Your favorite play in football.

[Direckshun]

I gotta say that my favorite play is the sack, especially from a defensive tackle.

The idea of having the athleticism, power, and technique to beat a super athletic 330 lbs lineman to get to a quarterback soon enough to prevent a pass by overpowering him and throwing him to the ground just seems like an impossible task. Especially from the interior of the line. Even moreso when the quarterback is athletic or built like a tank.

I still contend that the best sack I've ever seen, from any player, ever, was Derrick Johnson's sublime "rodeo sack" of Roethlisberger back when the Chiefs upset the Steelers at Arrowhead in 2009. I've lost the YouTube to it -- I'll rep anybody who can dig it up. But it was truly a work of freaking art.

What's your favorite type of play on the football field?

[Sully]

Power.

Down blocks across the line, kick out by the backside guard. RB goes for 3-4 yards. Warms my heart.

Second to that is a good wrong-arm on a puller. Gutsy.

[Jerm]

Nothing like a triple option play when everything works out perfectly from the blocking to the pitch, etc.

Second would be a play action pass that's completed for a deep ball...

[Sully]

http://jameslightfootball.com/2015/09/17/y-off-formation-power-run-game-rpo/

[milkman]

Power.

Down blocks across the line, kick out by the backside guard. RB goes for 3-4 yards. Warms my heart.

Second to that is a good wrong-arm on a puller. Gutsy.

I am not sure that I have a favorite play, and I am a fan of defense first, but this would still be at the top of the list.

Also, the Pack's power sweep in the 60s was just a thing of beauty to watch.

[Sully]

An ILB blowing up a lead blocker and clogging the hole is awesome to watch.

A DE or OLB setting an edge (through the blockers teeth and out his asshole) gives me butterflies.

[KC_Lee]

Steve DeBerg's play action passes. How many times did he fool the cameraman and the entire opponent's D?

[Baby Lee]

Don't know of one particular play, but this was fun to go back and watch

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-top-ten/09000d5d80743072/Top-Ten-Season-Performance-Jerry-Glanville

Close second

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[Aspengc8]

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[DaFace]

Play action deep ball on 2nd and 1. I wish we'd try it at least one out of every three times we're in that situation.

[LiveSteam]

Sprint option play action pass. Nothing better then watching safeties run up to defend the boundaries, then realise that the tightend is wide open.

Georgia Techs Paul Johnson offense is fun to watch when its hitting on all 8 cylinders.

[Chiefnj2]

circa 2003 KC Chiefs sweep plays. The blocking was a thing of beauty.

[Sully]

Agreed on double wing stuff. Poetry.

[Chiefnj2]

I'm surprised nobody said Spider 2 Y Banana

[bishop_74]

Totally the bubble screen. Love it.

[siberian khatru]

1) Play action deep pass inside your own 5 (which is why I called the Boerigter 99-yarder at the time, which along with my "I feel a Gordon homer coming" post are my two shining moments on CP).

2) QB naked bootleg at the goal line.

[Chiefs=Champions]

I love a good interception. Probably also rainbow deep ball. Similar spectrum of plays actually...

As far as 'actual' plays go... I love a good slant. Something about the two step drop, with a qb and wr perfectly in sync that i like.

On defense i love a well executed blitz. When there are too many people to block. Love the strategy and cunning involved in a good blitz.

[Aspengc8]

Agreed on double wing stuff. Poetry.

Same here. I'm a big Navy guy. I live near west point and used to go to all the Army home games, but they just dont get the talent Navy does. Too strict on the weight restrictions.

[saphojunkie]

Pick six. the anticipation of the other team's success interrupted by the defense just destroying their plans, then the mounting excitement as you scream initially for the interception, but then louder for the defender to return the ball, and finally the exultation when you hit the end zone. It changes the game, and instead of the opposing offense taking the field and you dreading the outcome, you actually are excited for those losers to start all over again at the twenty.

[Cheater5]

circa 2003 KC Chiefs sweep plays. The blocking was a thing of beauty.

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This video should give you a fix...

[KC_Lee]

Surprised that nobody has mentioned the tackle eligible play at the goal line. The legend of Touchdown Joe Valrio lives in the halls of Arrowhead.

[gblowfish]

Most Favorite Play: The Desperation Rugby scrum when a team gets a kickoff with no time left on the clock, and it's score or lose. I just like Anarchy....

Least Favorite Play: Fetal Casshole.

[loochy]

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This video should give you a fix...

God I love the Trent Green block at 3:13!

