In this breakdown, we take a look at pass play that New England ran against Oakland in the Week 3 pro football season that scored an early touchdown by the quarterback hitting the slot on a speed out.
The down was 2nd 8 from the Oakland 15 yard line. Initially, New England comes out in a I-Form 3WR formation with the Y (slot receiver) lined up in the left slot.
New England is now in a Singleback 4WR Spread formation. The quarterback mirrored pass routes to both sides of the field. The Z and X receivers both run 3 yard slants, while the Y and FB run speed (quick) outs.
Oakland has called man blitz. The free safety plays over the top, while four other defenders are in man coverage.
Once the ball is snapped, the quarterback looks to throw to the slot receiver as he breaks towards the left side line.
The Y receiver makes the catch and goes in for the score.
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