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Madden NFL 27

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Explore Madden NFL 27 Singleback and I Form formations, including specific play breakdowns like PA Deep In and Fake Sneak HB Swing.

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Explore Madden NFL 27 Singleback and I Form formations, including specific play breakdowns like PA Deep In and Fake Sneak HB Swing.

Singleback-Big (2WR, 1RB, 2TE)

Pass Plays:

  • PA Deep In: Play action pass. Right WR curls 10 yards to the sideline. Left WR makes a short box cut inside. Left TE criss-crosses with the left WR then breaks deep. Right TE slants to the middle. Target the TE on the slant.
  • TE Cross: Both TEs criss-cross over the middle. Left WR streaks. Right WR deep slants inside. Look for the right WR on the deep slant, or scramble and hit one of the TEs cutting across the field.
  • Ace WR Stretch: Left WR and left TE streak. Right TE goes short; audible to slant right. Right WR slants across to the far left.
  • TE Seam Option: Both WRs and the right TE streak. Left TE curls short; audible to slant left or right.
  • Includes 2 more option passes, another play action, and a handful of medium passes.

Run Plays: HB draw, counter weak, smash, blunt dive, pitch, stretch, and slam.

Singleback-Big Twin WR (same as above, except both WRs left)

Pass Plays:

  • PA Rollout: All 3 receivers slant cross right. Watch for the blitz.
  • Includes a couple of short to medium passes.

Run Plays: HB counter weak, draw, power, off tackle, stretch, and dive.

Singleback-Twin TE (2WR, 2TEs right, 1HB)

Pass Plays: Several short and medium range passes.

Run Plays: HB counter, sweep, slant, and dive.

Singleback-Big 3 TE (3TE, 1WR, 1HB)

Pass Plays:

  • TE Corners: Left TE and inside right TE slant to opposite sides. WR slants/drags deep towards the middle. Hit any of these three. The far right TE makes a short box to the inside left; avoid this option due to clutter.
  • PA FL Stretch: Play action pass. Left TE and outside right TE slant right. WR streaks. Inside right TE screens right. Lead receivers on slants; hit at least one. If blitzed, quickly get to the inside TE on the screen.
  • Includes another play action and a few short to medium range pass plays.

Run Plays: HB dive, counter weak, toss strong, draw, counter, and plunge.

Singleback-Normal Slot (3WR, 1TE, 1HB)

Pass Plays:

  • Slot Cross: Far left WR deep slant inside. Left WR cuts across the field to the right. TE blocks then runs downfield. Right WR streaks. Lob to deep receivers if they are speedy, or scramble right and lead pass to the WR cutting across the middle.
  • Cross Up: Similar to Slot Cross but flipped. Same rules apply, with an HB screen added.
  • FL Middle: Both left WRs criss-cross then go deep. Right WR goes 5 yards then cuts to the middle; lob if using him, otherwise look for deep WRs. HB screen is also an option.
  • PA HB Look: Play action pass. Left WR streaks. Inside left WR posts deep inside. TE goes short; audible to streak or comeback. Right WR box drags to the right sideline. Target the inside left WR or the TE (based on audible). Audible HB to screen left or right. Watch for the blitz.
  • Includes 2 more play actions, 2 option passes, and a few medium range passes.

Run Plays: HB dive, counter trap, sprint, draw, sweep, stretch.

Singleback Slot Strong (3WR, 1TE, 1HB)

Pass Plays:

  • PA Boot RT: Left WR and inside right WR slant right. TE goes short; audible a slant left for him. Right WR streaks. Choose your target.
  • WR Post: Left WR box slants left. Inside right WR slant crosses far left. Right WR slants deep inside. Your choice.
  • Includes a couple of good play actions, a screen, and several decent medium range pass plays.

Run Plays: HB counter, stretch, dive, draw, pitch, and smash.

Singleback-Trips Bunch (1WR left, 1TE and 2 WR bunched right, 1HB)

Pass Plays:

  • Clearout SE Opt: Left WR box drags left. TE slants left inside. Middle right WR options short; audible to slant right for him. Far right WR streaks. Look for the TE or middle right WR.
  • Includes quite a few decent medium range passes.

Run Plays: HB quick pitch, sprint, dive, Willis draw, counter, and a bunch WR reverse.

I Form-Normal (2WR, 1HB, 1FB, 1TE)

Pass Plays:

  • FB Fake HB Toss: QB fakes handoff up middle to FB, then tosses left to HB running left. Follow blocking for 5+ yards.
  • PA HB Flat: Left WR slants right. TE box cuts short left; audible to slant right. Right WR streaks. HB screens right.
  • Flea Flicker: QB fakes handoff to HB up middle, HB tosses back to QB. Audible right WR to streak, then scramble right. Look for the WR cutting across the field.
  • Deep Cross: Left WR curls short inside then breaks deep. TE slant crosses far left. Right WR slants in then breaks deep. HB screens left.
  • Includes a play action, a screen, and some short to medium range pass plays.

Run Plays: HB toss, slam, stretch, dive, draw, and FB dive Fake HB.

I Form-Close (1HB, 1FB, 1TE, 2WR)

Pass Plays: A couple of play actions, 2 options, and 2 decent medium pass plays.

Run Plays: HB pitch, lead dive, counter, stretch, HB Slam Fake WR, and a WR end around.

I Form-Big (2TE, 1HB, 1FB, 1WR right)

Pass Plays:

  • Fake Sneak HB Swing: Trick play. QB fakes sneak, drops back to pass to HB who screens left then breaks deep. Requires a good offensive line. WATCH THE BLITZ!!
  • Includes 2 play actions, an option, and a short pass play.

Run Plays: HB lead toss, c

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