FADE OUT - The fade route is a potent offensive weapon that can be incorporated into any offense.

There is not a bad time to throw the fade route. It’s a relatively high-completion (55-60%), low-risk, and big-reward play.

The fade does a number of positive things for an offense. The vertical stretch of the fade usually forces safeties and corners to play deeper. This can give the run game and the quick passing game more room to operate. The run game is also enhanced by the fade since defensive linemen are constantly trying to get pressure on the quarterback, usually without su...Login to Read More