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Explore Madden NFL 27 Singleback formations like Big, Twin TE, Normal, and Trips Bunch for the St. Louis Rams. Learn play action passes and route details.

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Explore Madden NFL 27 Singleback formations like Big, Twin TE, Normal, and Trips Bunch for the St. Louis Rams. Learn play action passes and route details.

Walkthrough
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    SINGLEBACK-BIG (2WR, 1RB, 2TE)
    • PA Deep In: A play action pass where the right WR runs a 10-yard curl to the sideline. The left WR cuts inside short, and the left TE crisscrosses with the left WR before breaking deep. The right TE runs a slant to the middle. Target the TE on the slant.
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    Double Drag: Both TEs run slants to the left, while WRs cut inside short. Avoid the WRs due to crowding; focus on the TEs.
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    Jackson Option: Both TEs streak deep. The left WR runs a comeback route outside. The right WR cuts deep left. You can audible the HB to a screen pass on either side.
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    SINGLEBACK-TWIN TE (2WR, 2TE's right, 1HB)
    • Corners: Both outside WRs go deep, slant inside, then slant outside. The TE slants deep up the middle. The inside right WR streaks. Prioritize targeting the TE.
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    SINGLEBACK-NORMAL (3WR, 1TE, 1HB)
    • PA HB Look: A play action pass. The left WR streaks. The inside left WR posts deep inside. The TE runs short, but can be audibled to streak or a comeback route. The right WR drags to the right sideline. Target the inside left WR or the audibled TE. You can audible the HB to a screen left or right. Be aware of the blitz.
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    PA Deep In: Both outside WRs run deep outs. The TE posts inside left, and the other left WR runs a short box to the right. This is a decent medium-range play, but avoid overusing it as the computer adapts quickly.
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    Backside Drag: The left outside WR goes short right; consider audibling him to streak. Both the left inside WR and the TE slant deep to the right. The right WR goes short; consider audibling him to slant left. A receiver should become open.
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    SINGLEBACK-NORMAL SLOT (3WR, 1TE, 1HB)
    • PA HB Look: A play action pass. The left WR streaks. The inside left WR posts deep inside. The TE runs short, but can be audibled to streak or a comeback route. The right WR drags to the right sideline. Target the inside left WR or the audibled TE. You can audible the HB to a screen left or right. Watch for the blitz.
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    TE Corner: Both the inside left WR and the TE slant right. The outside left WR curls short left. The right WR box cuts short; consider audibling him to streak. Focus on the receivers slanting right.
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    SINGLEBACK-TRIPS BUNCH (1WR left, 1TE and 2 WR bunched right, 1HB)
    • PA Pin Deep: The left WR runs a comeback to the sideline. The TE screens right, but can be audibled to slant right to the sideline, making him a good option. The middle right WR box cuts inside, and the far right WR slants deep inside. Be mindful of the blitz on this play action pass.
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    Z Cross In: The left WR and the TE box cut left. The inside right WR slants right. The far right WR goes short; consider audibling him to streak. Target the inside right WR on the slant.
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    SINGLEBACK-BASE FLEX (4WR, 1HB)
    • Flood: A conservative play. The left WR streaks downfield. The inside left WR cuts across the right for 5 yards. The inside right WR slants to the sideline; this is a recommended target. The far right WR runs a short curl. You can also screen pass to your HB for potential yardage with good blocking.
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    Flanker Post: A high-percentage play, similar to "Flood." Target only the inside left WR or the far right WR, as both run slants to the left. Accuracy is key for hitting both.
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    WR In: The TE and right WR streak deep. The FB box cuts short inside; consider audibling him to an out-n-up route or a comeback. The inside left WR box cuts inside medium.
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    SINGLEBACK-4WR SPREAD (4WR, 1HB)
    • PA Slot Crosses: The left WR posts deep inside. Both inside WRs criss-cross over the middle. The far right WR streaks. You have multiple target options.
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    PA Slot Wheels: The left WR posts deep inside again. Both inside WRs screen to opposite sides before breaking deep. The far right WR box cuts left over the middle. You have multiple target options, and should watch for the blitz.
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    Slots Attack: The left outside WR goes short; consider audibling him to streak. The inside left WR slants left. The HB screens right. The inside right WR slants deep inside. The outside right WR slants short left over the middle. You have multiple target options.
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    Slot Zig Outs: Both outside WRs streak. Both inside WRs zig-zag to the outside. This is an easy play with multiple target options.
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    SINGLEBACK-TRIPS WR (4WR, 1HB)
    • Comebacks: Both outside WRs run comebacks to opposite sidelines. The inside right WR short slants inside. The middle right WR streaks. You can audible the HB to a screen pass on either side.
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    WR Deep In: The left WR runs an in-and-out route deep. The inside right WR slants deep inside to the left. The middle right WR streaks, while the far right WR box cuts left. This is a great play.
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    SINGLEBACK EMPTY 5 WR
    • Smashfork: Two WRs run medium posts to the inside left. Two other WRs run very short cuts to the right; avoid targeting these receivers.

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