Sean McVay's 11-Personnel Philosophy
The Rams historically lead the NFL in utilizing 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) to dictate defensive sub-packages. By stretching linebackers horizontally with mesh rubs and sail floods, offenses force linebackers into mismatched coverage splits.
Defensive Disguise & Pressure Overload
Brian Daboll's and Wink Martindale's defensive tree frequently rolls post-snap safeties down from Cover 2 look into single-high Cover 1 Blitz or Cover 0. Simulating pressure reveals whether the QB can hit his hot-read before the rush lands.
Separation Metrics & Expected Points Added (EPA)
Modern NFL tracking benchmarks NFL-open at 1.5+ yards of separation at catch point. Release clock benchmarks 2.50 to 2.70 seconds. If pass rushers converge inside that window, completion probability degrades exponentially.