[loochy]

I'm big fan of the fake punt, halfback pass, and flea flicker. They are so rare that it is a real treat to see them.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Every play of tanking a game when you are 6-5 to a division rival one game behind you ....it just makes me all warm and fuzzy inside

[kcfanXIII]

I love all of these plays, but my first reaction was a flea flicker. I love a pick six or a sack on defense, but there is something about a flea flicker that goes for a deep completion that just brings me joy.

[Molitoth]

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[58-4ever]

I like a good ole' double reverse, pass to the QB. It seems like there is one of those on every football movie/show...

[Perineum Ripper]

Love a hard hit on defense or a great block that lifts a player off his feet

[TLO]

The FB screen.

[Dragonocho]

Statue of Liberty Play. Still works (since no one looks for it anymore) and I use it at least once a year in youth football as homage to the old school.

[TLO]

The FB screen.

Just kidding.

It's the HB draw on 3rd and 23.

[DJ's left nut]

Sadly, it's probably a well executed screen pass.

The timing and team effort involved is a joy to watch in its own right but the impact it has on opposing defenses gives it the edge, especially when it's audibled to.

Defenses love pinning their ears back and when they get that chance only to have it blow up on them like fucking Wile E. Coyote....there's just something intensely satisfying about it. It was better still when Holmes was out there because he wasn't just flying by guys, he was picking and popping his way through holes. It was damn near an art form.

It's as 'chiefs' an answer as they come, but when you can catch a defense in a blitz and then get those blockers kicking ass, the combination of winning both on a strategic and execution level is my favorite.

[TLO]

http://i.imgur.com/6mjtabB.gifGod I love the Trent Green block at 3:13!http://i.imgur.com/6mjtabB.gif

[wazu]

Flea flicker.

[Sully]

I like a good ole' double reverse, pass to the QB. It seems like there is one of those on every football movie/show...
I can almost guarantee that you've never seen a double reverse. They are very nearly non-existant. (Nit picking on the terminology)

[Sully]

Sadly, it's probably a well executed screen pass.

The timing and team effort involved is a joy to watch in its own right but the impact it has on opposing defenses gives it the edge, especially when it's audibled to.

Defenses love pinning their ears back and when they get that chance only to have it blow up on them like fucking Wile E. Coyote....there's just something intensely satisfying about it. It was better still when Holmes was out there because he wasn't just flying by guys, he was picking and popping his way through holes. It was damn near an art form.

It's as 'chiefs' an answer as they come, but when you can catch a defense in a blitz and then get those blockers kicking ass, the combination of winning both on a strategic and execution level is my favorite.
I like this.

[KChiefs1]

The Bomb

Have to admit that there was nothing better to see aesthetically than Daryle Lamonica throwing a bomb to Warren Wells back in the day.

Hated the Raiders but man could Lamonica let it rip.

https://youtu.be/vX6i0a8t0KY

[loochy]

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Jenna Marbles is so hot.

[MahiMike]

Victory formation

[LiveSteam]

Victory formation

Hahahhahaa nice.

[eDave]

No matter the play, I love the dive for the pylon.

[Iconic]

Game winning hail mary's make me insta-jizz.

[ReynardMuldrake]

Probably stuffing a run on 4th and short. It's just so deflating to the other team.

[Shaid]

I love the defense shooting in and blowing up a run play in the backfield. Definitely love sacks as well but RBs are more elusive and to just see them get blown up after barely getting a handoff fires me up.

On offense, I love a run off tackle with a FB and pulling guard out in front blowing up CBs and Safeties.

So basically I like good solid dominating hits as long as it's my team making them.

[Molitoth]

Barry Sanders is my hero, so I'd have to say incredible run plays without good blocking.

[JohnnyHammersticks]

The long bomb is my favorite. I was so pissed when they banned it in Kansas City. It is banned, right?

[gblowfish]

The long bomb is my favorite. I was so pissed when they banned it in Kansas City. It is banned, right?

Only for the home team...

[cmh6476]

the kickoff

[stumppy]

The Priest Holmes Superman dive at the goal line.

[mschiefs1984]

The screen pass on 3rd and 15 love that stuff

[suzzer99]

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This video should give you a fix...

Power toss sweep with that line with TRich leading simply wasn't fair. You could announce the exact play before the snap and still score every time. Count the number of times TRich takes out 2 or more would be tacklers. My favorite is the 2nd to last TD where he's falling down and still takes out a 2nd defender with his back.

