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PA Jet Sweep

Singleback·Ace·12

Sweep Jet Sweep Play Action Motion Pass Play

Play diagram for PA Jet Sweep from Singleback Ace in Madden 27

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Personnel

121 RB · 2 TE · 2 WR

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Breakdown

PA Jet Sweep out of Singleback Ace 12 personnel shows jet motion action across the backfield to sell the sweep fake before the QB pulls it back for a play-action pass. Off the fake, both outside receivers run vertical routes up the numbers while the middle TE runs a delayed out breaking route underneath to the flat area, and a checkdown release comes out to the boundary as a shallow drag underneath everything. The primary read progression starts with the two vertical shots on the outside if the play fake freezes linebackers and safeties, then works down to the TE breaking route as the intermediate answer, with the shallow drag as the last resort checkdown against pressure.

Defensive Reads

Pre-snap, identify single high safety looks and stacked box counts since those alignments are most vulnerable to the run fake and the vertical shots behind them. Watch linebacker depth at the snap, if they crash hard toward the jet motion and bite on the fake, both outside verticals should be open behind them against man or zone. Key the flat defender or outside cornerback on the TE breaking route, since a defender sitting on that route with outside leverage can jump the throw if the QB does not manipulate with his eyes first. Cover 2 and Cover 4 shells with safeties staying deep and disciplined neutralize the verticals and force the checkdown, so expect the drag route to be the actual answer against those coverages. User controlled defenders sitting in the middle of the field as a lurk threat can undercut the TE breaking route or jump the shallow drag, so scan for a spy or hook defender staying home instead of biting on the jet action.

Usage Tips

Use the jet motion pre-snap to bait linebackers and safeties into flowing toward the sweep side before the ball is snapped, then watch how the second level reacts to confirm run bite. This play hunts single high shells and aggressive run fits, so if you see Cover 3 or a run blitz alignment with the safety cheating down, trust the play fake and take the shot outside. Hot route the drag route into a deeper crosser if you diagnose zone coverage sitting underneath, since the shallow route can get swallowed by linebackers who do not bite on the fake. Pair this call with actual Jet Sweep and HB Misdirection earlier in a drive so the defense keys run fits and motion the same way, then punish that tendency with this play action shot. Best used on early downs or manageable third and medium situations where defenses are still willing to play the run, since a clear passing down removes the run fake threat entirely.