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Fk Toss Slide

Shotgun·Bunch Str Offset·11

Toss Play Action Slide Pass Play

Play diagram for Fk Toss Slide 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

Fk Toss Slide is a play-action pass out of a toss run fake from Shotgun Bunch Str Offset, designed to sell the edge run before attacking downfield. The line and backfield action fake toss to the strong side while the bunch receivers release into a three-level stretch: the inside slot bends across the middle on a deep dig/slide route, the outside bunch receiver climbs vertically up the numbers, and the backside X runs a deep comeback/in breaking away from the fake. The lone receiver to the open side runs an underneath flat/wheel that curls upfield for a check down or leverage throw against blitz. This is a play-action shot play built to punish aggressive run defense and man coverage, with the primary read starting on the deep slide/dig crossing the middle, then working outside to the vertical, and finally to the flat route if the pocket collapses or the defense sits deep.

Defensive Reads

Key the play side linebackers and safety rotation immediately after the snap, since if they bite hard on the toss fake the deep slide route will come open behind them for a big gain. Watch for man coverage matched up on the bunch receivers, since the crossing slide route creates natural rub and separation against man defenders who have to fight through traffic. If you see two deep safeties holding their zone depth without collapsing on the run fake, expect the underneath flat route or the comeback to be the quicker, safer options rather than forcing the deep middle throw. Look for slot corner or nickel blitzes off the edge before the snap, since the toss fake action leaves the quarterback vulnerable to quick pressure from the play side if protection is not accounted for. Against zone shells like Cover 3 or Cover 4, target the seam created between the flowing linebackers and the deep safety, since the dig and vertical routes are designed to split that exact window once run flow opens it up.

Usage Tips

Use this on early downs (1st and 10 or 2nd and short) when the defense has shown a heavy run look or has been biting on your toss and lead run plays out of this same formation, since the play-action fake needs linebackers stepping up to be effective.

Before the snap, identify whether the defense is in man or zone by checking safety depth. Two deep safeties sitting still usually means zone, so prioritize the deep dig sneaking in behind linebackers, while single high safety rotation opens up the backside comeback against man coverage.

Hot route the flat receiver into a quicker option if you see blitz pressure showing pre-snap, since the toss fake naturally slows down your protection and you need an outlet against extra rushers.

Pair this play in sequence with Mtn Lead Toss, Pin Pull Toss and Crack Toss earlier in a drive to condition the defense to bite on run action, then dial up Fk Toss Slide once linebackers start flowing hard to the play side.

Watch the play clock and pocket depth closely since the fake toss action delays your drop, making this play vulnerable to fast interior pressure, so avoid calling it into known nano blitz packages or heavy A gap pressure looks.