Also make sure that you're not playing unfair. Flazko has a few set of rules for legit Madden gameplay that's listed with his slider sets. Two of them are, no nano blitzing and don't put your line backers in unnatural positions (covering the gaps). There isn't an NFL defense that would do that in real life on a regular basis bc they'd get scorched. I played my first game yesterday, and even with some extra blitzing and a few 46 formations, I only got to Brees a handful of times (3 sacks total). Brees lit up my defense and carved me apart, but I also need to work on my adjustment and such. Good luck!