Splash plays. Every team wants them but how do they happen? This article is going to look at the upcoming defense of the upcoming opponent focusing on the three biggest plays they allowed the previous week. 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 16 Opponent – Indianapolis Colts
Games reviewed vs Las Vegas Raiders
Play One
Q1 0:18 – 1st and 10 on the IND 47
Las Vegas – 22 personnel
Indianapolis – Base 4-3, Cover 1
The Raiders have two running backs in an I formation directly behind the quarterback who is under center.