They are gamers, they game the AI with swerve running and play calls(corner routes always open) but when you're playing for money that is to be expected. My only issue with it isn't with the competeive/tourney gamers themselves but the fact that the game, atleast up until 18s release, just seems to be catered to them. Case and point is swerve running, why are 11 defenders reacting the same way to the ball carrier whether they are 2 yards or 22 yards away? Why is there no inertia/momentum? It's just leads to the AI being exploited which isn't exactly football.