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 15 Opponent – Tennessee Titans
Game reviewed vs New England Patriots
Play One
Q2 14:22 – 1st and 10 from the NE21
New England – 11 personnel
Tennessee – Base 5-2, Man Coverage
The Patriots have two receivers to the left and one in the slot to the right.