Connected Franchise Mode Strategy

CFM Team Rating: 76

Offensive Scheme: Power Run

Defensive Scheme: Attacking 4-3

Strengths: QB, HB, WR, TE, CB

Weaknesses: C, RG, RT, LE, MLB

Offensive Scouting Report

• The contract of the most important piece of the Falcons franchise is up at the end of the season. QB Matt Ryan needs to be signed to a long-term deal.
• HB Steven Jackson is a short-term solution to a long-term problem. Backing him up is HB Jacquizz Rodgers, who lacks the top-end speed to be a feature HB in this league. You have two options: try to upgrade Rodgers’s speed or look to the draft for a starting HB.
• WRs Roddy White, Julio Jones, and TE Tony Gonzalez all have two years remaining on their contracts. Let both White and Gonzalez go and sign Jones long-term.

Defensive Scouting Report

• Focus on the defensive line in the upcoming draft as well as in free agency. You need to rebuild it from top to bottom.
• You are also going to need to do something about your current linebackers. TE Tony Gonzalez is expendable—try to bring in a two-for-one deal via trade.
• CB Desmond Trufant is a rookie who has lockdown coverage skills, but he needs upgrades to his PRS and CTH ratings.

Owner & Coach Profiles

Key Players

QB #2 Matt Ryan

• Ryan can make every throw on the field. The Falcons have the best receiving threats in the game.
• Focus on hitting Julio Jones downfield, and look for Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez over the middle.

CB #22 Asante Samuel

• Samuel takes a lot of risks as a lockdown corner. He also makes a lot of plays for the Falcons.
• With an 84 CTH rating Samuel has some of the best hands among CBs in the game.

PRE-GAME Setup:

Key Running Substitution

Who: HB Jacquizz Rodgers

Where: Backup HB

Why: Rodgers doesn’t have top-end speed, but he is one of the quickest HBs in the game.

Key Stats: 94 AGI, 96 ACC

Key Passing Substitution

Who: TE Chase Coffman

Where: Backup TE

Why: Coffman is 6’6” and has great hands. He gives the Falcons offense the flexibility to use two-tight-end formations.

Key Stats: 90 CIT

Key Run Defense Substitution

Who: DT Travian Robertson

Where: #3 DT for running situations

Why: Use Robertson for running situations and in your goal line formations.

Key Stats: 90 STR

Key Pass Defense Substitution

Who: CB Robert Alford

Where: #2 CB

Why: Alford is a rookie, but he should see time playing nickel CB. His speed alone is reason for him to see playing time.

Key Stats: 93 SPD, 96 AGI, 95 ACC