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Madden 25 New Defensive Controls

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EA SPORTS just released it’s latest playbook which details new Defensive Control in Madden 25.

From the looks of this video it appears that defense will be a major point of emphasis this season. This is great news for defensive minded players as they have had to take on the onslaught of the NFL becoming an offensive minded league.

A few highlights of the video
- Improved Pursuit Angles
- Heat Seeker Tackling
- New Dive and Lunge Tackles
- Force Impact
- Revamped Hit Stick

What do you think of the new trailer? Will you be hit sticking or heat seeking in Madden 25? Let us know in the comments below!

Top 5 Players To Run Free With In Madden NFL 25

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Top 5 Run Free Players in Madden NFL 25

Madden 25 has reinvented the running game this season by giving gamers ultimate control in how they string together moves. Gamers are now able to use normal, precision and combo moves for over 35+ total moves to break down defenses. While taking a handoff will still be the traditional way to run free, gamers are going to be able to pull off these moves all around the field. Different situations and positions are going to give Madden players the ultimate ability to be more creative. Below are the Top 5 Players we look forward to running free with in Madden 25.

Marshawn Lynch

Many gamers think “Run Free” involves being in open space, however a power back like Lynch will be super effective using the force impact system. Lynch will boast an ability to pull off two different types of stiff arms in Madden 25. The first is a power punching style stiff arm that is done by tapping the button, use this in short yardage situations to move the chains. The other is performed by holding down the button and is best on the sideline. This will hold out the runners arm and can be used to drag defenders and gain additional yards at the end of the run. Lynch will also have access to the best precision truck moves in the game, which will flatten smaller defenders and keep defenses in their base personnel longer.  With all the possible moves for power backs this year, running the ball in the redzone will be a huge factor in scoring more points!

Pro Tip: Don’t forget to work QB Russell Wilson in with the Read Option Game!

Patrick Peterson

A dynamic defender goes mostly unnoticed, however every now and then they get a chance to shine when they get the ball in their hands.  Teams are always looking to get the ball into the hands of one of the NFL’s best athletes like Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson. If you are able to grab an interception, your defense can quickly turn into offense as you look to find a lane for the pick six. Peterson will also be a star in the return game in Madden 25. With better downfield blocking, you should be able to benefit with all the new moves.  A player with the raw ability of Peterson might not need too much more than a well time acceleration burst to get to top speed where he will never be caught from behind!

Pro Tip: While the hurdle is an amazing move when successful, it can open your player up to risks like injuries and fumbles, use it wisely!

Robert Griffin III

Last season, we saw some unique offenses being unleashed around the league. Formations like the pistol and plays like the read option were added to schemes that featured a QB who made great decisions and had the speed to burn the defense. In Madden 25, the new read and pitch keys will help gamers determine who they need to be looking at on defense to make the proper read. If an overzealous defender tries to take out the running back, gamers can hold the ball with the QB and attack the now empty edge. RG3 will be a great player to utilize due to his abilty to make moves in the open field. We have already seen his spin move featured in the Run Free Trailer and it will be a great weapon with a defender approaching at an angle when running down the sideline.

Pro Tip: Stamina is a factor in Madden 25, make sure to protect your QB from big hits by going out of bounds if possible.

Randall Cobb

Every NFL fan knows the Green Bay Packers have one of the best QB’s in the NFL in Aaron Rodgers, but many overlook one of their best weapons in WR Randall Cobb. Cobb is a player that can line up almost anywhere and turn a quick play into a long one! No matter where your WR catches the ball in Madden 25, they will have the chance to run free after the catch. You can try Cobb on screens, end arounds, in the slot or outside and likely have success. Cobb will have a great ability to juke around linebackers if he has just a sliver of space. Make sure to work him all around your lineup at multiple positions and if the defense doesn’t account for him, make them pay!

Pro Tip: Make sure to protect the ball in traffic by holding RB on XBOX and R1 on PS3.

