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Joe Haden vs. T.Y. Hilton: 6 receptions, 99 yards, 2 TDs

Joe Haden allowed 6 receptions on 8 targets for 99 yards and 2 TDs versus T.Y. Hilton. Based solely on these statistics one would assume that Haden did not perform well facing the Colts’ top wide receiver, but in fact Haden was dynamic all afternoon and had one of the best games of his career. This post will breakdown Haden’s plays.

Stats - 6 receptions allowed on 13 targets for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns, and 2 passes defensed

Haden rotated between the Colts plethora of wide receivers and tight ends, but he mostly played against the Colts top receiver T.Y. Hilton.

Play 1
Situation: 2nd and 10 at IND 32
Description: Q1 - (3:23) (Short right to D.Herron to IND 35 for 3 yards (D.Whitner; B.Winn).

In play 1, WR13 Hilton is in twin stacks right against Hilton running a post route. Haden stays with the speedy wide receiver for the entire route. Haden initially jumps to the inside expecting Hilton to run a shallow crossing route, but he recovers immediately to blanket him up the field.

Play 10
Situation: 1st and 10 at CLE 39
Description: Q2 - (7:28) A.Luck pass short left to D.Herron to CLV 13 for 26 yards (C.Kirksey).

Haden is in man-to-man coverage on the right outside. Hilton runs an out-and-up route. This is Luck’s first read on the play from singleback formation.

Hilton runs his route and Luck finds Hilton hoping that Haden gets beat by the double move to the outsid, but instead Haden covers it perfectly and doesn’t allow separation so Luck passes it to RB36 Herron on the checkdown from the backfield.… Article continues here

Le’Veon Bell and the Counter Trap: 26 carries, 185 yards, 2 TDs versus CIN

Le’Veon Bell and the counter trap were executed to perfection by the Steelers offensive line to allow Bell to gain 185 yards on the ground. These plays will breakdown how the counter trap was performed.

Stats - 26 carries, 185 yards (7.1 ypc), 2 TD, 6 rec on 9 targets for 50 yards, 1 TD for 235 total yards

The Bengals’ defense was ranked 12th against the run according to DVOA defensive rankings and 17th overall going into week 13.

Play 1
Situation: 2nd and 4 at PIT 26
Description: Q1 - (14:32) L.Bell left tackle to PIT 32 for 6 yards (V.Rey).

The first run of the day by Bell is a fullback counter trap run to the left from the singleback formation.

First, the tight end motions across the formation pre-snap. This pulls the outside linebackers play-side.

The ball is snapped and the right guard pulls across the formation followed by the fullback. Bell reads this exchange and waits patiently for his blocks to form. If Bell runs too quickly outside the edge defender would be able to stop the play negating the effect of the fullback trap.

Bell reads the block by FB46 Johnson and then runs into the opening sealed by WR84 Brown (off-screen) on the edge.

The fullback counter trap works because: (1) the TE motions across the formation forcing the outside linebackers to take a more angled route to rush the passer. This helps set up the blocks for the RG and the FB.… Article continues here

Colt McCoy, RG3, and the Redskins Shutdown By the Rams Defense

Colt McCoy and the Redskins played the Rams at home resulting in a humuliating defeat. In this match-up the Rams defensive front seven dominated the line of scrimmage and shutdown the Redskins offense. This post will look at how McCoy and RG3 performed versus this prolific defense.

WR DeSean Jackson was out of the game due to a lower leg contusion suffered in the loss against the Colts so Andre Roberts and Santana Moss had to step up to fill the void.

Stats:
Colt McCoy - 20/32 - 199 yards, 0 TD, 2 INT, 1 Fumble, 6 sacks for 45 yards
RG3 - 3/4 - 33 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 1 sack for 8 yards

Play 1
Situation: 1st and 10 at WSH 23
Description: Q1 - (14:54) (Shotgun) C. McCoy pass short left to P.Garcon pushed ob at WAS 33 for 10 yards (J.Jenkins).
Sideline View


Endzone View

Redskins start the game with McCoy in pistol formation. He motions TE Reed underneath WR Garcon on the left side in twins stack. Garcon was the first read on the play running a quick out and McCoy passes it to him with an accurate strike. Garcon then muscles his way for the first down.

Good start to the drive. McCoy notices that when motions Reed to the right, the CBs on the outside switch from both in off-man coverage to one playing man-to-man on the line while the other stays deep for Garcon’s route if he decides to go deep.… Article continues here

DeMarco Murray and the Cowboys Dominate the Bears - 32 carries, 179 yards, 1 TD

DeMarco Murray gained 228 yards against the Bears on 32 carries and 9 receptions. This post will breakdown his plays.

Stats - 32 carries, 179 yards (5.6 ypc), 1 TD, 9 rec on 10 targets for 49 yards for 228 total yards

The Bears defense was ranked 27th in total team DVOA rankings, but 15th against the run through Week 13. In this game it was the Cowboys’ offensive line that dominated the line of scrimmage allowing Murray to gain 179 yards on the ground through easy openings.

Play 17 is an off-tackle run to the right from I-formation that is blocked beautifully by the Cowboys’ offensive line mainly through RT Free, RG Martin and FB Clutts for the 8 yard gain.

