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.
Wild Card Opponent – Kansas City Chiefs
Game reviewed vs Cincinnati Bengals
Play One
Q1 2:13 – 2nd and 7 from the CIN28
Cincinnati– 11 personnel
Kansas City – Nickel, Cover 3
The Bengals have one receiver in the slot to the left and a tight end on the end of the line to the right.