Passing concepts

Vertical concepts

Deep route combinations — go, post, corner and deep dig — that attack behind the coverage.

Vertical concepts push routes past the safeties: four verticals, post-corner combinations and deep digs off a five- or seven-step drop. They need protection time and a quarterback willing to throw with anticipation into tight windows.

Vertical offenses produce fewer catches with much bigger ones, so receiving-yard props swing hard week to week even when target share stays flat.

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