Running a pro style offense vs opponents that are blitz happy

[on my grizzle]

Is it even possible? I can't run pass plays vs blitzes unless I leave everyone in for max protect and even then it's always 1 guy that gets free.

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by on my grizzle

Is it even possible? I can't run pass plays vs blitzes unless I leave everyone in for max protect and even then it's always 1 guy that gets free.

I am currently #12 in the nation in total offense in my dynasty running a pro style offense.

[Bullet Sponge]

Quote: Originally Posted by on my grizzle

Is it even possible? I can't run pass plays vs blitzes unless I leave everyone in for max protect and even then it's always 1 guy that gets free.

Run quick slants. You'll eat his blitz alive.

[gobuckeyes]

Quote: Originally Posted by on my grizzle

Is it even possible? I can't run pass plays vs blitzes unless I leave everyone in for max protect and even then it's always 1 guy that gets free.

If you see they're going to blitz then hit a TE or slot receiver on a slant route. 90% of offensive strategy is knowing what you're going to have to do before the ball is snapped. When you line up, put a guy in motion...send the TE out into the slot or move a slot receiver over to the other side of the field and make them expose the coverage they're playing. If no one follows him out, then hit him on a short route.

Playing max protect and leaving your backfield in to block, or hitting a guy on a quick route is how you defeat a blitz in real life. Don't try to chuck it down the field unless they're blitzing a corner and a WR is left uncovered.

If the coverage looks like it's going to be rough before the snap, audible or hot route. No reason to know you're boned before a play and fail to try to get an advantage.