Cpu 3rd down conversion

[Lisac]

Am I the only one that can't stop the CPU on 3rd down? Doesn't matter if they need a yard or 20 they seem to get it or even worse score a TD. ( I play multiple D sets) First 4 times the CPU had ball last night this is what happened. I was Texans vs. KC

3rd and 9 screen to Charles 53 yard TD.
3rd and 2 from their own 28, HB dive bounced off 4 tacklers and ran it for a TD
3rd and 14. (I'm in 4 deep coverage) WR gets behind SS for a open 60 yard TD
3rd and 7 and another screen and they picked up 12 for a first.

This garbage is taking all the fun out of the game!

[deezycobain]

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i was having the same problem for awhile, until i started really focusing on what plays or moves the cpu would pull in that situation. i started playing as CB or a Safety and watching if they had a good TE or watch for the play action and have had much better time stopping the cpu
BUT
from time to time it does seem scripted for the CPU to beat me on something to keep the game close (scoring wise)

[Jm0ney2001]

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I almost always blitz on 3rd down and adjust coverage to the inside. It works the majority of the time

[althor]

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I was having this problem until I was able to level up my defensive players some. A lot had low awareness and after raising that I would spend what was left on man/zone coverages.

[garyraymond23]

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Am I the only one that can't stop the CPU on 3rd down? Doesn't matter if they need a yard or 20 they seem to get it or even worse score a TD. ( I play multiple D sets) First 4 times the CPU had ball last night this is what happened. I was Texans vs. KC

3rd and 9 screen to Charles 53 yard TD.
3rd and 2 from their own 28, HB dive bounced off 4 tacklers and ran it for a TD
3rd and 14. (I'm in 4 deep coverage) WR gets behind SS for a open 60 yard TD
3rd and 7 and another screen and they picked up 12 for a first.

This garbage is taking all the fun out of the game!

What position do you play on defense and what 3rd down defensive plays are you choosing?

[rugernator]

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I've found that if it's 3rd and long, Quarter defense works pretty well. It will keep them under a 10 yard play probably 80% of the time. I play on AM.

[rugernator]

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I almost always blitz on 3rd down and adjust coverage to the inside. It works the majority of the time

What do you mean coverage to the inside? Press the corners down? (whatever it is triangle then down on pad I think?)

[ggsimmonds]

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What do you mean coverage to the inside? Press the corners down? (whatever it is triangle then down on pad I think?)

He means shade inside.
Triangle then right stick right.

I tend to do that as well, except for the TE. I typically shade him outside and user the deep defender on the TE side of the field. That way I can help on inside breaking routes while the AI defender stops the outside routes.

But in general getting 3rd down stops is a problem for me as well. But it is the "good" kind of problem.

[Josiphos]

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Ha, had this same problem last night.

Playing the Lions in the NFC championship. I beat them during the season 45-44. Total offensive fireworks.

This time, I can't stop them at all on 3rd down.

3/18? 19 yards

3/4? 6 yards

3/9? 10 yard scramble by Stafford where he TRUCKS 3 different guys, bouncing off tacklers like Bettis. My MLB hit sticked him and he was like "have a seat Bro while I pick this up"

Finally managed to get a stop in the second half and get some point separation. Ran ball control offense and keep away. Ran out the clock on them for the win. Final was like 32-27

Was nuts trying to stop those amazing WRs

[Lisac]

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What position do you play on defense and what 3rd down defensive plays are you choosing?

I always control the DT. And I usually play Nickel or Dime if it's longer than 10yards and usually some kind of Blitz to QB Spy. Chiefs OL not that good and couldn't get near the QB on any blitz

[Chad211]

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Have the same kind of issues also!!! I play on all pro and 15 minute quarters. Played a ton of games already, seen so strange things like invisible players, ball carriers breaking four five and six tackles and guys with white dreadlocks. What did ea patch or update so far??? Looks to me not a hell of a lot. This game has the most bugs and glitches of any Madden that I have played in years. I don't think ea will be able to fix all this stuff before Madden 17 comes out. Just trying to be realistic.

[canes2008]

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Me either it's ridiculous


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[Sheba2011]

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I can usually stop them about 50-70% of the time which is about normal for the real NFL. It all comes down to recognizing the offensive formation and knowing what D to call. It won't work 100% of the time and every game will vary depending on the offense you play and your defense. I have had games where I stopped them on every 3rd down and games where I barely stopped them 3 times. I can't stress this enough spend some time in the skills trainer, even if your a seasoned football player it can teach you little things to look for in an offense than can pay off dividends in games.

[ggsimmonds]

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I always control the DT. And I usually play Nickel or Dime if it's longer than 10yards and usually some kind of Blitz to QB Spy. Chiefs OL not that good and couldn't get near the QB on any blitz

I know it may be subjective and too big of a change to undertake, but controlling the DT in passing situations is the least effective person you could control.

Try controlling an edge rusher. You can beat the block and force an early throw more often.

Also mix in controlling a deep safety. You can control the side of the offenses passing strength to key in on the guy most likely to get the ball, or you can control the backside safety and possibly play manual robber if the WR on that side does not break vertically.

I tend to mix up who I control depending on the situation. Early downs I control my 3 technique tackle, but passing situations I mix it up and change players depending on the game and matchups.