General
spread offense
What does spread offense mean?
An offensive scheme that lines the quarterback in shotgun with three or more receivers spread across the field to stretch the defense.
"The spread offense forced the defense to cover the whole width of the field."
Origin
American football; the formation 'spreads' the field horizontally.
Frequently asked questions
What is a spread offense?
It's a scheme that lines the quarterback up in the shotgun with three or more receivers spread wide, forcing the defense to cover the full width of the field.
Why do teams run the spread offense?
Spreading receivers out thins the defense across the field, creating running lanes and one-on-one matchups in the passing game.
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