Playbooks

RPO Zone Alert Bubble

Shotgun·Wing Slot Wk·12
RPOPass PlayRun PlayBubble Screen
Play diagram for RPO Zone Alert Bubble from Shotgun Wing Slot Wk in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

In 8 playbooks

Franchise College Spread OffenseOffenseBalanced Pass OffenseOffenseEagles OffenseOffenseJaguars OffenseOffenseSuperstar HB AgileSuperstar HB ReceivingNFL Live Eagles OffenseOffenseNFL Live Jaguars OffenseOffense

Breakdown

RPO Zone Alert Bubble is an inside zone run paired with a bubble screen alert to the slot receiver, giving the quarterback a pre-snap and post-snap read based on numbers in the box. The diagram shows the offensive line executing a zone blocking scheme to the right while the receiver aligned outside runs a bubble route into the vacated flat area, with the outside receiver stalk blocking or running off the corner. The primary read progression is the quarterback reading the alert defender (usually a flat defender or overhang linebacker), handing off inside zone if that defender stays home to defend the bubble, or pulling and throwing the bubble screen immediately if that defender crashes down to fill the run fit.

Defensive Reads

Watch the slot defender's depth and leverage pre-snap since he is the true alert key for this RPO If the defense shows a two high shell with the overhang playing off, the bubble is usually there for a quick easy gain If the linebacker or slot corner sits flat footed reading run first, take the automatic bubble throw before he can close the cushion Against man coverage with no flat defender help, the offensive zone run is the stronger choice since the bubble receiver will get squeezed on the sideline User controlled defenders who sprint to jump the bubble route immediately open up the inside zone run behind them, so hand it off without hesitation

Usage Tips

Check the slot cornerback or overhang defender before the snap since his alignment tells you whether the bubble or the run is live before the ball is even snapped

If the defender is sitting inside on the box count, pull and throw the bubble instantly for a free access completion in space

Use this play on early downs to stay ahead of the chains since it forces a numbers conflict the defense cannot fix with one player

Pair this with RPO Zone Peek and RPO Zone Read Bubble from the same set so the defense cannot key on your run action or bubble tendency

Against aggressive blitz fronts, trust the zone run since the alert defender is often sacrificing coverage for pressure, leaving the run lane wide open

Other Plays in Wing Slot Wk