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RPO Peek Slant

Shotgun·Spread Dbl Flex·11

RPO Slant Pass Play Run Play

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Play diagram for RPO Peek Slant from Shotgun Spread Dbl Flex in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetSpread Dbl Flex

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

Breakdown

RPO Peek Slant is a run pass option out of Shotgun Spread Dbl Flex with 11 personnel that pairs an inside handoff read with a slant and drag combo to the field side. Off the snap the QB reads the peeking backside slant defender while the outside receiver runs a slant into the vacated window and the inside slot receiver works a drag underneath to the opposite flat, with the offensive line executing run blocking to sell the handoff look. This is a true RPO built to punish light boxes and off man coverage, with the primary read being box count and the slant defender first, then the give to the back if the numbers favor the run.

Defensive Reads

Identify the conflict defender assigned to peek the slant, since his run fit versus pass drop decides the entire play. Watch linebacker depth pre-snap, if they are stacked tight to the line the offense will likely throw the slant behind them. Man coverage on the outside receiver with no help over the top is the biggest tell to expect the pass side of the RPO. Zone coverage with a hard flat defender sitting on the drag can bait the QB into a contested slant throw, so user that flat defender to jump the route. Disguised blitzes that show blitz then bail into zone can confuse the peek defender and force a late handoff read, creating a free run stop opportunity.

Usage Tips

Check the box count pre-snap and count defenders in the tackle box before the snap to decide run versus pass instantly.

If the defense shows two high safeties with a light box, key the slant defender immediately and throw off his leverage instead of hesitating.

Use the drag route as a hot route answer against man coverage since it clears underneath and gives a safety valve versus blitz looks.

Run this on early downs in run heavy personnel to keep defenses honest, then pair it with RPO Zone Peek or Read Option later in a series so linebackers cannot sit on the same conflict defender.

Against aggressive run fits with linebackers crashing downhill, pull the ball and hit the slant quickly before the peeking defender can recover.