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Brian Flores dismantled Week 1 pass protections by deploying heavy gap-out pressure fronts that forced quick, low-percentage throws. Across the league, a lack of live preseason contact showed up immediately on tape, leading to missed tackles, blown edge leverage, and fractured run fits. Cody Alexander and Felix Johnson break down the schematic adjustments, coverage rotations, and defensive tape defining early-season NFL execution. — Timestamps: 00:00 Preseason Contact Deficits And Missed Tackles 02:43 Darnold Injury And Macdonald Structural Game Plans 18:00 Shanahan System Tells And Buffalo Isolation Routes 24:54 Chicago Broken-Play Spacing And Carolina Edge Fits 31:58 Detroit Secondary Structure And Workload Allocation 37:29 Ravens Man-Coverage Punishers And Front Pressures 44:19 Flores Gap-Out Architecture And Structural Pressure 53:28 Preseason Alignment Rust And Defensive Communication 59:43 Chiefs Run Leverage And Denver Play-Calling Flow — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

Mike Macdonald’s Seattle defense takes on Drake Maye’s vertical passing attack in Week 1, testing whether split-safety caps and interior B-gap pressure can shut down New England’s downfield shot rate for a second straight time. Felix and Cody break down the schematic details of that matchup, examine key under-center offensive shifts around the league, and project divisional races through a defensive lens. Dive into tape-backed analysis of backend coverage rotations, front-seven rebuilds, and structural scheme fits heading into the 2026 NFL season. — Timestamps: — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

An in-depth 2026 AFC West tactical preview that breaks down the division’s scheme evolutions, roster structures, and philosophical adjustments across the AFC West. We examine how Rob Leonard's defense in Las Vegas, Chris O’Leary’s “Minter's carryover” in Los Angeles, Steve Spagnuolo's Kansas City secondary rebuild, and Denver's elite back end will shape the division title race. Plus, a look at each offense. Learn the exact matchups and technical details that will decide the AFC West this season. — Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & AFC West Overview 01:14 - Raiders Offensive Plan: Cousins & Jeanty 05:00 - Rob Leonard's Defensive Scheme & Pressure 07:08 - Chargers: Harbaugh-McDaniel Dynamic & OL 11:20 - Jesse Minter Carryover & LA Secondary 13:31 - Chiefs: Kenneth Walker & Offensive Questions 15:15 - Steve Spagnuolo’s Secondary Rebuild & Front Rotation 27:04 - Broncos Defense: Front Depth & Elite Secondary 29:02 - Sean Payton, Bo Nix, & Division Predictions — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

In this episode of Let’s Talk Ball!, Cody Alexander and Felix Johnson break down the 2026 AFC South, diving deep into scheme evolution across the Texans, Colts, Jaguars, and Titans. They analyze DeMeco Ryans’ shifting Base-to-Nickel structures, Anthony Campanile’s blended front mechanics in Jacksonville, and Liam Coen’s approach to unlocking Trevor Lawrence. From C.J. Stroud’s offensive line overhaul to Cam Ward’s development in offensive coordinator Brian Dabol’s new system, get complete film-room insights into every key schematic matchup in the division. — Timestamps: 00:00 - AFC South Overview 00:54 - Indianapolis Colts Defense & Young Secondary 01:59 - Shane Steichen Offense & Daniel Jones Outlook 07:34 - Jacksonville Jaguars Offense & Liam Coen 12:21 - Anthony Campanile Defense & Travis Hunter 14:20 - Houston Texans Offense & CJ Stroud 20:06 - DeMeco Ryans Defense & Hybrid Fronts 23:06 - Tennessee Titans Rebuild & Brian Daboll Offense 27:54 - Robert Saleh Wide-9 Defense & Season Outlook — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

