Minnesota Vikings — Madden NFL 17 eGuide

QB Teddy Bridgewater had a solid season last year and proved he has accuracy across all ranges of the field. Develop his throwing power to allow him to take shots downfield to your speedy WRs.
HB Adrian Peterson will take all the pressure off the offense this season and should be allowed to carry the load. For the future, allow Jerick McKinnon the chance to spell Peterson. He showed some flashes of speed last season.
Work on improving the route running of Charles Johnson, Jarius Wright, and Cordarrelle Patterson if they are going to excel in this scheme. They all have the speed. This is a big season for Kyle Rudolph, who must justify a big contract. Let him become a go-to option on third down.

The Vikings’ defensive line might have some trouble winning the trench battle against power run teams, but they will generate plenty of pressure in the passing game without blitzing anyone. Move DT Linval Joseph to wherever the point of attack is in the run game and he will slow it down.
While MLB Eric Kendricks is a scheme fit for the Vikings’ defense, consider giving him some time to develop before he starts. Play mostly nickel coverage and allow young and athletic LB Anthony Barr to play next to Emmanuel Lamur.
FS Harrison Smith has turned into a legit star with a nose for the football. Let him use his tremendous zone coverage to help out his teammates, who are all a perfect scheme fit for the Vikings.

Adrian Peterson is still an extremely physical runner, and the stiff arm remains his best move when taking on a tackler.
Peterson’s agility allows him to change holes after the handoff, which is unusual for a back with 88 Strength.

Smith is a transformative safety for the Vikings. He allows their CBs to take chances.
Continue to improve on Smith’s play recognition, which will allow you to focus on the SS position instead.

Alexander has a high Pursuit rating, giving him the advantage against most WRs.
Alexander is a combine warrior and one of the fastest players on the field. Use that to play where you feel the defense might need you most.

Watts needs to find a pass-rushing move quickly to take advantage of his speed off the edge.
Pair Watts with Barr off the edge and you will have one of the fastest pass-rushing combos in the league.

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
QB	Teddy	Bridgewater	81
QB	Shaun	Hill	68
QB	Joel	Stave	63
QB	Taylor	Heinicke	60
HB	Adrian	Peterson	91
HB	Jerick	McKinnon	76
HB	Matt	Asiata	73
HB	Jhurell	Pressley	65
FB	Zach	Line	72
WR	Stefon	Diggs	79
WR	Charles	Johnson	75
WR	Laquon	Treadwell	75
WR	Jarius	Wright	75
WR	Cordarrelle	Patterson	70
WR	Adam	Thielen	69
WR	Moritz	Boehringer	62
TE	Kyle	Rudolph	81
TE	MyCole	Pruitt	74
TE	Rhett	Ellison	72
TE	David	Morgan	67
TE	Brian	Leonhardt	66
TE	Kyle	Carter	58
TE	Kevin	McDermott	58
LT	Matt	Kalil	80
LT	Andre	Smith	73
LT	Austin	Shepherd	63
LG	Brandon	Fusco	72
LG	Willie	Beavers	69
LG	Zac	Kerin	62
C	John	Sullivan	85
C	Joe	Berger	83
C	Nick	Easton	60
RG	Alex	Boone	81
RG	Mike	Harris	74
RT	Phil	Loadholt	83
RT	T.J.	Clemmings	69
RT	Jeremiah	Sirles	62

