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Quick Breakdown On McVay's Playcall On The Double Slant For The TD


Saca312

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So, after calling that this TNF was going to be good, I sat excited and amazed at the offensive geniuses in McVay and Shanahan. Both gave it their all, alongside the teams and their efforts. A very fun game overall.

Looking at that, one particular play stood out. An endzone RPO concept that was used twice in a row, each with different results. Essentially, RPO is defined as a "run, pass option" at its core. It's how the Rams used this common play that's really intriguing.

Let's take a look at the first time the Rams tried this concept.

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The Rams initially split with one receiver on the right and bunch two on the left. #17 from the right draws back in to block. The 49ers are in man coverage at the goal-line 

What's interesting is just exactly how this initial play is used as a "diagnostic." They run Gurley on the first play, a smart choice considering it was a second down. Notice how the Rams expose the 49ers are indeed in man coverage, as they send their two bunched receivers on double slants.

Gurley isn't able to punch it in, but that's okay, because there's still third down.

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Once again, Rams line up just how they did on the original play. The Rams initially split with one receiver on the right and bunch two on the left. #17 from the right draws back in to block. The 49ers are in man coverage again at the goal line.

The two receivers both run a slant, with the top receiver "picking" the backside DB with his route. The corner's forced to wait, as he can't just shove or try to get past the first receiver lest he wants to get a penalty. 

The underneath receiver comes in behind with plenty of space. Goff makes the easy throw for the sure touchdown.

Very creative stuff. Just wanted to highlight something I really thought was cool.

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4 minutes ago, Jase said:

The first receiver should've never gotten a free release in the first place. This game is less an offensive chess match than it is a comedy of defensive errors.

True. Inside CB tried to jam and failed pretty miserably at it. If he's successful in his jam, outside CB has a much better shot of making a play.

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The CBs should've recognized that it was the same play and adjusted. Thinking that the chances of them running the same play, 2x in a row, with the same focus, Gurley, seems unlikely. Therefore I'd want my CB to react differently and jump the route. You open up a problem by losing contain on that side but the betting guess is pass at that moment. Nice play.

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