Jesse Minter and Anthony Weaver bring their split-safety tools to Baltimore, while Declan Doyle moves Lamar Jackson under center with wide-zone mechanics. Across the division, Al Golden looks to evolve Cincinnati’s five-man pressure Cover 1 system, Mike Rutenberg revamps four-down structures in Cleveland, and Patrick Graham modernizes Pittsburgh’s 3-4 defense. We break down the schematic overhauls, front-end alignments, and secondary health issues shaping the AFC North race. — Timestamps: 00:00 - Preseason Week 1 Takeaways 05:40 - AFC North Division Landscape 06:32 - Baltimore Ravens O: Jesse Minter Scheme & Lamar Under Center 12:12 - Baltimore Ravens D: Anthony Weaver Defense & Secondary Depth 14:58 - Cincinnati Bengals: Al Golden 5-Man Pressures & new D-Line 19:51 - Cleveland Browns O: Todd Monken Rebuild & QB Room 23:23 - Cleveland Browns D: Mike Rutenberg 4-Down Transition 25:26 - Pittsburgh Steelers O: Mike McCarthy West Coast Install 28:31 - Pittsburgh Steelers D: Patrick Graham 3-4 Defense & Outlook — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

In this AFC East preview, we analyze how new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is transitioning the Buffalo Bills toward sticky man-match coverages and versatile front structures. We break down the New England Patriots’ heavy vertical passing attack led by Drake Maye, as well as how Mike Vrabel's defense leans on front stunts to generate pressure. Finally, we evaluate the foundational schematic shifts for Jeff Hafley's 4-3 transition in Miami and Aaron Glenn’s defensive rebuild with the New York Jets. — Timestamps: 00:00 - Hall of Fame Game Takeaways 01:35 - AFC East Division Overview 02:25 - Buffalo Bills: Offense and DJ Moore 03:43 - Buffalo Bills: Jim Leonhard Defensive System 08:47 - Miami Dolphins: Jeff Hafley and 4-3 Scheme 14:46 - New England Patriots: Drake Maye and Vertical Attack 20:45 - New England Patriots: Mike Vrabel Front Stunts 24:13 - New York Jets: Offense and Frank Reich 27:16 - New York Jets: Aaron Glenn Defense — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

A comprehensive NFC West preview breaking down how defensive structures evolve to counter Shanahan and McVay system variations. Explore film-grounded scheme analysis on Raheem Morris's 49ers defense, Mike Macdonald's Seahawks secondary rotations, and the Rams' front-five pressure mechanics. Get the data proof points, front-box breakdowns, and technical techniques you need ahead of the upcoming NFL season. — Timestamps: 00:00 - NFC West Overview: McVay-Shanahan Lineage vs. Mike Macdonald 01:34 - Arizona Cardinals: Offseason Moves, Defensive Outlook & Tanking Predictions 06:15 - San Francisco 49ers: Defensive System Under Raheem Morris & Offense Shift 14:06 - Seattle Seahawks: Post-Super Bowl Secondary Concerns & Front Four Analysis 20:40 - Los Angeles Rams: “All-In” Moves with Garrett & McDuffie, Ty Simpson Pick & Future Outlook 30:41 - NFC West Schedule Breakdown: 49ers/Rams Travel & Early Season Trajectories — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

Cody Alexander and Felix Johnson break down the NFC South on this episode of Let’s Talk Ball!, examining front mechanics, scheme shifts, and defensive adjustments across the division. We evaluate how key personnel moves and coaching staff changes impact the trajectories of Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Carolina, and New Orleans. Get a complete coach-to-coach breakdown of pressure paths, box counts, and quarterback ceilings to stay ahead of division scheme trends. — Timestamps: 00:00 - NFC South Overview & Volatility 08:23 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Regression Warning Flags 14:08 - Atlanta Falcons Coaching Hire & Offense Outlook 19:36 - Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young & Defensive Front Upgrades 25:52 - New Orleans Saints, Coaching Staff & Tyler Shough — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

