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Madden NFL 25 Tips & Tutorials Guide › NFL Teams › Chicago Bears

Defense

Recommended Defensive Run Formation:

46 Normal

Pro Tip

  • Get rookie LE Cornelius Washington on the field. His strength alone makes him play worthy.
  • DT Stephen Paea’s 98 STR rating makes him one of the best run-stopping defensive tackles in the game.
  • DT Nate Collins can help your defensive line in running situations.
  • Rookie MLB Jon Bostic has the speed to stop runs outside.

Run Defense Left

Setup: Shift linebackers left

Run Defense Middle

Setup: Pinch defensive line

Run Defense Right

Setup: Shift linebackers right

Recommended Defensive Pass Formation:

Nickel Normal

Pro Tip

  • Match up CB Tim Jennings on your opponent’s fastest WR.
  • CB Charles Tillman should cover your opponent’s best overall WR.
  • User-control CB Zack Bowman for his elite CTH rating.
  • FS Tom Nelson’s 92 SPD rating gives the Bears defense more speed in the secondary.

Man Coverage

Setup:

  • Crash defensive line out
  • QB Spy both defensive tackles
  • We are looking to generate an outside pass rush here with solid coverage.
  • Peppers should be able to get after the QB while we maintain max coverage on the field.

Zone Coverage

Setup:

  • Buzz zone both flat defenders
  • Press coverage
  • If your opponent attacks the flat we will have it covered.
  • User-control the deep FS and help cover the middle of the field.

Man Blitz

Setup:

  • Press coverage
  • User-control the MLB
  • Pressure will be quick, so be ready for a throw to the flats.
  • If your corners get beaten off the line of scrimmage it will result in a big play.

Zone Blitz

Setup:

  • Press coverage
  • Reblitz the left DT
  • User-control the ROLB covering the HB.
  • If the HB stays in to block, drop into coverage. If the HB runs a route, cover him.

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