Offense
The Carolina Panthers have not only one of the most fun playbooks in Madden NFL 16, but also one of the most effective in the hands of a skilled player who enjoys running the ball.
Key Formation
Pistol Full Panther: This formation can utilize all the talent you are targeting and really foil opponents who don’t bolster their front seven during the draft.
Key Player
A mobile QB is essential to getting the most out of this offensive playbook. However, you also want some depth at HB, which is tough with only 15 rounds!
Formations
- Singleback: Ace, Ace Pair Flex, Bunch Ace, Panther Doubles, Tight Slots
- I-Form: Pro, Tight Pair
- Strong: H Pro, H Twins
- Weak: Pro Twins
- Pistol: Full Panther, Strong, Weak
- Gun: Split Panther, Heavy Panther, Ace, Ace Twins, Doubles Offset, Dbls Flex Wing Wk, Y-Trips TE Slot, Trips TE, Bunch Wk, Double Stack, Normal Y-Flex Tight, Trey Y-Flex, Y-Trips Open, Empty Panther
- Wildcat: Slot Flex
OFFENSIVE Draft Targets
- QB (SPD, PAC, THP)
- HB (CTH, ACC, SPD)
- FB (TRK, RBK, IPB)
Defense
This is a very solid 4-3 defensive book with some pretty standard coverages that can be tough to beat! Unless your opponent drafted multiple WRs, you should be able to play 4-3 man-to-man coverage and feel pretty confident in many situations early in the game.
Key Formation
Nickel 2-4-5 Dbl A Gap is a great way to bring pressure if you aren’t feeling a more passive coverage set like 4-3 Wide 9.
Key Player
Drafting a stud MLB and allowing the CPU to let him make plays is very important with this playbook. For players who don’t fear user-controlling a safety or who would rather control a defensive end, this is a great move.
Formations
- 4-3: Stack, Under, Over, Over Plus, Wide 9
- 5-2: Normal
- Nickel: Normal, Double A Gap, 4 D Ends
- Dime: Normal
- Big Dime: 4-1-6
- Quarter: Normal, 3 Deep
DEFENSIVE Draft Targets
- MLB (PRC, SPD, MCV)
- OLB (SPD, ACC, MCV)
- DT (PMV, STR, BSH)