Explaining one Raiders play: Breaking down the perfect play starring PJ Hall

Despite his late entry into minicamp due to a strained pectoral muscle, P.J. Hall’s first sack came quickly against the Detroit Lions in his first NFL game. It was a welcome sight for Raiders’ fans who have been starved for sacks from the interior over the last two years. While the sack was undoubtedly a good individual play by Hall, it is important to note that much of it can be attributed to team defense.

In the play above, the Detroit Lions offense lined up in what looks like a Trips Right, Shotgun formation with a lone receiver on the weak side.