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Contents

  • Weekly Fantasy Football Rankings
    • Week 17
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 16
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 15
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 14
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 13
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 12
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 11
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 10
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 9
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 8
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 7
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 6
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 5
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 4
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 3
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 2
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
    • Week 1
      • Quarterback
      • Running Back
      • Wide Receiver
      • Tight End
      • Kicker
      • Team Defense
  • Draft Champions Mode
    • What Is Draft Champions?
    • Draft On
    • Top 5 Tips for Draft Champions
    • Chicago Bears
    • Cincinnati Bengals
    • Buffalo Bills
    • Denver Broncos
    • Cleveland Browns
    • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    • Arizona Cardinals
    • San Diego Chargers
    • Kansas City Chiefs
    • Indianapolis Colts
    • Dallas Cowboys
    • Miami Dolphins
    • Philadelphia Eagles
    • Atlanta Falcons
    • San Francisco 49ers
    • New York Giants
    • Jacksonville Jaguars
    • New York Jets
    • Detroit Lions
    • Green Bay Packers
    • Carolina Panthers
    • New England Patriots
    • Oakland Raiders
    • St. Louis Rams
    • Baltimore Ravens
    • Washington Redskins
    • New Orleans Saints
    • Seattle Seahawks
    • Pittsburgh Steelers
    • Houston Texans
    • Tennessee Titans
    • Minnesota Vikings
  • Connected Franchise Mode
    • Choose Your Experience
    • Choosing a Path
    • Selecting Your Squad
    • Fantasy Draft Guide
    • Start Your Franchise
  • Madden Ultimate Team
    • What Is Madden Ultimate Team?
    • Start Your Squad
    • Top 5 Quarterback Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Halfback Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Wide Receiver Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Tight End Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Defensive Linemen Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Linebacker Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Cornerback Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Safety Items in MUT
    • MUT Offensive Style Builds: Ground and Pound
    • MUT Offensive Style Builds: Speed Run
    • MUT Offensive Style Builds: Short Pass
    • MUT Offensive Style Builds: Long Pass
    • MUT Defensive Style Builds: Run Stuff
    • MUT Defensive Style Builds: Pass Rush
    • MUT Defensive Style Builds: Zone Defense
    • MUT Defensive Style Builds: Man Defense
    • Top 5 Ways to Maximize Your Coins
    • Top 5 Solo Challenge Tips on Offense
    • Top 5 Solo Challenge Tips on Defense
    • Top Offensive Budget Items in MUT
    • Top Defensive Budget Items in MUT
    • Top 5 Offensive Playbooks in MUT
    • Top 5 Defensive Playbooks in MUT
  • Teams
    • Chicago Bears
    • Cincinnati Bengals
    • Buffalo Bills
    • Denver Broncos
    • Cleveland Browns
    • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    • Arizona Cardinals
    • San Diego Chargers
    • Kansas City Chiefs
    • Indianapolis Colts
    • Dallas Cowboys
    • Miami Dolphins
    • Philadelphia Eagles
    • Atlanta Falcons
    • San Francisco 49ers
    • New York Giants
    • Jacksonville Jaguars
    • New York Jets
    • Detroit Lions
    • Green Bay Packers
    • Carolina Panthers
    • New England Patriots
    • Oakland Raiders
    • St. Louis Rams
    • Baltimore Ravens
    • Washington Redskins
    • New Orleans Saints
    • Seattle Seahawks
    • Pittsburgh Steelers
    • Houston Texans
    • Tennessee Titans
    • Minnesota Vikings
  • Fantasy Football
    • What Is Fantasy Football?
    • Why Choose NFL.com Fantasy?
    • Scoring Settings (NFL-Managed)
    • Head-to-Head Scoring Format
    • League Settings
    • NFL-Managed Draft Types
    • TOP 5 Must-Have Players
    • TOP 5 Sleepers
    • TOP 5 Overrated Players
    • TOP 5 Rookies
    • Fantasy Football 2015 Mock Draft
    • Fantasy Football 2015 Draft Guide
  • Appendix / Glossary
    • Overview
    • Defensive Coverage Adjustments
    • Offensive Hot Routes
    • Positions
    • Player Ratings
    • Achievements
  • Video
    • Top 16 Plays in Madden 16

Madden NFL 16 Guide › Draft Champions Mode

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Offense

If you select the Bucs’ playbook, you will live and die by the big passing play downfield. If you feel comfortable with the new aggressive catch in Madden NFL 16, this playbook is perfect for you.

Key Formation

The trio alignment in Gun Trio Buc is very tough for defenses to line up against no matter what type of talent you end up drafting. If you get your big WR, make sure to take a shot deep with PA Shot Wheel!

Key Player

Finding a big WR in the draft can pay off. If your opponent didn’t land an elite CB, they will be forced to double-team your receiver nearly all game.

Formations

  • Singleback: Ace, Ace Pair, Ace Pair Twins, Doubles, Y-Trips, Bunch
  • I-Form: Pro, Twins Flex, Tight Pair
  • Strong: Close
  • Weak: Pro, Pro Twins
  • Pistol: Ace Twins, Slot, Trips
  • Gun: Doubles, Y-Trips HB Wk, Trio Buc, Bunch Wk, Tight Flex, Spread, Buc Trips, Empty Buc, Empty Trey, 5WR Trio

OFFENSIVE Draft Targets

  • WR (6’3”+, CIT, SPC, RTE)
  • QB (DAC, THP, MAC)
  • WR (6’3”+, CIT, SPC, RLS)

Pro Tip

If you don’t get a great offensive line, create more time in the pocket by blocking both of your backs in certain Formations.

Defense

Tampa has a nice mix of 4-3 Formations that can be used against a balanced offense. If they are run-heavy, get into the 46 Bear Under. If they are pass-heavy, the Big Dime can be a solid formation to get faster players on the field.

Key Formation

Big Dime 4-1-6 is a unique formation that should help slow down pass-heavy teams without sacrificing too much in the run game.

Key Player

MLB with 80+ Zone Coverage

Formations

  • 4-3: Stack, Under, Over, Over Plus, Wide
  • 46: Bear Under
  • 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)
  • MLB (ZCV, PRC, SPD)
  • SS (ZCV, PRC, PUR)

Pro Tip

Having a third safety in this defense can be a benefit if the right draft situation occurs.

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