What's The Best Way To Stop HB Screens In Madden 25..?

[UWfan206]

Quote: Originally Posted by cbutler0509

Are you playing against CPU or Human? And what player do you control? I normally play with a DT or DE. I would suggest switching to Cover 2 Zone. CB are in the flats, where the screen will be, and you wont be over pursuing with blitzing LB's. Aside from that you will need to be controlling a d-lineman. You cant just b-line for the screen as a linebacker because you still have a zone responsibility. Leaving that zone could cause a huge gain on a down field throw. When you see the O-Line break to the flat to set up a wall for the screen you need to immediately switch to a dlineman and hoof it over to the flat. Dont go chasing the QB! Sure it looks like you may be able to drop him for a huge loss, but he will sling it at the last second and burn you. Avoid cover 3 because the flats are open all day. Man Coverage might not be too bad because you will more than likely have a LB manned up on the HB so he will put himself in position to make a play. But man coverage normally means a blitz, and the screen is designed to beat aggressive defenses. Hope this helps, and please point out any ideas in my theories.

I was playing against human

[tfctillidie]

Tackle the RB.

You need to do your reads and anticipate the play when the situation calls for it. When I'm in that spot, I'll play strong side DE to rush the QB. But if the OL release for a screen I'm just going to hit the RB and you can flat out take him out right away.

If you let the play develop and leave it up to the AI (who cannot stop a screen of ANY kind on it's own, no matter the settings), then you're asking for it.

Do the dirty work yourself. Stop it before it starts.

[ghostbinder]

Qb contain the DEs but they gotta have good play recognition

[pirateraider]

Try to diagnose the play quickly. The biggest thing I notice is that on HB Screens the CPU quarterback will do a huge drop, such as 10 or 12 steps. The minute I see this I switch to a d-lineman to try to get to the HB

[jdan15]

Get a defense that puts people out to the flats. Straight Cover 2 or 2 Man should help, but you really need to recognize it and change to the player closest to the screen. Assuming your DE hasn't gotten to deep into his rush you can usually change to him and make a diving tackle from behind.

[Titus_Maximus]

When I'm in man coverage I usually use the MLB that is covering the HB so if I see him block, it frees me to roam but If i see him go into a route I'll have him covered.

I have actually intercepted HB screens because I recognized the play fast enough and I was already user controlling the LB assigned to the HB in coverage.

[SA1NT401]

They pretty easy to see developing. Just roll to the side of the play and tackle the RB

[ANDROMADA 1]

Quote: Originally Posted by UWfan206

I was playing against human

I'll use cover 1 or cover zero, especially if its third and long or you are getting good pressure. Playing random lobby games I expect it more often than not. Or if the wrs are mediocre. The thing that is tough on line is that players routinely drop back 10-15 yards so it can be a little hard to diagnose at first but once you assume they will do it anyways its easier to read.