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TE Lead Read Opt

Shotgun·Wing Slot Wk·12
Read OptionRun Play
Play diagram for TE Lead Read Opt from Shotgun Wing Slot Wk in Madden 27

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Breakdown

TE Lead Read Opt is a read option run play out of Shotgun Wing Slot Wk with 12 personnel. The diagram shows the QB reading the mesh point with the HB, with the offensive line blocking down at the point of attack while the two TEs stay in tight to the formation, one aligned as a wing to lead through the hole. This is a pure run play with no route concept to diagram, and the primary read is the QB reading the edge defender at the mesh point to decide whether to hand off the HB dive or pull and keep it himself off the edge.

Defensive Reads

Watch the play side defensive end or OLB pre-snap to see if he is sitting on the mesh point or crashing hard, since that dictates the QB give or keep read Identify if the defense is in a light box with only six or seven defenders in the run fit, which favors the QB keep on the edge Look for a user controlled linebacker sitting inside who can blow up the mesh point before the read develops, which shuts this play down Check safety depth since a single high safety rotating down late can be too slow to help against the perimeter keep Man heavy fronts with aggressive edge rush tendencies get gashed by this concept if the QB reads the crash and pulls correctly

Usage Tips

Check the defensive end or OLB alignment before the snap to predict whether the read will favor the give or the keep once the ball is snapped

Use this play on early downs in normal or run heavy personnel situations where defenses are not expecting an option look from 12 personnel

Pair this with Buck Sweep Read Opt and Speed Option from the same set so the defense cannot key on a single option action out of Wing Slot Wk

If the defense shows a hard crash from the EDGE defender, pull the ball and get outside quickly since the box will be numbers deficient for the run fit

Mix in Midline Read Option or Power Read from the playbook to keep second level defenders honest on the mesh point read before leaning on TE Lead Read Opt in short yardage

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