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@AggieFootball
#BroncosCountry
#DENvsAZ
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2K
Offensive execution has been a strong point for
@Dak
, OC Kellen Moore, and the
#DallasCowboys
. Here,
@MattBowen41
shows how views from the sky box allow staff to identify the void on this Post/Wheel concept for the TD pass. Big game Sunday.
#NFL
@GregCosell
|
#KeepPounding
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1K
Ezekiel Elliot is thriving behind the run-block schemes of OC Kellen Moore and the
#DallasCowboys
physical O-line. Here,
@GregCosell
illustrates how Zeke assesses the run-gaps for defenders and makes the cutback to get to the 2nd level.
#Skol
|
#NFL
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@MattBowen41
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#Chargers
Film: 4th & 7. Look when Philip Rivers releases this ball and where Benjamin is in his route.
Outstanding anticipatory QB play and classic Rivers.
#LACvsKC
#FightForEachOther
51
222
1K
The
@BuffaloBills
create big throwing windows with their play designs and route concepts that allow
@JoshAllenQB
to showcase his rocket arm!
25
174
1K
In their last 3 games, the
#RavensFlock
defense has been disruptive, allowing 3rd down conv. at a 23.3% rate (2nd in NFL). Here,
@GregCosell
dissects Don Martindale's scheme w/ disguised Zone Blitz against the
@Lions
in Week 3.
#OnePride
|
#NFL
|
@MattBowen41
16
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1K
#Bears
tape: Khalil Mack beats the TE chip and then the OT for the sack.
Pretty ridiculous. Enjoy.
#DaBears
@ChicagoBears
32
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1K
Young offensive linemen: THIS is how you finish a block.
Watch
#Lions
rookie LG Frank Ragnow continue to move his feet, work his hands and play to the whistle on this outside zone play.
@KNARFWONGAR
#OnePride
#NEvsDET
@MattBowen41
19
269
927
Here are the teams with the top defenses vs the pass after Week 1
#NFL
games:
#49ers
#Ravens
#Packers
#Titans
#Patriots
#Panthers
#Jets
#Rams
#Lions
#Buccaneers
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
32
304
885
Best/worst QBs in the RED ZONE this season...
#GoSaints
#ChiefsKingdom
#Browns
#KeepPounding
#Skol
#Colts
#Seahawks
#SeizeTheDEY
#FightForEachOther
#InBrotherhood
38
355
872
#DallasCowboys
QB Dak Prescott has been exceptional this season, completing passes at a 73.9% rate (2nd in NFL). Here,
@MattBowen41
highlights his ability to manipulate single-high coverage & connect w/ WR Lamb on this vertical route for the TD.
#NFL
|
#ForeverNE
|
@GregCosell
6
160
882
#Patriots
Offense: Brady to Hogan. 1 handed catch for a first down.
Also, watch LT Trent Brown for entertainment purposes. 👀
#NEvsKC
#GoPats
@MattBowen41
41
166
846
The past 2 seasons
@Lj_era8
is arguably the best red zone threat in all of football! The
@Ravens
also scheme up great ways to attack zone coverage.
@gregcosell
explains.
12
108
825
Moving
#DaBears
coach Sean Desai from Safeties to D-coord has paid dividends. Here,
@MattBowen41
illustrates how Desai uses stunt/loop schemes to open lanes for Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn to hunt for opposing QB's. They face the
@Packers
Sunday.
#GoPackGo
|
#NFL
|
@GregCosell
13
124
803
#Titans
O-Line Film Part II:
@TaylorLewan77
reach block on Outside Zone. Ridiculous.
#TitanUp
@Titans
@KingHenry_2
20
144
783
The
@Browns
O-Line is a well oiled machine that consistently opens lanes for
@NickChubb21
to power through.
9
135
771
Lamar Jackson went 29/33 for 343 yds & 4 TD's on non-RPO/ PA pass plays Monday. Here,
@MattBowen41
shows Lamar's skill to locate the void vs. Cover 3, and hit WR Marquise Brown w/ precision on this intermediate route late in the 4th qtr.
#NFL
#RavensFlock
|
#BoltUp
|
@GregCosell
11
122
702
These players finished the NFL regular season with the most yards from scrimmage.
#KeepPounding
#DallasCowboys
#Browns
#Titans
#Saints
#DUUUVAL
#Skol
#GoPackGo
#BoltUp
#Seahawks
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
32
219
700
The
@WashingtonNFL
has put consistent pressure on the QB all season, big reason why they’re 2nd in the league in sacks!
