Offense
The Texans’ offense has some different run plays that will really benefit a patient player who can make good cuts at the line of scrimmage. Consider beefing up one side of your offensive line to run behind on most of your play calls.
Key Formation
Gun Tight Doubles On is the formation you should try when you need a first down conversion. If you keep yourself in manageable situations with the run game, there are multiple ways to move the chains.
Key Player
HB with 90+ Ball Carrier Vision
Formations
- Singleback: Jumbo Z, Ace, Ace Twins, Bunch Base, Tight Doubles, Doubles, Y-Trips Texan
- I-Form: Pro, Tight Pair
- Strong: Pro
- Weak: Pro Twins
- Gun: Split Texan, Ace Pair Flex, Doubles, Y-Trips HB Wk, Wing Trips Wk, Trips TE, Bunch Wk, Tight Doubles On, Snugs Flip, Normal Y-Slot, Empty Texan, Empty Y-Flex, Empty Base
OFFENSIVE Draft Targets
- HB (SPD, TRK, BCV)
- RG (RBK, IPB, STR)
- WR (SPD, SPC, RTE)
Defense
The Texans’ entire defense is built around versatility in their front seven to create an intense 3-4 scheme. The great news is that no matter who you draft, you can always use packages and substitutions to get your talent in a spot to make plays!
Key Formation
The 3-4 Under is an excellent base formation that can stop the run and bring pressure off the edge if the offense tries to fool you with play action.
Key Player
DT with 75+ Speed and 80+ Acceleration
Formations
- 3-4: Odd, Under, Over Even, Solid
- Nickel: 3-3-5 Will, 3-3-5 Wide, 2-4-5 Dbl A Gap
- Big Dime: 2-3-6, 2-3-6 Will, 1-4-6
- Quarter: 1-3-7, 3 Deep
DEFENSIVE Draft Targets
- DT (PMV, STR, ACC)
- DE (ACC, SPD, FMV)
- MLB (PRC, SPD, POW)