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Madden NFL 16 Defensive Playbook
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Contents

  • Defensive Guidelines
    • Guidelines
  • Base Defense
    • Base Defense Setups
  • 3-4 Odd Defense
    • 3-4 Odd Defense Setups
  • 4-3 Over Defense
    • 4-3 Over Defense Setups
  • Run Defense
    • Run Defense Setups
  • Long Pass Defense
    • Long Pass Defense Setups
  • Pinch Defense
    • Pinch Defense Setups
  • Man Defense
    • Man Defense Setups
  • Full Game Sample
    • 1st Quarter
    • 2nd Quarter
    • 3rd Quarter
    • 4th Quarter

Madden NFL 16 Defensive Playbook Guide

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  1. Defensive Guidelines1
  2. Base Defense1
  3. 3-4 Odd Defense1
  4. 4-3 Over Defense1
  5. Run Defense1
  6. Long Pass Defense1
  7. Pinch Defense1
  8. Man Defense1
  9. Full Game Sample4

Defensive Gameplay Video Breakdowns!

A Winning Formula Returns—Defense wins championships! Pressure the offense from all angles without guessing if it works. Gain the confidence to stop the run, get more sacks, and intercept more passes.

Lock Up In The Redzone—Shut down your opponents any time they manage to step inside the 20. They'll think they're going to score, but you'll feel confident you're about to get the ball back on downs or a turnover.

Force More Picks—Learn how to position your players in the most common routes and zones to get the best coverages and get more interceptions.

Man Up—Discover the secret to slowing down all the new offensive weapons in the game this season by creating pressure and taking away timing routes.

Stopping The Run 101—Each season, popular run plays can cause you headaches. This year, learn how to lock down the run game and tackle the ball carrier in the backfield.