Football Film Room Weekly Newsletter
Week of December 15th
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The Football Film Room Show - Episode #13
In episode #13 of the Football Film Room Show, I revisit Super Bowl LI between the Patriots and Falcons to show you the significance of situational football and the parallels between that game and the Rams’ Thursday Night loss to Seattle.
How Sean Payton's Approach vs. Packers Led to the Best Game of Bo Nix's Career
Against the Packers in what could be a Super Bowl preview, Bo Nix played the best game of his young career. He completed 23 of 34 passes for 302 yards with 4 touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 134.7 passer rating against one of the best defenses in the NFL.
Are We Sure Josh Allen Isn't the MVP Again?
Through 15 weeks, Matthew Stafford is the clear leader in the NFL MVP race (or at least he should be). But Josh Allen’s performance against the Patriots on Sunday propelled him right back into the discussion and put him on Stafford’s heels.
Through the Quarterback's Eyes: Matthew Stafford
There are big moments throughout every game that don’t always get noticed for how important they are. However, they can be absolutely instrumental to the final outcome.
FFR Playbook Play of the Week
Our playbook has more than 80 breakdowns grouped by concept (e.g. passing game, running game, situational, coverages, pressures, etc.) with hundreds of examples from NFL games. Get a Founding Member subscription to access.
This week’s featured concept is split-zone:
How the Packers Ended the Cowboys' 2023 Season with Split Zone
Adding split-flow action to zone runs can have a number of effects on a defense. It can force hesitation in second-level defenders. It can help create cut-back lanes. If a defense is in man coverage, it can remove defenders from the front side of the run. It can also cut off or impede an athletic defensive end who is chasing down plays from the backside and stopping them before they get started.