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RPO Power Alert Bubble

Shotgun·Wing Slot Wk·12
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Play diagram for RPO Power Alert Bubble from Shotgun Wing Slot Wk in Madden 27

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Breakdown

RPO Power Alert Bubble is a true run pass option out of Shotgun Wing Slot Wk with 12 personnel. The diagram shows a Power run scheme working right behind the offensive line while the backside slot receiver runs a bubble screen underneath, with the QB reading the alert defender (usually a flowing linebacker or overhang) to decide between handing off Power or pulling and throwing the quick bubble. It is a run play at heart but functions as a zone beater against light boxes and overplayed run fits, since the bubble punishes defenders who crash down on the run action.

Defensive Reads

Watch the alert defender, typically the playside linebacker or slot defender, since his reaction determines the entire play. If that defender sits flat footed or bails to cover the bubble, hand the ball off into the Power run lane behind the pulling linemen. Man coverage on the bubble receiver with an aggressive underneath defender can blow this play up quickly, so avoid the throw against man heavy shells. Overloaded boxes with safeties creeping down pre-snap signal a run blitz look, which favors pulling the ball for the bubble instead of testing the extra defender. User controlled defenders who spy the mesh point rather than committing can bait the quarterback into a bad decision, so stay disciplined on the initial read.

Usage Tips

Pre-snap, count the box defenders and identify whether the alert defender is sitting inside or flowing hard to the run side before the snap.

If the linebacker or slot corner triggers downhill on the mesh point, immediately pull and fire the bubble to the flat for a free access throw.

Use this against zone heavy defenses and light six man boxes where the numbers advantage on the perimeter is clear.

Pair this with RPO Zone Alert Bubble and RPO Power Peek to keep defenders guessing between inside zone flow and Power gap schemes off the same bubble action.

Run this on early downs in 1st and 10 or 2nd and short situations where defenses are more likely to sell out on stopping the run.

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