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Explore Madden NFL 27 Singleback formations like Big, Big Wing, Twin TE, Normal Slot, and more, with detailed play breakdowns.

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Explore Madden NFL 27 Singleback formations like Big, Big Wing, Twin TE, Normal Slot, and more, with detailed play breakdowns.

Walkthrough
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    SINGLEBACK-BIG (2WR, 1RB, 2TE):
    • Giants Cross Ups: Both TEs screen to opposite sides then break deep. Both WRs streak. Audible the HB to screen right.
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    Post Flags: Both WRs slant in, then cut outside to opposite corners. Both TEs cross short. Audible them both to slant right.
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    SINGLEBACK-BIG WING (2WR, 2TE, 1HB):
    • PA TE Corner: Play action pass. Right WR streaks. Left WR and right TE crooked post deep right. Left TE goes short right; audible him to slant left or right. Watch for the blitz.
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    HB Swing: Left WR does a comeback inside. Right TE slants left inside. Right WR does a comeback short; audible him to streak. HB screens right. Look for the right 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 cutting across the field.
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    SINGLEBACK-TWIN TE (2WR, 2TE's right, 1HB):
    • WR Drag: Left WR does a comeback route towards the sideline. Inside TE box cuts left towards the middle. Outside TE short slants to the right; he is your target. Right WR does a short cross over the middle; audible him to streak.
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    SINGLEBACK-NORMAL SLOT (3WR, 1TE, 1HB):
    • TE Shallow: Both inside left and right side WRs streak. Outside left WR runs a comeback route to the outside. TE slants short and far left.
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    Cross Up: Both inside left WR and right WR deep slant left. TE box cuts in. Outside left WR goes short; audible him to streak. HB screens left.
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    PA Comeback: Both outside WRs run deep comeback routes. Inside left WR streaks. Watch out for the blitz.
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    SINGLEBACK-SLOT STRONG (3WR, 1TE, 1HB):
    • WR Post: Left WR box slants left. TE and inside right WR slant cross far left. Far right WR deep slants in.
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    SINGLEBACK-4WR FLEX (4WR, 1HB):
    • PA Drop In: Outside left WR short boxes right; audible him to slant right. Inside left WR streaks. Inside right WR short crosses left; audible him to slant right. Far right WR box cuts deep left. Watch the blitz on this play action play.
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    Giants Smash: Both inside WRs slant deep to opposite sides of the field. Both outside WRs go short; audible them to streak.
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    SINGLEBACK-FLIP TRIPS (2WR, 2TE, 1HB):
    • Drive: Left WR streaks. Inside right WR semi-slants up the middle. Middle right WR box cuts left. Far right WR short drags left to the middle; audible him or avoid him. Throwing up the middle on this play is a risk.
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    SINGLEBACK - EMPTY 4WR (4WR, 1TE):
    • TE Post: Both outside WRs go short; audible them to streak. Both inside WRs streak too. TE slants right; look for him first.
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    I 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 running left. Follow the blocking for at least 5 yards or more.
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    PA HB Flat: Left WR slants right. TE box cuts short left; audible him to slant right. Right WR streaks. HB screens right.
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    PA Clearout: All 3 receivers streak. FB screens right.
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    Deep Cross: Left WR sharply curls short inside, then quickly breaks deep. TE slant crosses far left. Right WR slants in, then breaks deep. HB screens left.
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    I FORM-TWIN WR (same as above, except both WR's left):
    • FB Flare: Both inside left WR and TE slant right. Outside left WR short box cuts right; audible him to box cut a little deeper. Both HB and FB screen to opposite sides.
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    I FORM-CLOSE (2WR, 1TE, 1HB, 1FB):

    This formation includes a bunch of play actions, an option pass, and a few medium-range pass plays. Run plays include HB counter, lead dive, counter weak, sweep, Giants 24 lead, and a WR end around.

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    I FORM-TWIN TE (2TE left, 1WR, 1FB, 1HB):

    This formation includes 2 play actions and 2 short passes. Run plays include HB slam, lead toss, counter strong, lead, and FB dive strong.

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    FULLHOUSE - NORMAL WIDE (2WR, 1TE, 1HB, 1FB):
    • PA Middle: Both TE and FB screen to opposite sides, then break deep.

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