It's simply to help create separation.
by tdiddy07 (2018-10-15 17:45:53)

In reply to: Isn't the whole point of play action on  posted by KeoughCharles05


It's not appreciably different whether that separation is a scoring play that gains a couple of yards or a first down that gains a couple of yards. Play action is an effective play in that situation as long as there's a true running threat.