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QB Draw

Shotgun·5WR Tight·00

Draw Qb Draw Designed Qb Run Run Play

Play diagram for QB Draw from Shotgun 5WR Tight in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

Set5WR Tight

Personnel

000 RB · 0 TE · 5 WR

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Breakdown

QB Draw out of Shotgun 5WR Tight is a designed QB run that disguises itself as a dropback pass before the offensive line sets up a delayed pocket to let the QB run through the middle of the formation. With five WRs split out and no backfield help, the offensive line executes a draw blocking scheme that sells pass protection for a beat before opening running lanes at the second level. This is a pure run play with no route concept to read, the primary progression is simply identifying the cutback lane created by the linebackers flowing upfield on the fake pass rush.

Defensive Reads

Watch for a Mike linebacker who stays home instead of dropping into coverage, since a disciplined defender who reads the OL pass sets will blow up the draw immediately. Nickel and dime packages with light boxes are ideal targets since there are fewer bodies to fill run lanes. If the defense shows Cover 3 or Cover 4 shells with safeties bailing deep, the middle of the field opens up for a long gain once the QB breaks the first level. Beware of user controlled defenders spying the QB or a defensive tackle who stunts inside, since this kills the draw before it develops. Blitz packages that send linebackers on delayed stunts through the A or B gap will diagnose and stop this play, so avoid calling it against defenses that have shown inside blitz tendencies on previous snaps.

Usage Tips

Call this on early downs or in short yardage third down situations when the defense expects a pass based on the 5WR personnel grouping. Use pre-snap motion sparingly since it can tip off the run and cause defenders to sit instead of flowing upfield. Wait for the offensive line to engage the defensive line before pressing the run button so the linebackers commit to pass rush lanes. Pair this play with Mesh or Spacing from the same set to keep defenses honest against the pass, since the identical personnel package disguises your run tendency. Best used against aggressive four man rush teams or blitz heavy defenses that send extra pressure off the edge, since the interior lanes open faster when contain defenders vacate.