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ProfessorGAC

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5. You're Right, There Were No Blitzes

Reply to Auggie (Original post)

Mon Feb 10, 2025, 09:37 AM

Feb 10

But, I don't think it was a strategy.
The Eagles front 4 on D is just so good that blitzing isn't necessary.
If they can get to the QB without blitzing, why would they?
I think Fangio just realized that KC couldn't block his guys so the strategy he employed was around the back 7 of giving up few throwing lanes early. By the time a receiver gets free, that great D-Line is in the QBs face.
Those 4 guys, anchored by Jalen Carter, are fantastic.

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Vic Fangio's game plan for Mahomes included no blitzes. The plan was brilliant, and has been done before. [View all] Auggie Feb 10 OP

The Eagles went heavy on defense in the last two drafts exboyfil Feb 10 #1

My son and I were talking about this during the game Docreed2003 Feb 10 #2

I would go with execution over strategy genxlib Feb 10 #3

Yes they had a guard playing left tackle exboyfil Feb 10 #4

You're Right, There Were No Blitzes ProfessorGAC Feb 10 #5

I think the containment idea was the strategy ... Auggie Feb 10 #6

We'll Disagree ProfessorGAC Feb 10 #7

Okay Auggie Feb 10 #8

I'd like to thank all the members of the Dolphins defense tishaLA Feb 10 #9