We have plenty going on this week, with the release of our Madden NFL 13 Tournament Specialized Offense eGuide and our Madden NFL 13 Starter Specialized Offense eGuide launching tomorrow. Today is the LAST DAY to pre-order either eGuide and get 20% off, so be sure to take advantage now! We’re also discussing the new Madden NFL 13 patch and we’ll be bringing you all-new tips and tricks in this week’s TWIM episode. During last week’s TWIM, ZFarls and SGibs previewed the Madden NFL 13 Specialized Offense eGuide and even let you in on the BEST base plays being used today. For those of you who came to the show late, or had the misfortune to miss it, you can find a full recording here.
We’re receiving a lot of questions about how and where to sign up for the Virgin Gaming Game of the Week Qualifier Tournament. The tournament signups start every Friday at 12PM PT (3PM ET). Make sure you are logged into VirginGaming.com and you are viewing your dashboard. At 12PM PT (3PM ET), you will see the Game of the Week Qualifer Tournament posted. Sign up ASAP because there are only 16 spots and they fill up within minutes. A big congratulations to last week’s Game of the Week Qualifier winners. They won a chance to compete against ZFarls and SGibs on this week’s episode of TWIM, as well as the Tournament Winner’s Kit. They also secured a spot in the MaddenTips TWIM Championship at the end of the season.
On this week’s episode of TWIM, we’re covering the latest tips and tricks in Madden NFL 13. On the agenda:
- Talking Madden NFL 13 Patch: What did the update do?
- Is Jordy Nelson the Packers’ best Madden NFL receiver?
- Madden All 32 Power Rankings: The final Madden NFL 13 depth charts!
- Should Kapernick or Smith be the full-time starter for 49er users?
Plus, after an EPIC Virgin Gaming Qualifier final, Ryan Q will be playing in the GotW. But did he use all of his Tebow magic just to qualify? After storming back from two scores down in the final minutes he looks to keep his momentum going live!
This week’s episode of TWIM begins Wednesday at 5PM PT/8PM ET on www.MaddenTips.com/TWIM! To catch up on previous episodes of TWIM, click here. Also, check out the Virgin Tip of the Week here.
And, of course, we need your questions for this week’s Mailbag. Leave your question in the “Comments” section, and we’ll choose some of the best to answer live on the show.
See you on the field,
The MaddenTips Team
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What is a good base defense to stop the Smash or Corner,when the offense is running it out of every formation.I’m the Ravens D using the 49ers.,
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how do you recover squick kick ?
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dave Reply:
October 15th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
you need fast guys on the side you are going to squib to. I think the optimal power is about a 1/4 or 1/2 inch from full power and you need to get it off to one side. I seem to have the most luck just moving the meter over a little bit vs all the way left or right. As soon as you kick, click over to the fastest guy and see if you can get it. When you get close, hit catch (triangle on PS3). I don’t get it a lot, but when I do, those are the circumstances. I believe kick power & accuracy come into play for how consistently you might be able to get it. I think it has to stop around the 30-35 for you to get it – between the hash & sideline.
As for the receiving team, you can increase your odds of getting it by using the double man return instead of the standard middle return.
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How do you recover after a bad losing streak? I need my mojo back.
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With all of the starter and tournament guides purchased , I was woundering if i should only use one of the offensive and defensive guides at a time or could I MIX the starter and tournament guides together? I like most of plays on both the starter and tournament guides, offensively and defensively. I,v made two custom playbook on offence and made the audibles right by using the pass balance book for both guides and then i just use either the packers or texans def.
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scheme of the week: what is a good base play out of cleevland offens i like browns curl but the book doesnt have a gun spread for the curl flats play any suggestions
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I’m playing teams with deep threats (moss, garcon, hester, etc.) and when I play cover four they kill me underneath and if i drop the line into coverage, then wait for their deep threat to beat the deep safties (which they do too often). I need a way to bring some heat and still protect deep. I’m on PS3 so I’d like to see how you guys would deal with the left side not getting any bump.
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what happened to the specialized offense ,defense and the tournament wild card guide? Also when the opponent come out of onside kick, it don’t seem let me audible into onside kick recovery(X +LB) but i have no problem audibling into onsite recovery if the game is offline. Can you tell me what i’m doing wrong and if anyone else had that problem?
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Whats the best way to defend two tight end set streaks over the middle i roast people with it and zig but i getvroasted as well mainly single back ace
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xWiGGLE_STiCKSx Reply:
October 15th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
look at zan’s corner-he tells u how
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What’s a good defense to be in from the 49ers playbook played with the Carolina panthers to stop the run inside the tackles and to have help over the top for the pass???? Always seems when I clog the middle the break thru or just throw over the top of my defenders!!!! Thanks Nick
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Best way to defend single back ace two tightend set where they double streak i roast people with ir and a zig but i get roasted by it thanks sgibs and zfarls
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Sorry didnt mean to post twice
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I have been using Chicago’s defensive playbook and coming out in the sugar 3 bluff out of the 4-1-6 formation. I have labbed and i am able to get outside heat from this formation, but I cannot figure out how to create a solid a-gap blitz. There has to be some way to get a free rusher through the a gap due to the alignment of the linebacker and safety stacked in both a gaps. So, how can I get a free rusher through the a gap with the least amount of guys blitzing possible and effective coverage behind it?
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xWiGGLE_STiCKSx Reply:
October 15th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
and I’m TheMaddenBoii
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Can you guys give me a short yardage formation that I can pass or run using double tight ends that I can use later as a long pass when my opponent thinks I’m going short. Any other formation other than singleback ace
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My question is how do you learn how to usering a defender on defense? That all you here in the madden community but no one ever show the correct way to do this act or perform it with your defense player. Thanks ALC
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ZFarls Reply:
October 17th, 2012 at 12:57 am
Hey, we tried to hit that up here. If it isn’t specific enough, let me know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvsKG8WWKIc
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What is a good defence to defend against the tight end pass over the middle?i usually run into trouble against Vernon Davis of the 49ers
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Do you have any tips on blocking punts & field goals?