Adrian Peterson

The NFL’s reigning MVP will be an amazing player in Madden NFL 25 with all the possible Run Free move combinations. Peterson will give gamers multiple moves that they can combo together to make entire defenses struggle. By using the precision mechanic, gamers can slow down Adrian Peterson to make sure he gets in behind his blockers before getting him quickly back up to speed with an acceleration burst. Faking out defenders by just quickly decelerating is a move that all the top players will master. When you pick up Madden 25, make sure to head into practice mode with the Vikings and test out Adrian Peterson and all the run free moves. Peterson is the quintessence of the new Run Free moves and is the guy you need to learn all the moves now at your disposal.

Pro Tip: Make sure to check your RB’s ratings to see what precision moves they can pull off!

Who are you most looking forward to #RunFree with this season? Leave it in the comments!

LordLuck's Madden NFL 13 Blitzing Mini Scheme

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no shake blitz in Madden 13

LordLuck from the Madden Tips Forums has just dropped a blitzing knowledge bomb that will help your defense in Madden NFL 13 and has potential to work in Madden NFL 25.

Take a look at the blitzes and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Playbook Used: New England Patriots
Formations Used: 4-3 Odd, 4-3 Over Plus, 3-3-5 Sam Even

The Stalingrad Blitz mini scheme

Nothing flashy just a straightforward blitz mini scheme. This scheme was made using the Patriots playbook.

4-3 Odd Free Fire

1. Spread D line

2. Pinch linebackers

(V2)

1. Pinch D line

2. Spread linebackers

(V3)

1. Pinch D line

2. Spread Linebackers

4-3 Odd Mike Sam Crash

1. Pinch D line

2. Spread linebackers

3. Reblitz MLB

4-3 Over Plus — Mike Sam 3 Seam

1. Base align

2. Spread linebackers

3. Pinch D line

4. Reblitz LOLB

(V2) Flipped

1. Base Align

2. Spread Linebackers

3. Pinch D line

4. Reblitz ROLB

4-3 Over plus – Saw 0 Blast

1. Spread linebackers

2. Pinch D line

3. Reblitz LOLB

4. Man up/zone ROLB

4-3 Over Plus – Cover 2 Sink

1. Spread linebackers

2. Pinch D line

3. Reblitz LOLB

4. Reblitz MLB

4-3 Over Plus – Cover 2 Sink (Max Coverage)

1. Global zone linebackers

2. Spy both DTs

3-3-5 Sam Even – OverStorm Brave

1. Show blitz

2. Reblitz MLB on the right

3-3-5 Sam Even – OverStorm Brave (Max Coverage)

1. Global zone linebackers

2. Spy both DTs

Madden NFL 25 Difficulty: All-Madden or All-Pro?

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When Madden NFL 25 releases on August 27, will you be playing it on All-Madden or All-Pro difficulty?

Madden 25 Difficulty Setting?

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Many gamers out there feel that All-Madden offers the most consistent gameplay, challenge, and fewer fumbles. For the most part, these claims are unproven. All-Madden difficulty doesn’t “take more skill” to play, IMO. The only true factor is that you don’t have the advantage of “Defensive Assist,” which helps make playing defensive coverage easier on the HB.
On All-Pro both players have it, so the defense could arguably be tougher, and since both players have it, nobody is at a disadvantage.

“You guys don’t play on All-Madden?”

The 100 percent true reason we do not play on All-Madden is that the Virgin Gaming Challenge Series rules are All-Pro, which is the same as online ranked. With 400K on the line, we practice with whatever settings will give us the best chance to win that tournament. If they said to play on Rookie difficulty with 18-minute quarters, there is a strong chance that is what we would do. Working towards an end-of-season tournament and having something to train towards is something that keeps Madden super fun late into the season. If I play a random game against the CPU, it’s always on All-Madden.

Madden NFL 25 Pledge: When I attend community events at EA SPORTS, we always look to have All-Madden be the “true test of skill” for the hard-core gamer. We want less computer assist and want the true gamer who has practiced and put in the time to be determined the winner. If that is the case for Madden NFL 25, I will play on All-Madden and set our community to the same difficulty.

Let me know in the comments if you think there is a difference between All-Pro and All-Madden and where you think it matters the most!

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Free Scheme Friday: CBallard's Patriots Scheme!

