Also Called Pressure, Dog
Sending more pass rushers than usual, often by adding a linebacker or defensive back. It puts heat on the quarterback but leaves fewer players in coverage.
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Related Zone Blitz · Cover 0 · Slant
A blitz where an unexpected player rushes, such as a linebacker or defensive back, while a defensive lineman drops back into a zone. It confuses the blocking scheme and the quarterback's reads.
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A type of zone blitz that sends five rushers and plays three defenders deep and three underneath in zone. It brings pressure without leaving anyone one-on-one with no help.
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Related Zone Blitz · Cover 3
Also Called Game
A planned move where defensive linemen change the lanes they rush through after the snap. It's meant to confuse the offensive line's blocking assignments.
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Related Twist · Defensive Line
Also Called T-E Twist, E-T Twist
A stunt where two pass rushers swap lanes: one crashes first to occupy blockers, and the other loops around behind into the gap that opens up.
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Also Called Edge
A pass rush from outside the offensive tackle, usually by a defensive end or outside linebacker. Edge rushers try to bend around the corner and reach the quarterback.
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Related Defensive Line · Twist · Sweep