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The USAFL Offensive Play Set is comprised of 6 offensive schemes (Heavy, I-Form, Pro Set, K-Gun, Spread and West Coast) falling in 3 tendency categories (run based, pass based and balanced). Each scheme is described in detail below.
NOTE: It is important for each GM to keep in mind that KEY STATISTICAL OUTCOMES for each Scheme as represented below are based on the
USAFL's controlled test results and results will vary
depending upon personnel and team-by-team match-ups.
The FBPRO
simulation manages situations in which there are fewer players available on a team's roster at the
position required by the play.
Plays with more TEs in the play than available TEs on the roster will result in FBPRO bringing in the next available WR to fill the position.
SUBSTITUTION LOGIC FOR ROSTERS with 1 TE:
2TE/2RB/1WR Formations: WR2 -> TE2
3TE/1RB/1WR Formations: WR2 -> TE2, WR3 -> TE3
3TE/2RB/0WR Formations: WR1 -> TE2, WR2 -> TE3
SUBSTITUTION LOGIC FOR ROSTERS with 2 TEs:
2TE/2RB/1WR Formations: NO CORRECTIVE SUBSTITUTION NECESSARY
3TE/1RB/1WR Formations: WR2 -> TE3
3TE/2RB/0WR Formations: WR1 -> TE3
OFFENSE SCHEME:
HEAVY
PLAY CALLING TENDENCY: RUN ORIENTED
DESCRIPTION: The HEAVY scheme features a power running game utilizing both HB1 and FB1. The passing game tends to be oriented around play action with shorter, manageable routes designed to complement the running game.
As you could imagine, this scheme is heavily oriented towards the run with power run blocking being supported extensively by TEs, requiring strength. Additionally, the pass routes the TEs run are not as creative as those that WRs run in different sets.
The goal during testing and play selection was to ensure that this particular scheme performed better with a full compliment of TEs, as opposed to WRs. GMs running a HEAVY offensive scheme should keep this in mind when managing rosters during the
offseason.
| Down |
Distance |
RUN |
PASS |
| 1st |
10 |
60% |
40% |
| 2nd |
0-1 |
80% |
20% |
| 2nd |
2-5 |
70% |
30% |
| 2nd |
6-10 |
60% |
40% |
| 2nd |
10+ |
50% |
50% |
| 3rd |
0-1 |
100% |
0% |
| 3rd |
2-5 |
20% |
80% |
| 3rd |
6-10 |
10% |
90% |
| 3rd |
10+ |
0% |
100% |
FORMATIONS:
Ace (1 RB, 2 TE)
Heavy (2 TE, 2 RB)
Jumbo - (3 TE)
NFL BASIS:
1960's Packers, 1970's Dolphins, 1990's Giants
KEY STATISTICAL OUTCOMES:
RUSHING
Attempts (per game) 32
Yards Per Attempt 3.8 yards
PASSING
Attempts (per game) 34
Completions (per game) 19
Completion Percentage 56.5%
Yards Per Attempt 6.7 yards
OTHER
Points (per game) 16
Wins (per 14 game season) 7.0
OFFENSIVE
SCHEME: I-FORMATION
PLAY CALLING TENDENCY: RUN ORIENTED
DESCRIPTION: The I-FORM scheme features a power running game utilizing HB1 with FB1 as a lead blocker. The passing game tends to be oriented around play action with shorter, manageable routes including screen passes designed to complement the running game.
| Down |
Distance |
RUN |
PASS |
| 1st |
10 |
60% |
40% |
| 2nd |
0-1 |
80% |
20% |
| 2nd |
2-5 |
70% |
30% |
| 2nd |
6-10 |
60% |
40% |
| 2nd |
10+ |
50% |
50% |
| 3rd |
0-1 |
100% |
0% |
| 3rd |
2-5 |
20% |
80% |
| 3rd |
6-10 |
10% |
90% |
| 3rd |
10+ |
0% |
100% |
FORMATIONS:
Pro-I
Offset I (strong) - FB "overshifted"
Offset I (weak) - FB "undershifted"
NFL BASIS: 1990's Cowboys
KEY STATISTICAL OUTCOMES:
RUSHING
Attempts (per game) 28
Yards Per Attempt 3.7 yards
PASSING
Attempts (per game) 35
Completions (per game) 20
Completion Percentage 57.4%
Yards Per Attempt 6.8 yards
OTHER
Points (per game) 16
Wins (per 14 game season) 7.2
OFFENSIVE
SCHEME: K-GUN
PLAY CALLING TENDENCY: PASS ORIENTED
DESCRIPTION: The K-GUN scheme features a timely running game exclusively tailored for HB1 and a creative passing game that spreads and stretches the field. About the only thing missing from this scheme is the No Huddle!
