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But there are KEY differences, not just in stats (Stafford completed 68% of his throws and 8.4 Y/A out of play action) but in the types of play action plays. Stafford isn't just faking a handoff and rolling to his right for a one-read dump-off to the tight end in the flat.
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Bennett's play-action efficiency lags Stafford's; relies on simple rollout designs.

Bennett went 13-of-22 out of shotgun (59% completion rate, 5.5 Y/A) and 5-of-8 on play action (5.6 Y/A). However, the source notes key differences from Stafford's identical formation splits: Stafford completed 68% and 8.4 Y/A on play action while running more complex reads downfield (30 yards to Puka Nacua), whereas Bennett's play-action plays are mostly designed rollouts with wide-open tight ends at the line of scrimmage. Bennett is "clearly more comfortable" out of shotgun because it's easier than play-action, which requires reading the defense—a weakness for Bennett.

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