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Explore Madden NFL 27's Chicago Bears playbook, detailing Singleback formations like Singleback-Big, Singleback-Twin TE, and Singleback-Empty 5WR.

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Explore Madden NFL 27's Chicago Bears playbook, detailing Singleback formations like Singleback-Big, Singleback-Twin TE, and Singleback-Empty 5WR.

Walkthrough
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    Singleback-Big (2WR, 2TE, 1HB):
    • Flea Flicker: A trick play where the QB hands off to the HB, who tosses it back to the QB for a pass. Scramble right and hit the WR cutting across the field.
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    SE Post: Left WR deep slants in, Right WR streaks, Left TE slants left, Right TE short box cuts to the middle. Throw to the left WR or left TE.
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    TE Cross: Both TEs criss-cross over the middle. Left WR streaks, Right WR deep slants in. Look for the right WR on the deep slant, or scramble and hit one of the TEs.
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    Other plays include 2 play action passes, a few decent pass plays, HB pitch, draw, dive, counter trap, and stretch.
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    Singleback-Twin TE (2WR, 2TE's right, 1HB):
    • Clark Option: Left WR starts deep then does a comeback route. Right WR deep slants in (target). Inside TE does a short route, audible him to slant over the middle. Outside TE criss-crosses the left WR and breaks deep along the sideline. Hit him as soon as he blows by the first defender.
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    WR Drag: Left WR does a comeback route. Inside TE box cuts left. Outside TE short slants right (target). Right WR does a short cross over the middle, audible him to streak.
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    Other plays include 3 play action passes (one decent), a couple of short pass plays, HB counter, sweep, draw, dive, and stretch.
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    Singleback-Normal Slot (3WR, 1TE, 1HB):
    • Clark Option In: Left WR does a box slant left. Inside left WR does a slant inside (lead pass). Right WR streaks. TE goes short, audible him to slant right.
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    FL Middle: Left WR stutter-steps a post route deep inside. Left inside WR crosses the left WR then breaks deep along the sideline (hit him as soon as he passes the first defender). TE runs a short streak. Left WR short box cuts over the middle.
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    Slot Cross: Right WR streaks. TE runs a short streak. Left WR deep slants in (first option). Left inside WR cuts right across the middle (scramble right if throwing to him). Watch the blitz.
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    Other plays include a couple more decent short to medium range pass plays, 2 play actions, HB dive, cutback, draw, slam, stretch, and counter trap.
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    Singleback-Trips Bunch (1WR left, 1TE and 2 WR bunched right, 1HB):
    • Muhammad Option: Left WR crooked posts deep in. TE box cuts to the middle. Middle right WR goes short (audible him to streak). Far right WR crooked posts deep right to the sideline. Receivers take a while to finish routes.
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    PA Pin Deep: Left WR does a comeback to the sidelines. TE screens right (audible him to slant right to the sideline). Middle right WR box cuts inside. Far right WR slants deep in. Watch the blitz.
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    Other plays include another play action pass, a few more short to medium range pass plays, HB sprint, pitch, dive, and draw.
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    Singleback-4WR Spread (4WR, 1HB):
    • PA HB Out: Play action pass. Both outside WR's streak. Both inside WR's slant left (hit them on the slant). Audible the HB to screen.
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    Strike Post: Left WR slants deep in. Left inside WR boxes right to the middle. Inside right WR boxes short and left to the middle. Right WR boxes deep left to the middle. Lead passes.
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    Hitch Corners: Both outside WR's go short (audible them both to streak). Both inside WR's run deep slants to opposite sides of the field.
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    Other plays include a couple more good medium to deep pass plays, 2 more play actions, HB dive, cutback, draw, pitch, slash, and stretch.
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    Singleback - Trey Open (3WR, 1TE, 1HB):
    • Drive: Left WR curls in (hit immediately). TE box cuts to the middle. Inside WR goes short left (audible him to slant right). Right WR streaks.
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    Other plays include 2 play actions, a screen play, 2 option passes, HB draw, slam, and counter.
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    Singleback-Empty 5WR:
    • Smash Fork: Left WR goes short (audible him to slant right). Inside right WR goes short (audible him to slant left). Other 2 WR's on the right criss-cross.
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    Hail Mary: Everyone streaks downfield.
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    Cross Up: Left WR runs diagonally right towards the middle. Inside left WR starts left to the sideline then breaks deep. Inside right WR goes short (audible him to right slant). Middle right WR deep slants in to the left. Far right WR streaks.
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    Other plays include quite a few short passes, a few medium range pass plays. Receivers take too long on routes for some plays.
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    I Form-Normal (2WR, 1TE, 1HB, 1FB):
    • FB Fake HB Toss: QB fakes handoff to FB, then tosses left to HB. Follow blocking before sprinting.
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    WR Reverse: QB hands off to HB, who hands off to right WR running left. DO NOT USE SPRINT UNTIL YOU GET PAST THE [end of sentence cut off in source].
Tips
  • Always be aware of the blitz, especially on play action passes.
  • Audible receivers to streak or slant routes to create better opportunities.
  • Lead your passes when throwing to receivers on slant routes or when they are closely covered.
  • Scramble to either side of the field to create passing lanes or find open receivers.
  • Pay attention to receiver route timings, as some can take longer to develop.

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