Denver Broncos

Offense

The Denver offense has some unique formation names, with “dice” and “deuce” showing up, but don’t be fooled, because it is one of the best playbooks for passing downfield in Madden NFL 16.

Key Formation

Pistol Bunch TE forces the defense into a tough alignment against the offense and allows you to take any area they leave weak! Start out by targeting the flats early and often until they commit to slowing you down. Short passes not only set you up for later in the game, but one broken tackle can turn a short gain into a first down.

Key Player

WR with 90+ Route Running

Formations

• Singleback: Jumbo Z, Deuce, Deuce Pair Twins, Dice Slot, Y-Trips
• I-Form: Pro, Tight
• Strong: Close
• Pistol: Ace, Ace Twins, Bunch TE, Slot Wing, Y-Trips, Trips
• Gun: Deuce, Dice Slot, Dice Slot Wk, Y-Trips HB Wk, Bunch Wk, Snugs, Dice Y-Flex, Empty Trey, Empty Bronco

OFFENSIVE Draft Targets

• WR (6’3”, RTE, SPC, ACC)
• TE (RTE, ACC, SPD)
• QB (THP, SAC, DAC)

Defense

The Broncos use a 3-4 defensive scheme in Madden NFL 16 and have great coverages that allow for CBs to play physical man coverage. This is a fairly rare style, but it can be a tough matchup for players who don’t face heavy man coverage.

Key Formation

The Nickel 2-4-5 Dbl A Gap formation is a little aggressive, but it lets you bring serious pressure on third down. If your opponents didn’t build heavily on the offensive line, they are in trouble!

Key Player

CB with 90+ Press

Formations

• 3-4: Odd, Under, Over, Even, Solid
• Nickel: 2-4-5, 2-4-5 Dbl A Gap, 3-3-5 Wide
• Big Dime: 2-3-6, 2-3-6 Will, 1-4-6
• Quarter: 1-3-7, 3 Deep

DEFENSIVE Draft Targets

• MLB (SPD, MCV, PUR)
• CB (MCV, PRS, TAK)
• OLB (STR, PMV, MCV)