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When doing a fantasy franchise, which positions do you go after early? And what ratings are more important for each specific position? (I believe you have answered something like that in past twim’s, reference please)
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How do I defend against the run/draw and still have good coverage when my opponent comes out in a 4wr 1rb set. I’m using SF
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Best way to defend kick returns ?
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How can I stop quick passes over the middle and to sideline especially by the tight end
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What’s a good way to get pressure in from Quarters normal formation?
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What are some good hot routes to use in combination with corner or strike routes out of multiple receiver sets? And what are some good techniques to use against someone is is a good user pass defender?
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sorry, this is in addition to my last post. im looking for techniques to use other than just simply leading the intended receiver away from the user controlled defender or using motion to gain extra seperation at the line of scrimmage. Thank You.
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Hey guys quick question, can you address the gotw qualifier because a lot of people are having trouble finding it and could you go to vg.com and show us where it would be?
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I am looking for a lock down defense out of the nickel 335 2 man under It is my base play and I am looking to build off of it. I use the 43 playbook.
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i played in a tournament in my local town this weekend & in the finals my opponent ran quarter 2man under spy the whole game. his middle tackle in a spy & middle linebacker in a hook zone. i couldnt run or pass effectivley. i use this defense as well & it works great..some opponents do nothing but others run effectivley. what offense schemes work and dont work against strong man defenses schemes like these?
thanks
TH3 Chance
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Guys, thanks for all the tips this year. I love the Stretch Play, I wasn’t using it prior to your breakdown on TWIM. I would like to add the wr screen and bubble screen to my arsenal and haven’t had any success in my lab sessions. How do I set up the wr screen and bubble screen?
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ZFarls Reply:
October 17th, 2012 at 1:01 am
I would say to check out the giants book, it has the stretch and some good screens. Screens aren’t good stock imo, you gotta mess around to find some good ones and call it in the right situation.
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I use the bears and run the GB defense playbook. I played an opponent who never plays madden. He was the Vikings and asked madden every play and rushed 35x for 270 yards. How can I stop AP. He broke two tackles almost every run. I loaded the box with 8 players and still nothing. The wholes were crazy.
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I use the bears and run the GB defense playbook. I played an opponent who never plays madden. He was the Vikings and asked madden every play and rushed 35x for 270 yards. How can I stop AP. He broke two tackles almost every run. I loaded the box with 8 players and still nothing. The holes were crazy.
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With a lot more online players playing a no huddle scheme with their offense. What is the best way to read an offense while on defense? Also what should I be looking for after the snap, to make better adjustment?
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I understand that if you run a custom playbook and want to save the Audibles you choose the book you want as a Favourite team. Now you have an Offense set saved. But, What about the D? Would you have to use the same teams OFF and D to get the saved Audibles on both sides.
Eg, Using DET with the Carolina OFF Plbk. Using DET DEF Plbk. Is it one or the other?
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Kevin Reply:
October 16th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
From what I was told to have a custom Offense with all 5+audibles use the Pass Balance playbook and on defense use the 46 playbook. I have tried and can confirm that they do work. The custom defense playbook is a little tedious but once you complete it you will be happy with the results.
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How do u contain the Wildcat Offense
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Go to practice mode. Highlight a player and move him around in practice and see what you can do. I avoid playing D lineman or anyone in man to man. Instead, I play safety or someone in zone. Don’t hit the turbo unless you absolutely must. Use strafe (L2 in PS3) to square up for a tackle or interception. If trying to stop a pass, best to begin with swat (PS L1), which you should hold down as soon as ball is thrown. Don’t wait for pass to get close. And practice over and over against runs and passes. Won’t come to you overnight, but my biggest thrill is a good defensive play. Good luck.
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Has always been easy for me — goal line D works. Blitz cornerbacks if you have time, because so many of the plays run outside.
But my advise only works if O has a running back taking the snap. If a real QB takes snap, this won’t work.
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I used my Ravens 100% of the time and I use their offensive playbook also. Could you guys give me some good man & zone beaters to use from their playbook, or at least some tips on how to create some.
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Sup guys, I played an online game the other day and the opponent started the game with a squib kick that he recovered. He scored on his 1st drive, then went back to the squib kick which he recovered after I switched player and tried to pick up the ball in a fail attempt. HOw do I stop this CHEESE!!
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guys, my wife and i was at the Ravens vs Cowboys game. my first question is: do you think the “Madden Curse” got my boy Ray Lewis? After all, he promoted the game with his commercials and he is in the introduction on the game itself and now his season is done with a torn triceps.
2. can you guys show me a solid 3-4 roster set up for the Ravens?
3. what is a killer 3-4 defensive scheme to use with the Ravens Dbook?
~Mili
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need help stopping 5 wr sets?
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I notice in press coverage the right corner back will do it but the other cb’s doesn’t is there a way to make all cb’s press i tried individually and it doesn’t work…
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There is no way i would be able to use every play in my Steelers playbook
So what’s a good number of plays or schemes to run in a tournament and in online gaming on offense and defense?
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sgibs Reply:
October 20th, 2012 at 2:57 am
5 sets for success.
3 headed attack
man beater
zone bater
quick pass
base paly
thats about all you need
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Guys I have a league game against the Chiefs and need a defensive scheme to stop the Counter. I’ve had success with corner blitzes. Is this the only way to stop the counter?
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sgibs Reply:
October 20th, 2012 at 2:57 am
set the edge with ur user defender – GET WIDE
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