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Duo

Shotgun·Bunch Str Offset·11

Duo Run Play Power Run

Play diagram for Duo from Shotgun Bunch Str Offset in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetBunch Str Offset

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

Duo out of Shotgun Bunch Str Offset is a downhill power run play designed to double team the play side defensive tackle at the point of attack before climbing to the second level. The diagram shows a bunch formation to the strength side with the offset back aligned in the backfield, and the offensive line executing a double team block that creates a vertical seam for the HB to press and cut off. This is not a man or zone beater since there are no route concepts to read, it is a gap scheme run that relies on the double team collapsing the interior and a puller or climbing lineman handling the first linebacker to the play side. Primary read progression is aligned to the HB: press the double team, read the play side linebacker fit, and cut backside if the alley is sealed.

Defensive Reads

Pre-snap, identify whether the defense is in a one high shell with the strong safety cheating toward the bunch, since that often signals a run blitz or extra man in the box. Count defenders in the box against your blockers, if the count is even or in your favor this run has a strong chance to hit. Post-snap, key the play side linebacker's first step, if he flows hard downhill without hesitation the double team should climb and seal him, opening the cutback. Watch for a user controlled defender flashing into the play side A or B gap pre-snap, which is the most common way defenses stop Duo cold with a nano blitz look. Defenses that play a 4-3 Under or stack the middle linebacker directly over the double team tend to shut this run down, so be ready to check to a bounce or backside cutback path.

Usage Tips

Use pre-snap motion or a quick glance at the middle linebacker depth to confirm he is not sitting in the exact gap you plan to attack. Duo hits best against base 4-3 and 3-4 fronts with two gap defensive tackles who can get moved off the ball by the double team. Against odd fronts with a shaded nose, consider hot routing the bunch receivers into quick screens or checking to Inside Zone if you see run blitz alignment. Pair Duo with RPO Duo Alert Post in your play calling sequence so the defense has to respect both the run fit and the vertical shot off similar formation and personnel. Best called on early downs, second and short, or short yardage and goal line situations where you want a physical, downhill answer against light boxes.