Late in the game against the
Jacksonville Jaguars, the
Miami Dolphins appeared set to extend their 24-6 lead with another touchdown. The Dolphins had the ball on 1st-and-goal from the Jacksonville five-yard line and had been effectively moving the ball against the Jaguars' defense.
The Dolphins chose to throw the ball on first down, running three routes off a play action pass. The Jaguars lined up with the cornerbacks all playing man-to-man, with the linebackers and safeties responsible for zones across the endzone.
(Use the slider to see the play design for both teams.)
One oddity on this play can immediately be seen for the Miami offense. The team is lining up with three wide receivers,
Rishard Matthews at the top of the image, rookie
Jarvis Landry in the slot to the bottom of the offense, and
Brandon Gibson spread wide. Tight end
Charles Clay is lined up to the top of the offensive line, but he will stay in to block, as will running back
Daniel Thomas, who is lined up in the backfield, after a play action fake to him.