FORMATIONS 101
See where the players line up in pro football's most common offensive and defensive formations.
MEET THE OFFENSE
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Meeting the Offense
Meeting the Offense
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What an NFL offense consists of.
What an NFL offense consists of.
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What the quarterback does.
What the quarterback does.
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What the quarterback does.
What the quarterback does.
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What the running back does.
What the running back does.
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What the fullback does.
What the fullback does.
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What the wide receivers do.
What the wide receivers do.
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What the tight end does.
What the tight end does.
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What the offensive linemen do.
What the offensive linemen do.
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Talking about what the center does.
Talking about what the center does.
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What the two guards do.
What the two guards do.
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What the two tackles do.
What the two tackles do.
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Who are eligible receivers.
Who are eligible receivers.
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Talking more about eligible receivers.
Talking more about eligible receivers.
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Where eligible receivers must line up.
Where eligible receivers must line up.
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How these players must be set.
How these players must be set.
MEET THE DEFENSE
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Meeting the Defense.
Meeting the Defense.
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What an NFL defense consists of.
What an NFL defense consists of.
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Talking about the defensive tackles and ends.
Talking about the defensive tackles and ends.
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Talking about the linebackers and positioning.
Talking about the linebackers and positioning.
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What the secondary consists of.
What the secondary consists of.
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What a 4-3 defense is.
What a 4-3 defense is.
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What a 3-4 defense is.
What a 3-4 defense is.
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What a nickel package is.
What a nickel package is.