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Peyton Manning Continues to be Confounded by the 3-4 Defense
Published by Justin Javan on November 3, 2009
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Indianapolis Colts
To be fair to Manning, he doesn’t always struggle against the 3-4. But if you look at his worst playoff performances, it’s been against teams that run the 3-4.
What is it about the 3-4 that makes it so hard for the Colts offense, and in particular Manning and the offensive line, to be successful against it? To be fair, most quarterbacks struggle against the 3-4, it’s just a matter of degrees. Manning seems to struggle more than most.
Understanding the 3-4 and how it differs From the 4-3:
![[Base+3-4+Alignment.jpg]](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RcxcPIy9etc/SvS-FbbvmBI/AAAAAAAAAAU/atbBQIzyfK8/s1600/Base%2B3-4%2BAlignment.jpg)
As the name implies, the 3-4 defense is comprised of three defensive lineman and four linebackers.
The Linemen:
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