From the opening possession Sunday, the Eagles made one point clear crystal: Despite their failure to spring the run game from under center against the Vikings, they were willing to try that formation again. And, wow, what a difference. Let's get the ...

To shotgun, or not to shotgun on the opponent's goal line? In college football, "not to" is the right answer. Yet many offensive coordinators prefer remaining in the shotgun just a yard away from paydirt despite a higher success rate with quarterbacks ...

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Play action passing is one of the most effective tools in an offense’s play calling arsenal. By simulating run action, it manipulates defensive reactions by slowing down pass rushers and freezing linebackers just long enough to create opportunities ...

Midway through the second quarter of Alabama's 2023 home defeat of Mississippi, Ja'Corey Brooks blocked a punt that gave the Crimson Tide offense a first-and-goal from the Rebels 1-yard line. But instead of plowing ahead with a quarterback sneak or calling ...

After finding a ton of success under center in the 28-22 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7, the Philadelphia Eagles wanted to make sure they continued that success and more against the New York Giants in Week 8. The only thing that really changed ...

Looking for a cure for their season-long struggles to run the ball effectively, or even decently, the Eagles threw a few changeups into their playbook Sunday against the Vikings. Typically a shotgun-based offense, the Eagles went under center 16 times ...