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Madden NFL 27

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Explore the Indianapolis Colts playbook in Madden NFL 27, covering formations like Singleback Deuce and Singleback Big Twin WR.

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Explore the Indianapolis Colts playbook in Madden NFL 27, covering formations like Singleback Deuce and Singleback Big Twin WR.

Walkthrough
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    SINGLEBACK- DEUCE (2TE, 2WR, 1HB)
    • PA All Go: A play-action pass where the QB fakes a handoff and all receivers streak deep, functioning as a "Hail Mary" play-action pass.
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    Flea Flicker: A trick play where the QB fakes a handoff to the HB, who then tosses the ball back to the QB for a pass. Be aware of the blitz. Lead the pass to the left WR cutting across the field to the right.
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    Ace TE Drag: The left WR streaks, the left TE makes a 10-yard box cut to the middle, and the right WR runs a deep slant inwards, slightly left. Throw to anyone except the right TE.
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    HB Pass: The QB tosses the ball to the HB, who can then pass or run. If running, follow your blockers to gauge the path before using the sprint button to avoid getting blitzed. The right WR streaks, and the left TE crosses short over the middle. Avoid him or audible him for another option. The left WR slants in. Be cautious throwing into the middle, as it can lead to interceptions or injuries.
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    Other plays include a rarely successful WR reverse run, a screen pass, and basic HB slant, blunt dive, smash, and off-tackle runs.
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    SINGLEBACK- BIG TWIN WR (2WR Left, 2TE, 1HB)
    • Posts: The left WR slants deep in, the inside left WR makes a medium slant left towards the sideline, and the left TE also slants a shorter route to the left sideline. This is a good play for an easy first down. Be careful throwing left as it can be congested. If the right TE is in single coverage, throw to him.
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    PA FL Stretch: A play-action pass where the left WR streaks, and the inside left WR and left TE slant across the field to the right. Lead your passes and watch for the blitz.
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    Other plays include screen passes, 2 WR option passes, another weak play-action pass, and HB dive, counter weak, pitch, and slant runs.
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    SINGLEBACK- DICE (3WR, 1TE, 1HB)
    • WR Post (Wayne Post): The left WR runs a deep crooked post to the right. The inside left WR crisscrosses him and then breaks deep. The right WR crosses about 10 yards over the middle. The HB screens right. Target the left WR crossing deep over the middle.
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    Cross Up: The left WR and TE run short routes to the middle; avoid them. Your targets are the inside left WR or the right WR, both slanting deep left. The HB screens left; hit the HB if you get blitzed.
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    Safety Bait: The left WR runs a box curl left towards the sideline, and the right WR box curls to the right sideline. The left inside WR slants in, and the TE screens right. The sideline WRs are meant to lure safeties, freeing up the inside left WR for an open slant pass. Accuracy is crucial when throwing to the two box curl WRs.
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    This set includes 4 more play-action passes, a few short to medium pass plays, and HB dive, draw, cutback, slash, slam, and belly runs.
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    SINGLEBACK- SLOT STRONG (3WR, 1TE, 1HB)
    • PA Volunteer: Another play-action pass. The left WR slants deep right. The inside right WR box cuts left over the middle; precision is a must when throwing to him. The left WR makes an even shorter cut left over the middle; consider audibling him for a different route. The HB screens right. Watch for the blitz.
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    PA 218 Marvin: Another play-action pass. The left WR runs a deep route and then sharply curls left towards the sideline. The inside right WR streaks. The far right WR slants in and then breaks out to the right sideline; if timed correctly, this receiver can be hit almost all the time. The HB screens right if you get in trouble.
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    PA All Go: Everyone goes deep; look for the TE slanting across the middle.
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    Slot Reverse: A trick play where the QB tosses to the HB, who then hands off to the inside right WR running left. This play rarely works and requires a speedy WR with good agility. Follow the blocking before sprinting.
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    Other plays include decent pass plays, more play-action passes, and HB counter, toss strong, dive, blunt dive, and slant runs.
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    SINGLEBACK- 4WR STACK (4WR, 1HB)
    • Counter Cross: The left WR box curls out to the left sideline. The inside left WR slants right toward the deep middle. The inside right WR slants out to the sideline, while the far right WR stutter-steps a short slant in. The HB screens left. The two inside WRs slanting right are your targets.
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    This set includes a couple more mediocre passes, a medium-range play-action pass, and HB dive, sprint, draw, toss, and slant runs.
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    SINGLEBACK- 4WR (4WR, 1HB)
    • HB Option (James Option): This play has little to do with the HB; avoid him. The left WR runs a very short slant curl in; consider audibling him for another receiver. The inside left and outside right WRs streak. The inside right WR deep slants in. Hit the inside right WR as you can't always throw the deep ball.
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    Other plays include short-range pass plays, a decent play-action pass, and HB dive, draw, sprint, and sweep runs.
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    I FORM-NORMAL (2WR, 1TE, 1FB, 1HB)
    • Flats: An almost money play because someone can always get open. Both WRs streak. The TE short boxes to the inside middle; audible him to a slant to the outside for another receiver. The HB and FB screen to opposite sides. Someone will be open; find them.
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    FB Fake HB Toss: A semi-trick running play. The QB fakes a handoff to the FB up the middle and then quickly tosses it to the HB running left. This play can consistently gain 7 yards or more and is considered a money play by Madden vets. Before the snap, if you notice an opponent blitzing on the left, audible the play to the right using the right analog stick.
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    Other plays include a screen pass, 2 mediocre play-action passes, and 2 more basic pass plays, along with FB dive runs.
Tips
  • Pay attention to the blitz, especially on trick plays like Flea Flicker and HB Pass.
  • Lead your passes to account for receiver movement and avoid interceptions.
  • Be cautious when throwing into the middle of the field, as it can be risky.
  • Audible routes or plays if you anticipate a blitz or if the initial play isn't developing well.
  • Accuracy is crucial for certain routes, like the box curl WRs in Safety Bait.

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