Splash plays. Every team wants them but how do they happen? This article is going to look at the defense of the upcoming opponent, focusing on the three big plays they allowed the previous or recent weeks. It’ll take a look at the whole play including details such as personnel, formations, blocking schemes and route combinations. As a follow up to each play, there will be the Steelers Scenario identifying the player or players who could benefit by running similar plays.
Week 9 Opponent — Chicago Bears
Game reviewed — vs. San Francisco 49’ers
Play One
Q4 9:32 – 1st and 10 from the SF25
San Francisco – 11 personnel
Chicago – Nickel, Cover 2 Robber
San Francisco starts with two receivers to the left, the tight end in-line to the right and one receiver to the right.