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Mendoza sees the open window between the two second-level defenders and knows Malik Benson will be sitting in it on the deep curl route from the slot. By the time No. 50 (linebacker at the bottom of the screen) gets his head around, the quarterback has already started his throwing motion. So, the ball whizzes past the backer's ear, through the window and into Benson's hands for a first down.
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Benson caught tight-window curl on play-action; Mendoza threaded needle perfectly.

Benson was featured on a play-action deep curl route from the slot where Mendoza threaded a tight-window throw between two second-level defenders with great anticipation and velocity, showing the quarterback's understanding of defensive vulnerabilities and ability to attack the middle.

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