Detroit Lions

Offense

The Lions’ offensive playbook is built around the passing game and is one of the best to take advantage of the all-new catching in Madden NFL 16! Although the playbook requires a big WR and a strong-armed QB, any opponent who didn’t get an elite pass-rushing or cover CB will be out-matched.

Key Formation

Gun Split Lion is a great early test for your opponent. Isolate your best WR on the outside and see if you have a favorable matchup. You can always check down to your HBs or keep them in to block if you notice an elite defensive pass rusher.

Key Player

6’4”+ WR with 90+ Spectacular Catch

Formations

• Singleback: Jumbo, Ace, Ace Pair, Ace Pair Flex, Doubles, Y-Trips Lion
• I-Form: Pro, Twins Flex, Tight Pair
• Strong: Close
• weak: Pro
• Pistol: Strong, Ace, Slot Flex Lion, Y-Trips
• Gun: Split Lion, Ace Twins, Doubles, Y-Trips Wk, Snugs Flip, Spread Y-Flex, Trey Open Lion, Empty Lion, Empty Trey

OFFENSIVE Draft Targets

• WR (SPD, CIT, SPC)
• QB (THP, DAC, MAC)
• WR/TE (SPD, RTE, CIT)

Defense

The Lions’ defensive playbook is built around getting a solid pass rush from the defensive line. This allows gold-level LBs to stay unblocked and to make plays. Since nearly all the Formations use four defensive linemen, you can’t afford to come up short here, but the composition isn’t a huge deal.

Key Formation

The 5-2 formation can really lock down the run, even if your opponent went heavy on the offensive line in the draft.

Key Player

DT with 85+ Power Moves

Formations

• 4-3: Stack, Under, Over, Over Plus, Wide 9
• 5-2: Normal
• Nickel: Normal, Double A Gap, Wide 9
• Dime: Normal
• Big Dime: 4-1-6
• Quarter: Normal, 3 Deep

DEFENSIVE Draft Targets

• DT (PMV, STR, BSH)
• DE (SPD, FMV, ZCV)
• FS (SPD, ZCV, PRC)