
Though technically both blitzers hit the same gap, the path of the initial penetrator creates the Cross-Dog action.
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The insert on the RB creates a nice "pick" for the trail blitzer over the Center.
Though technically both blitzers hit the same gap, the path of the initial penetrator creates the Cross-Dog action.
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