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RPO Peek Slant

Shotgun·Trey Open Offset·11

RPO Slant Pass Play Run Play

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Play diagram for RPO Peek Slant from Shotgun Trey Open Offset in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetTrey Open Offset

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

Breakdown

RPO Peek Slant out of Shotgun Trey Open Offset is a true run-pass option built off an inside zone run look, with the backside receiver running a slant to give the quarterback a hot RPO throw window. The diagram shows the offensive line and TE blocking down for the run action while the two trips receivers to the play side run a quick angle route and a corner route to hold the flat and deep defenders, and the isolated backside X runs a vertical stem before breaking upfield, functioning as the read key. This is a numbers-based RPO that beats light boxes and zone coverage, with the primary read progression being the box count pre-snap into the slant window if the defense stays honest to the run, or the give to the back if the slant defender sits.

Defensive Reads

Watch the play side linebacker depth at the snap, if he stays shallow and flows to run fits, the slant window opens up for an easy completion. Identify if the defense is in man coverage on the backside X, since a hard press corner can jam the slant route and force a give to the running back. Look for a lurking safety or nickel defender sitting in the shallow zone, as this defender can jump the slant route if the quarterback is late on the read. Recognize blitz packages that send extra rushers into the box, this often leaves the slant uncovered but also collapses the pocket quickly, so timing the throw is critical. Check corner and safety depth pre-snap on the trips side, a soft shell zone invites the quick game while a tight man shell suggests running the ball behind the blocking scheme instead.

Usage Tips

Check the box count before the snap and give the ball to your running back if the defense shows six or more in the box since the slant window will be crowded.

If the linebacker responsible for the slant area cheats outside or bites on run action, pull the RPO throw immediately for a free explosive gain.

Use this play on early downs like first and ten or second and short to keep defenses guessing between run and pass without burning a shot play.

Motion the backside slot receiver pre-snap to confirm man versus zone coverage, which helps you decide between handing off or throwing the slant with confidence.

Pair this call with Triple Slant or Read Option from the same set so the defense has to respect both the zone read run action and the quick passing game, making your RPO reads faster over a series.