Formation Decoder
The 8 formations you'll see most — what each one does to a defense.
2x2 Doubles
Balanced — two eligible receivers each side.
3x1 Trips
Three receivers to one side — stress the numbers.
Bunch
Three receivers clustered — pick your poison.
Stack
Two receivers stacked — beat the press.
Tight Splits
Compressed — receivers near the formation.
Wide Splits
Receivers outside the numbers — stretch them out.
Empty
Five wide, no back — declare yourself, defense.
Heavy / Jumbo
Extra beef — dare them to stop the run.