Explore Madden NFL 27 Cincinnati Bengals plays like TE Cross, PA FL Clown, and WR Reverse Pass. Learn formations and strategies.
Walkthrough
- 1SINGLEBACK-BIG WING (2WR, 2TE, 1HB):
- TE Cross: Both Tight Ends (TEs) criss-cross over the middle. The left Wide Receiver (WR) streaks. The right WR runs deep slants in. Look for the right WR on the deep slant, or scramble to either side and hit one of the TEs cutting across the field.
- 2PA FL Clown: The left WR runs a crooked post deep in. The TE slants deep right. The right WR goes short; audible him to streak or slant to the left. Audible the Halfback (HB) to screen, then choose your target.
- 3Other Plays: Includes a couple of play-action passes, a couple of option passes, and a short-range pass. Run plays include HB stretch, counter, pitch, draw, and dive.
- 4SINGLEBACK-TWIN TE (2WR, 1HB, 2TE's right):
- WR Drag: The left WR runs a comeback route towards the sideline. The inside TE cuts left towards the middle. The outside TE short slants to the right and is a primary target. The right WR runs a short cross over the middle; audible him to streak.
- 5Other Plays: Includes a screen, 2 play-action passes, and 2 option passes. Run plays include HB dive, draw, counter, power, and slant.
- 6SINGLEBACK-NORMAL (3WR, 1TE, 1HB):
- TE Post: The left WR crosses short right; audible him to streak. The right WR streaks. The inside left WR and the TE slant to the left; look for one of these two.
- 7Safety Attack: Both outside WRs streak. The inside left WR slants to the right. The TE cuts to the right.
- 8WR Reverse Pass: A trick play. The Quarterback (QB) tosses to the HB running left. The HB then hands off to the outside left WR, who is running to the right. Quickly press "X" to bring up the icons for a pass. Audible the left (formerly the inside left) WR to slant right. The right WR slants in, then out towards the sideline.
- 9TE Shallow: Both inside left and right side WRs streak. The outside left WR runs a comeback route to the outside. The TE slants short and far left.
- 10Other Plays: Includes a nice play-action pass, and a few short to medium-range passes. Run plays include HB slant, sprint, sweep, draw, dive, and a WR reverse.
- 11SINGLEBACK-SLOT STRONG (3WR, 1TE, 1HB):
- PA Cross Up: The left WR deep slants in. The TE runs a medium slant across the left middle. The inside WR deep slants right, towards the sideline. The far right WR curls in short; audible him to slant left for more options. Watch for the blitz as this is a play-action.
- 12Other Plays: Includes another play-action pass, a couple of option passes, 1 short pass, and 1 medium-range pass. Run plays include HB draw, pitch, dive, draw, and slash.
- 13SINGLEBACK - TIGHT SLOTS (4WR, 1HB):
- WR Corners: Both outside WRs slant to opposite sides. The inside left WR curls short; audible him to crooked post right. The inside right WR curls short too; audible him to streak.
- 14Drag Cross Ups: Both outside WRs cross slant to the inside. The HB slants out, then deep inside. Both inside WRs screen to opposite sides, then break deep.
- 15Other Plays: Includes an option pass, a play-action pass, and a good medium-range pass play. Run plays include HB pitch, dive, cutback, and draw.
- 16SINGLEBACK-4WR FLEX (4WR, 1HB):
- Hitch Corners: Both outside WRs go short; audible them both to streak. Both inside WRs run deep slants to opposite sides of the field.
- 17PA Slot Crosses: The left WR crooked posts deep in. Both inside WRs criss-cross over the middle. The far right WR streaks.
- 18PA Slot Wheels: The outside left WR crooked posts deep in. The inside left WR and the inside right WR screen to opposite sides, then break deep. The outside right WR medium box cuts left over the middle. Watch for the blitz.
- 19Other Plays: Includes a couple of option passes, a screen pass, a decent medium-range pass, and a short pass play. Run plays include HB dive, cutback, draw, and pitch.
- 20SINGLEBACK-TRIPS WR (4WR, 1HB):
- PA FL Stretch: The left WR slants deep in. Both right inside and middle WRs slant cross over the middle. The far right WR streaks. Audible the inside right WR to slant right for a good play.
- 21Comebacks: Both outside WRs streak downfield then sharply curl to the sidelines. The inside right WR runs a short slant to the left. Accuracy is important on this play.
- 22WR Hook Out: The left WR box slants left. The inside right WR slants to the left. The middle right WR screens right. The outside right WR curls short; audible him to streak.
- 23Other Plays: Includes an option pass, a screen pass, and a couple of short to medium-range pass plays. Run plays include HB slam, sprint, trap, and draw.
- 24I FORM-NORMAL (2WR, 1HB, 1FB, 1TE):
- FB Fake HB Toss: QB fakes the handoff to the FB up the middle, then quickly tosses left to the HB, who is running left. Follow the blocking for at least 5 yards or more each time.
- 25HB Pass: A trick play. QB tosses right to the HB, who can either run or pass. If passing, you only have 2 WRs available as the TE blocks. Do not audible the TE for a pass, as you will get blitzed for insufficient blockers. Scramble a few steps right and hit the receiver coming from the left across the field. Keep an eye on the right WR if he has enough speed to burn the defensive back (DB).
- 26Flea Flicker: QB fakes the handoff to the HB up the middle, HB tosses back to the QB for the pass. Audible the right WR to streak, then scramble right. Look for the WR cutting across the field.
- 27PA HB Flat: The left WR slants right. The TE box cuts short left; audible him to slant right. The right WR streaks. The HB screens right.
- 28Other Plays: Includes another play-action pass, a couple of option passes, a screen pass, and a couple of short pass plays. Run plays include HB stretch, misdirection, dive, counter, draw, lead toss, slam, and a WR reverse.
- 29I FORM-TWIN WR (same as above, except both WR's left):
- PA TE Leak: Outside left WR streaks. Inside left WR sla
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