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Exit WR Screen

Shotgun·Normal Y Off Wk·11
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Play diagram for Exit WR Screen from Shotgun Normal Y Off Wk in Madden 27

Quick Reference

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Breakdown

Exit WR Screen is a quick-hitting screen pass out of Shotgun Normal Y Off Wk with 11 personnel. Pre-snap motion sends the outside receiver in orbit fashion across the formation to the backside, drawing defenders out of position while the frontside X receiver runs a quick out breaking toward the sideline to occupy the corner. The playside receiver sets up as the screen target, releasing outside then working back toward the flat behind a wall of blockers, and the primary read is the screen receiver in the flat with the motion man as a built in checkdown if the screen gets sniffed out.

Defensive Reads

Watch the flow of the second level defenders after the snap, if linebackers flow hard playside and bite on the screen action you have a numbers advantage in space. Man coverage teams that chase the exit motion across the formation open up natural running lanes for the blockers to reach. Zone defenses that sit in their drops can be tougher to screen against since the underneath defenders have eyes on the backfield and can rally quickly. Blitz heavy fronts that send extra rushers off the edge are the best matchup for this concept since the screen negates the pass rush entirely. User controlled defenders that stay home in the box instead of chasing motion can jump the screen route, so watch for a spy or a linebacker sitting still pre-snap as a sign the defense is sitting on this concept.

Usage Tips

Use the pre-snap motion to identify if the defense follows the man across the formation, which tips man coverage immediately.

Throw the screen quickly once the receiver turns upfield, do not hold the ball or the blockers will lose their angles.

This play pairs well with Double Slants and Exit Double Slants since the exit motion look sets up the same read for the defense before you counter with a quick game concept.

Call this on early downs or in obvious run situations to catch overaggressive fronts and blitz heavy defenses cheating up to stop the run.

If the corner sits outside and squats on the screen, check to the quick out from the X receiver at the top of your drop for a free access throw.

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