@gregcosell
explains.
15
101
685
Young QBs this season: INSIDE THE POCKET, where it is hardest for most young players.
If your QB is a rookie and on the bottom list, it's likely too soon to worry.
#ChiefsKingdom
#Texans
#RaiderNation
#FlyEaglesFly
#RavensFlock
#LARams
#DallasCowboys
#TitanUp
#DaBears
#Browns
28
265
668
Mac Jones knows how to make the right throw, to the right place, at the right time. Here,
@GregCosell
takes to the film to highlight his decisiveness and precise ball placement against Zone. The
@Patriots
visit the
@Chargers
Sunday.
#NFL
#ForeverNE
|
#BoltUp
|
@MattBowen41
10
128
680
#ForeverNE
OC Josh McDaniels has schemed to the strengths of QB Mac Jones. His accuracy and quick-decision making allows him to thrive in the pass game.
@GregCosell
conveys this dynamic w/film here. The
#Browns
visit in Week 10.
#NFL
@Larrytouchdown
|
@MattBowen41
|
@MikeReiss
4
93
629
The
@RamsNFL
are great with the flood concept, so great that even when you have everything covered they still manage to find voids.
11
73
596
So far this season, these QBs have been the best vs. blitz according to passer rating.
#Saints
#RavensFlock
#Skol
#Seahawks
#ChiefsKingdom
#Titans
#GoPackGo
#WeAreTexans
#BoltUp
#RaiderNation
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
15
147
565
WR Hunter Renfrow has been reliable all season for the
#RaiderNation
, especially on 3rd down. Here,
@MattBowen41
highlights his route-running abilities, with shifty moves vs. ISO coverage to create space for QB Derek Carr in the pass game.
#NFL
@PGutierrezESPN
|
@GregCosell
9
78
554
The
@MiamiDolphins
defense can be really deceiving in their pressure looks, showing more potential rushers than opposing offenses can block.
@gregcosell
Explains.
14
94
551
#RavensFlock
TE Mark Andrews leads the team w/ 34 receptions this season. Here,
@MattBowen41
shows how OC Greg Roman uses a vertical-route concept against Cover 4, clearing out defenders for Lamar Jackson to hit his TE on this crossers route.
#RuleTheJungle
|
#NFL
|
@GregCosell
7
65
531
.
@Mathieu_Era
led the
@Chiefs
with four INTs and was the only player on the team to record 1,000+ snaps in the regular season.
Remember his pick from Week 13 vs. the Raiders?
#ChiefsKingdom
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
6
58
534
@TomBrady
has the ability to adjust mid-snap against any defensive look. So playing good defense doesn’t always guarantee a win against the
@Buccaneers
QB!
12
89
527
QBs who have excelled or struggled against the BLITZ this year...
#SeizeTheDEY
#GoPackGo
#GoSaints
#Browns
#GoBucs
#TitanUp
#HTTR
#GoBills
#BroncosCountry
#FlyEaglesFly
14
225
526
Converting on 3rd down allows your offense to keep possession and get in a rhythm. Here are the teams with the top 3rd down conversion %:
#FlyEaglesFly
#DallasCowboys
#ChiefsKingdom
#BoltUp
#Colts
#GoNiners
#RavensFlock
#RaiderNation
#WeAreTexans
#LARams
@gregcosell
11
172
516
#RavensFlock
v
#FTTB
!
@gregcosell
shows what makes Brock Purdy special: his ability to rapidly process information and react to complex defensive schemes on the fly. Purdy' elite awareness, anticipation, and execution of the offense are critical.
@DariusJButler
|
@PlaybooKFoley
14
81
529
Here are the teams that have forced the highest 3 & OUT % so far this season.
#GoNiners
#GoBills
#GoPats
#Titans
#FlyEaglesFly
#Browns
#KeepPounding
#GoPackGo
#Bears100
#BroncosCountry
#LARams
#HereWeGo
#Seahawks
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
14
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515
Reigning MVP
@Lj_era8
is proving to be the ultimate weapon while continuing to still add to his game. Making pin point accurate throws especially on money downs. Watch as
@gregcosell
details step by step how the
@Ravens
execute with precision.
@MattBowen41
|
@NFLFilms
8
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507
Through week four of the
@NFL
, these QBs have been the best on 3rd down according to passer rating:
#RavensFlock
#Seahawks
#FlyEaglesFly
#RaiderNation
#KeepPounding
#GiantsPride
#ChiefsKingdom
#OnePride
#Colts
#DUUUVAL
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
13
194
488
Here are the offenses with the lowest turnover rate so far this season.
