Playbooks

Mtn QB Blast

Shotgun·U Off Trips·12
Designed Qb RunMotionRun Play
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This play belongs to no NFL team or scheme playbook, so it may not appear in the in-game builder.
Play diagram for Mtn QB Blast from Shotgun U Off Trips in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

Not in any team playbook.

Breakdown

Mtn QB Blast is a designed QB run out of Shotgun U Off Trips with a 12 personnel grouping (1 RB, 2 TE) that uses a receiver motion to adjust the edge numbers before the snap. The offensive line down blocks and climbs to seal the interior, with the trips side sealing off any flow to that edge so the QB can plant downhill through the B or C gap behind his blockers. This is a gap scheme run play, not a pass or RPO, so the primary read is simply the frontside crease and whether the play side defenders get sealed or if the QB needs to bounce off the lead blocker.

Defensive Reads

Watch linebacker depth before the snap, if the mike or backside linebacker is sitting too far off the line the QB run lane opens up quickly. Key the edge defender or slot corner reaction to the pre-snap motion since a hard crash toward the motion man signals man coverage and possible run blitz. This play struggles against disciplined gap sound fronts where the defensive line stays home and linebackers do not overpursue the motion. User the play side linebacker or safety in the box to spy the QB and take away the designed run lane before it develops. Look for a robber or spy defender lurking near the line of scrimmage, as this is the most common way competitive players shut down Mtn QB Blast.

Usage Tips

Use the pre-snap motion to identify if the defense is playing man or zone based on whether a defender follows the motion man across the formation.

This play hits hardest against light boxes, so check the numbers before the snap and avoid calling it into stacked fronts with extra defenders in the box.

Pair Mtn QB Blast with PA Jet Sweep or Jet Sweep from the same set so defenses have to respect both the true blast run and the perimeter jet action off identical motion.

Use this on short yardage or 2nd and short situations where defenses are more likely to play a lighter, pass friendly personnel package.

Mix in Mtn Duo or QB Power G on early downs to keep defenses honest on gap direction before dialing up Mtn QB Blast as a change up.

Other Plays in U Off Trips