Originally posted by Niners816:Mirrored Slant-Flats vs Cover3 Pattern match, weakside Hook covers the Over route, same scheme different team.
What was going on concept wise that got Kittle wide open on the ball that was overthrown in the first half. It look like it was wide open.
The changeup here is instead of having the TE run a Curl over the middle, Kyle sends Kittle deep for a vertical stretch on the weakside Hook (marked 'LB').
Trips to the wide side of the field causes the middle deep safety to shade over. This earns more room for Kittle.
Vertical stretch - if the LB gains depth with Kittle, hit Bourne. If the LB is flat footed to cover Bourne, let it rip.
Mullens already mid windup because Kittle with a head of steam vs a LB that has to turn and run is a win for Kittle.