The New York Jets run a simple offense that gives QB Aaron Rodgers full control of everything. Rodgers, like many players, falls into the same tendencies, especially now that he is reunited with Davante Adams.
When Rodgers looks to pass, look at his eyes. He’ll give Adams a quick look while walking towards the line of scrimmage, and once the ball is snapped, Adams is his first read every. single. time.
When in shotgun, watch when the running back lines up on the strong side. If the Rams have a light box (six or fewer defenders in the box), the running back is getting the ball on an inside zone.
If the box is stacked, Rodgers will run either play-action with a quick pass to an outbreaking receiver or an RPO with a slant over the middle to Adams. On any passing play, Garrett Wilson is the No. 2 read. If the Rams are in zone, Wilson will try to find a soft spot somewhere in the middle so a safety needs to be aware of him at all times. It would be a miracle if Rodgers looked at Allen Lazard before Wilson.
When Rodgers is under center and Adams is in the slot, oth men are looking for a seam throw between the safety and linebacker to Adams.
When Adams and Wilson are on the same side, whoever is the outside receiver will get a deep ball thrown their way on a streak. Rodgers uses the slot receiver to hold the safety while targeting the corner left on the island.
Rookie left tackle Olu Fashanu tends to have a massive back kick in pass protection, leaving the interior open to exploit on pass rushes. Also, he’s a clear tell on whether a play is a run or play action.
Several things the Rams can do to ensure defensive success is to use Jaylen McCollough an an extra defender on Adams. Adams loves inside routes so jumping them will come second nature for a pick artist like McCollough. Have Darious Williams cover Garrett Wilson as he is the Rams’ best pass defender.
Use Kam Curl as a blitzer and attack from Rodgers’ blind side. Fashanu is struggling to keep up with his responsibilities. Lastly, watch for the goal line fade when Braelon Allen is on the field. If it’s a goal line scenario when Breece Hall is in the game, the Jets are running the football.
With all these tells, despite how strong they look on paper, the Rams should have no issues dispatching the Jets.
