Green Bay Packers — Madden NFL 17 eGuide

Franchise Mode Strategy

Overall Team Rating: 85

Offense: 89

Defense: 83

Offensive Scheme: West Coast

Defensive Scheme: Attacking 3-4

Strengths: QB, WR, RE

Weaknesses: FB, MLB, DT

2015 Team Rankings

2nd NFC North (10-6-0)

Passing Offense: 25th

Rushing Offense: 12th

Passing Defense: 6th

Rushing Defense: 21st

2015 Team Leaders

Passing: Aaron Rodgers: 3,821

Rushing: Eddie Lacy: 758

Receiving: Randall Cobb: 829

Tackles: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix: 100

Sacks: Julius Peppers: 10.5

INTS: Damarious Randall: 3

Key Additions

RE Mike Matthews

TE Jared Cook

ROLB Lerentee McCray

Key Rookies

DT Kenny Clark

LT Josh James

LT Jason Spriggs

Coach

Mike McCarthy

Level: 24

Offensive Scheme: West Coast

Defensive Scheme: Attacking 3-4

Offensive Scouting Report

QB Aaron Rodgers is the best QB in football and consistently keeps the Packers in the playoff hunt. While he doesn’t have the same speed any longer, he can still pick up some first downs if teams forget to contain or spy him.
HB Eddie Lacy is an amazing back who is capable of carrying the offense at times. Take advantage of his talents in the passing game, because most defenders in the secondary can’t tackle him.
The WR combo of Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb is more than most teams can handle. The Packers were very smart to keep those two together for the long term.

Defensive Scouting Report

The Packers’ linebacking corps has gained some strength, but they still have a little work to do. Allow Julius Peppers and Sam Barrington to rush the passer while Matthews and the young Carl Bradford hold down the middle.
RE Mike Daniels is an excellent pass rusher on the defensive line. Support him in the run game with a strong LB like Sam Barrington.
CBs Sam Shields and Damarious Randall are smart choices to keep building around the Green Bay Packers. Be on the lookout for another free agent or two to continue the rebuild.

SCHEDULE

Key Players

Make sure to use all of the throw types to take advantage of Rodgers’ stunning accuracy.
Aaron Rodgers is the best overall QB in the game and is capable of running any style of offense.

Matthews has a great ability to recognize plays and avoid being faked out by play action.
Learn to line up Clay Matthews all over your defense and that Hit Power rating will pay big dividends.

Clark is a great addition to the defense. The Packers definitely have a great line up, but adding another DT will be key to a championship run.
Getting past Clark is not an easy feat, but if the ball-carrier succeeds, Clark has a great Pursuit rating and they won’t get far.

Janis will need some upgrades to route running, but he could be a nice player to round out the WR corps.
Janis is 6’3” with a 90 Jump rating; if anyone can get him the ball in a good spot, it’s Aaron Rodgers.

Offensive Depth Chart

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
QB	Aaron	Rodgers	96
QB	Brett	Hundley	70
QB	Joe	Callahan	62
HB	Eddie	Lacy	83
HB	James	Starks	79
HB	John	Crockett	67
HB	Brandon	Burks	61
HB	Don	Jackson	61
FB	Aaron	Ripkowski	71
WR	Jordy	Nelson	89
WR	Randall	Cobb	86
WR	Davante	Adams	75
WR	Jeff	Janis	71
WR	Ty	Montgomery	71
WR	Jared	Abbrederis	68
WR	Trevor	Davis	64
WR	Geronimo	Allison	61
TE	Jared	Cook	80
TE	Richard	Rodgers	79
TE	Mitchell	Henry	69
TE	Justin	Perillo	68
TE	Kennard	Backman	65
TE	Rick	Lovato	51
LT	David	Bakhtiari	79
LT	Josh	James	72
LT	Jason	Spriggs	70
LT	Don	Barclay	65
LG	Josh	Sitton	91
LG	Lane	Taylor	67
C	Corey	Linsley	81
C	J.C.	Tretter	76
C	Jacob	Flores	58
RG	T.J.	Lang	91
RG	Josh	Walker	62
RT	Bryan	Bulaga	78
RT	Kyle	Murphy	66

