NFL 101: The Basics of the Two-Point Playbook

June 13, 2015   ·   Matt Bowen   ·   Jump to comments

In this installment of the "NFL 101" series at Bleacher Report, former NFL defensive back Matt Bowen breaks down schemes and execution for two-point conversion attempts at the pro level.
Click here for the previous version of NFL 101 on trap coverages.
 
Going for a two-point conversion in the NFL creates some challenges from an offensive perspective. The field shrinks, throwing lanes are drastically reduced and defensive coverages and schemes take a major step forward in aggressiveness.
With the back of the end zone acting as a 12th defender, safeties can tighten their initial alignment, cornerbacks can be more willing to bump wide receivers on their releases and second-level defenders can come downhill hard to hit the run game right in the mouth.
So, how do you manage these two-point situations as an offensive play-caller, knowing there will be pressure looks, stacked run fronts and defenders in the secondary who are willing to jump routes give...

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