Madden 24 best blitz
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Blitzing in Madden 24 is a very good way to try and get a defensive advantage. It’s one of the rare defensive plays that can have the defense go on the offensive and try to attack the offense. An opponent can be caught off guard by bringing linebackers and other non pass-rushing defenders at the quarterback in Madden NFL 24.
There are several blitz plays in the best defensive playbooks. These are used to overwhelm the offensive linemen and make big plays. Here are the best ones to try out.
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What blitz should I use in Madden 24?
Using the right blitz is as important as when you blitz. If you use a run blitz on a pass play, it can leave a receiver wide open for an easy completion. In EA Sports’ latest offering, a lot goes into a blitz, such as the formation and whether or not it’s in zone or man coverage.
The 46 defensive playbook features a blitz simply and aptly called Zone Blitz. This play adds the middle linebacker to the rushers and sends five players at the QB. The rest of the secondary is in zone coverage across the rest of the field.
The Nickel Wide formation has a play called CB Zone Blitz. This blitz brings in the left cornerback past the offensive line, leaving the linebackers and other secondary members to cover the voids. Corners usually have good speed, so they can get to the quarterback quickly before they can take advantage of the area of the field the defender just vacated.
In man coverage, DBL Safety Blitz, found in the New England Patriots playbook among others, is good. A dime formation, it’s useful if you have good man coverage cornerbacks, because they are totally alone in coverage. Both safeties come up and rush around the ends of the line. In theory, this forces the quarterback in where the interior linemen and edge rushers are waiting.
In the Pittsburgh Steelers playbook, the 3-4 man blitz Storm Brave 1 is good. It drops one safety into zone and leaves three defensive backs and one edge in man coverage. Everyone else rushes the passer, giving the defense multiple lanes into the backfield.