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We are back with more free content from Madden Tips Nation member CBallard, who is sharing his Patriots scheme! Take it away, Cody:

Ok, guys, welcome to this week’s scheme of the week. This is one of my favorites, and there is lots of content to break down!

Offense: New England Patriots
Defense: 4-3 Playbook

AUDIBLES

Offense: Base Set: Gun Trips TE Drive Post

1. Gun Ace Fl Screen

2. Gun Split Patriot HB Slip Screen

3. Gun Bunch Bunch Trail

4. Singleback Deuce Wing HB Counter

5. Gun Ace Tight Slots Pats Wheel Drag

Defense: Base Set: 4-3 Under Will Punch 3 Seam

1. 4-3 Stack Sam Fire 3

2. 4-3 Under Mike Will Cross 3

3. 4-3 Over Plus Cover 4

4. 4-4 Split 2 Deep

5. 4-3 Over Zone Blitz

Now that we have the audibles set, let’s discuss personnel before we get in the lab. For defense, we would like one fast tackle and one strong one; your RE position needs to be able to blitz and cover, and your LE is your best pass rusher. For linebackers, you want your best pass rusher left at the ROLB, your best coverage backer at the LOLB, and you will pick your user player, who will be the middle backer. In the secondary you want your two best man coverage players at the DBs. Your strong safety needs to be able to tackle and cover, and your free safety needs to be able to cover in zone. Offensively, you need two good route-running receivers, two receivers or tight ends who can catch and block, and a running back who has decent speed and can catch. The team I would recommend for this scheme is the Denver Broncos.

Here is your Broncos depth chart:

QB: Manning
HB: Moreno
WR1: Decker
WR2: Thomas
WR3: Tamme
TE: Dressen
LE: Dumervil
RE: Miller
DT1: Wolfe or Warren
DT2: Ayers
LOLB: Williams
MLB: Woodyard
ROLB: Mays
CB1: Bailey
CB2: Porter
FS: Moore
SS: Q. Carter

Now, let’s get into these schemes and how they can be run many different ways, and how to utilize them best so that you can win more games and enjoy this game more!

Patriots Offensive Scheme

4-3 Defensive Guide Video


Sample Game with Scheme and Commentary!

NFL Draft Winners for Madden NFL 25!

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Which team got the rookies it needed to be improve in Madden NFL 25? Many teams were just one or two skill positions away from really making themselves contenders. Last year a team like the Giants went with skill selections early, but never really got the boost. Other teams like SF waited to grab a skill player (LaMichael James), who ended up being a huge focus of their offense. Take a look at the power rankings for Madden NFL 13 and see just how many spots teams jumped up!

Winners: St. Louis Rams — The Rams were one of the lowest-rated teams last season. Their HB, Steven Jackson, was solid but not elite. QB Sam Bradford had very little help on the outside and suffered when reliable slot WR Danny Amendola was injured. Amendola and Jackson left, and the Rams had huge gaps at their skill positions. They were able to fill them and really move up the rankings for Madden NFL 25. They selected Tavon Austin, who is a Harvin/Cobb-type weapon. SGibs is projecting Tavon Austin to have a solid rookie rating for Madden NFL 25. Austin helps, but the Rams also got Stedman Bailey to work the outside. They got great value at LB with Alec Ogletree, and their safety selection, T.J. McDonald, should bring some decent hit power to the defense. The Rams are no longer the worst team in Madden NFL.

Green Bay Packers — The Packers have been a top three Madden team for years due to QB Aaron Rodgers, who just signed a new deal over the weekend. That move alone keeps them relevant; however, their commitment to draft a running back is what grabbed our attention. RB Eddie Lacey and his “99 Spin Move” will be coming to GB. While I don’t think he is enough to bump them up, they also drafted UCLA RB Johnathan Franklin, who fits more into a third-down-back role. This is where they were lacking, and picking up two potential fits that make them more balanced will be huge for the Packers in Madden NFL 25.