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
LE	Brian	Robison	79
LE	Scott	Crichton	70
LE	Justin	Trattou	65
LE	Zach	Moore	64
DT	Linval	Joseph	89
DT	Sharrif	Floyd	83
DT	Tom	Johnson	72
DT	Kenrick	Ellis	71
DT	Shamar	Stephen	65
DT	B.J.	Dubose	63
RE	Everson	Griffen	88
RE	Danielle	Hunter	72
RE	Stephen	Weatherly	63
LOLB	Anthony	Barr	88
LOLB	Edmond	Robinson	56
MLB	Eric	Kendricks	76
MLB	Audie	Cole	67
MLB	Kentrell	Brothers	66
ROLB	Chad	Greenway	78
ROLB	Emmanuel	Lamur	72
ROLB	Brandon	Watts	64
CB	Terence	Newman	80
CB	Xavier	Rhodes	80
CB	Mackensie	Alexander	75
CB	Captain	Munnerlyn	75
CB	Trae	Waynes	73
CB	Marcus	Sherels	69
CB	Jabari	Price	65
CB	Melvin	White	65
FS	Harrison	Smith	94
FS	Michael	Griffin	78
FS	Antone	Exum Jr.	72
FS	Anthony	Harris	68
SS	Andrew	Sendejo	78
SS	Jayron	Kearse	64

POS	FIRST	LAST	OVR
K	Blair	Walsh	81
P	Jeff	Locke	74

1st Down	2nd & Short	3rd & Short	Goal Line	2nd & Long	3rd & Long
I-Form Pro - Iso	I-Form Pro – HB Toss	Full House Wide – HB Slam	Singleback Jumbo Pair – Power O	Gun Normal Y-Flex Offset – Vikes Double Post	Gun Normal Y-Flex Offset – Z Spot
Gun Normal Y-Flex Offset – Read Option	I-Form Twins Flex – Power O	Gun Normal Y-Flex Offset – Inside Zone	Singleback Jumbo Pair – HB Sweep	Gun Normal Y-Flex Offset – Fork Wheel	I-Form Twin TE – Power G
Weak I Pro – HB Inside	Gun Split Panther – Inside Zone Split	Singleback Jumbo Pair – HB Stretch	I-Form Twin TE – Power G	Gun Split Panther – HB Draw	Gun Empty Bunch – Mtn Read Option

1st Down	2nd & Short	3rd & Short	Slot Plays	2nd & Long	3rd & Long
Gun Trey Open – WR Screen	I-Form Twins Flex – PA Cross F Wheel	Full House Wide – Curl Flats	I-Form Twins Flex – PA Draw Shot	Full House Wide – Corner Strike	Gun Ace Twins Offset – Posts
Gun Empty Bunch – Verticals	Gun Split Panther – PA Y Slide	Gun Trey Y-Flex Wk – Mtn Stick	Gun Ace Twins Offset – PA Verts Shot	Gun Trips TE Offset – PA Bubble	Gun Ace Twins Offset – PA FL Screen
Gun Empty Bunch – Divide Wheel	Gun Trips TE Offset - Verticals	Singleback Ace Pair – Y Stick	Gun Trips TE Offset – PA Shot Crossers	Weak I Pro – PA F Slide	Gun Split Panther – HB Slip Screen

1st Down	2nd & Short	3rd & Short	Goal Line	2nd & Long	3rd & Long
4-3 Normal – 2 Man Under	4-3 Over Plus – Cover 3 Sky Wk	46 Normal – Inside Blitz	Goal Line 5-4- 2 – Blitz C	Nickel Normal – Cover 2 Man	Nickel Wide 9 – Cover 2 Man
4-3 Normal – Cover 3 Sky	4-3 Over Plus – Saw 0 Blast	46 Normal – Rush Outside	Goal Line 5-4- 2 Sam Blitz	Nickel Normal – Cover 3 Mable	Nickel Wide 9 – Cover 3 Buzz 2

1st Down	2nd & Short	3rd & Short	Goal Line	2nd & Long	3rd & Long
4-3 Normal – Tampa 2	4-3 Over – Mike Will Blitz	46 Normal – Cover 2 Invert	Goal Line 5-3- 3 – GL Man	4-3 Wide 9 – Cover 3 Sky	Nickel 3-3- 5 Wide – 2 Man Under
4-3 Normal – Cover 2 Man	4-3 Over – Cover 3 Sky	46 Normal – Cover 1 Hole	Goal Line 5-3- 3 – Pinch Zone	4-3 Wide 9 – Tampa 2	Nickel 3-3- 5 Wide – Mike Blitz 0