Question about WRs on depth chart

[Woody19]

Sorry for asking this, but as a German I'm not very deep into American football:

Does it make any difference what kind of wide receiver I put on my positions 1, 2 and 3 on my depth chart? Does this only signify how good they are overall? Or should I focus on putting specific player types on a specific position on the depth chart?

Any help would be greatly appreciated ...

P.S. Same goes for CBs ...

[thebizarrojerry]

Re: Question about WRs on depth chart

Sorry for asking this, but as a German I'm not very deep into American football:

Does it make any difference what kind of wide receiver I put on my positions 1, 2 and 3 on my depth chart? Does this only signify how good they are overall? Or should I focus on putting specific player types on a specific position on the depth chart?

Any help would be greatly appreciated ...

P.S. Same goes for CBs ...

You want your best receivers as 1 and 2. That way they are always on the field depending on your formations. If you play shotgun with a halfback in the backfield, that means you have 4 receivers lined up. So 1,2,3,4

Same with CB's. Your 1 and 2 are always on the field then depending on formation there could be 3 and 4, or a 4-3 defense has 3 linebackers, L, M, R and only 2 CB plus a SS and FS

[SloeyEZ]

Re: Question about WRs on depth chart

First, it really depends on your style of play so take everything as suggestion only, and try different things out yourself.

Second, welcome to American Football, the greatest strategy sport game in the world.

Third, The depth chart does matter in these ways: WR1 will be the receiver that lines up off the line on the same side as the normal TE lineup (strong side) WR2 will line up on the opposite far side (weak side) on the line of scrimmage. WR3 will line up in the Slot, between either the TE and WR1 or WR2 and LT. (Normally, positions can change depending on formation) As far as who to put in each position...again, in general you want your best catcher, to be WR1 speed not so important. He is considered your possession receiver, your go-to guy, that you can count on. WR2 is usually the fastest WR where catching is not quite so important, but of course you'd like him to be able to catch, but speed is his priority. The slot receiver WR3 is sort of a mix and depends on your style. If you like to run out of a 3 receiver set, your slot would be a good big blocking type receiver, or if you're gonna be passing he can be hands like WR1 or more speed like WR2 but generally most teams like a guy that can catch and is tough enough to go across the middle.

In this game, from what I know, the CB is automatically matched up with the best receiver, so just have your best CB #1 your second best CB#2 etc.

For general football knowledge....Your best CB would normally be your LCB, the guy on their best receiver. Your faster CB would be the RCB (to stay up with their faster WR)

Hope that helps

[Woody19]

Re: Question about WRs on depth chart

First, it really depends on your style of play so take everything as suggestion only, and try different things out yourself.

Second, welcome to American Football, the greatest strategy sport game in the world.

Third, The depth chart does matter in these ways: WR1 will be the receiver that lines up off the line on the same side as the normal TE lineup (strong side) WR2 will line up on the opposite far side (weak side) on the line of scrimmage. WR3 will line up in the Slot, between either the TE and WR1 or WR2 and LT. (Normally, positions can change depending on formation) As far as who to put in each position...again, in general you want your best catcher, to be WR1 speed not so important. He is considered your possession receiver, your go-to guy, that you can count on. WR2 is usually the fastest WR where catching is not quite so important, but of course you'd like him to be able to catch, but speed is his priority. The slot receiver WR3 is sort of a mix and depends on your style. If you like to run out of a 3 receiver set, your slot would be a good big blocking type receiver, or if you're gonna be passing he can be hands like WR1 or more speed like WR2 but generally most teams like a guy that can catch and is tough enough to go across the middle.

In this game, from what I know, the CB is automatically matched up with the best receiver, so just have your best CB #1 your second best CB#2 etc.

For general football knowledge....Your best CB would normally be your LCB, the guy on their best receiver. Your faster CB would be the RCB (to stay up with their faster WR)

Hope that helps

Thanks guys, yes, that definitely helped!

As we're at it, maybe I'll also ask a question regarding defensive schemes: Usually I choose a cover2 scheme when playing against two WRs, and a cover3 scheme against three WRs - is this the right approach? I know there are tons of other schemes, but as there are so many I don't know which to select so I always go for the ones I mentioned (and sometimes use blitz schemes, when the opposing side doesn't line up any receivers).

[SloeyEZ]

Re: Question about WRs on depth chart

Thanks guys, yes, that definitely helped!

As we're at it, maybe I'll also ask a question regarding defensive schemes: Usually I choose a cover2 scheme when playing against two WRs, and a cover3 scheme against three WRs - is this the right approach? I know there are tons of other schemes, but as there are so many I don't know which to select so I always go for the ones I mentioned (and sometimes use blitz schemes, when the opposing side doesn't line up any receivers).

I'm an offensive guru, not defensive minded, so I'll let someone else answer this one. But the 2 in cover2 and 3 etc tell you how many deep zones there are, I wouldn't necessarily tie it with how many WRs there are. But again, I'll let a Defensive person answer this one.

[thebizarrojerry]

Re: Question about WRs on depth chart

Be wary of tight ends who are stronger and just as dangerous as wide receivers. Basically a cover 3 is good for when you have a lead and don't want to get caught with the long ball. Even then a cover 4 is best. But honestly man 2 zone is the best. Play Dime man 2 zone and you will be good against the pass, but you have only one linebacker on the field so can give up bigger runs as a consequence. It's always a give or take. Zone in video games is tough because players are just downright dumb most of the time. You're playing with fire every play on zone.