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Seattle Walk Off Sack Well Designed

Seattle Walk Off Sack Well Designed

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 27, 2020

The Seahawks drop eight defenders. They essentially take away the sticks and are still in position to contain Murray if he runs....

Mahomes & His Own Misdirection Football Play

Mahomes & His Own Misdirection Football Play

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 18, 2020

If you have a quarterback on your roster who attracts a lot of attention in the run game, this might be a play you want to consider for your next game plan!...

Red Zone TD Presents Matchup Problems

Red Zone TD Presents Matchup Problems

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 17, 2020

The Detroit Lions did a superb job of using this empty 4x1 formation on Sunday as they attacked Washington in the red zone....

Tannehill Shows QB Toughness In The Pocket

Tannehill Shows QB Toughness In The Pocket

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 12, 2020

Quarterbacks will feel this pressure up the middle. There are times when it makes sense to bail out and scramble out of the pocket but not always....

Hot Throw? You Better Know How.

Hot Throw? You Better Know How.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 6, 2020

Goff and Cupp knew they were hot. The numbers clearly told both of them that. What was not clear was how the hot route would be run. ...

Switch Releases Good For Joe Burrow & Your QB Too.

Switch Releases Good For Joe Burrow & Your QB Too.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 4, 2020

One thing that a play caller can do to help a young quarterback is to include switch releases in the game plan to help set up quick throws....

All 22 Tuesday Looks At 5’9 vs 6’5: Technique Matters

All 22 Tuesday Looks At 5’9 vs 6’5: Technique Matters

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 3, 2020

Defensive backs are coached too. All things being equal, technique can make the difference. That's even if equal means 6'5 vs 5'9....

Brady Is Good From The Neck Up & Not Just His Brain

Brady Is Good From The Neck Up & Not Just His Brain

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 29, 2020

The first thing Brady does here is to force the defense to play their coverage honestly. He keeps his eyes down the middle of the field....

Your All 22 Tuesday PlayGrid

Your All 22 Tuesday PlayGrid

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 23, 2020

Two of the things we have been having the most fun with here at FirstDown PlayBook this fall are PlayGrids and the All 22 Tuesday section. ...

Diagnose. React. Tackle. Corner Play At Its Best.

Diagnose. React. Tackle. Corner Play At Its Best.

by Will Cinelli on Oct 22, 2020

Once Jaire Alexander has made the diagnosis, his reaction is almost instantaneous. There is no hesitation or false step. This is why he makes the play....

Steelers’ Rat In The Hole Bites Mayfield

Steelers’ Rat In The Hole Bites Mayfield

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 21, 2020

Fitzpatrick dropped down to play the "rat in the hole". This allowed him to play the short middle of the field and read Mayfield's eyes. ...

Rodgers Pick 6? Not Often But It Happens.

Rodgers Pick 6? Not Often But It Happens.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 20, 2020

Aaron Rodgers can make a case as one of the best quarterbacks to ever play football. However, he wishes he had this Pick 6 throw back....