1967 Atlanta Falcons Football Playbook: Offensive Strategies and Formations
The page from the 1967 Official Illustrated Digest of the NFL depicts four specific football play charts related to the Atlanta Falcons, providing strategic insights into offensive and defensive formations. The first play illustrated is labeled “Falcons Sweep Trap,” which highlights a deceptive run play designed to exploit defensive gaps. The second play, “FB Sweep to Weak Side,” focuses on redirecting players for a offensive advantage on the less-defended side of the field. The third play is titled “Strong Side Red-Dog (Nobis),” emphasizing a strategic blitzing approach using linebacker Joe Nobis, showcasing his role in pressuring the opposing quarterback. Lastly, “Nobis on Weak Side 'Dog'” outlines another defensive tactic leveraging Nobis to disrupt plays on the weak side.