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Contents

  • Getting Started
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    • San Francisco 49ers
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Madden NFL 25 Tips & Tutorials Guide › NFL Teams › San Francisco 49ers

Offense

Recommended Offensive Run Formation:

I-Form Tight (2 HB, 2 TE, 1 WR)

Pro Tip

  • Use FB Bruce Miller and his 79 RBS and 75 RBF to lead the way on the ground.
  • Miller also has 74 CIT, which makes him a receiving threat out of the backfield.
  • Use play action to target TE Vernon Davis downfield.
  • Sub in rookie TE Vance McDonald at WR to load the field up with blockers.

Run Left

Wait for the pulling blockers to clear the way.

Run Middle

Patience is key when running up the middle.

Run Right

Hit the edge as fast as you can.

Recommended Offensive Pass Formation:

Gun Bunch HB Str (1 HB, 1 TE, 3 WR)

Pro Tip

  • HB LaMichael James and HB Kendall Hunter are better passing options than HB Frank Gore. Get them in the game for more speed.
  • Consider placing WR Ricardo Lockette as the solo WR in this formation. Isolating him will give his 96 SPD home-run chances.
  • keep WR Anquan Boldin and WR Michael Crabtree on the field together. They both have elite CIT ratings.

Base Play

Setup:

  • Streak the far left WR
  • Streak the right slot WR
  • The HB is your number one option. Target him right away.
  • Against zone coverage look to drag WR.

Man Beater

Setup:

  • Wheel the HB
  • Streak the far left WR
  • The TE running the angle route torches man coverage.
  • The formation alignment allows the HB to beat his defender.

Zone Beater

Setup:

  • Block the HB
  • Drag the right slot WR
  • Against blitzing zone defenses the sideline wheel will be open.
  • This play can beat any zone defense. Let the routes develop downfield.

Blitz Beater

Setup:

  • Block the TE
  • If the defense isn’t blitzing you will see DEs recognize the play.
  • Save this play for big moments in games.

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