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Pass 1 - don't like this play design at all. Part of the problem with roll-outs is it cuts down on options and makes it easier for the D to defend. This play is pretty much dead on arrival because the End gets bump on the WR before he even gets past the LoS and the actual defender responsible for the receiver can easily come down and make the tackle. Going forward, Fields has to see that initial contact and probably move off of this route and maybe look backside.
Pass 2 - 3rd and 18 and Fields is looking deep and just has to scramble and throw to his checkdown. If you watch this though the checkdown is open early with more room to run so Fields probably should have thrown it to him in the pocket. By the time he scrambles and has to check down there isn't as much space as earlier in the route. Now of course, 3rd and 18 so can't fault Fields too much looking downfield but probably one where backed up you probably take a quick peak and if nothing is there then dump it off and give the punter some space as the chances of you hitting on 3rd and 18 backed up is slim.
Pass 3 - Fields is a tad bit late on this. The minute the DE bumps Kmet, he has got to float that ball over him before the DE can recover from the bump. He sort of wats until Kmet turns around but needs to throw this before that.
Pass 4 - This is the right read and thrown on time but the WR stays a bit too skinny allowing Needham to knock this down. Lacy has to cut away from Needham a bit more to create more horizontal space for Fields to fit this in.
Pass 5 - Probably Fields best pass early on but really not enough separation by the WR and a good play by the DB but Fields did the best he could here.
Pass 6 - Some will question his throwing while backing up but this throw is really on the money. You can't see it here but on another replay, the defender actual tugs at James shit which is what leads to the stumble. The defender made a good play on the ball but that was only made possible by the grab of the jersey and the stumble allowing him to undercut James. If not for that then James should be able to box him out and the throw is on the money.
Run 1 - If you freeze this play at 1:41, you can actually see Fields misses on this. On foot is behind the LoS and the DB has committed to him so he can actually float this over the onrushing DB and a 1st down as the S is going to close from the middle of the field late. Instead he tries to spin away from the onrushing DB and fumbles. The good thing though is keep this in mind as this will come into play later.
Pass 7 - One of the few times he gets the ball out in time because the receiver is actually open. Good read and throw.
Pass 8 - Freeze this at 2:13 and he has Kmet and can make this throw for the first. Instead, he holds it a bit too long. Luckily, the RB is open in space on the backside of this play and they still get the first but this is one where he should get the ball to Kmet early. The one caveat here is maybe he doesn't want to make that throw because he is not sure Kmet can get out of bounds to save on the clock whereas the RB is more likely to get out of bounds.
Pass 9 - Nothing really here on the play so looks like he is just throwing this out of bounds. You could maybe argue he can try and back shoulder this but the DB is already peeking back so that would be a risky thing to do so smart move just throwing it away.
Pass 10 - Simple concept, take the yards and let the RB get out of bounds.
Pass 11 - Probably should have checked backside on this as the RB is open again with room to run and the ability to get out of bounds but in the end he makes an excellent throw on the run and throwing back against his body. Maybe not the right read but Fields makes a bigger play as a result.
Pass 12 - Simply play on the sidelines and Fields executes it well to give Santos an easier FG.
Pass 13 - Shows his smarts here by directing Ridley to sit down in the zone. Sort of sucks though that the rookie QB has to explain this to the 3rd year WR.
Pass 14 - Contrast this with Pass 9 earlier where the DB was peeking back and this time the DB has his head turned and Fields makes a nice throw off his back foot if slightly underthrown. You probably want this pass a bit more to the sideline and away from the DB side but still a good throw.
Pass 15 - Can't really see what is happening downfield but I presume nothing open and Fields takes the checkdown
Pass 16 - If you go back to Run 1, this play shows Fields is learning. He scrambles but this time he sort of waits for the DB to commit then backs up a bit and completes the pass for the 1st. This will be key for Fields going forward as he will have to balance when to go for the rushing yards vs exploiting defenders trying to close his rush down.
Run 2 - Freeze at 4:07 and this is one where he probably should just throw to the TE and take the 3 or 4 yards. Too many defenders on this side that a run isn't going to work as evidence by his getting 2 yards. In the end though probably took the safe play so can't complain too much on this one.
Run 3 - This is what makes Fields special, evades the rush (may have been a hold/takedown by the T) and then scrambles nimbly for the TD.
Pass 17 - Nice read and throw but Adams drops it.
Pass 18 - Goes back to Adams and is reward with a nice gain.
Rush 4 - Another great scramble and run. These types of plays have to frustrate a D.
Pass 19 - This is one of those plays where the D doesn't think a QB is going to bootleg to one side and then look back to the opposite side. James sells this too by appearing to run a cross but then heading downfield so the D is completely fooled but the key here is Fields never looks James' way until it is too late for the D.
Pass 20 - Not much that could be done here as the defender closes quickly. Maybe could have waited a bit and looked to the other side as Lacy creates a bit of space but if the defender doesn't react as quickly then maybe the RB gets to square up and make the defender miss so more a case of a great play by the defender to close so quickly.
