Cutup Friday: 2023 Lions Bang Pivot (pt. 1)

In week 14 against Chicago, Detroit had a good day reading out their Bang-Pivot concept. They paired it with a “Dusty” variation a few times. Dusty is a common term to describe a trips concept with #3 on a corner, with #1 and #2 running underneath routes.

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Cutup Friday: 2022 Miami Dolphins Bang-Pivot Weak

2023 Dolphins Bang-Return Adjustment

The corner route gives the concept a little more versatility. It can become an alert against certain coverages/pressures while keeping the usual Bang-Pivot progression intact.

In the first example, the Bears take away the Bang-Pivot side with a robber into the Bang window, and tight outside leverage on the Pivot. Goff resets for the Over-The-Ball/Jerk route.

In the second example, the weak hook/robber defender works to the field with the fast motion, leaving the Bang window open for a touchdown in the red zone.

The video below shows nearly 10 minutes of Bang - Pivot cutups. Both examples drawn up here are included.