#Saints
#GoPackGo
#GoPats
#ChiefsKingdom
#RavensFlock
#RedSea
#GoBills
#Titans
#BroncosCountry
#Skol
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
10
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473
Some pretty elite names at the top of this list of defenders disrupting the opponents passing game, and a few surprises…
#DaBears
#FightForEachOther
#GoSaints
#BeRedSeeRed
#RaiderNation
#LARams
#HTTR
#KeepPounding
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These are the top-rated QBs in the RED ZONE this season!
#KeepPounding
#Seahawks
#HTTR
#FightForEachOther
#Browns
#GoPats
#ChiefsKingdom
#BroncosCountry
#DUUUVAL
16
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@JJettas2
is a rookie but he is running routes like a polished NFL veteran WR, the
@Vikings
have called his number more and more as we reach the final stretch of the season.
@gregcosell
explains.
6
51
476
It's nice to have a go-to receiver you can count on. Here are the receivers who have the highest reception rate per route run so far this season:
#RavensFlock
#BoltUp
#Colts
#Saints
#GoNiners
#Skol
#TakeFlight
#Seahawks
#Bears100
#LARams
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
9
117
454
A serious debate could be made that
@tae15adams
and
@AaronRodgers12
are the best QB/WR duo in the NFL. From Rodgers ball placement and the ability to create separation with Adams makes it a tough matchup. Our very own
@MattBowen41
explains.
@packers
4
53
469
Here are the top RED ZONE offenses so far this season:
#Seahawks
#WeAreTexans
#GoBills
#DallasCowboys
#GoPackGo
#FlyEaglesFly
#TakeFlight
#LARams
#RavensFlock
#Titans
#InBrotherhood
#Skol
#RaiderNation
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
25
150
453
When opposing defenses allow
@KingHenry_2
to reach the perimeter he is extremely dangerous! Stacking the box as much as possible seems to be a must when facing the
@Titans
run game.
@gregcosell
on the breakdown.
4
51
467
.
@deshaunwatson
has been one of the best at evading pressure and finding his target outside the structure of the play this season!
Here he connects with
@DeAndreHopkins
for a big first down back in Week 15 vs. TEN!
#WeAreTexans
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
2
66
469
Matthew Stafford and the
@Lions
do an awesome job when attacking cover 2 with their route concepts.
@gregcosell
gives the breakdown !
6
68
457
With star QB
@drewbrees
out for a few weeks,
@SeanPayton
will look to really define throws for
@T_Hill4
with play design.
@gregcosell
explains below:
@Saints
2
51
450
#BillsMafia
OC Brian Daboll has optimized the passing game w/ Josh Allen, using complex route-concepts in various formations. Here,
@GregCosell
shows how Buffalo schemes their WR’s open at both the vertical & intermediate defensive level.
#NFL
|
#Titans
|
@MattBowen41
2
62
455
The
@Titans
have some very creative pressure schemes, and the
@Eagles
are among one of the most sacked teams in the league thus far.
Watch
@gregcosell
break down what the
#Eagles
could see on Sunday!
#PHIvsTEN
#FlyEaglesFly
#TitanUp
@MattBowen41
12
127
450
Lamar Jackson's improved pocket awareness allows him to anticipate pressure while surveying the field. Here,
@MattBowen41
shows the
#RavensFlock
running a vertical route concept out of 20 personnel to attack Cover 6 Zone.
#NFL
#Skol
|
@GregCosell
|
@Larrytouchdown
3
69
450
The
@Ravens
love to get dynamic runners on the perimeter, namely
@Lj_era8
and
@Jkdobbins22
.
@MattBowen41
gives detail on how they create confusion for opposing defenses.
2
53
447
These QB's have the highest 4th Quarter Passer Ratings!
#Seahawks
#GoPackGo
#ChiefsKingdom
#Chargers
#Bucs
#KeepPounding
#Browns
16
183
439
Connecting on deep passes downfield can change the momentum of a game! These QBs have the highest passer rating on 20+ air yard throws so far this season.
(via
@NextGenStats
)
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
32
150
438
Nice peek into
@deshaunwatson
's line of sight on this
@DeAndreHopkins
TD pass, courtesy of our friends
@NFLFilms
.
#Texans
2
65
434
The
@ChicagoBears
has a stout well coached defense, they play with great technique and are rarely caught out of position. Our very own
@MattBowen41
elaborates here:
6
60
437
HC Vic Fangio and the
#BroncosCountry
stifled the
#DallasCowboys
offense in Week 9 with a well executed gameplay. Here,
@GregCosell
illustrates Fangio's mastery, scheming Cover 1 Robber to bait QB Dak Prescott into the INT to
@CSterns_7
.
