46 Defense
Bear look — 8 in the box
Six defenders crowded on the line of scrimmage with corners on islands outside — everyone near the line attacks.
When it applies
Short yardage; against run-heavy teams; must-have-a-stop blitz downs.
+ StrengthsOverwhelming numbers at the point of attack; buries run plays and forces instant throws.
− Trade-offsNo deep help — if one man gets beat outside, it's a house call.
Filed under: Defensive fronts