The blitz call from Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on Sunday with the AFC Championship on the line was exquisite. Six defenders at the line of scrimmage, two dropping off the right ...

Blitzing has been a staple for the 49ers defense under first year defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. However, it did more damage to them than aid them in the loss to the Vikings last week. No blitz ...

Based on his history, it was no secret that hiring Brian Flores as defensive coordinator meant the Vikings were going to be blitzing a lot in 2023. And yet, even within that context, the rate at which ...

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio does not want to rely on the blitz to have success. Fangio’s philosophy is to send extra pressure when the situation is appropriate. He never ...

Brian Flores is a madman. When the Vikings blitz, currently at the second-highest rate in the league, opposing offenses are averaging 4.5 yards per play. Minnesota’s defense has made quarterbacks like ...

The idea has been floated since Dennis Allen became Chicago Bears defensive coordinator. The Bears were to become a pressure defense and no longer sit back, reacting to opponents. They would force the ...