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 5 Opponent — Denver Broncos
Game reviewed — vs. Baltimore Ravens
Play One
Q1 7:38 – 1st and 10 from the BAL20
Baltimore – 22 personnel
Denver – Base, Inverted Cover 2
The Ravens have a tight end on the end of the line to the right and a wide receiver in the slot to the left.