[58-4ever]

I can almost guarantee that you've never seen a double reverse. They are very nearly non-existant. (Nit picking on the terminology)

You might be nitpicking the literal meaning... but the "terminology" is exactly what I said.

[MahiMike]

The Priest Holmes Superman dive at the goal line.

Marcus Allen jump over the top. Surprised it's not used more.

[Sorter]

Blitz zero concepts.

[Discuss Thrower]

Swinging gate

[Discuss Thrower]

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[Bearcat]

circa 2003 KC Chiefs sweep plays. The blocking was a thing of beauty.

This... the speed, execution, and knowing it was coming, but they couldn't do a damn thing about it.


Overall though, I'd say the chess match between an elite QB and elite defense... figuring out the defense, finding the flaws, and being able to execute.

[FloridaMan88]

My favorite play is a deep pass play off a playaction fake that works to perfection.

The Trent Green play fake to Eddie Kennison play to beat Green Bay in OT is Exhibit A of this.

[notorious]

TE seam.

[kccrow]

A pulling guard lighting up a crashing down defensive end is very fun to watch.

DT's best sack was on Jeff George.

[Bearcat]

There's something about a great punt return, too, especially if you're in a spot in the stadium where you can see it all unfold.... it's one of the more chaotic plays in football, yet a few people/units can make it look choreographed.. well, or are really good in the chaos.

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[GloryDayz]

Halfback option.

[ntexascardfan]

I like the touchdown play. I think offensive coordinators should call it more often...

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

The one that doesn't seem to work in practice
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[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Or taking the touchback for 20
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[MotherfuckerJones]

Watching DJ blow up a run play.

[fan4ever]

The play I remember was our punter doing a fake punt and throwing long (punter's name escapes me). It went like this...punter throws long downfield pass toward the gunner's route. Gunner runs under ball for a reception. If the gunner was blocked while the ball was in the air, it was pass interference or defensive holding...first down either way. Play worked beautifully, gunner caught the ball and I've never seen it again. Any reason why this wouldn't work again?

I think this was under the Shottenheimer reign.

[GloryDayz]

The play I remember was our punter doing a fake punt and throwing long (punter's name escapes me). It went like this...punter throws long downfield pass toward the gunner's route. Gunner runs under ball for a reception. If the gunner was blocked while the ball was in the air, it was pass interference or defensive holding...first down either way. Play worked beautifully, gunner caught the ball and I've never seen it again. Any reason why this wouldn't work again?

I think this was under the Shottenheimer reign.
Agree. And while not the halfback option, pretty close. I like the halfback option, and I think it needs to be used more regularly, just to keep the D honest. It doesn't always have to work to impact the game, but it prolly needs to be at least attempted once or twice a game to ensure the defensive coordinators are making sure they game plan for it.

[Sully]

The play I remember was our punter doing a fake punt and throwing long (punter's name escapes me). It went like this...punter throws long downfield pass toward the gunner's route. Gunner runs under ball for a reception. If the gunner was blocked while the ball was in the air, it was pass interference or defensive holding...first down either way. Play worked beautifully, gunner caught the ball and I've never seen it again. Any reason why this wouldn't work again?

I think this was under the Shottenheimer reign.
Louis Aguilar.
They had just moved into the practice facility, and in practice, he was throwing the ball up instead of punting it during scout. Marty noticed they looked just like punts, so against Seattle he tried it. Popped it way up, and the receiver ran under it.
Great idea, and I'm shocked it hasn't been used more.

[Discuss Thrower]

Louis Aguilar.
They had just moved into the practice facility, and in practice, he was throwing the ball up instead of punting it during scout. Marty noticed they looked just like punts, so against Seattle he tried it. Popped it way up, and the receiver ran under it.
Great idea, and I'm shocked it hasn't been used more.

Doubt most punters have that kind of arm and I'd guess punt blockers are a lot quicker than they were as a whole 20 years ago.

[fan4ever]

Great idea, and I'm shocked it hasn't been used more.

I KNOW! Or at all? Somebody get this idea to Reid!

[fan4ever]

Doubt most punters have that kind of arm and I'd guess punt blockers are a lot quicker than they were as a whole 20 years ago.

It doesn't matter if it's only for 30 yards...just make sure it has a punted ball arch...still a first down...

[L.A. Chieffan]

I always liked victory formation when your team has the lead

[mikeyis4dcats.]

trick plays. love them.

[mschiefs1984]

I always liked victory formation when your team has the lead

To predictable

Now do it when your trailing you will throw everyone off

[listopencil]

Toss Sweep.