Splash plays. Every team wants them but how do they happen? This article is going to look at the defense of the upcoming opponent focusing on the three big plays they allowed the previous or recent weeks. It’ll take a look at the whole play including details such as personnel, formations, blocking schemes and route combinations. As a follow up to each play, there will be the Steelers Scenario identifying the player or players who could benefit by running similar plays.
Week 11 Opponent – Los Angeles Chargers
Game reviewed vs New England Patriots
Play One
Q1 10:08 – 3rd and 7 from the NWE28
New England – 11 personnel
Los Angeles – Dime, Cover 2 Man
The Patriots line up with three receivers to the right and with one in the tight slot in the left.