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Detailed strategies and tips to improve your game in Madden NFL. Whether you're looking to enhance your offensive plays, tighten up your defense, or optimize your special teams, you'll find everything you need here.

Pass Offense: Creative Substitutions to Avoid Shutdown Corners

Pass Offense: Creative Substitutions to Avoid Shutdown Corners

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Written by: thewatcher15
Category: Passing

Dealing with dominant receivers is a way of life for Madden NFL players.  It seems everyone is rying to exploit personnel mismatches so completing opponents without elite pass defenders are at a disadvantage.  Unfortunately, some teams have great corners that make getting open a supreme challenge  This tip submitted by legacy member "thewatcher15" illustrates a quick and easy way to escape coverage of shutdown cornerbacks.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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User Rating: 3 / 5

Shutting Down the Long Ball: Adaptive Strategies for Defending Deep Passes in Madden

Shutting Down the Long Ball: Adaptive Strategies for Defending Deep Passes in Madden

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Pass D

Ready to turn the tide with a deep pass defensive strategy? Deep passes transform a game in seconds; expect and counter them.  This guide covers scenarios where deep passes are likely and offers strategies to neutralize them effectively. From critical 3rd-and-long situations to late-game pressure, learn how to adjust your defense and gain the upper hand. Jump into details and discover smart adjustments that can keep your opponent’s deep threat in check.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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User Rating: 4 / 5

Take the Points: Kickers Change Outcomes In Madden

Take the Points: Kickers Change Outcomes In Madden

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Kicking

Kickers are the highest scoring players in the history of the NFL. Check it out. The league's scoring record holders are virtually full of kickers. After all, they don't call it football for nothing. Check out why three points are better than none.  Madden NFL scoring records, not so much. Madden players don't use their kickers to get points even when they are well within range on fourth and long. Daring, but not necessarily smart.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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User Rating: 4 / 5

Stop the Run: Overview

Stop the Run: Overview

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Rush D

Struggling to contain Madden NFL rushing attacks? Our comprehensive guide reveals the top strategies and techniques that shut down run plays. From mastering user-controlled tackles to making crucial pre-snap adjustments, this article will arm you with the knowledge of what you need for a dominant defense.  Transform your run defense and shut down an opponent's ground game for good.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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User Rating: 3 / 5

The Key to Madden Success: Know How to Stop Your Own Plays

The Key to Madden Success: Know How to Stop Your Own Plays

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Game Planning

Ever wondered what sets elite Madden players apart from the competition? We spoke to Madden champions and discovered the most impactful advice is often the simplest. Read on to learn how understanding your own strategies can elevate your game and keep your opponents on their toes.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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Unlock Your Madden Potential: Improve in 10 Steps

Unlock Your Madden Potential: Improve in 10 Steps

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Strategies

Want the benefit of more than 6000 games played in an instant?  Whether you’re new or a seasoned Madden vet, win more with these tips and strategies to improve your play. From understanding essential controls to analyzing opponents and adapting your strategies, learn how consistent practice and smart tactics transform anyone into a formidable Madden NFL competitor.  Leverage these proven methods to dominate the field.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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User Skill: Forcing Fumbles

User Skill: Forcing Fumbles

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Defense

Fumbles don't happen by accident. If we want to play winning defense, we'll need to jar the ball loose.  Forcing fumbles is an art form requiring practice and the right technique. 

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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  1. Pass Coverage: Flat Zone Overview
  2. Fair Catch: Secure Wins with Safe Hands
  3. Tactical Offense: Beat Blitzes with Screen Passes
  4. Win With Any QB: Protect the Pocket
  5. Win with Any QB: Make All the Throws
  6. Offense: Create Explosive Plays at the Edge
  7. Win With Any QB: Run First to Dictacte Coverage
  8. Win With Any QB: Throw Receivers Open
  9. Unleash the Run: Control the Game with a Bruising Offense
  10. Offense: Beat Blitzes with Motion

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