Feature: The Rams lead the league in dime personnel usage, but why do they rely on six-DB sets in key situations when some teams don't use them at all?

The short answer is that they have the personnel to do it, and often force situations where it's advantageous to have six defensive backs on the field. The long answer is much more nuanced, and easier to show than to tell.

Two of the Rams' biggest defensive plays against the Saints on Sunday came out of dime personnel.

On a 3rd-and-9 early in the game, the Rams showed blitz with two deep defenders, as safety Jaylen "Tank" McCollough crept up on the center from the linebacker spot. When the ball snapped, he dropped back into coverage, taking away the check down in the middle, and L.A. rushed four. Outside linebacker Jared Verse took on a double-team to give one-on-ones to the rest of the line, resulting in defensive end Braden Fiske's first sack of the season.

McCollough's presence in th