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The Sniper: Mike Macdonald’s Pressure Logic
Seattle is #2 in blitz-to-sack conversion. Cody Alexander breaks down the "Pick" stunts and coverage structures behind the NFL's new pressure standard.
21 hrs ago
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Cody Alexander
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Chalk Last: The NFL's Divisional Round Preview
Denver's Heat to Seattle's Spacing: Breaking down the weekend's tactical warfare and the structural mismatches that will decide the Divisional Round.
14 hrs ago
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Cody Alexander
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17:49
How the Bills’ Deceptive Cover 2 Fooled Trevor Lawrence
"Junk food" check-downs, simulated pressures, and the 2-Man bait. Inside the defensive game plan that lulled the Jaguars to sleep before the…
Jan 15
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Cody Alexander
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Georgia's Defensive Philosophy
Mar 6, 2023
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Cody Alexander
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Toledo's Hybrid 4-2-5
Dec 25, 2023
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Unlocking the Fangio coverage system.
May 1, 2023
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Cody Alexander
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Georgia's 3-High Mint Package vs. Tennessee
Nov 30, 2023
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An Introduction to the Saban Cover 7 Man-Match Defense
Aug 21, 2025
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Cody Alexander
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Adapting the Saban Tree: Dan Lanning’s Modified 3-High & 4-Down Packages
Dec 26, 2025
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Cody Alexander
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2025 NFL Weekly Data Download: End of Season
MatchQuarters season review of the defensive data from the NFL's 2025 Regular Season brought to you by FTN.
Jan 6
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Cody Alexander
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The Brian Flores Defense: Scheme Analysis, Clinics, & Breakdowns
The ultimate guide to understanding the Brian Flores defensive philosophy.
Dec 27, 2025
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Cody Alexander
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4th Annual Off-Season Study Guide: 2025 FBS Season
Here's who you should be studying this offseason at the college level.
Dec 8, 2025
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Cody Alexander
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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, 2025
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Cody Alexander
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19:31
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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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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Trading Splash for Sustainability: How Chicago Pivoted to Beat the Packers
How Dennis Allen used "Chucky" & "Star Cat" blitzes to ambush Green Bay. A film study on the calculated aggression that attacked Jordan Love.
Jan 14
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Cody Alexander
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Wild Card Reactions: Indiana vs. Miami, Buffalo's Cover 2 Scheme, & The Eagles' Collapse
Cody and Felix break down the Bills' defensive masterclass against Trevor Lawrence, the statistical anomaly behind the Eagles' collapse, Caleb Williams…
Jan 14
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Cody Alexander
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Felix Johnson
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The "Anti-Defense": How the 2025 Texans Dominate with Simplicity
While the NFL zigs toward complexity and more pressure, DeMeco Ryans is zagging. Inside the simple, violent scheme that is destroying modern offenses.
Jan 12
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Cody Alexander
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Chalk Last: Your Guide to the NFL's Wildcard Weekend
From the Rams’ Dime paradox to the Eagles' Man-Coverage gamble, we look at the schemes, "tells," and mismatches that will decide the opening round.
Jan 9
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Cody Alexander
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12:01
Fixing "Fatals" in Quarters Coverage: A Chargers Defensive Clinic
Cody Alexander breaks down the Chargers' early coverage busts vs. the Texans and the specific mechanics ("Poach" & "Nail Down") they used to adjust and…
Jan 9
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Cody Alexander
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8:21
Oregon’s "Turkey" Coverage (Red Zone "Cutter")
Inside the film room on Oregon's "Turkey" call. Learn the "Waterfall" technique, man-match rules, and how to build a fence in the Red Zone.
Jan 8
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Cody Alexander
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Week 18 Reactions: The NFL Coaching Carousel & Wild Card Preview
Kevin Stefanski Fired, The Coaching Carousel, & A Schematic Preview of Wild Card Weekend
Jan 7
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Cody Alexander
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Felix Johnson
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2025 NFL Weekly Data Download: End of Season
MatchQuarters season review of the defensive data from the NFL's 2025 Regular Season brought to you by FTN.
Jan 6
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Cody Alexander
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How Anthony Campanile Is Blending Fangio Structures with Flores's Chaos
Anthony Campanile sits between Fangio's structure and Flores's chaos. Cody Alexander breaks down the film and data behind Jacksonville's unique 2025…
Jan 5
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Cody Alexander
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14:06
Brian Flores’ Pressure Masterclass: Manipulating Protections vs. the Lions
Brian Flores isn't just spamming blitzes; he's manipulating protection rules. Cody Alexander breaks down the "Paradox Defense" that confused Detroit.
Jan 2
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Cody Alexander
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2025 NFL Weekly Data Download: Week 17
MatchQuarters weekly look at the data from the NFL's previous week brought to you by FTN.
Dec 31, 2025
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Cody Alexander
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Week 17 Reactions: Dan Quinn’s Struggles, Caleb Williams vs. Brock Purdy, & Saints/Jaguars Rising
Cody & Felix analyze the schematic issues in Dallas, how Brian Flores confused Jared Goff with specific pressure looks, and why the Saints are a team to…
Dec 31, 2025
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Cody Alexander
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