We dissect the structural changes and fatal depth flaws defining the toughest division in the NFC. From Drew Petzing’s updated 12-personnel run game in Detroit to the schematic transition toward match coverage in Green Bay, we map out the technique and spacing that will decide the division. Learn how Ben Johnson’s offensive coin flips and the college spread's trickle-down effect on quarterbacks are shaping the 2026 NFC North civil war. — Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson’s offensive strategy relies on creating a 50/50 “coin flip” run/pass model to keep defenses guessing, while the secondary transitions to more dynamic two-high match shells utilizing new safety additions. Detroit Lions: Drew Petzing introduces a heavy 12 personnel run structure featuring Jameer Gibbs and Isaiah Pacheco, but a rigid “All-11” defensive philosophy leaves the team dangerously vulnerable to depth and injury attrition. Green Bay Packers: Following Jeff Hafley’s departure, the defense shifts toward a Fangio-adjacent system under Jonathan Gannon, necessitating a structural transition from zone concepts to rigid backend match rules. Minnesota Vikings: Kyler Murray takes over the offense as the team navigates the broader tactical challenge of adapting high school and college spread-concept habits to a professional dropback system. Division Outlook: The hyper-competitive landscape sets up a brutal war of attrition, with structural execution inside division matchups ultimately dictating who breaks out of the gridlock. — Timestamps: 00:00 - NFC North Landscape 03:16 - Offseason Movement & DJ Moore's Fit 06:43 - Impact Rookies & Defensive Trait Evaluations 09:04 - Bears Offense: Ben Johnson’s 50/50 Coin Flips 14:18 - Bears Defense: Overhauling the Secondary Structure 17:36 - Lions Strategy: Drew Petzing’s 12 Personnel Run Game 21:03 - Lions Defense: The Cost of the All-11 Philosophy 27:15 - Packers Transition: Adapting to Match Coverage Rules 33:39 - Vikings Outlook: Kyler Murray & The Spread Trickle-Down — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

The NFC East is undergoing a massive schematic face-lift with new coordinators, roster overhauls, and shifting defensive philosophies across all four teams. We break down everything from the Commanders' transition to a Flores-style blitz system and the Cowboys' interior front rebuild to Vic Fangio’s match-coverage secondary in Philly and the structural evolution in New York. Dive into this complete divisional preview for a punchy, tape-grounded look at the tactical changes that will decide the NFL's most dramatic division. — In this episode: Washington Commanders: Fired Kliff Kingsbury and Whit Jr. to install an under-center, run-heavy offense under David Blough and an aggressive, Flores-style blitz defense under Daronte Jones to protect both Jayden Daniels and a vulnerable secondary. Dallas Cowboys: Moved past Micah Parsons to build an inside-out front anchored by Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark, utilizing an aggregate edge rush to keep a light linebacker core clean while Christian Parker implements a Nickel-based split-field toolbox. Philadelphia Eagles: Replaced A.J. Brown with a Shanahan/LaFleur-style gun-run offense led by Sean Mannion, while a returning Vic Fangio deploys a high-leverage match-coverage secondary featuring young corner talents. New York Giants: Embarked on a multi-year organizational reset by mirroring the Ravens’ dual-silo tracking system, combining Matt Nagy’s spread offense with Dennard Wilson’s disguise-heavy, press-quarters defense. Divisional Outlook: Massive schematic overhauls and heavy programmatic shifts across the board make this a high-stakes chess match, with the Eagles holding the division to lose while Dallas and Washington lean into contrasting, explosive defensive updates. — Timestamps: 00:00 - NFC East Divisional Overview 02:26 - Offseason Receiver Drama and Roster Resets 05:48 - Impact Rookies and Safety Trends 08:07 - John Harbaugh and the New Giants Model 09:26 - Washington Commanders Schematic Shift 16:43 - Daronte Jones and the FaceMelter Defense 20:01 - Dallas Cowboys Front Rebuild and Secondary Toolbox 30:27 - Philadelphia Eagles Post-A.J. Brown Pivot 37:13 - New York Giants Tactical Rebuild — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

Unpack the definitive defensive blueprint for stopping late-game passing attacks as Felix and Cody break down the dramatic structural shifts of the Two-Minute Drill. Learn how elite NFL coordinators abandon standard Cover 3 schemes to use split-field coverage shells, Dime personnel, and higher defensive line stunt rates to constrain space. Discover the coaching rules needed to create organic four-man pass rush pressure, eliminate vertical threats, and throttle high-tempo offenses without relying on the blitz. — Timestamps: 00:00 - The Two-Minute Drill Blueprint 01:58 - The Blitz Myth: Allocating Space Over Extra Pressure 04:31 - Historical Evolution: From Air Raid to Modern NFL Tempo 05:35 - The Run Filter: Elimination of Horizontal Schemes 07:51 - Streamlining the Menu: The Power of One-Word Calls 11:11 - Packaging Sub-Groups: The Substantial Surge in Dime Personnel 18:05 - Organic Pressure: Stunt Rate Explosions Up Front 25:34 - Protection Manipulation: The Technical Utility of "Boss" Fronts 29:12 - Backend Coverage Shifts: The Systematic Death of Cover 3 41:02 - End of Game Mechanics: Implementing a Sideline Fence — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

