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PA X Burst Cross

Singleback·Wing Pair·13

Play Action Crosser Pass Play

Play diagram for PA X Burst Cross from Singleback Wing Pair in Madden 27

Quick Reference

FormationSingleback

SetWing Pair

Personnel

131 RB · 3 TE · 1 WR

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Breakdown

PA X Burst Cross runs a play-action fake out of Singleback Wing Pair with 13 personnel, holding linebackers with the run fake before working a deep crossing route. The backside receiver runs a deep post/burst breaking across the field, the slot receiver runs a corner route toward the sideline, and the near wing releases on a shallow crosser underneath while the other wing chips and works a short flat route. Primary read progression starts with the deep crosser as it clears the middle of the field, moves to the corner route if a safety bites on the play fake, and checks down to the underneath crosser or flat route against zone drops. This is a play-action man beater designed to exploit linebackers who step up on the run fake.

Defensive Reads

Look for single high safety shells like Cover 3 or Cover 1, since the deep crosser exploits the seam vacated by an aggressive box safety biting the run fake. Watch linebacker depth at the snap: if they step up hard to fill run gaps, the crossing route will have a wide throwing lane behind them. Beware Cover 4 or Cover 2 shells with disciplined linebackers who sit in their zone drops, since they can undercut the shallow crosser and take away the easy check down. Identify user-controlled defenders spying the middle of the field or lurking in the crosser's lane, as a smart user linebacker can jump this route if the quarterback telegraphs the throw. Recognize blitz packages that send extra rushers off the edge, since the play-action fake can slow your quarterback's release and force a rushed throw into a covered window.

Usage Tips

Sell the run fake by holding the play-action long enough to let the crosser clear the linebacker level before you fire the throw.

Use this on early downs like 1st and 10 or 2nd and short when defenses are more likely to bite on the run action.

Check the middle linebacker depth pre-snap: if he is sitting shallow expecting run, the deep crosser will hit a soft spot in the zone.

Hot route the flat route wing to a quick out if you see man coverage press at the line, giving you a faster underneath option against blitz looks.

Pair this play with 26 Duo or HB Inside Zone earlier in a drive so the defense respects the run fake and the crosser opens up on repeated play calls.