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Welcome To the NYG Defensive Ebook

This ebook was designed to expose you to an entire defensive playbook and offer you complete flexibility throughout the entirety of a game. We’ve got the heaters, the fronts to defend both the run and the pass, the best pass defense in the entire game – there’s just no shortage in solid formations in this defensive playbook. This is the playbook I currently use online and have had great success running it. The main appeal is the fact that this playbook is 34 based and still has Dollar (which is rare considering there is only 1 other playbook to have that. Enjoy shutting down your opponents with these plays/setups and if you have any questions whatsoever reach out to me on twitter @acemaddentips – always glad to help.

**NOTE: The following videos include blitzes/setups in PRACTICE MODE. Blitzes do not behave the same in Practice Mode – but all setups work in game (All-Madden) and will be showcased in the gameplay towards the end of the ebook.

**This Ebook has been updated on 9/19. All of the Pre-Patch material is going to remain on here, but to avoid confusion there will be a section labeled “Post-Patch” and that will be a crucial video for you guys to watch.

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Post Patch (Updated 9/19)

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This formation was not changed in the slightest. Refer to the 34 Under further down the page for the full breakdown and setup.[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”34 Bear” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp 3:50

This formation was slightly changed and I’m finding it better to crash our line right now instead of left.

UPDATE: Crash Line Right, Not Left.

For the full breakdown in coverage adjustments refer to 34 Bear below.[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”34 Odd (NEW)” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp 5:43

Play: (Any vanilla coverage but I use Tampa 2 most)

Setup: Base Align, Spread Backers, Show Blitz, Global Blitz Backers (RB/R1 and then down on the right stick), Contain, Move MLB back and deep blue, hook zone the right of screen OLB and hover[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Nickel 335″ _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp 8:18

This is the formation that I find was effected most from the patch. We relied so much on that slot corner to come in via contain blitz that it was too easy. Now we have to be more creative with how many we send and how we send them.

3 Man Setup: Base Align, shift line right and crash right, shift backers right and blitz the right of screen OLB, Contain, Zone or man up the slot corner, Spy the left of screen DE, Deep Blue the MLB and user the hook

6 Man Setup (Beats blocked RB): Base Align, shift line right and crash right, shift backers right and global blitz them (R1/RB then down on right stick), Contain, Move slot corner into the line so he is on a contain, Move both off the line backers to the left like in the video, Deep Blue the MLB and user

This is somewhat advanced to do and I know that, but if you want to continue using this formation frequently I recommend practicing the setups.[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Dollar 326″ _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp 10:56

DB Fire 2 Press (Flipped) – Base Align, Crash D line up, contain, move both slot corners into the line so they are on contains

Cross Fire 3 Press (Flipped) – **Watch the video so you fully understand what you need to do when they start blocking a RB**

Setup: Base Align, Crash D Line Right, Blitz left slot corner and bring him in for contain, zone right of screen MLB and user him, fix zones to your liking

**If RB is on the left you re-zone the left slot corner, re-crash d line to the right, and blitz the right slot corner and leave him where he is**[/et_pb_tab][/et_pb_tabs][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.10.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ divider_weight=”5px” _builder_version=”3.10.1″][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.10.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″]

34 Under

Personnel: Make sure your ROS OLB has speed and accel. That’s the main thing you’re looking for because he’s the 1 that will be coming free when he does come free. Having good shedders/pass rushers along the line is always a good thing – but given the nature of thee alignment, I would recommend shedders first.
[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Universal Setup” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 2:00

**THIS IS A UNIVERSAL SETUP – ALL OF THE PLAYS LISTED BELOW ARE THE PLAYS I USE**

Plays: Tampa 2, OLB Strike 2, Cover 3, MLB Cross Fire 3

Setup:

– Base Align
– Spread D Line And Crash Up
– Make sure ROS OLB is blitzing
– Contain
– Hover over the LG with user[/et_pb_tab][/et_pb_tabs][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.10.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″]

34 Over

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Personnel: A speedy + good pass rusher at your blitzing MLB is always welcome – as he comes free often. If he gets picked up, he will be in the runningbacks face and the QB cannot step up. If he does – a good LB will be able to drive the RB into his lap and force an incompletion, bad pass, or even a sack.
[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Sting Pinch Zone (6 Man)” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 1:30

Setup:

– Base Align
– Shift line right, Crash Right (Or Up – A crash up will give the blitzing MLB more room to hit the gap)
– Contain[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Sting Pinch Zone (3 Man Passive)” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 6:00

Setup:

– Base Align
– Shift line right, crash right
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34 Bear

Personnel: This is such an aggressive front that you honestly don’t need good block shedders. The formation alone discourages people from running the ball, and if they do – they’ll be running into 8 people consistently. Make sure your ROS OLB is fast as he’s the one who usually comes in free – the LOS OLB can also come free whenever you send the 6 man setup. Make sure your safety that’s in the box is rangey, as we usuually have him on a deep half.
[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Cover 2 Invert” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 2:00

