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RPO Peek Stick

Shotgun·Normal Y Off Close·11
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Play diagram for RPO Peek Stick from Shotgun Normal Y Off Close in Madden 27

Quick Reference

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Breakdown

RPO Peek Stick lines up out of Shotgun Normal Y Off Close with 11 personnel, giving the offense an RPO read on the backside while the frontside runs a stick concept. The diagram shows the outside receiver releasing vertically then breaking outward, with the inside route working a shallow flat/settle pattern underneath, forming the classic stick combo of a vertical stem into a hitch or corner read with a flat option beneath it. The QB peeks the run first, reading the alley defender or overhang, then works the stick combo if the numbers or leverage dictate a pass, making the primary progression run key first, flat defender second, and the outside stick breakpoint third.

Defensive Reads

Pre-snap, identify the alley or overhang defender who triggers the peek read, since a light box or crashing linebacker tells the QB to pull and throw stick. Watch safety depth before the snap, because a two high shell with soft corners invites the give since the stick combo has less room to operate against sunk zone coverage. Post-snap, key the flat defender's leverage, if he sits underneath the stick breakpoint the QB should climb to the corner or backside window instead of forcing the flat throw. User linebackers sitting the stick window or spying the run fit shut this play down fast, so recognize a stacked box paired with a user lurking underneath and be ready to check to a different RPO in the set. Man coverage with a slot corner playing outside leverage on the stick receiver opens the inside breaking window, so attack that soft spot immediately after the snap read confirms pass.

Usage Tips

Check the box count before the snap to decide whether to give on the run read or pull it for the stick combo, since RPOs live and die on numbers in the box.

Use the peek read to attack light boxes against base or nickel fronts, and pull the ball immediately if you see a extra defender creeping into the run fit.

Hot route the flat defender's man into a quick out or speed out against man coverage if you need an instant answer versus press corners.

Pair this call with RPO Peek Spot or RPO Zone Peek Glance to keep the defense guessing on which route combo answers the run key, forcing linebackers to hesitate on run fits.

This is a strong second and short or first and ten call since it keeps run and pass both live, letting you stay ahead of the sticks without tipping your hand.

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