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PA X Corner

Shotgun·Wing Trio·11

Play Action Corner Pass Play

Play diagram for PA X Corner from Shotgun Wing Trio in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationShotgun

SetWing Trio

Personnel

111 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR

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Breakdown

PA X Corner runs off play action from Shotgun Wing Trio with 11 personnel, using the run fake to hold linebackers and freeze the second level before the pass concept develops. The backside receiver runs a deep corner route as the primary vertical shot, while the TE releases up the seam and works outside for a corner/flag combo on the right side, giving the QB a two-level stretch on that half of the field. On the left, a receiver runs a deep out that breaks toward the sideline while the backfield player runs a shallow drag underneath, giving the QB a quick checkdown if the deep routes are covered. This is primarily a man beater, since the deep corner and seam-to-corner combo attack off man leverage and create natural separation once the play fake sucks in linebackers, though the flat drag also gives a built-in answer versus soft zone drops.

Defensive Reads

Look for cornerbacks playing tight man or press alignment pre-snap, since the corner routes are designed to win over the top once the DB commits to the flat or curl zone. Watch linebacker depth at the snap: if they crash hard on the run fake, the seam-to-corner combo on the TE side will be wide open behind them. Beware two high safety shells (Cover 2 or Cover 4) that keep a deep defender over the top of both corner routes, since this clogs the primary vertical reads and forces you to the drag or flat. Key the flat/curl defender on the drag side: if he sinks too deep reading the play fake, the underdrag route becomes an easy completion for positive yardage. Watch for user-controlled defenders lurking in the shallow drag lane or jumping the corner route break, since aggressive users will bait the QB into a pick if the primary read isn't secured pre-throw.

Usage Tips

Sell the run fake by holding the ball fake through its full animation before resetting your feet, since defenses that bite on the play action open up both corner routes immediately.

Pre-snap, identify single high versus two high shells: if the safety cheats to the seam/corner side, work the drag or the deep out on the backside instead of forcing the corner throw.

Use this play on early downs (1st and 10, 2nd and short) when defenses are more likely to sell out on run support, since the play action timing punishes aggressive linebacker flow.

Pair this with HB Mid Zone or Inside Zone earlier in a series to condition the defense to bite on run keys, then dial up PA X Corner once you see linebackers creeping downhill.

If you see a hard corner blitz or nano blitz look pre-snap, hot route the drag runner to release quickly and check it down before the protection breaks down.