Lions and Dolphins are trading successful fake punts in Week 9
They are trading completions in South Beach between the visiting Detroit Lions and the Miami Dolphins. And that is not limited to quarterbacks Jared Goff and Malik Willis. Both teams have now pulled off successful fake punts in this game, with punters Jack Fox and Bradley Pinion getting in on the passing game fun. Detroit […]
In Week 9, the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins have been trading in a unique form of passing game: successful fake punts. Both teams have utilized this strategy, with their respective punters, Jack Fox and Bradley Pinion, joining in the fun.
Detroit's Dan Campbell was the first to call for a fake punt in the second quarter, when the Lions were facing a 4th-and-7 on their own 19-yard line. Punter Jack Fox delivered a near-perfect hitch route to receiver Tay Martin, showcasing his quarterback skills as well. Fox, who also played quarterback in high school, threw a successful fake punt.
In the second half, Miami's Jeff Hafley attempted a creative fake punt with punter Bradley Pinion. Facing a 4th-and-3 near midfield, Pinion found an open Kaytron Allen for a first down. This design, where Allen releases through the middle of the formation, made it an easy throw for Pinion.
While both teams successfully executed their fake punts, only the Lions turned their extended possession into a field goal. The Dolphins' possession resulted in no points.
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