How Does Philip Rivers Convert 3rd & 15 – 7 Pump

In today’s video, we will look at how Philip Rivers converts a brutal third and 15 after a penalty. Philip Rivers throws a beautiful 7 pump route to Keenan Allen against drop eight quarters. The protection is great when Seattle only rushes three, but the route versus quarters and the pocket movement and throw are special. Converting 3rd and forever is tough anywhere in the League, but on the road versus Seattle and the 12th man might be the toughest spot in the League to win on the road.

What Are You Going to Learn Today? – Philip Rivers is Elite

Today you are going to learn how Philip Rivers is so elite at throwing the ball down the field. Like most things in the NFL it’s more than one player. The pass protection is great. A stunt helps, too. Keenan Allen’s route versus the perfect coverage is the perfect storm, and the throw while sliding in the pocket is elite.

Why is This Concept Important – Philip Rivers and 3rd and Forever

The concept of how Philip Rivers converts 3rd and forever is important because that is one of the ways you can win on the road in the NFL. Plays like this silence crowds, even the Seattle 12th man. These types of plays are momentum shifters.

Where Does This Concept Fit – Philip Rivers and Saving the Day

You need to know how the Chargers are built to be successful. Yes, they want balance, but there are only so many HOF type QBs in the League. Philip Rivers can make consistent throws deep down the field like only a few NFL QBs. That is one of his many strengths. When the Chargers can protect Rivers and he has perimeter players who can get down the field, Philip Rivers has proven he is one of the best deep ball throwers in the history of the NFL.

Going Forward – Philip Rivers and the Chargers Need to Keep Picking Their Spots

Taken together, this clip shows how Philip Rivers is one of the best at throwing the ball down the field. The fact that it is on third and forever makes it even that much more impressive. And the fact that it is on the road in Seattle makes it the big-play Tuesday pick of the week.