Sending 3 rushers does not automatically transfer to 5 blocking 3. The way in which those rushers line-up and the pre-snap protection call will determine the matchups after the snap. Watch the Patriots defense in obvious passing downs and 10 or more to go. They do it better than anybody. For example, if the offense lines up 5 wide, QB in shotgun and your DE successfully gets matched up one on one with the tackle, then this is a win for the defense. Quite often in a three man rush you will see offensive lineman free in the middle blocking no one. This creates an advantage for the defense in simple numbers as someone in coverage is free to double team or rob.
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