FAQs and General Tips [NOTES]

Learn the best audible plays, how to use hurry-up offense, and execute an onside kick in Madden NFL 24 with these essential tips.

Audible Plays:

For offensive audibles, consider using Far HB Off Tackle for runs, Single Back HB Screen for short passes or screens, and Single Back TE Quick Outs for long passes. On defense, 4-3 Read Right or 3-4 Man Left offer balanced coverage, Nickel 3 Deep is effective against the pass, and 4-3 43 Crash or 3-4 Wildcat Fire are good blitz options. Remember to adjust your audibles for hurry-up offenses and periodically change them against human opponents to keep them guessing. You can set your audibles in the "Set Audibles" option on the Game Play Options subscreen of the Pre-Game or pause screen.

Hurry-Up Offense:

To initiate a hurry-up offense, hold the [A] button just before the play selection screen appears. This will bypass the selection screen and run the last play called, unless you audible. This is useful for scoring quickly or confusing opponents.

Onside Kick:

Executing an onside kick is challenging. First, press [A] to call a kickoff audible, then press [A] or [B] to adjust your team's alignment. Press [B] to start the power bar and hold left or right on the control pad to angle the kick towards your clustered players. Stop the power bar as it begins to descend. Consistent practice is key. If your opponent attempts an onside kick, be sure to call a kickoff audible yourself.

Timeouts:

You can call a timeout by selecting "Call Timeout" from the pause screen, provided you have timeouts remaining. Timeouts stop the game clock, which is beneficial during two-minute drills or to avoid a delay of game penalty. Calling a timeout also fully restores your players' energy levels to 100%.

Fatigue Management:

With endurance turned on, players will tire from playing. Lower fatigue ratings make players slower and less effective. To keep players fresh, spread the ball around to various players rather than repeatedly targeting the same ones. While there isn't a dedicated "Spell HB" set, you can implement a back rotation system via the Substitutions menu. For example, assign specific running backs to different formations (e.g., Andy A. for Near, I-Form, Goal Line; Bobby B. for Far, Pro Form; Chris C. for Single Back, Shotgun). Consider rotating other positions, including quarterback. If players are exhausted after a long drive, a timeout can reset all energy ratings to 100%.

Quarterback Pressure:

To pressure the opposing quarterback, select the middle linebacker, charge past the center, and tackle the quarterback. For an advantage, start running towards the line of scrimmage before the snap to gain momentum.

Computer Control:

If you do not press any buttons after the snap, the computer will take control of your quarterback on offense and your players on defense. You can often achieve better results by controlling your players directly.

Penalties:

Common penalties include Delay of Game on offense (taking too long to call a play) and Encroachment on defense (moving across the line of scrimmage before the snap). These cannot be disabled. Penalties like Pass Interference and Facemasking can occur randomly and can be adjusted or turned off in the Game Play Options menu. Rare penalties include Illegal Procedure (kicking the ball out of bounds on a kickoff).

Coin Toss Decision:

The decision after winning the toss does not significantly impact the game, though receiving first can be more enjoyable. If choosing which goal to defend, consider the wind direction for kickoffs, but ultimately, it has minimal effect.

Touchdown Dances:

After scoring a touchdown, hold [Y], [B], or [A] and press any direction on the Control Pad to perform different touchdown dances. You can also press different buttons (individually) to trigger horn and whistle sounds.

General Tips:

• If you have a strong running game and a weak passing game, focus on running the ball. Conversely, if your passing game is strong and your running game is weak, prioritize passing.
• Hard throws take slightly longer to execute than touch passes.
• When tackled, continue pressing Up on the control pad to attempt to break the tackle and gain extra yardage.
• Running in a straight line maintains speed; zig-zagging will slow you down.
• Blitzing not only increases the chance of a sack but also makes it easier to deflect passes.
• Moving defenders slightly past the line of scrimmage before the snap can make sacking the opposing quarterback easier.
• Avoid falling into a play-calling routine, especially against human opponents. Madden NFL 24 features a large playbook with well-designed plays.
• Beginners should start with simple plays like FB Dive and progress to more advanced plays like Flea Flicker later.
• Typically, the split end on the left is the [Y] receiver, and the flanker on the right is assigned to the [A] button. The [B] button often corresponds to a tight end or halfback, while backs or slot receivers are usually [L] and [R]. Always refer to play diagrams for specific assignments, as this can vary.