Play-action
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Play-action has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on Pardon My Take. Play action is described as foundational to the Shanahan/McVay-style offense, especially married to run concepts (duo/outside zone) and boots to create layered explosives.
A play-action pass is an American football play. The play action starts with what appears to be a running play, but turns out to be a pass play; in this way, it can be considered the opposite of a draw play. Play-action passes are often used against defenses that are focused on stopping the run. By initially simulating a running play, the offense attempts to deceive the defense into acting on the fake run placing them out of position in their pass coverage, and giving receivers more time and roo
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Pardon My Take |
| Field | American football offense |
How do different shows talk about Play-action?
2 shows discussed Play-action in these episodes.
- New Heights — 1 episode
They're going to run this play action...
Jason Kelce on Why The Eagles and Jalen Hurts Will Thrive in Sean Mannion’s Offense | Film Breakdown - Pardon My Take — 1 episode
Who talks about Play-action on podcasts?
Max Dolente brought up Play-action; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on New Heights.
What is Play-action mentioned alongside?
Play-action is most often mentioned alongside Run Game, Duo and Jalen Hurts.
Influenced by: Run Game
Influence on: Duo
Mentioned together: Jalen Hurts, Cover 3, Matt LaFleur, RPO, Motion, Jeff Statlin, Eagles, Run Game, Jason Singleton, AJ Brown