Q4, about 4:55, Patriots on Bills 19, 2d and 2. Handoff to Lewis who runs left for about 16 yards.
When I first saw this it merged in my mind with all the other Lewis runs in that game. Then I saw a tweet somewhere - I don't know where - highlighting it.
It's a really interesting play because of the complexity and variety of the blocking scheme. First the right guard throws a cut block, then right tackle throws one. Allen does some complex moving block. Solder and Thuney cross. Develin does some great blocks. I've watched this in slo mo on the all-22 about 15 times and don't claim to understand it all, but I think it highlights the complexity and the intricacy of the OL run blocking. People are flying sideways, diving to the ground, exchanging places, switching blockers, doing running blocks, all on one play.
I just don't see other teams with kind of complexity so well synchronized. (C.f. my other recent Dion Lewis post Dion Lewis weaving his route against the Raiders for another intricate play featuring him).
I have a few stills below but to appreciate it you need a slomo video. Maybe someone can make one?
When I first saw this it merged in my mind with all the other Lewis runs in that game. Then I saw a tweet somewhere - I don't know where - highlighting it.
It's a really interesting play because of the complexity and variety of the blocking scheme. First the right guard throws a cut block, then right tackle throws one. Allen does some complex moving block. Solder and Thuney cross. Develin does some great blocks. I've watched this in slo mo on the all-22 about 15 times and don't claim to understand it all, but I think it highlights the complexity and the intricacy of the OL run blocking. People are flying sideways, diving to the ground, exchanging places, switching blockers, doing running blocks, all on one play.
I just don't see other teams with kind of complexity so well synchronized. (C.f. my other recent Dion Lewis post Dion Lewis weaving his route against the Raiders for another intricate play featuring him).
I have a few stills below but to appreciate it you need a slomo video. Maybe someone can make one?
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