PFF Grades from the debacle

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(12-27-2023, 11:17 AM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: Isn't the point of play action to also put linebackers and safeties in conflict? I also don't think you need to necessarily be "efficient" running the ball for playaction to work. I know from the 1st Pitt game to the Jax game Browning got rid of the ball faster. I would be curious how that trend played out over the next several games.

1. Yes Play action puts defenders in conflict but drop from under center also takes a half a second longer which requires the OL to pass block longer. 

2. The whole run game isn't necessary for play action is mostly for the spread shotgun teams that run a ton of play action motion to hold the linebackers and safeties for a half a second. The drop back from under center play action requires a little more from your run game because you want the DL attacking the OL in gap control and not rushing the passer with their initial move.