the different formations, I expected a whole lot more.

Explore Madden NFL 27 Singleback formations like Singleback Big, Twin TE WR, and Big 3 TE, detailing routes and play strategies.

SINGLEBACK BIG - (2WR, 1HB, 2TE)

SE Post: Left WR goes deep slant. Right WR streaks downfield. Both TE's run left slant routes. Look for the left TE headed toward the sideline. Good play.

Flea Flicker: Trick play. QB hands off to the HB up the middle. HB then tosses back to the QB for the pass. Big yards await if you have speedy receivers. Look for the left WR running across the field.

Ace Drag: Left WR streaks downfield. Right WR goes deep slant to the left. Both TE's go short crosses over the middle. Hit that right WR on the slant.

This set finishes up with a play action pass, a couple of other decent medium pass plays, and some good running plays - HB Pitch, draw, counter, stretch, and dive.

SINGLEBACK-TWIN TE WR - (2WR LEFT, 2TE RIGHT, 1HB)

Hitch Corners: The inside left WR runs a left slant to the sideline. The inside right TE slants to the right sideline. These two are your targets. You could also audible your other 2 receivers to go deep, ensuring that you free up your targets. Also giving you 2 more pass options as well.

TE Shake: Both TE's do short stutter-step type moves to the middle. Avoid them, because they are the help clutter up the middle, cutting off a couple of defenders. The far left WR starts to the inside, and then cuts to the outside. While the inside left WR does a short slant in. Be quick, and hit that inside WR, or just screen pass to the HB.

This set finishes up with 2 more short play action passes, and some decent runs. HB pitch, counter, dive and draw to both sides of the field.

SINGLEBACK-BIG 3 TE - (3TE, 1WR, 1HB)

TE Corners: Left TE and inside right TE do slants to the opposite sides of the field. The WR does a nice slant/drag move deep towards the middle. Hit any one of these 3. The far right TE does a short box to the inside left. Avoid him, too much clutter in the middle. Pretty nice play.

PA FL Stretch: Nice play action pass play. The left TE and outside right TE do slants to the right. The WR streaks. The inside right TE does a screen to the right. Lead your slanting receivers, you should be able to hit at least one of them. If the blitz comes, quickly get to the inside TE on the screen.

2 more play action passes, and two more decent medium range pass plays, combined with HB smash, plunge, counter and power finish of this set. Definitely utilize the TE's on this formation.

SINGLEBACK-NORMAL SLOT - (3WR, 1TE, 1HB)

Slot Cross: Far left WR goes deep slant in. Left WR cuts all the way across the field to the right. TE blocks then runs downfield. Right WR streaks. If you have speedy WR's, you can lob to the ones going deep, but I kept getting blitzed, so scramble a few yards to the right, and lead a pass to the WR cutting all the way across the middle of the field.

Cross Up: Almost the exact play as the above, except the play is "flipped" to the opposite side this time. Same rules apply, with the addition of a screen to the HB.

FL Middle: Both left WR's criss-cross, then go deep. The right WR goes 5 yards then cuts to the middle. Gently lob the ball over the defenders if using him. Otherwise, look for your WR's deep. You can screen to the HB too.

There are a couple more short play action plays, and some medium range pass plays as well. Can't forget the HB cutback, draw, counter, stretch, slam and dive.

SINGLEBACK 4 WR SPREAD - (4WR, 1HB)

Strike Post: All 4 WR's cut to the inside. 1 short, 1 medium, 2 long. You have to scramble a little, and lead the passes to your receivers. If you bullet pass they will drop the ball more often than catch. Accuracy is a must; otherwise you'll get picked off. Keep your eyes on the left WR going deep. Lastly, watch the blitz, because your receivers take a while to finish their routes.

PA HB Out: The 2 outer WR's streak. The 2 inside WR's slant left. Take your pick here; just be very careful if throwing to the HB in the middle.

WR Option (Taylor Option): The inside left WR and outside right WR both streak downfield. The far left WR does a very short curl, so avoid him. The inside right WR does a deep slant inside. I was able to throw strikes to this guy at will.

A couple more decent pass plays, 2 more play action passes, and HB counter, dive, cutback, draw and pitch remain in this set.

SINGLEBACK- EMPTY 4 WR

Slot Corners: The far left and far right WR's do very short curls in. Look for the other 2 WR's running deep slants towards opposite sidelines. Very simple but effective pass play.

TE Post: Same as above, except the inside WR's streak.

Believe it or not, all of the other pass plays are pretty much the same, except the receivers run shorter routes. There's a quick screen play, but you will get blitzed every time. If you are into stats, you can get all your receivers involved here.

I FORM-NORMAL - (2WR, 1TE, 1HB, 1FB)

Flats: One of my favorites. The WR's both streak. The TE does a short box move left toward the middle. Use caution if throwing to him. The FB and HB screen to opposite sides of the field. Use the screens often, alternating between the HB and FB. Just keep an eye on your receivers. If they are in single coverage, they might be able to burn the DB's.

FB Fake Toss: Semi trick play. The QB fakes the handoff to the FB up the middle, and then tosses left to the HB running left. Follow the blocking. If you have a good HB, this can turn into a big gain.

WR Reverse: QB hands off to the HB, who hands off to the WR running left. Better hope he's fast. Follow the blockers, and don't turbo until you get to the line of scrimmage. It also makes it easier for jukes and spin moves if you don't abuse the sprint button. Avoid using this play more than twice a game. The computer catches on quick, and will start to blitz.

PA QB Boot: Warning! Not for slow QB's. QB fakes the handoff then runs to the right. Use the blockers. Vick would be perfect on this play.

There's a couple more pass plays, along with HB toss, slam.