Connected Franchise Mode Strategy

CFM Team Rating: 75

Offensive Scheme: Balanced Offense

Defensive Scheme: Base 4-3

Strengths: QB, HB, WR, C, RE, MLB, CB, FS, SS

Weaknesses: LG, RG, RT, ROLB

Offensive Scouting Report

• QB Russell Wilson entered his rookie season as the backup in Seattle. He ended that same season as one of the best QBs in the league. Run an option offense with Wilson to take advantage of his skill set.
• Use HB Marshawn Lynch for every down. Use HB Robert Turbin for 3rd and long situations.
• WR Percy Harvin brings speed and a dynamic player to the Seahawks offense. Make sure to give rookie TE Luke Wilson touches, as he is a star in the making.

Defensive Scouting Report

• The defensive line for the Seahawks is stacked. There are so many good players that it will be difficult to play them all. When rushing the passer, start LE Michael Bennett, RE Chris Clemons, RE Bruce Irvin, and RE Cliff Avril. When stopping the run, start DT Brandon Mebane, LE Red Bryant, and DT Jesse Williams.
• MLB Bobby Wagner will often be the most dominant player on the field. He has the speed and power to change games. Build your outside linebackers around Wagner’s skill set, speed, and power.
• The Seahawks have the best secondary in the league. Keep this entire unit intact for as long as possible: CB Richard Sherman, CB Brandon Browner, FS Earl Thomas, and SS Kam Chancellor.

Owner & Coach Profiles

Key Players

QB #3 Russell Wilson

• Use play action and get the ball deep to WR Percy Harvin.
• WR Sidney Rice is a great option for Wilson to target in the red zone.

CB #25 Richard Sherman

• It’s almost impossible to find a CB with the size and speed that Sherman has. His 6’3” frame makes him one of the tallest CBs in the game.
• Sherman has no weakness. He can play man-to-man, zone, and even press at the line of scrimmage.

PRE-GAME SETUP

Key Running Substitution

Who: HB Robert Turbin

Where: Backup HB

Why: Use Turbin on third downs when you plan on passing. He has the team’s best hands out of the backfield.

Key Stats: 84 CAR, 76 CTH

Key Passing Substitution

Who: TE Luke Wilson

Where: #4 WR

Why: Wilson is big and extremely fast for a TE. Use two-tight-end sets and take advantage of his athleticism.

Key Stats: 6’5”, 88 SPD

Key Run Defense Substitution

Who: LE Red Bryant

Where: #2 DT

Why: Bryant is so strong that opposing teams will have a very difficult time moving him out of the way on running downs.

Key Stats: 95 STR

Key Pass Defense Substitution

Who: CB Tharold Simon

Where: #4 CB

Why: Simon is a great backup for the Seahawks secondary.

Key Stats: 6’2”, 77 PRS