10-08-2021, 04:18 PM
(10-08-2021, 04:04 PM)jj22 Wrote: I disagree, if they don't fear the run then they won't fall for the fake. Why fall for it when they can stop the run with the front 4? We found that out the last couple years I thought. Specifically with no one falling for the play action, and stopping the run on the way to the QB.
There really isn’t any disagreeing; it’s a fact. This is a very measurable thing and has been studied. Your play action passing game doesn’t improve if you have a more successful running game. They fall for the fake because they have to play their gaps. If the defense doesn’t play their gaps, they will get ran over.
Here is a study that discusses the numbers behind it.
https://www.footballoutsiders.com/stat-analysis/2018/rushing-success-and-play-action-passing
