The Patriots covered the middle of the field well, forcing dump-off passes.

The next play, a dump-off pass to Jackson, gained 21 yards and put the Bills in the red zone.

The Patriots responded with a 15-play drive of their own, beginning with a 19-yard dump-off pass to Morris.

Four plays later, Brady hit Faulk on a dump-off pass that went 38 yards for a touchdown.

Teams lacking in the ground game, like the 49ers, use short, dump-off passes to supplement their rushing attack.

After today's game against the Vikings, there should be few concerns about the Jets relying too much on dump-off passes to their backs.

Kanell's options then become limited, with perhaps his only option becoming a dump-off pass to a back, or something over the middle to the tight end.

Barber has turned many simple dump-off passes into first downs.

The dump-off pass is meant to be a comfortable choice for a pressured quarterback.

Gannon returned for the second half, but his numb shoulder left him throwing short dump-off passes.