Discover how modern NFL defensive coordinators are using split-field zone coverages to combat the explosion of offensive motion. Learn how top units like the Texans and Vikings structure their coverage menus to stop horizontal constraints, while dissecting the three fatal flaws that cause single-high structures to fail. Master the exact visual indicators needed to diagnose modern pass and run-fit mechanics. — In this episode: The Macro Zone Meta: NFL defenses are using zone coverage on 78% of early downs, rising to nearly 85% in the open field, to avoid chasing modern offensive motion in man coverage. The Houston Blueprint: The Texans lead the NFL in efficiency against motion by pairing a permanent nickel package with a split-field menu of 40% Cover 3 and 20% Quarters. The Minnesota Outlier: Brian Flores’ defense defies traditional meta by blitzing 66% of the time in the open field while still dropping into zone coverage 80% of the time. The Three Fatal Flaws: Bottom-tier defenses are failing against motion by over-indexing on static single-high structures, neglecting split-field adaptations, and allowing box linebackers to chase horizontal movement and vacate run gaps. Technical Motion Keys: True vertical threats can be diagnosed instantly on tape by reading whether a receiver’s shoulders square to the line of scrimmage or cross the tackle box before the snap. — Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & The Modern Motion Problem 04:03 - The NFL’s Early-Down Zone Majority 06:44 - Comparing College Volume to NFL Efficiency 11:09 - The Structural Death of Man-Match 14:16 - Targeting Middle of the Field Coverage 18:13 - Houston Texans Defensive Profile 22:43 - Minnesota Vikings Blitz & Zone Outlier 29:25 - The Spatial Limitations of Cover 2 36:38 - Structural Breakdowns of Broncos, Patriots & Seahawks 42:44 - The Three Fatal Flaws of Bottom-Tier Defenses — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

Learn how modern NFL defenses use hybrid "Star" personnel and simulated fire zones to counter condensed formations and heavy personnel packages. Master the exact early-down blitz thresholds and schematic adjustments required to neutralize play-action efficiency without compromising your two-high safety shell. — In this episode: The Heavy Personnel Counter-Revolution: Modern offenses are moving toward condensed, heavy-personnel packages like 12- and 13-personnel packages to distort defensive spacing and pull perimeter defenders into primary run fits. The Play-Action “Tax”: Playing single-high safety coverage to handle a heavier box count hands an extra 2.0 yards per play to highly efficient play-action schemes. Early-Down Blitz Efficiency Limits: Keeping early-down run blitz rates within a 20%-22% sweet spot limits offensive success, while crossing the 25% blitz threshold triggers diminishing returns and more explosive plays. Simulated Fire Zones as a “Fix”: Defenses are increasingly using simulated pressure to create a heavy look, drop edge players into flats using an “action-and-coverage” mechanism, and preserve deep coverage. The Roster Requirement Shift: To match modern offenses, teams must carry three starting-caliber CBs and three starting-caliber Safeties, transforming the hybrid “Star” slot defender into a premium, first-round position. — Timestamps: 00:00 - Solved 11 Personnel Run Defense 02:16 - Heavy Personnel Surge 07:33 - The 3x3 Roster Mandate 11:20 - Condensed Formations Strain 14:30 - Play-Action Single-High Tax 20:14 - Traditional Slots & 5-Man Fronts 25:33 - Hybrid Star Alley Fitters 37:32 - The 25% Blitz Threshold 41:00 - Simulated Fire Zone Spacing — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2026 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

