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Explore Madden NFL 27 Miami Dolphins playbook formations like Singleback Big, I Form, and more. Learn play audibles and strategies.

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Explore Madden NFL 27 Miami Dolphins playbook formations like Singleback Big, I Form, and more. Learn play audibles and strategies.

Walkthrough
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    SINGLEBACK-BIG (2TE, 2WR, 1HB):
    • PA Deep In: Left WR boxes right. Left TE screens left, then breaks deep along the sideline. Right TE slants left up the middle. Right WR does a comeback to the sideline. Watch for the blitz; look for the right TE or right WR.
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    Ace TE Drag: Left WR streaks, right WR deep slants in. Left TE boxes right towards the middle. Right TE crosses left to the sideline; audible him to slant right.
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    TE Cross: Left WR streaks, right WR deep slants in. Both TEs criss-cross over the middle. Hit the right WR, or scramble and hit one of the TEs running with you.
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    This formation also includes other play-action passes, HB slam, counter, blast, stretch, and draw plays.
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    SINGLEBACK-BIG TWIN WR (same as above, except both WR's left):
    • PA FL Stretch: Outside left WR streaks, rest of receivers slant far right. Audible the right TE to slant left to confuse the opposition.
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    Booker Option: Audible the outside left WR to slant right. Inside left WR streaks. Left TE goes short right; audible him to slant left. Right TE slants right.
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    This formation also includes relatively short pass plays, HB belly strong, counter weak, pitch, and off-tackle weak.
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    SINGLEBACK-TWIN TE (1HB, 2TE right, 2 WR): This set features some mediocre medium-range pass plays requiring audibling and hot routes. It also includes running plays, with half going up the middle: HB plunge, dive, counter weak, and off-tackle.
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    SINGLEBACK-TWIN TE WR (same as above, except both WR's left): This formation contains several weak plays.
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    SINGLEBACK-BIG WING (2TE, 2WR, 1HB):
    • PA TE Corner: Play action pass. Right WR streaks. Left WR and right TE crooked post deep right. Left TE goes short right; audible him to slant left or right. Watch the blitz.
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    HB Swing: Left WR does a comeback inside. Right TE slants left inside. Right WR does a comeback short; audible him to streak. HB screens right. Look for the right TE.
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    This formation also includes another play action pass and short to medium-range pass plays, plus HB counter, dive, and stretch.
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    SINGLEBACK-NORMAL (1HB, 1TE, 3WR):
    • WR Wheel: Both left WRs criss-cross deep. HB screens right. Right WR box cuts left towards the middle. Use caution throwing the ball to the middle.
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    Overload: Both outside left and outside right WRs slant in. Left WR runs a short box cut in; audible him to slant left. TE boxes right to the sideline. HB screens.
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    Slot Cross: Left WR deep slants in. Left inside WR slants right across the field. TE short streaks. Right WR streaks. Hit either left WR on the slant route.
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    This formation includes 2 more decent play-action passes and short to medium-range passing plays, plus HB draw, dive, sweep, and belly.
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    SINGLEBACK-NORMAL SLOT (3WR, 1TE, 1HB): This formation is similar to SINGLEBACK-NORMAL, with many short passes and HB draw, slam, stretch, dive, and smash runs. Too many runs go up the middle.
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    SINGLEBACK-SLOT STRONG (3WR, 1TE, 1HB):
    • PA Cross Up: Left WR deep slants in. TE slants around left to the middle. Inside right WR slants deep right. Far right WR does a short comeback; audible him to slant left or streak. Watch the blitz; you should find an open man.
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    QB Rollout: Left and far right WRs streak. TE slants left, while inside right WR screens right; audible him to slant left. Ensure your QB completes the rollout scramble, or the play can break down fast.
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    This formation includes more short to medium-range pass plays, plus HB split belly, draw, smash, and power runs.
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    SINGLEBACK-TRIPS BUNCH (1WR left, 1TE and 2WRs bunched right, 1HB):
    • Smash Slot Post: Left WR curl drags short left; audible him to streak or an Out-n-up pattern. TE slants left inside. Middle right WR slants right, while far right WR goes short; audible him to streak. HB screens left.
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    This formation features many similar pass plays and one play-action pass, along with short passes. Running plays include HB slam and counter pitch.
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    I FORM-NORMAL (1HB, 1FB, 1TE, 2WR):
    • Deep Cross: HB screens far left. TE slants deep over the middle. Right WR slant streaks deep. Left WR runs an out-n-up route deep. Receivers can take time to get open.
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    FB Fake HB Toss: QB fakes handoff to FB up the middle, then tosses left to HB running left. Follow blocking for at least 5 yards.
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    PA Streaks: Play action pass. Both WRs streak. TE slants short; audible him to slant a little deeper, left or right, as he is the target.
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    This formation includes short to long-range pass plays, plus HB blast, slam, sweep, draw, and FB dive.
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    I FORM-TWIN WR (same as above, except both WR's left):
    • FB Flare: Left WR boxes in short. Inside left WR deep slants in. TE slants right. Both HB and FB screen to opposite sides.
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    Flea Flicker: Trick play. QB hands off to HB up the middle. HB tosses ball back to QB for pass. Both left WRs criss-cross deep. TE short streaks; audible him to slant right for an easy target. Watch the blitz; you may not have enough time to throw.
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    Flats: Left WR streaks. Inside left WR slants right. Both HB and FB screen to opposite sides. Audible the TE to slant right for another pass option. Watch the blitz if you audible the TE off the line of scrimmage.
Tips
  • Always watch for the blitz, especially on play-action plays.
  • Utilize audibles to change receiver routes and confuse the defense.
  • Be aware of receiver timing on deep routes; sometimes they take longer to get open.
  • Consider audibling the TE on short routes to slant deeper for a better target.
  • Use caution when throwing passes to the middle of the field.

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