ANATOMY OF A PLAY: STEVEN JACKSON BREAKS THROUGH FOR A TD

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Written by Tim Shields
on Friday, 26 October 2012 21:55.
http://www.ramsherd.com/2012-articles/s ... hdown.html

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PRE-SNAP

The Rams offense hasn't scored since the first half, and is in danger of falling out of this game completely. But a huge 56-yard catch-and-run play by Chris Givens puts the Rams just outside the red zone. Three runs and a short pass later, and the Rams have a second-and-goal, but the clock is working against them in a two-score game. They need to score decisively, and the defense has to get the ball back.

Offensive Play Call

The Rams come out in 11 personnel. Sam Bradford is under center with Steven Jackson 7 yards deep behind him. The “Double left” part of the call tells us Steve Smith (12) in the slot and Brandon Gibson (11) out wide to the field side. Smith’s split is a tighter split than normal. This allows Smith to block the overhang backer. Chris Givens (13) is lined up in the boundary. As is tight end, Lance Kendricks (88), who is on the line of scrimmage. The “20 Bubble” just tells that it is an inside zone run to the right. The 2 is an even number. The even numbers dictates that the play goes right (odd numbers to the left).

Rest of the play in detail (pictures and video) here:
http://www.ramsherd.com/2012-articles/s ... hdown.html