Master the defensive rules of the low red zone as we analyze why Match Quarters disappears and how coordinators adjust inside the 15-yard line. Backed by 2025 NFL data, this episode breaks down the strategic shift from nickel to base personnel, the surge in cover zero, and static-front mechanics designed to stop condensed vertical-run games. — In this episode: The Death of Match Quarters: Inside the 15-yard line, match quarters completely evaporates, dropping from 22% in the high red zone to nearly zero as defenses shift to aggressive bracket coverages and cover zero to eliminate passive space-mitigation. Offensive Distortion Filters: Elite offenses weaponize condensed formations, quick-return motions, split-flow action, and quarterback-run elements within the low red zone to restrict defensive surface area and force coordinators into predictable man-centric tells. The Goal Line Personnel Swap: To combat vertical, penetrating run schemes like duo and power, NFL defenses drop their Nickel usage by 10% below the 50% threshold, favoring heavier base personnel structures. Static Front Mechanics: Defensive coordinators abandon lateral read-and-react techniques at the goal line; run stunts plummet to a microscopic 2% in the low red zone as units prioritize static, single-gap vertical penetration. Aggression Spike: When facing clear passing tendencies inside the 10-yard line, defensive blitz rates surge to 38%, utilizing edge pressures and simulated Cover Zero looks to contract windows and accelerate the quarterback’s internal clock. — Timestamps: 00:00 - Red Zone Overview and Part 1 Recap 01:22 - The Disappearance of Match Quarters Inside the 15 01:53 - 1. Condensed Formations and Defensive Predictability 06:34 - 2. The Quarterback Run Game Mismatch 09:40 - 3. Split-Flow Action and Natural Rubs 11:40 - 4. Pre-Snap Eye Candy and Quick Return Motion 14:20 - 5. Combating Outside Breaking Routes and Corner Leverage 18:13 - The Dangers of Vacating Zones via the Blitz 18:50 - Simulated Pressures and Accelerated Quarterback Reads 21:30 - Defensive Coordinator Archetypes: Fangio vs. Flores 24:39 - Offseason Evaluations and Roster Turnover 27:15 - Vertical Run Schemes: The Death of Wide Zone at the Goal Line 31:02 - Reconciling Analytics with Vertical Physicality 34:23 - Data Trends: The Cover Zero Explosion and Blitz Spikes 42:20 - Front Mechanics: Static Gap Fits over Run Stunts 43:40 - Personnel Shifts: The Drop from Nickel to Base Structures — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

Learn how NFL defenses structurally adapt to four-down territory by shifting from high red zone match brackets to low red zone fence concepts. Explore the spatial and data-driven realities that force the extinction of split-field coverage inside the 14-yard line. — In this episode: The Four-Point Play Philosophy: Inside the 25-yard line, a defense’s ultimate objective is to limit the offense to a field goal, securing a critical four-point swing in four-down territory. Spatial and Box Density Shift: As the field compresses below the 25-yard line, vertical burst is eliminated, forcing offenses to operate horizontally and allowing defenses to load the box. Personnel Transitions: Nickel remains the primary package down to the 15-yard line, but crossing into the low red zone causes nickel usage to drop below 50% as heavy base and goal-line packages take over to counter the condensed run game. The Disappearance of Split-Field Coverage: Traditional split-field coverages virtually vanish inside the 10-yard line, replaced by cover zero and bracket concepts that account for over 60% of low red zone defensive calls. Bracket vs. Fence Logic: Defensive adjustments are tiered by field position; the high red zone (25–15) focuses on technique manipulation and target brackets, whereas the low red zone (14–5) demands a total schematic shift to “fence” and “waterfall” concepts to protect the pylons. — Timestamps: 00:00 - Red Zone Realities: Defining the Four-Point Play 02:59 - High Red, Low Red, and Goal Line Boundaries 04:13 - Spatial Metrics and Box Density in Four-Down Territory 06:56 - Personnel Allocation: The Longevity of Nickel and Rise of Heavy Base 10:22 - Elite Film Studies: Analyzing the Saints and Jesse Minter's Chargers 11:29 - Hybrid Personnel and the Value of the Modern Box Safety 13:16 - High Red DB Technique: Playing the Man 16:00 - The Data Shift: Why Traditional Split-Field Coverages Disappear 20:55 - Building Triangles and Brackets Against 2x2 Open Space 23:33 - Low Red Fence Logic: Breakdowns of "Turkey" and "Waterfall" Rules 31:43 - Slingshot Motions and Jet Sweep Leverage Mismatches 36:55 - Basketball Bunches and Sideline-Out Geometry 42:24 - NFC North vs. NFC West 45:13 - Mike Macdonald and Raheem Morris Schematic Horizons 48:46 - Previewing Part 2: Blitzing Constraints and the Shrunk Run Game — » Join Felix and Cody each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe. — © 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe