Oct 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (17) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 24-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Finley breaks down how the Detroit Lions playbook uses rub routes effectively to create separation against man coverage. Lets dig into the playbook!

The rub route is a staple of the Detroit Lions playbook in Jim Bob Cooter’s offense. Watch how Matthew Stafford orchestrates the interplay between Marvin Jones, Golden Tate and the other receiving options.

To further illustrate just how successful the Detroit Lions playbook uses these rub routes, check out the impact it makes for Stafford:

Best adjusted completion % vs man coverage (min. 100 attempts):

1. Matthew Stafford 82.0%

t-2. Kirk Cousins 78.8%

t-2. Sam Bradford 78.8% — Zoltán Buday (@PFF_Zoltan) October 11, 2016

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