Cincinnati Bengals — The Bengals drafted Tyler Eifert, who is projected to have a nice Madden NFL 25 rating. Eifert has great size and will really stress opposing linebackers when he lines up with TE Jermaine Gresham. The Bengals are a slower, more methodical offense, and he will fit nicely into their scheme. They also picked up RB Gio Bernard, who should have elite agility and solid speed. This will give them a nice change of pace from “Law Firm,” who is a between-the-tackles runner.

Buffalo Bills —  I have a soft spot for QB E.J. Manuel, who is a great physical talent and also a very good Madden player. I love seeing raw talent being selected, and the Bills desperately needed some. They have great talent at the HB position but really needed some explosiveness at WR. They did just that in the draft with WR Robert Woods and Marquise Goodwin. Goodwin ran a blazing 4.27 time at the combine and should have the best Speed rating in the rookie class! He is a weapon to utilize with Manuel and gives the Bills great team speed along with C.J. Spiller! Woods is a solid all-around player and should be able to move up the depth chart quickly.

Who do you think improved the most via the NFL Draft? Leave it in the comments with your favorite selection! 

Where Will Tim Tebow Play in Madden NFL 25?

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What team does Tim Tebow play for in Madden NFL 25? The current answer is none; however, most NFL fans don’t seem to care. Tebow was cut from the Jets today, just days after they selected QB Geno Smith in the draft. While Tebow is grabbing headlines on ESPN, many Madden gamers are wondering where he will be next season.

Tebow Madden 25 Team Rating

Why is Tebow an important Madden player?

Tebow is more of a power runner, and his average accuracy doesn’t make him appealing as a starting QB. What Tebow does bring to the table, though, is a package of plays known as “Jet Heavy” (formerly Bronco Heavy).

These “Heavy Packages,” including the Gun Heavy Panther, are very effective ways to pick up short yardage, and are dominant in the red zone. Whichever team picks up Tebow would likely add this package to their playbook and give themselves an edge. Almost one full year ago, SGibs broke down how to use Tebow and these packages; those strategies ring true today and perhaps will in Madden NFL 25!

Here is a free scheme from CBallard showing just how good the “Jet Heavy” offense can be in Madden!

Where will Tebow sign for Madden 25? Leave it in the comments with your favorite Jet Heavy Pass Play Adjustments! 

 

Justin Hunter's Projected Madden NFL 25 Rating

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I have been salivating over Justin Hunter for the past week, about his potential in Madden NFL 25. I typically don’t dive into measurements, but because of the obsession with Hunter I have started poking around. His hands are 9 3/8 inches long. At first I had no idea if that was big or not, and then I looked down at my little hands and figured it out fairly quickly. The next shocking thing is that the average foot size of a man is 9 (43). Now, I don’t know if that means 9 inches and I’m completely lost on what the 43 represents.

Knowing all this about Hunter—does this not get you excited about the guy? How do you not want him on your team?

College: Tennessee
Position: WR
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 196

Projected Madden NFL 25 Ratings

OVR: 73
SPD: 90
ACC: 92
AGI: 91
CIT: 74
CTH: 83
JMP: 96
Hand Size: 9 3/8 inches

Fact Not Opinion: The New England Patriots will trade up to grab Hunter early in the second round.

 Picture of my tiny hands.

D.J. Hayden's Projected Madden NFL 25 Rating

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D.J. Hayden is the classic Raiders draft pick, and he will be a great Madden NFL 25 player. Speed for days and he will fit in nicely with a team that needs to improve its defense (what a difference a couple of years makes).

College: Houston
Position: CB
Height: 5’11″
Weight: 191

Projected Madden NFL 25 Ratings

OVR: 76
SPD: 94
ACC: 95
AGI: 94
MCV: 85
ZCV: 80

Drafted: Oakland Raiders

There is no doubt that Hayden will be a special addition to the Raiders this season, but what scares you is whether he will be around in future games. Thankfully, Madden is a very “what have you done lately for me” type of game. For the next year you will reap the benefits of this young man’s skills. He will lock up top receivers in Madden NFL 25.

Fact Not Opinion: Give me DeMarcus Van Dyke over D.J. Hayden in Madden NFL 25. All. Day. Long.

Learn more about the Run Free Playbook 1 for Madden NFL 25.