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Madden NFL 27

is a very good playbook nonetheless...

Explore the Madden NFL 27 New England Patriots playbook, detailing formations like Singleback Big and Singleback Normal Slot.

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Explore the Madden NFL 27 New England Patriots playbook, detailing formations like Singleback Big and Singleback Normal Slot.

Walkthrough
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    SINGLEBACK-BIG (2WR, 1RB, 2TE):
    • Flea Flicker: A trick play where the HB tosses the ball back to the QB for a pass. Scramble right and hit the WR cutting across the field.
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    Ace TE Drag: The left WR streaks, the left TE box cuts right, the right TE crosses short (audible to slant right), and the right WR slants deep in.
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    TE Cross: Both TEs criss-cross over the middle. The left WR streaks, and the right WR deep slants in. You can also scramble and hit one of the TEs cutting across.
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    SE Post: The left WR deep slants in, the right WR streaks, the left TE slants left, and the right TE short box cuts to the middle. Throw to the left WR or left TE.
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    PA FL Clown: The left WR crooked posts deep in, the TE slants deep right, and the right WR goes short (audible to streak or slant left). Audible the HB to screen.
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    This set includes play action, option passes, medium-range passes, HB draw, dive, counter trap, stretch, and pitch run plays.
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    SINGLEBACK-BIG TWIN WR (2WR left, 2TE, 1HB):
    • PA FL Stretch: A play action pass where the left WR streaks, the inside left WR and left TE slant across to the right. Lead passes and watch for the blitz.
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    Cross Up: The left WR crosses short (audible to slant right), the inside left WR slants left, the left TE streaks, and the right TE crosses short left (audible to slant right).
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    This set includes a screen play, option passes, a weaker play action pass, and HB delay, power, and dive run plays.
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    SINGLEBACK-TWIN TE (2WR, 1HB, 2TE's right): This set includes 4 play actions, a screen, a short pass, an option play, and a medium-range pass. Run plays include HB draw, dive, stretch, counter weak, sweep, and counter.
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    SINGLEBACK-TWIN TE WR (2WR, 2TE's right, 1HB):
    • Hitch Corners: The left WR runs a short curl in, the inside left WR slants left to the sideline, the inside right TE slants right to the sideline, and the outside right TE short curls right. Audible the left WR and outside TE to streak.
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    This set includes 2 play actions, an option pass, and a medium-range pass. Run plays are HB dive, draw, pitch, and counter.
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    SINGLEBACK-BIG 3 TE (3TE, 1WR, 1HB):
    • TE Corners: The left TE and inside right TE slant to opposite sides, the WR does a deep slant/drag towards the middle, and the far right TE does a short box inside left (avoid this one).
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    PA FL Stretch: A play action pass where the left TE and outside right TE slant right, the WR streaks, and the inside right TE does a screen right. Lead slanting receivers or get to the inside TE on the screen if blitzed.
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    This set includes 2 more play actions, an option pass, and a short pass play. Run plays are HB draw, smash, plunge, power, counter, and counter weak.
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    SINGLEBACK-NORMAL SLOT (3WR, 1TE, 1HB):
    • Slot Cross: The far left WR deep slants in, the left WR cuts across the field to the right, the TE blocks then runs downfield, and the right WR streaks. Scramble right and lead a pass to the WR cutting across the middle.
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    FL Middle: Both left WRs criss-cross then go deep, the right WR goes 5 yards then cuts to the middle. Lob to the right WR or look for the deep WRs. You can also screen to the HB.
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    This set includes deep option passes, play actions, and short to medium-range passes. Run plays are HB draw, slam, counter, stretch, counter trap, cutback, and dive.
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    SINGLEBACK-4WR SPREAD (4WR, 1HB):
    • PA Slot Crosses: The left WR crooked posts deep in, both inside WRs criss-cross over the middle, and the far right WR streaks.
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    PA HB Out: A play action pass where both outside WRs streak and both inside WRs slant left. Hit the WRs on the slant. Audible the HB to screen if needed.
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    Strike Post: The outside left WR slants deep in, the inside left WR box cuts right, the inside right WR box cuts left, and the outside right WR box cuts deep left.
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    Hitch Corners: Both outside WRs go short (audible to streak), and both inside WRs run deep slants to opposite sides.
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    This set includes several medium to deep pass plays. Run plays are HB cutback, draw, pitch, slash, stretch, counter, and dive.
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    SINGLEBACK-EMPTY 4WR:
    • Slot Corners: The far left and far right WRs do short curls in, while the other 2 WRs run deep slants towards opposite sidelines.
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    TE Post: Similar to Slot Corners, but the inside WRs streak.
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    This set includes short, medium, and deep range passes, many with similar routes.
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    SINGLEBACK-EMPTY 5WR:
    • Smash Fork: The left WR goes short (audible to slant right), the inside right WR goes short (audible to slant left), and the other 2 WRs on the right criss-cross.
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    Comebacks: Both outside WRs run deep comeback routes, the inside left and middle right WRs streak, and the inside right WR box cuts short left (audible to slant left).
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    Slot Angle Post: 2 WRs run slants left, the other 3 WRs run shorter screens left. Look for the inside WR to break deep.
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    Hail Mary: All 5 WRs take off straight downfield.
Tips
  • Always be aware of the blitz and lead your passes to receivers.
  • Audible routes to adapt to defensive coverage or create mismatches.
  • Scrambling can open up passing lanes, especially when the blitz is heavy.
  • Pay attention to receiver route combinations to identify open targets.

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