Analyze Madden NFL 27 Singleback and I-Form formations for the Minnesota Vikings playbook, including PA Deep In and Flea Flicker.
Walkthrough
- 1SINGLEBACK-BIG (2TE, 2WR, 1HB): Features PA Deep In where the left WR box cuts right, the left TE crosses left then breaks deep, the right TE slants in left, and the right WR does a comeback to the right; TE Cross has both TEs criss-cross over the middle and slant to opposite sidelines, with the left WR streaking and the right WR deep slanting in; Ace Drag has the left WR streaking, the right WR deep slanting left, and both TEs going short crosses over the middle, with a recommendation to hit the right WR on the slant. This set includes short to medium passes and two play-action plays, plus HB dive, slam, counter, blast, stretch, and draw runs.
- 2SINGLEBACK-BIG TWIN WR (same as above, except both WR's left): Includes PA FL Stretch where the outside left WR streaks while the rest slant far right, with an audible option for the right TE to slant left; Cross Up has the left WR crossing short (audible to slant right), the inside left WR slanting left, the left TE streaking, and the right TE crossing short left (audible to slant right). This formation offers another play-action and a couple of short pass plays, with HB belly strong, pitch, delay, and off tackle weak runs.
- 3SINGLEBACK-TWIN TE (2WR, 1HB, 2TE's right): Offers two decent play-action passes and two mediocre pass plays, with HB counter weak, plunge, off tackle, and dive runs.
- 4SINGLEBACK-TWIN TE WR (2WR's left, 2TE's right, 1HB): Features one decent play-action and weak short-range pass plays, with HB draw, toss strong, off tackle, and counter weak runs.
- 5SINGLEBACK-BIG WING (2WR, 2TE, 1HB): Includes PA TE Corner where the left WR and right TE crooked post deep right, and the left TE goes short (audible to slant left); PA Boot LT has the left WR streaking, the left TE going short (audible to slant right), the right TE slanting over the middle to the far left, and the right WR slanting left. This set has a short pass, a couple of good medium-range pass plays, and HB dive, stretch, and counter runs.
- 6SINGLEBACK-NORMAL (3WR, 1TE, 1HB): Features WR Wheel where the left WR crooked posts deep in, the left inside WR screens left then breaks deep, the HB screens right, and the right WR box cuts left to the middle, with a recommendation to hit the WR on the crooked post; Slot Cross has the left WR deep slanting in, the left inside WR slanting right across the field, the TE short streaking, and the right WR streaking, with a recommendation to hit either left WR on the slant; PA HB Look is a play-action pass with the left WR streaking, the inside left WR crooked posting deep in, the TE going short (audible to streak or comeback), and the right WR box dragging to the right sideline, recommending to look for the inside left WR or the TE, and to audible the HB to screen left or right. This formation includes several more short to medium pass plays and a weaker play-action, with HB draw, dive, sweep, and belly strong runs.
- 7SINGLEBACK-NORMAL SLOT (3WR, 1TE, 1HB): Includes Wiggins Option where the outside left WR goes short (audible to streak), the inside left WR slants left, the TE options short (audible to slant left), and the right WR streaks, recommending to hit receivers on the slants. This formation has several more short to medium range pass plays, some previously seen, with HB counter, draw, slam, stretch, smash, and dive runs.
- 8SINGLEBACK-SLOT STRONG (3WR, 1TE, 1HB): Features QB Rollout with left and far right WR's streaking, the TE slanting left, and the inside right WR screening right (audible to slant left), emphasizing the QB completing his rollout scramble; PA Cross Up has the left WR deep slanting in, the TE slanting around left to the middle, the inside right WR slanting deep right, and the far right WR doing a short comeback (audible to slant left or streak), recommending to watch the blitz and find an open man. The rest are short pass plays, with HB split belly, power, draw, and smash runs.
- 9SINGLEBACK-TRIPS BUNCH (1WR left, 2WR and 1TE bunched right): Includes PA Waggle where the left WR slants far right over the middle, the TE goes short (audible to box cut right), the inside right WR deep slants in, and the outside WR streaks, recommending to take your pick but watch the blitz. Finishing this set are a few decent medium range pass plays, plus HB quick pitch, counter, and slam runs.
- 10I FORM-NORMAL (2WR, 1HB, 1FB, 1TE): Features FB Fake HB Toss where the QB fakes a handoff to the FB up the middle then tosses left to the HB running left, recommending to follow blocking for 5+ yards; Deep Cross has the left WR doing a sharp curl in then breaking deep, the TE deep slanting far left, the right WR slanting left then going deep, and the HB screening far left; PA Streaks has both WR's streaking, the TE slanting left, and recommends audibling both backs to screen to opposite sides, looking for the TE. This formation includes a few more good pass plays, a couple more play actions, and HB slam, sweep, draw, FB dive, and Vikings blast runs. This is noted as a good formation.
- 11I FORM-TWIN WR (same as above, 2WR's left): Includes Flea Flicker, a trick play where the QB fakes a handoff to the HB up the middle, the HB tosses back to the QB for the pass, the outside left WR crooked posts in (the target), the inside right WR screens left then breaks deep, and the TE short streaks (audible to slant right for another option); FB Flare has the left WR box cutting right, the inside left WR deep slanting in, the TE slanting right, and both HB and FB screening to opposite sides, noted as an easy play; Flats has the left WR streaking, the inside left WR slanting right, both HB and FB screening to opposite sides, and recommends audibling the TE to slant right for another pass option.
Tips
- Pay attention to the blitz, especially on play-action plays.
- Utilize audibles to confuse the defense and create open receivers.
- Follow blocking closely on run plays like FB Fake HB Toss for consistent yardage.
- The I FORM-NORMAL formation is highlighted as a good choice.
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