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Mtn Curl Combo

Shotgun·Doubles Offset Wk·11

Curl Motion Pass Play

Play diagram for Mtn Curl Combo from Shotgun Doubles Offset Wk in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetDoubles Offset Wk

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

Mtn Curl Combo lines up in Shotgun Doubles Offset Wk with 11 personnel and shows two vertical stems on the outside that break into curls, sitting down at the sticks on both sides of the field. The backside receiver runs a shallow drag underneath the curls, working from one side of the formation across the field, while the slot defender to the play side runs a quick out or flat breaking route toward the sideline. This is a zone beater built on curl flat combos on both sides of the field, with the shallow crosser giving a answer versus man coverage and a built in outlet against underneath zone drops. The primary read progression starts with the play side curl, works to the flat route underneath it, and comes back to the backside curl or the shallow drag if the initial window is closed.

Defensive Reads

Pre snap, identify if the corners are playing off man or zone leverage outside, since tight press man alignment can jump the curl breaks if the defense times it well. Look for two high safeties rotating late, this often signals a zone shell that Mtn Curl Combo is designed to exploit with its curl flat stretch on both sides. Post snap, watch the flat defender to the play side, if he sinks with the curl instead of widening for the flat route, that window opens up immediately for an easy completion. Beware of a user controlled linebacker sitting in the shallow drag lane, since this route is the easy checkdown and a smart defender will lurk there to jump the crosser. This play struggles against aggressive man blitzes that bring extra rushers off the edge, since the curls take time to develop and the quarterback may not have a clean pocket to let the routes mature.

Usage Tips

Check the defensive alignment before the snap to see if you are getting two high safeties, since this play thrives against split safety zone shells that leave soft spots at the sticks on both sides of the field.

Use the shallow drag as your check down against pressure or when both curl windows are covered, especially on third and long when you need a reliable outlet to move the chains.

Hot route the backside curl runner into a deeper dig or comeback if you see the corner sitting hard on the curl depth, this keeps the defense honest and adds a layer versus zone drops.

Pair this play with RPO Peek Slant or RPO Read Bubble earlier in a series so the defense respects the quick game, then come back to Mtn Curl Combo to attack the same shell with a slower developing curl flat read.

Best used on second and medium to third and medium distances where the sticks align with the curl breakpoints, giving you a high percentage completion window on both sides of the field.