** I’m only going to provide the 5 man blitz setup here because that’s the most common blitz we use. However, I highly recommend watching the entire video as well as the gameplay to see the adjustments I make **

Setup:

Base Align
Spread D Line, Crash left
Blitz ROS OLB
Contain
Optional hover over LG with user (does help success rate of blitz)[/et_pb_tab][/et_pb_tabs][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.10.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″]

44 Run Defense

Personnel: Doesn’t really matter. You aren’t building your lineup around this formation since it’s situational. The 8 men in the box + extra run fit is going to make it easy to stop the run with just about anybody.[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Cover 3 Run D” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 1:55

Setup:

Base Align
Spread Line (if they’re killing you inside, don’t spread)
Spread Backers
Man up safety on a slot WR or TE
Deep Blue the opposite manned up side MLB (user him – click off of him if it’s a pass)
Optional Contain
Optional Spy 1 of the DTs
Optional Deep Half Your CB’s[/et_pb_tab][/et_pb_tabs][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.10.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.10.1″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″]

Nickel 335 Normal

Personnel: Fast Slot Corner. Solid 3 man D-Line that can get after the QB if you decide to be passive. If you’re going to have a good shedder – have it be the DT. He can get some life saving sheds there at the 0 tech. Otherwise – this formation is not well equipped to stop the run.[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Tampa 2 (4 Man)” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 1:29

Setup:

Base Align
Contain
Bring Slot corner in next to D-Line (must be on a contain, not a blitzing angle)
Deep blue MLB[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Tampa 2 (5 Man)” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 2:28

Setup:

Base Align
Shift Backers Right and Blitz the ROS OLB
Contain
Bring Slot corner next to D-Line
Deep Blue MLB
User the lone hook[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Tampa 2 (6 Man)” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 4:25

Setup:

Base Align
Shift Backers right and global blitz them (RB/R1 and then down on the right stick)
Bring Slot corner in
Contain
Hook zone your User (left of screen OLB)[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Tampa 2 (Max Coverages)” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 6:14

Tampa 2 (Max Coverage #1) – BA, shift backers right, Hard flat the slot and move him in, Deep blue MLB

Tampa 2 (Max Coverage #2) – BA, shift backers right, Blitz ROS Olb, Contain, Move slot CB in and hook zone or hard flat, Spy the DT. Deep blue MLB, user hook
[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Cover 3 Sky/Cloud” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 8:32

Cover 3 Cloud – Can use any of the other setups used for Tampa 2/Cover 3 Sky, Just make sure to deep half the right of screen safety. It’s a better zone overall than the awkward outside third. Also use cloud flats. (Shade underneath and then over the top – y/triangle then down on right stick. y/triangle again then up on right stick)

Cover 3 Sky Drop (4 Man blitz) – BA, shift backers right, blitz ROS olb, Contain, move slot cb in, cloud flats, optional to leave spy or change to hook, optional cb deep halves

Cover 3 Sky Drop (Max Coverage) – BA, shift backers right, Bring slot corner in, Cloud flat your guys, optional CB deep halves
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Dollar 326

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Personnel: You’ll see in the SC Lineup I provide below that I have Apke and Moore as backup safeties. This is extremely important for a formation like Dollar, as we can sub in those guys at LB and gain a tremendous amount of speed and sideline to sideline range. Other than that – have good pass rushing D-Line and speedy slot corners.[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”DB Fire 2″ _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 1:16

Setup:

Base Align
Spread D-Line and crash up
Contain
Move both slot corners in next to D-Line (must be on contains)
Optional to Deep blue a MLB[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Cross 3 Fire” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 4:25

Setup:

Base Align
Crash d line left
Blitz left slot corner and bring him in
Contain
Hook zone your LOS mlb to user
Adjust zones to your liking[/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Cover 3 Sky Press (Max Coverage)” _builder_version=”3.10.1″]Time Stamp: 11:10

Setup:

Base Align
Bring Slot corners in as if you’re blitzing them
Cloud flat coverage (y/triangle down on right stick for underneath coverage. y/triangle then up on right stick for over the top coverage)
Optional deep half your outside CB’s[/et_pb_tab][/et_pb_tabs][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.10.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″]

Recommended Salary Cap Lineup

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This SC Lineup is extremely affordable and devotes only half your cap to the defense. We basically tank our LB’s but these 3 rookies play like absolute All-Stars. It’s necessary to have a balanced defense so we can switch between formations and have some quality at every position. The most important thing to notice is our backup safeties – Apke and Moore. These guys are absolute GOONS. They are must haves on your team especially since this game is pass heavy and you can spend a lot of time in Dollar. Sub these guys in at linebacker when you’re in Dollar. Your 3 defensive linemen can get after the QB as well as offer timely run block sheds. Your corners have enough speed to run and your safeties have good zone/speed as well. Overall – this defense will easily allow you to compete.

Welcome To the NYG Defensive Ebook

Post Patch (Updated 9/19)

34 Under

34 Over

34 Bear

44 Run Defense

Nickel 335 Normal

Dollar 326

Recommended Salary Cap Lineup

NYG Defense Gameplay