I Am Terrible at Defense

[emark182]

I get burnt on about every single play. Playing on All-Madden as the Texans. RB's average about 8 yards a carry. The offensive line makes a hole you could drive two semi trucks through. My DB's cannot even cover the tight ends. I miss about every tackle. Andrew Luck also just broke a 60 yard TD run and no one could catch him.

Any tips? I think I am going to start simming the defensive side of the ball during my games

[sebas49]

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Yep, I have the same problem bro.

I'm not bad defend against runs but CPU always finds a way to get big plays.

But the biggest problem for me is the passing game.

No matter what I try: zone, man-to-man,blitz, extra DB's, Voodoo ... Always have a completely free receiver. My DB's are so passive. Even activated the Ball Hawk has not worked for me, the DB is simply looking at the WR.

In my last game against the Cowboys, Tony Romo threw 200 yards in the first quarter. I'm frustrated, especially in CFM.

[Orbit Storm]

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The CPU runs an ENORMOUS number of inside slants which is a cheese play for player / CPU alike.

[sebas49]

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Had some progress today playing some games against the Cowboys.
Romo still has a very high%, but yds / play has been decreasing and got up a few interceptions.
I enjoyed using the big dime formation, especially the 1-4-6 Okie Roll 2 or 3, can not remember exactly .One tip that worked was to put the two corners on the purple zone instead of blue.
By The Way it worked well in other formations, including a quarter with a cover 3 show two or something. first game Tony Romo threw for 260 yds and 2 tds in the second 287 yds 2 tds 2 ints. Also with these settings I got a better angle for the tackle and forced two fumbles in that area .The deep passes were not as frequent and Romo settled for short passes .Another upgrade in my game, I was able to rush the qb and 3 sacks in the game .
Still far from ideal, I still have to adapt to the new pass rush moves and find a way to decrease the underneath passes. And of course, stop to throw interceptions. were 6 in two games. Training I get there!

[Whaaaazuuuuup]

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Believe it or not the trainer helps alot. How to pass rush adjust Dline and LB to certain off. Knowing where your def teammates will play there positions ect. I advise playing the trainer mode for about 3-4 for bout 1hr then go into practice mode and learn you off and def inside out. Which players work well in certain situations ect. And work on your moves!! Be patient also. I find alot of my errors came from not understand my team and over reacting to certain situations. Im not perfect but ive found the above helps immensely!

[Rhudey]

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I've read people saying the zone and man defences are better this year but I just don't see it. I've given up some huge plays due to AI glitches, for instance, on a crossing pattern my db is playing man on the receiver, then midway through the route the db decides to leave the receiver all alone (nobody within 15 yards) and go help cover a back in the flat that is already blanketed. The qb hit the open man for a huge game. I've seen similar plays happen a few times and it's completely unacceptable, can't be explained other than an ai glitch.

[burnum]

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I've read people saying the zone and man defences are better this year but I just don't see it. I've given up some huge plays due to AI glitches, for instance, on a crossing pattern my db is playing man on the receiver, then midway through the route the db decides to leave the receiver all alone (nobody within 15 yards) and go help cover a back in the flat that is already blanketed. The qb hit the open man for a huge game. I've seen similar plays happen a few times and it's completely unacceptable, can't be explained other than an ai glitch.

Or your DB having poor 'awareness' or 'play recognition'...

[sebas49]

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Or your DB having poor 'awareness' or 'play recognition'...

may be.

Playing with the 49ers and their secondary was unable many interceptions.

With the Seahawks got two interceptions in a row against Aaron Rodgers.

but the% of passes remains very high.

the pass is complete or is intercepted.

Incomplete passes or drops are rare.

[Whaaaazuuuuup]

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remember your CB wil trail the man hes covering 90% pf the time unless he knows the route the receiver is about to run. on slants...make sure you have a man in the middle to cover. if theres no one playing the middle...then you need to audible you CB to play to the middle and jump the route..if the receiver makes a move to the outside and you have a SS FS playing the top he should have a decent jump on the route..pressure is essential to getting the QB to throw inaccurate pass

[MarshawnLynch]

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Also I have noticed that they added the other new feature to the defense on both sides user/CPU called SUCTION 2.0 I can run a LB TO THE OUTSIDE AND IT WILL FORCE ME TO GO INSIDE TO TACKLE THE DAMN RB THAT EXCAPES TO THE OUTSIDE.

[Rhudey]

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Or your DB having poor 'awareness' or 'play recognition'...

No, I don't think this is the issue, I had several more instances in one game last night, in one my cb was man to man on the wr who was running a post, part way through the pattern the cb began running back towards the line of scrimage, leaving the wr wide open for an easy touchdown. Made no sense, this has to be an ai glitch, I haven't seen it happen to the CPU defence at all and it happens several times a game with my dbs.

I think this is part of the problem with the high cpu passing percentages as well, the blown coverages lead to easy big pass plays. Next time you give up a big one to a wide open receiver go back to replay and take a close look to see if this is what happened, it can't just be happening to me.

[Postman17]

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Speakig of Defense. Does any one know how to get you safties to cover the inside middle of the field? I believe M25 you could bring it up and select it . I can't seem to find it this year on the 360.

[sebas49]

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someone tested the title update for xbox 360? yesterday I caught her and apparently defenders are more easily recognizing plays.

Against the Packers, I allowed less than 300 yards in the last matches, forcing fumbles, sacks and getting interceptions often.

I also think that the practice is important to discover the best formations on defense according to the situation and the best adjustments before the snap, reading the attack. Playing more times you can improve it, adapt to new commands and improve your reaction time on defense and agility to execute the right move.

[richrolla]

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Man, I'm slowly starting to get the hang of defense, however I don't really like the player movements in the open field.

One thing I'm noticing is that my user controlled player does not react when I press swat or intercept. I thought maybe it's a timing thing, but after more time in the lab....no, they just don't react.

[MarshawnLynch]

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Richrolla I totally agree with u on that seems to just go right over the users head or right threw the hands. Also I have had problem with when the CPU sacks my QB and he loses the ball one of there linemen always dives and INT why is that? Does it happen in real life that much? And CPU QB in preseason the back ups and some starters go for like 20/20 with 250 passing like no other and it seem to change when I got to regular season a little even tho they still complete 85% of the passes. All madden maybe that's why?