The Philadelphia secondary laid back in a deep zone, taking away Rypien's strength, and forced him to throw short- and medium-range passes.

The Giants often win with short and medium-range passes.

Just before the half time break, Kansas City showed signs of life, completing several medium-range passes during a quick seven play, sixty-five yard drive.

It featured mostly short or medium-range passes designed to work against all types of defenses, and it included trick plays.

Lots of ball control, lots of Rodney Hampton out of the backfield and safe, medium-range passes.

Washington responded by repeatedly hitting short- and medium-range passes underneath the coverage and between the creases.

He repeatedly used the play-action fake to set up medium-range passes to open receivers.

For example, quarterback Tom Brady likes quick, medium-range passes over the middle, Edwards said.

The Seahawks were in a prevent defense and giving the Giants the medium-range passes.

In recent years, the Giants have tried to complete long or medium-range passes.