Philadelphia Eagles

Offense

The Eagles’ offensive playbook is a unique one in Madden NFL 17 and contains the most shotgun formations by far. For optimal success, you must be comfortable passing and running from shotgun.

Key Formation

In the Gun Ace Offset, learn how to run inside zone consistently, and the rest of your offense will open up. Every formation should have an inside run, an outside run, a screen, and a deep pass off play action.

Key Player

HB with 80+ Catch

Formations

• SINGLEBACK: Jumbo Pair, Deuce Close, Ace Twins, Ace Pair, Ace Pair Flex, Bunch Ace, Doubles
• I-FORM: Pro, Close, Twins Flex, Tight Pair
• NEAR: Close
• STRONG: Pro Twins, Tight Pair
• WEAK: Pro
• PISTOL: Strong Twins, Strong Slot
• GUN: Split Slot, Ace Offset, Ace Twins Offset, Normal Flex Wk, Y-Trips Offset, Y-Trips Offset, Y-Trips Wk, Bunch Wide, Bunch Open Offset, Snugs Flip, Trey Open Offset, Empty Eagle

You don’t need much throw power or speed at QB, but it doesn’t hurt if the right player shows up!

OFFENSIVE Draft Targets

• HB (CTH, AGI, ELU)
• QB (PAC, SAC, DAC)
• WR (6’3”, SPD, SPC)

Defense

The Eagles have a solid 3-4 defensive playbook and also rely on multiple LBs moving around to create confusion.

Key Formation

The 3-4 Predator allows an LB to rush from the DE position and hopefully outmaneuver a slower tackle with acceleration or finesse. Don’t use this set on a running down, as this player won’t be your strongest option.

Key Player

OLB with 87+ FMV

Formations

• 4-3: Normal, Under, Over, Over Plus, Wide 9
• 4-4: Split
• NICKEL: Normal, Double A Gap, Wide 9
• DIME: Normal
• DOLLAR: 3-2-6
• QUARTER: Normal, 3 Deep

Keep an eye out for a strong safety—the Eagles’ main pass-defense formations use a player up in the box.

DEFENSIVE Draft Targets

• OLB/DE (ACC, FMV, ZCV)
• SS (PUR, ZCV, TAK)
• DE (STR, BSH, TAK)