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Contents

  • Getting Started
    • Controller Schematics
      • Xbox 360
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      • Run Free Map
    • Getting Started
      • What’s New in Madden NFL 25
      • Connected Franchise Mode
      • Ultimate Team
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      • Gameplay
      • Skills Trainer
    • Glossary
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  • How-To Videos
    • How-To Video
      • Passing
      • Running
      • Blitz
      • Coverage
      • Special Teams
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  • NFL Teams
    • San Francisco 49ers
      • Franchise Overview
      • Connected Franchise Mode Strategy
      • Depth Chart
      • Offense
      • Defense
    • Green Bay Packers
      • Franchise Overview
      • Connected Franchise Mode Strategy
      • Depth Chart
      • Offense
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    • Baltimore Ravens
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      • Depth Chart
      • Offense
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    • Seattle Seahawks
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      • Offense
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    • Chicago Bears
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      • Depth Chart
      • Offense
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    • Pittsburgh Steelers
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      • Depth Chart
      • Offense
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    • New England Patriots
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      • Depth Chart
      • Offense
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    • Atlanta Falcons
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      • Connected Franchise Mode Strategy
      • Depth Chart
      • Offense
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    • Houston Texans
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      • Connected Franchise Mode Strategy
      • Depth Chart
      • Offense
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    • Dallas Cowboys
      • Franchise Overview
      • Connected Franchise Mode
      • Depth Chart
      • Offense
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    • Washington Redskins
      • Franchise Overview
      • Connected Franchise Mode
      • Depth Chart
      • Offense
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    • Denver Broncos
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      • Offense
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    • Indianapolis Colts
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    • St. Louis Rams
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  • Top 5 Lists
    • Top 5 Lists
      • Offense
      • Defense
      • Special Teams
      • Choosing a Playbook
      • Ways to Stop the Run
      • Game Plan Tips
      • Rushing Teams
      • Passing Teams
      • Defensive Teams
  • Advanced Strategy
    • Advanced Strategy
      • Reading Defenses
      • Calling Audibles
      • Set Up Blitzes
      • No Huddle
      • MaddenTips.com
  • Extras
    • Game Basics
    • Cincinnati Bengals
      • Franchise Overview
      • Connected Franchise Mode
      • Depth Chart
      • Offense
      • Defense
    • New York Giants
      • Franchise Overview
      • Connected Franchise Mode
      • Depth Chart
      • Offense
      • Defense

Madden NFL 25 Tips & Tutorials Guide › Extras › Cincinnati Bengals

Offense

Recommended Offensive Run Formation:

Strong Close (2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR)

Pro Tip

  • Rookie HB Giovani Bernard should be your starting HB.
  • Use HB BenJarvus Green-Ellis for late-game situations because of his 96 CAR rating.
  • Green-Ellis also has a 92 TRK rating, which is ideal for short-yard situations.
  • Tight ends Richard Quinn and Alex Smith are your best run-blocking Tight ends.

Run Left

Use the acceleration burst to get to the line of scrimmage, and then find the hole.

Run Middle

Follow your blockers and be patient.

Run Right

Don’t outrun your blockers.

Recommended Offensive Pass Formation:

gun Trips Y Iso (1 HB, 1 TE, 3 WR)

Pro Tip

  • WR Marvin Jones will make spectacular catches with his 90 SPC rating.
  • WR Ryan Whalen’s 85 CIT is second highest on the team.
  • Tight Ends Tyler Eifert and Jermaine Gresham will be vital to your team’s passing success.

Base Play

Setup:

  • Zig the inside slot WR
  • Drag the outside slot WR
  • A.J. Green will be a nice option outside. Throw a high lead pass so he can go up and get it.
  • If Green isn’t open down the sideline look to the drag and zig combination underneath.

Man Beater

Setup:

  • Zig the inside slot WR
  • Drag the outside slot WR
  • Against man-to-man defenses we look to both outside slants as our first options.
  • These slants get separation after the cut inside. Lead pass inside and high to lead the WR upfield.

Zone Beater

Setup:

  • Option the HB
  • Hitch the outside slot WR
  • Against Cover 2 zones look to the sideline streaks.
  • Against Cover 3 and Cover 4 zones look to the HB option and the slot WR’s hitch and angled streak.

Blitz Beater

Setup:

  • Streak both outside receivers
  • Slant the inside slot WR
  • Your first option is the HB on the screen.
  • If the HB is covered look to the inside slot WR running the slant.

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