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 12 Opponent – Cincinnati Bengals
Game reviewed vs. Cleveland Browns
Play One
Q1 3:06 – 2nd and 7 from the CLE39
Cleveland – 12 personnel
Cincinnati – Base, 3-4, Cover 3
The Browns have two receivers to the left with a tight end in-line to the right and a tight end in the slot to the right.