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Analyzing Week 3: Bears Dominate Cowboys, Oklahoma Looks Elite, and Special Teams Take Over
A deep dive into why Dallas's defense is struggling, how Caleb Williams compares more to Aaron Rodgers than Patrick Mahomes, and which college sleeper…
16 hrs ago
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Cody Alexander
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Film Study: Clemson's Ashton Hampton Shows Elite Soft Press Bail Technique
A step-by-step breakdown of the footwork, pad level, and finish for elite coverage.
Sep 23
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Chess Match: Georgia Tech vs. Clemson
How Blake Gideon's simple "Wick" pressure was the checkmate move against a decaying Tiger offense.
Sep 22
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An Introduction to the Saban Cover 7 Man-Match Defense
A Breakdown of the Man-Match Principles, Key Calls, and Adjustments
Aug 21
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How To Watch All-22 Film
Don't be a consumer and watch tape like it's Netflix. Understand where to put your eyes and how to read context clues from the offense and defense.
Jun 7
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Learning the Vic Fangio Defense
No one has written more about the Fangio system than MatchQuarters. Here's everything you need to know about the scheme in a step-by-step list of…
Feb 6
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MatchQuarters' Drill Archive
Need ideas for drills? MatchQuarters has you covered.
Jun 25, 2024
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Comprehensive Defensive Football Glossary
Babel for football nerds. Aranda, Fangio, Heacock, Saban, Ravens, Roberts, Venables, Gregg Williams, and more.
Jun 4, 2024
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MatchQuarters Comprehensive Archive
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Nov 21, 2023
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2025 NFL Weekly Data Download: Week 3
MatchQuarters weekly look at the data from the NFL's previous week brought to you by FTN.
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The Fangio Illusion: How Match-3 Disguises Itself as Split-Field Coverage
A step‑by‑step breakdown of how Fangio’s match‑3 coverage disguises itself as split-field coverage to outsmart quarterbacks.
Sep 19
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Cody Alexander
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How to Run Tampa 2 Without Dropping the Mike
Learn how to show a "3-Buzz" rotation to create an effective Tampa 2 look for obvious passing downs.
Sep 18
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Cody Alexander
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2025 NFL Weekly Data Download: Week 2
MatchQuarters weekly look at the data from the NFL's previous week brought to you by FTN.
Sep 17
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Clemson's Stagnation and NFL Week 2 Overreactions
Breaking down Clemson's 'vanilla' offense, the Chiefs' shocking 0-2 start, and why the Packers might be the best team in the NFL.
Sep 17
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Cody Alexander
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Felix Johnson
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Anatomy of a Pressure: The Falcons' Hot Blitz
A deep dive into the Week 1 "Hot Blitz" that shows how the Falcons are finally scheming up pressure.
Sep 16
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From Cover 3 to Controlled Chaos: Lou Anarumo's Defensive Overhaul in Indy
A film-room breakdown of the "Tango," "Hot," and "Creeper" pressures Lou Anarumo used to dismantle the Dolphins and signal a new era for the Colts…
Sep 15
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Cody Alexander
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Why Spagnuolo's Secondary is Struggling: A Deep Dive into their Communication Lapses
A deep dive into the coverage busts, communication lapses, and poor safety leverage that plagued the defense in Week 1.
Sep 12
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Cody Alexander
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6 or 9 Technique? What's the Best Way to Defend a Tight End?
Discover how this one adjustment can simplify your four-down run fits and dominate the C-Gap.
Sep 11
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2025 NFL Weekly Data Download: Week 1
MatchQuarters weekly look at the data from the NFL's previous week brought to you by FTN.
Sep 10
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Breaking Down The NFL's Week 1: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Wins
Your complete guide to opening weekend's overreactions, from Aaron Rodgers' 4-touchdown revenge game to the Chiefs' surprising secondary collapse.
Sep 10
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Cody Alexander
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Felix Johnson
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The Three-High Evolution: How Big 12 Defenses Are Adapting to the Power Spread
The chess match between the three-high safety system and the rise of multi-tight end "Power Spread" offenses.
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