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  2. Zone defense in American football - Wikipedia

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    Diagram of the Cover 3 defense. In Cover 3, the two corners and free safety each have responsibility for a deep third of the field, while the strong safety plays like a linebacker. [7] [8] [9] This coverage is generally considered to be a run stopping defense as it focuses on preventing big pass plays and stopping the run while giving up short ...

  3. Run-pass option - Wikipedia

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    A double-slant RPO against a 4-3 cover 6-aligned defense. The run-pass option (RPO) is a type of designed option play in American football in which the offensive team has the ability to either rush or pass the ball depending on the alignment and actions of defensive team.

  4. Eight-man football defensive formations - Wikipedia

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    They occasionally have pass coverage responsibilities and depending on personnel and scheme, may cover split ends and slot receivers. Some teams designate their best contain man to always play the wide side of the field. The linebackers' main role is run support; they line up anywhere between the defensive ends.

  5. Week 14 fantasy defense rankings: Best DST starts - AOL

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    Fantasy football rankings for Week 14 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. Six points are awarded for defensive and kick ...

  6. Strategy of American football - Wikipedia

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    The primary goal of the offense is to score points. [1] To achieve this, coaches and players design and execute plays based on several factors: the players involved, the opponent's defensive strategy, the time remaining before halftime or the end of the game, and the number of points needed to secure a win.

  7. Week 6 fantasy football defense rankings: Top DST ... - AOL

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    Fantasy football Week 6 defense/special teams rankings (*-check status before kickoff) Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services.

  8. Fantasy Football Week 6 Defense Rankings - AOL

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    Check out our fantasy football D/ST rankings for Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season! ... Fantasy Football Week 6 Defense Rankings. Yahoo Sports Fantasy Staff. October 10, 2023 at 4:34 PM.

  9. Double coverage - Wikipedia

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    In gridiron football, double coverage is a state of defensive playcalling where two defensive players are assigned to "cover" one offensive player. This situation is often seen with standout wide receivers and running backs. [1] It is extremely rare to have two defensive backs man-cover a single receiver.