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Madden NFL 27

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Explore Madden NFL 27 playbooks like Run Heavy, Singleback-Big, and more. Learn specific play strategies and formations.

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Explore Madden NFL 27 playbooks like Run Heavy, Singleback-Big, and more. Learn specific play strategies and formations.

Walkthrough
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    SINGLEBACK-BIG (2WR, 1RB, 2TE)
    • Ace WR Stretch: Both left WR and the left TE streak. The right TE goes short; audible him to slant to the right. The right WR slants across far left.
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    PA Deep In: Play action pass play. Right WR does a 10-yard curl to the sideline. The left WR does a short box cut to the inside right. The left TE criss-crosses with the left WR, then breaks deep. The right TE does a slant towards the middle. Hit the TE on the slant.
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    TE Cross: Both TEs criss-cross over the middle. Left WR streaks. Right WR deep slants in. Look for the right WR on the deep slant, or scramble to either side and hit one of the TEs cutting across the field.
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    TE Seam Option: Both WRs and the right TE streak. The left TE curls short.
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    Other Plays: Includes a couple of option passes, another play action, a couple of short passes, and a couple of medium-range pass plays. Run plays include HB counter weak, smash, blunt dive, pitch, stretch, slam, and draw.
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    SINGLEBACK-BIG TWIN WR (same as above, except both WRs left)
    • Posts: Left WR slants deep in. Inside left WR medium slants left towards the sideline. Left TE also slants a shorter route to the left sideline. Good play for an easy first down, but be careful throwing left as it gets congested. If the right TE is in single coverage, throw to him.
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    Cross Up: The left WR crosses short; audible him to slant right. The inside left WR slants left. The left TE streaks, while the right TE crosses short left. Audible him to slant right, then choose your target.
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    PA FL Stretch: Play action pass play. Left WR streaks. Inside left WR and the left TE slant route all the way across the field to the right. Lead your passes and watch the blitz.
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    Other Plays: Includes another play action, a couple of screens, and a couple of option passes. Run plays include HB counter weak, draw, power, off tackle weak, stretch, and dive.
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    SINGLEBACK-TWIN TE (2WR, 2TEs right, 1HB)
    • Overview: Features 2 play actions, an option pass, and a couple of medium-range pass plays. Run plays include HB sweep, sprint, dive, and counter.
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    SINGLEBACK-BIG 3 TE (3TE, 1WR, 1HB)
    • PA FL Stretch: Play action pass play. The left TE and outside right TE do slants to the right. The WR streaks. The inside right TE does a screen to the right. Lead your slanting receivers; you should be able to hit at least one. If the blitz comes, quickly get to the inside TE on the screen.
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    TE Corners: Left TE and inside right TE do slants to the opposite sides of the field. The WR does a slant/drag move deep towards the middle. Hit any one of these three. The far right TE does a short box to the inside left; avoid him due to clutter.
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    Other Plays: Includes 2 option passes, a short pass, and another play action. Run plays include HB plunge, dive, counter weak, toss strong, counter, and draw.
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    SINGLEBACK-NORMAL SLOT (3WR, 1TE, 1HB)
    • Slot Cross: Far left WR goes deep slant in. Left WR cuts all the way across the field to the right. TE blocks then runs downfield. Right WR streaks. If you have speedy WRs, you can lob to the ones going deep, but scrambling a few yards to the right and leading a pass to the WR cutting across the middle of the field is recommended due to potential blitzes.
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    Cross Up: Almost the exact play as Slot Cross, but flipped to the opposite side. Same rules apply, with the addition of a screen to the HB.
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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. Gently lob the ball over defenders if using him, otherwise look for your WRs deep. You can screen to the HB too.
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    PA HB Look: Play action pass. Left WR streaks. The inside left WR crooked posts deep in. The TE goes short; audible him to streak or do a comeback route. The right WR box drags to the right sideline. Look for the inside left WR or the TE (whichever audible you chose). Audible the HB to screen left or right. Watch the blitz.
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    Other Plays: Includes a couple more play actions, a screen, and a few short to medium-range pass plays. Run plays include HB stretch, dive, counter trap, sprint, draw, and sweep.
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    SINGLEBACK-SLOT STRONG (3WR, 1TE, 1HB)
    • PA Boot RT: The left WR and the inside right WR slant to the right. The TE goes short; audible a slant left for him. The right WR streaks. Choose your target.
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    WR Post: The left WR box slants left. The TE and the inside right WR slant cross far left. The far right WR deep slants in. Your choice here.
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    Other Plays: Includes 3 option passes, a screen, another play action, and a couple of medium-range pass plays. Run plays include HB counter, stretch, dive, draw, pitch, and smash.
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    SINGLEBACK-TRIPS BUNCH (1WR left, 1TE & 2WRs bunched right, 1HB)
    • Clearout SE Opt: The left WR box drags left. The TE slants left inside. The middle right WR options short; audible a slant right for him. The far right WR streaks. Look for the TE or middle right WR.
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    Other Plays: Includes 2 play actions, 2 options, and several short to medium-range pass plays. Run plays include HB counter, quick pitch, sprint, dive, draw, and a WR reverse.
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    SINGLEBACK 4WR (4WR, 1HB)
    • WR Streaks: All 4 receivers streak. Audible the HB to screen to either side, just in case.
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    Other Plays: Includes a screen, a deep option, a play action, and a short pass. Run plays include HB cutback, pitch, draw, and dive.
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    I FORM-NORMAL (2WR, 1TE, 1HB, 1FB)
    • FB Fake HB Toss: QB fakes the handoff to the FB up the middle, then quickly tosses left to the HB running left. Follow the blocking before sprinting. This play consistently yields decent yards.
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    Flea Flicker: QB fakes the handoff to the HB up the middle, HB tosses back to the QB for the pass. Audible the right WR to streak, then scramble right. Look for the WR cutting across the field on this play.
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    Other Plays: Includes a screen, a couple of play actions, 2 options, 2 short passes, and a medium-range pass play.
Tips
  • Always be aware of the blitz and audible plays accordingly.
  • Lead your passes to receivers, especially on crossing routes.
  • Audible the HB to a screen pass as a safety valve if receivers are covered or a blitz is imminent.
  • Utilize the scramble option if the pocket breaks down.
  • Pay attention to defensive coverage, especially single coverage on TEs or WRs.

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