#NFL
@Jeff_Legwold
|
@MattBowen41
9
67
439
These teams caused the most pressure for opposing QBs through Week 1 of the
#NFL
regular season:
#Bengals
#RavensFlock
#Browns
#Saints
#GoNiners
#Falcons
#Bills
#Colts
#Packers
#Vikings
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
20
154
435
@Tua
has been making plays and showing why the
@MiamiDolphins
took him with the 5th pick overall in the draft.
@MattBowen41
explains.
6
64
434
Through week five of the regular season, these teams have been the best at getting to the QB without sending extra defenders:
#GoPackGo
#FlyEaglesFly
#Saints
#SeizeTheDEY
#GoPats
#BroncosCountry
#LARams
#KeepPounding
#DUUUVAL
#WeAreTexans
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
16
171
420
The most important thing a QB can do on 3rd down is to CONVERT, with their legs or their arm.
#InBrotherhood
#Colts
#HereWeGo
#ChiefsKingdom
#TitanUp
#DUUUVAL
#GoBucs
#KeepPounding
#Skol
#DaBears
18
148
406
One rookie who continues to flash in the midst of an offense that has struggled is the
@AZCardinals
Christian Kirk from
@AggieFootball
. He is a young player on the rise.
Here he is on an out and up for a gain of 32 yards.
@ChristianDavon2
#BeRedSeeRed
6
88
418
#HTTC
OC Scott Turner is one of the best pass-game designers in the league and Wentz has been very effective throwing from the pocket.
@gregcosell
shows Washington's Offense breakdown a defense with great play design.
#FlyEaglesFly
vs
#HTTC
@DariusJButler
|
@PlaybooKFoley
7
84
422
The
@Ravens
are even more difficult to defend when they add “jet motion” into their run game!
Check out
@NFLMatchup
on
@espn
this weekend for a breakdown of the
#BALvsBUF
game.
@jamisonhensley
|
#RavensFlock
@MattBowen41
|
@gregcosell
5
99
398
If you can thrive under pressure (pun intended), you've got yourself a pretty decent reactionary quarterback!
#InBrotherhood
#Texans
#Browns
#GoBucs
#Seahawks
#Jets
#BeRedSeeRed
#FinsUp
27
169
391
Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford were all systems go in Week 1. Here,
@MattBowen41
dissects their PA bootleg shot scheme, illustrating how their vertical combo route concepts create a breach in coverage.
#NFL
|
#RamsHouse
17
83
404
Here are the top QBs vs. blitz (according to passer rating) so far this season.
#Seahawks
#Saints
#BoltUp
#OnePride
#InBrotherhood
#GoBucs
#Titans
#GoPackGo
#Colts
#RavensFlock
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
15
126
383
The
#Titans
are covertly disruptive at the line of scrimmage, using DL stunt concepts to offset the opposing OL, and get home for the sack. Here,
@GregCosell
shows how they excel attacking the guard position w/ this tactic.
#NFL
@TDavenport_NFL
|
@MattBowen41
|
@larrytouchdown
11
64
398
Check out
@VonMiller
on the sideline at
#SBLlll
with the keys to beating the
#Patriots
, courtesy of our intrepid host Sal Pal.
#SuperBowl
#GoPats
#LARams
@gregcosell
@MattBowen41
8
37
395
#FTTB
average 29.3 rush attempts per game, a staple in HC Kyle Shanahan's offensive scheme. Here,
@GregCosell
shows how OL alignment, and the pre-snap jet motion of TE George Kittle changes the run-block scheme, creating a lane for HB Elijah Mitchell.
@nwagoner
|
@MattBowen41
7
55
393
Ready to have your mind blown? Check out the best & worst-rated QBs OUTSIDE THE POCKET this season.
#FightForEachOther
#InBrotherhood
#RavensFlock
#FlyEaglesFly
#Seahawks
#Skol
#LARams
#GoNiners
#Browns
#GoBills
31
158
373
@PatrickMahomes
and the
@Chiefs
have routine success on shot plays. It also doesn't help defenses that Mahomes is throwing to the
@cheetah
.
@gregcosell
on the breakdown.
7
36
378
Now team captain and Pro bowl rookie
@youngchase907
has been pressuring QBs all season long.
