The Eagles run the most Cover 6 in the NFL because of their split-field system, which can "rotate" the Cover 2 side to (8) or away (Stuff) from the Nickel.
Quarters (Quads) has become an increasingly important coverage in their system, even versus 3x1 formations.
In the clip, Philly uses the same "Trix" (Poach) mechanics as they would in "8" but runs a true Quarters (Box) structure to the passing strength.
Learn more about how Fangio marries his weak rotational coverage philosophy on MatchQuarters:
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Eagles running the "Strong Fire Zone" vs. the Bills.
Notice how Baun abandons his post to work to James Cook.
Buffalo's starting RB only had 40 targets last year, but averaged right under a 1st Down everytime he caught the ball (8.8 yds).
Easy to see why there's a heavy reaction to the swing route.
The combination of pressure and the Edge's peel forces Allen to throw it away.
Learn more about the Fangio system and its adjacent schemes on MatchQuarters:
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The Pylon tag to traditional Flood concepts puts added stress on the back end of the defense.
I break down how the best offenses do this in the Sail Manual: https://t.co/VvqD2cDIUo