Murray reads the right tackle and fullback blocking the two edge defenders then cuts back inside.

Murray then sees the inside hole between the center and the right guard, but sees DT92 Paea sealing the A-gap against C Frederick, so he cuts back through the original hole.

Play 19 was one of my favorite runs by Murray. It’s a dive play through the middle, but Murray reads that the hole is closed and then bounces it to the outside for the big gain. Murray’s cut outside is what makes CB23 Fuller lose contain on the edge.

Murray reads the gap between the center and the right guard is sealed, so he bounces to the outside left.

After Murray makes his way to the outside he reads that CB23 Fuller is playing too far to the inside, so Murray makes another cut outside to get free for the large gain on the play.… Article continues here

DeAndre Hopkins Torched the Titans - 9 rec, 238 yards, 2 TDs

DeAndre Hopkins put on a clinic versus the Titans totaling 238 yards and 2 touchdowns on 9 receptions. This post will show how crisp route running, excellent hands and outstanding ball tracking ability helped Hopkins accomplish this feat.

Stats - 9 receptions on 9 targets, 238 yards, 2 TDs

Play 1
Situation: 3rd and 4 at HOU 26
Description: Q1 - (13:52) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to D.Hopkins pushed ob at HST 36 for 10 yards (D.Stafford).
Sideline View

Hopkins lines up on the right outside running an out route to the sideline. Titans are in Cover 2 with SS39 Stafford playing man-to-man coverage with Hopkins and CB25 Wreh-Wilson playing deep zone coverage on the sideline.

I think Stafford is trying to hide his intentions to cover Hopkins because he never directly faces him pre-snap, but immediately leaves his position to cover him post-snap. This to me indicates that he was either going to be responsible for the underneath zone cover assignment in the flat or he was going to play the inside man-to-man coverage on Hopkins if he ran a slant or drag route across the screen.

Hopkins runs to the top of his route and then cuts to the sideline where Fitzpatrick places the ball low for Hopkins. Hopkins dives down and catches it for the 10 yard gain on the play. Great catch by Hopkins.

Play 2
Situation: 3rd and 4 at TEN 15
Description: Q1 - (8:17) (Shotgun) R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to D.Hopkins to TEN 8 for 7 yards (B.Wreh-Wilson).… Article continues here

Watt vs Titans: 2 sacks, 4 QB hits, 4 QB hurries

Watt was dominant versus the Titans totaling 2 sacks, 4 QB hits, and 4 QB hurries. Here are some of his plays during his dominant performance.

Play 1
Situation: 3rd and 7 at HOU 45
Description: Q2 - (10:27) (Shotgun) Z.Mettenberger pass incomplete deep right to N.Washington [J.Watt].
Endzone View

Step 1 - Watt explodes off of the line of scrimmage and engages with the inside shoulder of the LT.

Step 2 - He shoves the LT with his inside (left) hand and makes the LT off-balanced while committing to pass blocking inside.

Step 3 - He rushes to the outside and speeds around the edge, where the LT makes a diving attempt at a block.

Step 4 - He uses his superior balance and footwork to not run past the play and disrupts the QB.

Note: The hump move is an very hard move to pull off. If the initial shove does not make the offensive lineman commit to blocking in the incorrect direction, the offensive lineman will have inside leverage and can eliminate you from the play. Reggie White was so effective in the past because he had a rare combination of speed off of the line and power to make an offensive lineman commit to the wrong side so he could use his speed to close in on the quarterback.

Play 2
Situation: 1st and 10 at TEN 47
Description: Q2 - (11:59) Z.Mettenberger pass incomplete deep middle to N.Washington [J.Watt]. PENALTY on HST-J.Tuggle, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at TEN 47 - No Play.… Article continues here

Colt McCoy’s Impressive Performance versus the Colts

After another sub-par game, Jay Gruden and the Redskins benched Robert Griffin III in favor of Colt McCoy. This breakdown will look at his plays during the game.

Stats - 31/47 for 392 yards (8.3 y/a), 3 TDs, 0 INT, 4 fumbles (1 lost), 6 sacks for 51 yards.

Edit: To see all the plays from this game click here!

Play 1
Situation: 2nd and 6 at IND 11
Description: Q1 - (14:03) (Run formation) C.McCoy pass incomplete short right to D.Young.
Sideline View


Endzone View

McCoy motions FB Young to the right side of the offset-I formation. Colts bring five pass rushers and line up in single-high safety initially pre-snap with their two CBs in off-man coverage. FS38 Brown steps up to the line of scrimmage to follow FB Young to the flat right before the snap. Young is running a wheel route around the outside, but before the ball is thrown to him Brown shoves him to the ground.

Great heads-up play by Brown and a terrible decision process by McCoy. For Brown, it’s a risky move if somehow Young beat the initial press he would be an easy TD on the right sideline, but Brown shoves Young to the ground as he is turning the corner.

I don’t understand McCoy’s decision making. He starts the play watching Garcon initially and then lobs the ball to Young with a safety all over him. If you watch Garcon and Jackson they are both going up against off-man coverage and have gained enough separation coming from post routes on opposite sides of the field.… Article continues here

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