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On plays where the defense expects the offense to pass, emphasis is often placed on the number of defensive backs. In a basic 4–3 or 3–4 defense, there are four defensive backs on the field (2 cornerbacks [CB], 1 strong safety [SS], and 1 free safety [FS]).
Zone coverage (also referred to as a zone defense) is a defensive scheme in gridiron football used to protect against the pass. Zone coverage schemes require the linebackers and defensive backs to work together to cover certain areas of the field, making it difficult for the opposing quarterback to complete passes.
Defense consisting of seven (quarter) or eight (half dollar) defensive backs. The seventh defensive back is often an extra safety, and this defense is used in extreme passing situations (such as to defend against a Hail Mary pass). It is occasionally referred to as the prevent defense because of its use in preventing desperation plays.
Texas A&M's defense is one of the best units LSU will face this season. The Aggies are first in the SEC in rushing defense and second in passing defense. They have allowed more than 150 yards on ...
Ask Sam Hartman, Haynes King, Drake Maye and now Spencer Rattler. Clemson football's pass defense is suddenly scary good. Watch out, bowl opponent.
Kelce finished this game with a season-best 90 yards receiving on 10 catches (with 12 targets) — all team highs for KC on Sunday. ... Passing defense: B.
The 5–3 defense and the 6–2 defense were considered the standard defensive formations of their time, with the 5–3 defense being regarded as the defense that was better against the pass. It was considered the best defense against the T formation. By the late 1950s, NFL defenses had switched to the 4–3 defense or the 5–2 defense as ...
One only touchdown was scored in Week 10 by a defense or special teams unit. That came early Sunday when Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson picked off a first-quarter pass from Indianapolis ...