There’s a fast-developing NFL trend that the Seahawks have suffered from: the crack pitch from the shotgun. Quicker developing than a toss play, the pitch is run similarly to a speed option but without the quarterback ever keeping.
Seattle really struggled against the Chargers’ run game and their toss, making Green Bay’s crack pitch last Thursday a smart decision. It was particularly tricky because they did it from the shotgun to the weakside. With a tight end to the left and the running back to the right, The Seahawks aligned off the strength of the front.