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Mtn RPO Peek Swing

Shotgun·Split Slot Offset·20
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Play diagram for Mtn RPO Peek Swing from Shotgun Split Slot Offset in Madden 27

Quick Reference

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Breakdown

Mtn RPO Peek Swing is a run pass option out of Shotgun Split Slot Offset with a jet/orbit motion man crossing the backfield into a swing route toward the sideline. The offensive line and inline blockers set up an inside run look while the QB reads a second level defender (peek) to decide between handing off or throwing the swing to the motion man in the flat. This is a zone beater designed to punish flowing linebackers and light box counts, with the primary read being the peeking defender at the mesh point followed by the swing man if he stays home on the run fake.

Defensive Reads

Check the alignment of the flat defender before the snap since a walked up corner or overhang linebacker signals the swing will be jumped immediately. Watch the second level defender assigned to the peek read, if he sits in the box the QB should pull and throw, if he widens with motion the run is live. Zone shells with soft cushions on the perimeter get exploited easily since the swing route only needs a step of separation. Man coverage teams that stay attached in motion tend to shut this play down because the swing defender travels with the motion man from snap to catch. Look for blitzing linebackers filling the run gap post snap since that usually means the peek read is occupied and the swing should be the automatic answer.

Usage Tips

Use pre-snap motion to identify if the defense shifts a linebacker or safety toward the flat, which tells you the swing throw is likely covered before the snap.

If the peek defender crashes down hard on run action, pull the ball immediately and get the swing throw out before the flat defender can close the cushion.

This play works best on early downs or third and short since the run action stays credible and forces linebackers to respect the mesh point.

Pair this call with Mtn RPO Peek Stick or Mtn RPO Read Swing in your play sequencing so the defense cannot key on the swing look every snap.

Against aggressive man coverage teams, fake the swing entirely and trust the interior run blocking since the flat defender will often bite on the motion.

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