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PA Jet Sweep from Shotgun Normal Y Off shows jet motion action to sell the sweep fake before the QB carries out the play action pass. Off the fake, the backside X receiver runs a deep comeback breaking back toward the sideline while the two inside receivers push vertical stems, with one bending into a deep out breaking toward the far numbers and the other working a deep crossing route underneath it. The flat route to the boundary side clears the underneath area, and the offensive line sets up in max protect to hold up against the blitz while the play action fake occupies the linebackers. This is a play action shot play designed to hit zone beaters over the middle and off the boundary once the run fake freezes the second level, with the primary read progression starting on the deep crossing route, moving to the deep comeback breaking back to the sideline, and finishing with the deep out as the third read.
Defensive Reads
Watch for linebackers stepping up hard on the jet sweep fake key, since that flow indicates run support defense and opens throwing lanes underneath and over the middle. Identify single high safety shells pre snap, as one high defenses are more vulnerable to the deep comeback and deep out routes stretching the boundary. Look for cornerbacks playing off coverage on the outside receiver, which signals a soft zone shell that the deep comeback route can exploit on the sideline break. Key on user controlled defenders dropping into a lurk spot in the shallow middle, since a smart user player sitting on the deep cross can bait a costly interception if the QB throws that route without patience. Man coverage with press corners and a robber safety in the middle of the field is the toughest matchup for this play, since it clogs the deep crosser and comeback windows simultaneously.
Usage Tips
Sell the jet sweep fake by holding the ball fake animation out fully before resetting to throw, since defenders keying run flow will bite hard on this look. Use this on early downs like first or second and short to medium yardage when the defense is more likely to respect run action and step up with linebackers. Check safety depth pre snap, if you see two deep safeties sitting at depth the deep comeback and deep out become tougher throws, so prioritize the deep crosser working away from the safety shell. Pair this play with Zone Fake Jet and Jet Touch Pass earlier in a drive so the defense starts keying the jet motion as a run threat, which sets up the explosive shot play later. Against aggressive one high looks or defenses stacking the box to stop the run, this play punishes overpursuit with the deep comeback and deep out routes attacking the vacated boundary and middle of the field.