Defensive Depth Chart

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
LE	Datone	Jones	76
LE	Dean	Lowry	65
LE	Tyler	Kuder	58
DT	Kenny	Clark	73
DT	Letroy	Guion	73
DT	Christian	Ringo	60
DT	Brian	Price	59
RE	Mike	Daniels	92
RE	Mike	Pennel	66
RE	Demetris	Anderson	57
LOLB	Clay	Matthews	89
LOLB	Jayrone	Elliott	68
LOLB	Kyler	Fackrell	68
LOLB	Beniquez	Brown	59
MLB	Sam	Barrington	73
MLB	Jake	Ryan	70
MLB	Joe	Thomas	70
MLB	Carl	Bradford	68
MLB	Blake	Martinez	67
ROLB	Julius	Peppers	86
ROLB	Nick	Perry	81
ROLB	Lerentee	McCray	71
ROLB	Reggie	Gilbert	57
CB	Sam	Shields	86
CB	Damarious	Randall	76
CB	Quinten	Rollins	72
CB	Demetri	Goodson	68
CB	LaDarius	Gunter	64
CB	Josh	Hawkins	62
CB	Makinton	Dorleant	61
FS	Ha Ha	Clinton-Dix	83
FS	Micah	Hyde	80
FS	Marwin	Evans	63
SS	Morgan	Burnett	85
SS	Chris	Banjo	72
SS	Kentrell	Brice	63

Special Teams

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
K	Mason	Crosby	81
P	Tim	Masthay	74

Best Offensive Plays

best RUN: Gun Doubles Flex Wing – HB Dive

Running Plays

1st Down	2nd & Short	3rd & Short	Goal Line	2nd & Long	3rd & Long
Singleback Tight Doubles – Off Tackle	Weak Slot – Off Tackle	Full House Wide – HB Slam	Goal Line – HB Sting	Singleback Big Twins – HB Stretch	Gun Wing Offset Wk – HB Off Tackle
Singleback Ace – HB Stretch	Weak Slot – HB Lead	Full House Wide – Power O	Goal Line – HB Toss	Singleback Bunch – Toss Crack	Gun Wing Offset Wk – Power O
Singleback Ace – HB Dive	I-Form Twin TE – Stretch	I-Form Twin TE – Weak Iso	Goal Line – FB Dive	Strong Close – Quick Toss	Gun Packer Trips – HB Base

best PASS: Gun Pack Trips – Four Verticals

passing Plays

1st Down	2nd & Short	3rd & Short	Slot Plays	2nd & Long	3rd & Long
Singleback Ace Pair – TE Attack	Weak Slot - Corners	I-Form Twin TE – WR Corner	Gun Trey Open – Slot Fade Shot	Gun Trey Open – HB Slip Screen	Gun Bunch Wk – HB Cross Screen
Singleback Bunch – Clearout SE Opt	Gun Bunch Wk – Verticals	I-Form Twin TE – PA TE Leak	Pistol Y-Trips – PA Zone Shot	Gun Double Flex – Four Verticals	Gun Bunch Wk – Corner Strike
Singleback Tight Doubles – PA Draw Cross	Gun Trips Y Iso – PA Deep Outs	Pistol Y-Trips – TE Stick	Gun Normal Flex Wing – PA Pack Shot	Pistol Slot Flex Packer – Four Verticals	Gun Trey Open – Four Verticals

Best Defensive Plays

Best RUN D: Nickel 3-3-5 Wide – Mike Blitz 0

Run Defense

1st Down	2nd & Short	3rd & Short	Goal Line	2nd & Long	3rd & Long
3-4 Over – Sting Pinch	3-4 Under – Pinch Buck 0	3-4 Odd – Pinch Buck 0	Goal Line 5-4- 2 – Blitz C	Nickel 3-3- 5 Wide – Cover 2 Man	Dime 1-4- 6 – Cover 3 Sky
3-4 Over – Sting Pinch Zone	3-4 Under – Cover 3 Sky	3-4 Odd – Cover 3 Sky	Goal Line 5-4- 2 Sam Blitz	Nickel 3-3- 5 Wide – Cover 3 Buzz	Dime 1-4- 6 – Cover 2 Sink

Best PASS D: Big Dime 2-3-6 Will – Cover 4 Drop

Pass Defense

1st Down	2nd & Short	3rd & Short	Goal Line	2nd & Long	3rd & Long
34 Odd – Cover 2 Man	3-4 Even – Tampa 2	3-4 Solid – Sting Pinch	Goal Line 5-3- 3 – GL Man	Dime 2-3- 6 – Cover 2 Sink	Dime 1-4- 6 – Cover 2 Man
34 Odd – Tampa 2	3-4 Even – Pinch Buck 0	3-4 Solid – Cover 3 Sky	Goal Line 5-3- 3 – Pinch Zone	Dime 2-3- 6 – Cover 3 Mable	Dime 1-4- 6 – Cover 4