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Extra tight ends or offensive linemen as eligible blockers. Goal-line and short-yardage personnel.

When it applies

Inside the 5-yard line; 3rd/4th and 1.

+ StrengthsOverwhelming numbers at the point of attack.
− Trade-offsEveryone knows it is a run; play-action is the only surprise.

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