What are defensive formations in American football?

Answer 1

There are nearly limitless defensive formations, but here are the most common 4-3- Four D-linemen, Three LB's, 4 DB's 3-4- Three D-Linemen, Four LB's, 4 DB's 4-4- Four D-linemen, Four LB's, 3 DB's 5-2- Five D-linemen, Two LB's, 4 DB's Nickel- Four D-linemen, Two LB's 5 DB's Dime-Four D-linemen, 1 LB, 6 DB's Quarter- Three D-linemen, 1 LB, 7 DB's There are nearly limitless defensive formations, but here are the most common 4-3- Four D-linemen, Three LB's, 4 DB's 3-4- Three D-Linemen, Four LB's, 4 DB's 4-4- Four D-linemen, Four LB's, 3 DB's 5-2- Five D-linemen, Two LB's, 4 DB's Nickel- Four D-linemen, Two LB's 5 DB's Dime-Four D-linemen, 1 LB, 6 DB's Quarter- Three D-linemen, 1 LB, 7 DB's

Answer 2

Obviously, its is the Spread, especially out of the shotgun if u wanna throw the ball. If you want to run the ball,the Power I is your best bet. Especially if you want to run option plays or run inside, pitch the ball.

Answer 3

The I formation and obviosly the shotgun