It’s a stretch on 1st-and-10. The offense opts to athletically get the back out on the edge while the offensive linemen follow a tried and tested zone-scheme.
In opposition, defensive athletes are required.
C.J. Mosley remains inside-out, following the flow of the play to the strong side. Eventually, he fills the C-gap at the exact moment the back cuts.
Immediately, the back catches a glimpse of Mosley, plants with his left foot and looks to bounce it. That’s trouble; that’s incredible trouble when facing the New York Jets.
Run-support extraordinaire Jamal Adams is there, playing the blocker with his inside shoulder while looking to funnel the play back to the inside where all the bodies are.