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Cowboys Beat Blitzes With Smart Scheme
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Bobby Peters breaks down the 2025 Cowboys’ offense, spotlighting their masterful handling of defensive pressure—especially blitzes that usually overwhelm teams. By blending modern schemes with vintage West Coast blocking, they neutralized aggressive fronts and even turned them into big-play opportunities. A key tactic: the offensive line half-sliding while RB and FB split directions, letting the fullback soak up edge pressure and the RB tackle the middle linebacker. This dual strategy gave them two paths to victory—block the rush or get the ball out fast. Under Schottenheimer’s leadership, the Cowboys’ offensive staff crafted a versatile, pressure-beating machine that was central to their last season’s success.
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