So far I'm loving this game but I can't seem to get even close to returning a punt for a TD.. I have 7 kickoff returns but 0 punt returns. It seems like all the defenders on the punt return have super human strength and speed. Is anybody else having this issue?
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I have 3, and i think i know what might help you out. I got 1 before i made this change but the stars had to align. After the change, many more chances came up.
You need to up the CPU punt power. If they kick it a little farther, it gives you a little more time to get the corner or a good block. Otherwise, there's always EXACTLY 3 guys who shut down your angles and unless you break 1-2 tackles, you're toast.
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I have had a few. What I do is I cut to one side when I catch the ball, and then after running about 10 yards I cut to the other side across the field. You catch the defense running the wrong way, giving you a pretty good chance to return it.Los Angeles Lakers
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I've only had 1 to my 4 kick returns. I'll have to try upping the CPU kick power. It's not one of those for sure things, right? Like, it's still a challenge to make returns?Iowa native - "Once a Hawk, always a Hawk"Comment
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It's still absolutely difficult (i don't know if it gets easier if you REALLY jack up the CPU punt power, i only bumped it to 60). The tradeoff is you could get tackled immediately and end up with consistently worse field position. I am currently at 3 punt returns ever compared to 11 kickoff returns, so the ratio seems reasonable.Comment
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Seems to me the return game was a lot better than in recent years, but once I added the custom rosters it was back to the same-old. Could it have been the tuning?
That said, I do make punt returns for TDs on occasion. Will try the longer CPU kicks.
Also, it seems the ability to block field goals is gone. There was some cheese coming in from the sides in '11, though.College: Florida Gators
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i have 5 PRTDs so far on 12, the way i get most of mine is try to get to the wide side corner if u get past the first line either take it up the sideline or cut back depending on where the defenders are, definatly not gunna be an every time type deal but once in a while the stars align. ive gotten 2 fgs and 1 pat so far all shooting the A gap with the mlb and timing it right, pretty tough to do thoughtComment
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I've actually blocked one FG this year. No cheese involved. It was one of my the non-user controlled guys who burst up the middle and blocked it. I think it might be the first time I have seen that on the current generation of consoles. So it is rare but possible. AA difficulty.Comment
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was playing someone online a couple of weeks ago, and had to punt from my 2, no cheese he had a player off the edge block my punt for a safety....Coach Gruden
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I've only got kickoff returns. Though for some reason I always get punt returns in Madden.Throw up the X!
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I also have had a few by attacking the ST right up the gut with a few little weaves through them...I dig the return game, I just havent been able to block a punt, Xtra pt, or FG yet....Comment
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I got one punt return for a TD and a handful of good returns (currently in year three of dynasty) and maybe 3-5 KR for TDs but I dont have really good returners either...cutting back across field on punts can really help. I like that its not easy but I hate seeing my blockers just blow it. sometimes on punts I will take a random guy from the middle of the line and pull him back to help out before the kick...that often gets me some breathing room.
calling a punt block return is also effective to at least get you some breating room tooComment
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