Part 3/5:
Defensive Strategy and Execution
Commentators noted the intricacies of the defensive strategy employed by Delpit. It was evident that the safety's approach required exceptional focus, especially when covering a receiver of Andrews’ caliber. The situation was exacerbated when Delpit turned to locate the ball, an instinctive move that ultimately led to a moment of disorientation. This brief distraction may have cost him the opportunity to make a play that could have otherwise changed the outcome of the down.