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What’s that Defense?

by Ken McKusick

Notes:

The offense drives which of 2 base defenses is more likely to be used

    • An offense with 3 WRs “forces” the nickel
    • In these terms, some TEs who regularly flex wide (and are not particularly great blockers) also force the defense to put a SCB on the field
    • When the offense puts 2 WRs on the field, particularly with 2 RBs, the defense is incented to play the base 3-4-4
    • Down/distance/game situation are the other significant components of the choice of defensive package

Base 3-4-4

    • The Ravens played this on just 15.