The zone read has a rich history, and teams continue to find ways to employ it in their offenses.

Empty formations generally call for shorter passes, but Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are changing the way they utilize those sets.

In response to an increased usage of trips formations by NFL offenses in the 2000s, defenses have deployed various Cover 3 looks as a counter.

Drew Brees' average depth of target continues to dip, but it hasn't been an issue for the New Orleans Saints or the 41-year-old quarterback.

The 2019 New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens were two historic man-coverage squads that pummeled their opponents in very different ways.

Just as Big 12 offenses started a movement to the spread offense that gripped the football world in the 2000s, we could be seeing the early days of a Big 12 three-safety scheme that starts another revolution.

PFF's Seth Galina breaks down the concept behind the outside-zone running play and the subsequent actions that can be built around it and explains how it's partly responsible for the breakout performances of both Jimmy Garoppolo and Jared Goff.

How NFL offenses are utilizing play-action and RPOs in new ways to confuse defenses.

Modern NFL defenses are figuring out ways to defend the run on early downs without stacking the box.

After a promising rookie performance in 2018, Baker Mayfield took a step back in 2019. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson made major strides as a passer. Both QBs will need to be at their best to compete in an improved AFC North.

Patrick Mahomes is known for his escapability, big arm and accuracy, but his subtle manipulation of defenders during progressions is a huge part of his NFL success.

By rushing six players and playing zone coverage, a defense can stay “safe” while also bringing the heat. PFF's Seth Galina breaks down this "hot coverage" and explains how it gives college football teams an advantage over opposing offenses.

These playmaking college football skill players have flown under the radar heading into the 2020 season.

The Green Bay Packers are betting Jordan Love will be a better quarterback in the NFL than he has ever been at the college level.

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence's less-than-ideal start to the 2019 season allowed Justin Fields to close the gap for best quarterback prospect entering the 2021 college football season.

Jameis Winston's volatility with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was well-documented. Now, he'll take his talents to New Orleans to back up Drew Brees.

The Los Angeles Chargers likely reached at pick No. 6 in the 2020 NFL Draft with their selection of Justin Herbert. Now, they'll have to unlock his NFL potential.

Jake Fromm, Anthony Gordon and Jalen Hurts have shown enough top-end traits to become intriguing talents in the 2020 NFL Draft. Here's what the top-end and low-end versions of each player could look like in the NFL.

Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert and Jordan Love could all be taken in the first round. PFF examines the biggest questions for each signal-caller.

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm was an elite signal-caller prior to losing against South Carolina. The second half of the 2019 season was a far different story.