"Copycat League in NFL"
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NFL is the ultimate 'copycat league.' So what trends will we see in 2025?
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Straight dropback passing from under center is making a comeback.
The 49ers under Kyle Shanahan led the way with 2.6 under center dropbacks without play action in 2024 .
Under center plays have morphed into a clear signal of either a run play to a back, or play action off faking it.
NFL offenses averaged 62.2 plays per game in 2024 .
That's the lowest league-wide mark since 2008 and the second -lowest since 2002 .
Teams are also going for it on fourth down more than ever, and plays per drive has gone up as well.
NFL offenses are even running the ball more frequently on third -and-long situations.
Quarterbacks run more than ever, with scramble rates rising every year .
Tight ends creating mismatches that trickle down throughout offenses.
NFL offenses used 12 personnel personnel (1 RB, 2 TE , 2 WR ) at the highest rate since 2002 .
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