@MattBowen41
@WashingtonNFL
2
36
376
The
#Seahawks
PA Zone pass attack creates problems for defenses. Here,
@GregCosell
shows how this tactic neutralizes the pass rush up front, leaving time for
@DangeRussWilson
to exploit the void in zone coverage. The
#Titans
need to prepare for this in Week 2.
#NFL
2
52
371
Frustrated by your team dropping a lot of passes?
These teams drop the most in the league...
#Browns
#DUUUVAL
#Colts
#FightForEachOther
#BeRedSeeRed
#RaiderNation
#TitanUp
#Jets
#RavensFlock
#DaBears
19
124
365
These defenses force the most "3 & Outs" by opposing offenses each week.
#Jets
#Skol
#BroncosCountry
#RavensFlock
#Texans
#DaBears
#DUUUVAL
#GoBills
#HTTR
#Browns
#InBrotherhood
25
183
357
At this point in his career there isn't a coverage
@drewbrees
hasn't picked apart!
@MattBowen41
elaborates.
@Saints
3
46
361
Kliff Kingsbury's spread offense for the
@AZCardinals
almost demands 5 DB's to account for its speed. Here,
@MattBowen41
highlights
@K1
's ability to hit WR Christian Kirk on the over route, in spite of the tight Cover 1 Man coverage.
#NFL
#RamsHouse
|
#RedSea
|
@GregCosell
6
48
365
Andy Reid and the
#Chiefs
bring the college game to the NFL better than anyone else! Always creative.
Here we have Speed Option off Jet action, with both Defensive Ends unblocked.
Alex Smith pitches to
@Kareemhunt7
for a 24 yd gain.
@ArrowheadPride
#chiefskingdom
14
105
360
Here are the teams that average the most yards per play on FIRST DOWN through Week 1 of the
#NFL
regular season:
#ChiefsKingdom
#WeAreTexans
#DUUUVAL
#Titans
#GiantsPride
#GoPats
#Colts
#BoltUp
#RavensFlock
#BroncosCountry
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
18
85
351
Keep your quarterback clean and he'll most likely play well for you!
#Colts
#GoSaints
#HereWeGo
#GoPats
#ChiefsKingdom
#TitanUp
#Seahawks
#DallasCowboys
21
120
354
Top Quarterbacks this year when PRESSURED- Tom Brady, anyone?
#GoPats
#FlyEaglesFly
#InBrotherhood
#GoBills
#SKOL
#HTTR
#Seahawks
#Bucs
#Bengals50
#ChiefsKingdom
16
202
333
It's great to have an offense that can keep the chains moving!
Here are the teams with the lowest 3 & OUT % so far this season:
#ChiefsKingdom
#BoltUp
#Saints
#KeepPounding
#OnePride
#WeAreTexans
#LARams
#Colts
#RavensFlock
#InBrotherhood
@gregcosell
|
@MattBowen41
18
104
345
Kellen Moore's balanced offensive attack has been problematic for opponents all season. With 27.3 1st downs per game, the
#DallasCowboys
lead the
#NFL
.
2
63
352
Here the the highest-rated QBs during the 4th quarter and/or overtime!
#InBrotherhood
#GoSaints
#RavensFlock
#Texans
#Seahawks
#Jets
#DUUUVAL
#GoBills
30
146
340
The
@Buccaneers
will rely on their blitz pressure schemes to have an huge impact on this week's rematch vs the
@Saints
.
@gregcosell
elaborates here:
13
47
340
.
@gregcosell
takes a closer look at two
@BuffaloBills
plays that highlight
@JoshAllenQB
's arm strength!
@Marcel_LJ
|
#GoBills
@MattBowen41
|
@NFLFilms
2
99
334
5
49
329
#Titans
OC Todd Downing is having success scheming defined reads for QB Ryan Tannehill in the passing game. Within this sequence,
@GregCosell
shows how their offense attacks against Man & Zone. Big divisional game against the
@Colts
this week.
#ForTheShoe
|
#NFL
|
@MattBowen41
3
65
341
The
@Steelers
defense has faced some excellent QBs recently, forcing them to disguise their coverage rotations pre snap.
@GregCosell
breaks down how Pittsburgh managed to stop Tom Brady in a pivotal moment. Can they slow down Drew Brees?
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#HereWeGo
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@PatrickMahomes
does well with seeing coverages and adjusting accordingly to get the matchups he wants, he loves to see
@cheetah
and
@tkelce
in single coverage.
@gregcosell
on the breakdown.
@Chiefs
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WRs with the highest percentage of receptions per route they run.
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#FightForEachOther
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