Fade

The Fade tag flags every play that features a fade route: the outside vertical release that arcs toward the sideline and away from trailing man coverage, showing up here across 5 formations, 47 sets, and 59 plays from X Fade and Fade Smash to Mtn Slot Fades and Goalline Fade. These concepts are your primary man beaters and press-coverage punishers, especially in the red zone where a tall receiver with a size mismatch can win on a lob pass over a shorter corner. Filter by Fade to quickly build a red zone package, stack complementary smash and slot fade combos, or find one-on-one shot plays that fit a vertical passing scheme without hunting through your whole playbook.