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Mtn WR Sweep

Shotgun·Doubles Y Off·11
SweepMotionRun Play
Play diagram for Mtn WR Sweep from Shotgun Doubles Y Off in Madden 27

Quick Reference

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Breakdown

Mtn WR Sweep is a jet style run play out of Shotgun Doubles Y Off that uses receiver motion to get the ball to the edge quickly. The diagram shows the motion man taking a shallow angle across the backfield before turning upfield off the tackle box, with the blocking flowing to seal the edge for the sweep lane. This is a designed run play, not a pass concept, so the primary read is horizontal: get width first, then locate the first color you see (force defender or alley player) and cut off that block.

Defensive Reads

Watch for defensive ends and outside linebackers crashing down hard, this play beats aggressive edge defenders who overpursue inside on jet motion. Look at safety rotation before the snap, if a safety cheats down toward the motion side pre-snap you are likely facing a run blitz or contain scheme designed to string the sweep out. Man coverage with corners locked on receivers tends to open running lanes because those defenders are occupied and cannot fill the alley immediately. Cover 2 or Cover 3 shells with disciplined flow linebackers can shut this down quickly since those defenders read run keys fast and fill the edge before the ball carrier turns the corner. Key the play side linebacker's first step, if he steps up hard into the box the cutback lane opens, if he stays home you need to trust your blockers and stay patient on the edge.

Usage Tips

Use this play when the defense is showing a light box or the linebackers are aligned tight to the line, since the outside run away from extra defenders exploits gap integrity issues. Check cornerback depth before the snap, if the corner to the sweep side is playing off or bailing into a deep zone you have extra room to work the edge before he can close. Pair this with Mtn PA Sweep H-Angle and Mtn PA Sweep HB Seam later in the series so the defense has to respect the same motion action as both run and pass action. Hot route the backside receiver into a quick screen or bubble look if you expect defenders flowing hard to the sweep side, it gives you a changeup without changing the play call. Best used on early downs or in short yardage when defenders are more likely to sell out on run fits toward the box rather than respecting outside speed.

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