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PA Cross Dig Shot

Singleback·Wing Slot·12
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Play diagram for PA Cross Dig Shot from Singleback Wing Slot in Madden 27

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Breakdown

PA Cross Dig Shot is a play-action shot play out of Singleback Wing Slot that uses run action up front to freeze the linebackers before working three levels of the field. The backside receiver runs a shallow crosser underneath while the middle route breaks into a deep dig across the field, and the third receiver clears out vertically up the seam to hold the safety over the top. The blocking scheme shows the TE staying in to protect off the play fake, giving the quarterback time to work the dig as the primary read with the crosser as the underneath checkdown against man coverage.

Defensive Reads

Identify single high safety alignment before the snap, since that tells you the deep route will likely occupy the safety and open the dig underneath. Watch linebacker depth at the snap, if they step up hard on the play fake the dig window opens immediately behind them. Against zone coverage, look for the flat defender sinking into the crosser's lane, which can bait the quarterback into a low percentage throw. User the middle linebacker or a rover defender to sit in the dig's throwing lane, since jumping that route shuts down the primary read. Cover 3 and Cover 4 shells with disciplined underneath defenders are the best counters, as they keep linebackers from over pursuing the run fake and clog the intermediate crossing routes.

Usage Tips

Use this play on second or third and medium to long when defenses are willing to bite on the run fake, since the shot play design punishes linebackers who step up. Check pre-snap for single high safety looks, since the vertical clear out route occupies that safety and opens the dig behind linebackers. If you see man coverage, prioritize the deep dig, as its in-breaking angle creates natural separation against trailing defenders. Pair this play with HB Power O or HB Zone Wk earlier in a series so the play fake carries more weight and linebackers respect the run action. Motion or hot route the crosser into a quicker breaking route if you anticipate a blitz, giving your quarterback a faster underneath outlet.

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