What's The Best Way To Stop HB Screens In Madden 25..?

[UWfan206]

Sorry if this has been asked or has been addressed but with so many pages on here I just didn't feel like going through all of them...

Ok I am going to cut to the chase...I am having trouble stopping the HB screen. What is the best play or defensive adjustments to stop this play...?

[Ueauvan]

i usually play 2 man under and with my first string base D they get blown up, then again i play the 9ers

logical cbs or olbs in flats, man/spy?

[UWfan206]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ueauvan

i usually play 2 man under and with my first string base D they get blown up, then again i play the 9ers logical cbs or olbs in flats, man/spy?

I was getting owned against Washington with Seattle defense bro. 2 Man Under is one of my base D and I think I got burned twice using 2 Man Under.

[Gorilla Glass]

It ain't easy. The way I stop it is by playing LB or Slot corner and coming behind the blockers and stoping the HB in his tracks.

I have nothing to offer for corner screens lol

[cbutler0509]

Are you playing against CPU or Human? And what player do you control?

I normally play with a DT or DE. I would suggest switching to Cover 2 Zone. CB are in the flats, where the screen will be, and you wont be over pursuing with blitzing LB's.

Aside from that you will need to be controlling a d-lineman. You cant just b-line for the screen as a linebacker because you still have a zone responsibility. Leaving that zone could cause a huge gain on a down field throw. When you see the O-Line break to the flat to set up a wall for the screen you need to immediately switch to a dlineman and hoof it over to the flat. Dont go chasing the QB! Sure it looks like you may be able to drop him for a huge loss, but he will sling it at the last second and burn you.

Avoid cover 3 because the flats are open all day. Man Coverage might not be too bad because you will more than likely have a LB manned up on the HB so he will put himself in position to make a play. But man coverage normally means a blitz, and the screen is designed to beat aggressive defenses.

Hope this helps, and please point out any ideas in my theories.

[mojo6911]

User a linebacker and tackle the RB.

[friscob]

Making the DE's QB contain usually puts them in the path of the screen pass. Even get a few interceptions w/ DE's while doing this. Combo of this and man coverage or a squat corner should help control it

[jeraldisdope]

Cover two...

I'm usually good at recognizing screens seeing your oline get in too quick is an easy tell something is afoot.

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