| Down |
Distance |
RUN |
PASS |
| 1st |
10 |
40% |
60% |
| 2nd |
0-1 |
60% |
40% |
| 2nd |
2-5 |
50% |
50% |
| 2nd |
6-10 |
40% |
60% |
| 2nd |
10+ |
30% |
70% |
| 3rd |
0-1 |
80% |
20% |
| 3rd |
2-5 |
0% |
100% |
| 3rd |
6-10 |
0% |
100% |
| 3rd |
10+ |
0% |
100% |
FORMATIONS:
K-Gun (1 RB, 3 WR)
Shotgun - 3 and 4 WR Shotgun Formation on 3rd Down
NFL BASIS: 1990's Bills
KEY STATISTICAL OUTCOMES:
RUSHING
Attempts (per game) 22
Yards Per Attempt 3.3 yards
PASSING
Attempts (per game) 39
Completions (per game) 22
Completion Percentage 55.5%
Yards Per Attempt 7.4 yards
OTHER
Points (per game) 17
Wins (per 14 game season) 7.2
OFFENSIVE
SCHEME: PRO SET
PLAY CALLING TENDENCY: BALANCED
DESCRIPTION: The PRO SET scheme features the standard NFL based running game utilizing a mix of HB1 and FB1. The passing game tends utilize the TE and WRs in relatively deeper routes designed to stretch the defense but maintain a certain level of passing efficiency.
| Down |
Distance |
RUN |
PASS |
| 1st |
10 |
50% |
50% |
| 2nd |
0-1 |
70% |
30% |
| 2nd |
2-5 |
60% |
40% |
| 2nd |
6-10 |
50% |
50% |
| 2nd |
10+ |
40% |
60% |
| 3rd |
0-1 |
90% |
10% |
| 3rd |
2-5 |
10% |
90% |
| 3rd |
6-10 |
0% |
100% |
| 3rd |
10+ |
0% |
100% |
FORMATIONS:
Pro set (split backs)
Near (HB over strong side tackle, FB behind center)
Far (HB over weak side tackle, FB behind center)
NFL BASIS: 1970's Steelers, 2000's Buccaneers, 2000's Giants
KEY STATISTICAL OUTCOMES:
RUSHING
Attempts (per game) 27
Yards Per Attempt 3.4 yards
PASSING
Attempts (per game) 36
Completions (per game) 20
Completion Percentage 55.4%
Yards Per Attempt 7.1 yards
OTHER
Points (per game) 17
Wins (per 14 game season) 7.0
OFFENSIVE
SCHEME: SPREAD FORMATION
PLAY CALLING TENDENCY: PASS ORIENTED
DESCRIPTION: The SPREAD FORMATION scheme features an explosive, deep passing game utilizing 3, 4 and 5 WR sets and a timely running game.
| Down |
Distance |
RUN |
PASS |
| 1st |
10 |
40% |
60% |
| 2nd |
0-1 |
60% |
40% |
| 2nd |
2-5 |
50% |
50% |
| 2nd |
6-10 |
40% |
60% |
| 2nd |
10+ |
30% |
70% |
| 3rd |
0-1 |
80% |
20% |
| 3rd |
2-5 |
0% |
100% |
| 3rd |
6-10 |
0% |
100% |
| 3rd |
10+ |
0% |
100% |
FORMATIONS:
4-wideouts - Trips Left, Trips Right, Balanced
5-wideouts - Empty Backfield
Shotgun - 3, 4 and 5 WR Shotgun Formation on 3rd Down
NFL BASIS: 1990's Oilers, 2000's Rams
KEY STATISTICAL OUTCOMES:
RUSHING
Attempts (per game) 21
Yards Per Attempt 3.3 yards
PASSING
Attempts (per game) 36
Completions (per game) 19
Completion Percentage 53.4%
Yards Per Attempt 7.9 yards
OTHER
Points (per game) 19
Wins (per 14 game season) 6.8
OFFENSIVE
SCHEME: WEST COAST OFFENSE
PLAY CALLING TENDENCY: BALANCED
DESCRIPTION: The WEST COAST OFFENSE scheme features a short, balanced passing attack involving RB's and TE's in addition to the WRs, complemented with a conservative yet effective running game.
| Down |
Distance |
RUN |
PASS |
| 1st |
10 |
50% |
50% |
| 2nd |
0-1 |
70% |
30% |
| 2nd |
2-5 |
60% |
40% |
| 2nd |
6-10 |
50% |
50% |
| 2nd |
10+ |
40% |
60% |
| 3rd |
0-1 |
90% |
10% |
| 3rd |
2-5 |
10% |
90% |
| 3rd |
6-10 |
0% |
100% |
| 3rd |
10+ |
0% |
100% |
FORMATIONS:
Mixed Pro Set, K-Gun and I-Formations
NFL BASIS: 1980's 49ers, 1990's Packers
KEY STATISTICAL OUTCOMES:
RUSHING
Attempts (per game) 27
Yards Per Attempt 3.8 yards
PASSING
Attempts (per game) 37
Completions (per game) 22
Completion Percentage 58.2%
Yards Per Attempt 6.8 yards
OTHER
Points (per game) 18
Wins (per 14 game season) 6.8
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