Hello and welcome to a new guide for Madden 24! Today, I will be revealing 3 craziest blitzes in Madden 24! I'll walk you through each blitz, explaining how to set it up and where to find it. Get ready to level up your gaming experience with them!

FS Zone Blitz

Starting off our list, we are going to go over the first most powerful blitz in Madden 24, and the easiest blitz to set up in this year's game - Free Safety Zone Blitz. Starting from the formation doing Dollar 3-2, this play can be found in 8 different playbooks, but we are going to use it from San Francisco 49ers Playbook.

Now, we need to do something to make this blitz work, and that is to change our coaching adjustments. So, we are going to go into the coach adjustments menu, and what we need to do is change 2 things. First, we need to turn off the auto flip. Every time we send a blitz from the same side, we need to make sure that is turned off.

Next, this blitz will not work if the base is aligned, so we want to make sure that Auto Alignment is set to default. This will make the blitz appear above all the other settings. It is completely optional. You can set up Zone Toss and the defensive options are completely up to you. After that, we call the formation doing Dollar 3-2 again.

This reason why we need to turn off the auto flip is that we need to make sure that the blitz comes from the left side of the formation. It won't work from the right side, so you'll notice if you flip it, that's no good. The blitz won't work. So we want to always make sure that the safety blitz is always on the left side.

So, if our opponent sends 5 Receivers on the route, you'll notice that we always get a free man, an easy sack up the middle of Quarterback, which is immediately up A-Gap. You'll see one of our 2 rushers come in completely free, and we have Quarterbacks again, so they can't even get away from this blitz.

Sam Will Blitz 3

Then the next one on the list, we're going to cover one of the newest blitzes we're seeing across Madden Community. This is the play Sam Will Blitz 3 from the formation Nickel 3-3 Cub, and this play can be found in 21 different playbooks in Madden 24.

Now, first, we need to make a couple little adjustments to our coach adjustments again. We're going to go ahead and change something. We need to make sure that we have our auto flip set to on and then have our base align on as well. So, auto alignment should be set to base. Everything else is completely optional. You can set your Zone Toss or match coverage however you like.

This setup is a little bit more intensive, but it's still very simple. We're going to go ahead and show blitz by hitting Y on Xbox, triangle on PlayStation, and then left on the left stick. That's going to walk our safeties and our corners down. Next, we need to identify the offensive formation a little bit because we need to slide our defensive line away from Tight End.

Tight End is on the right side of the offensive formation, so we need to slide our defensive line to the left. If they don't have a Tight End, you can actually slide in either direction. But since Tight End is on the right, we're going to slide to the left. We do that by hitting left on D-Pad and then left on the left stick.

DB Fire 2

The last on our list is the formation also from San Francisco 49ers Playbook and doing Dollar 3-2. We're going to take a look at one of the highest-rated blitzes from the last few years - DB Fire 2. We're going to change a couple of things again in the coach adjustments just to make it a little better.

This time, I'm going to put Auto Alignment on base alignment. This will make it easier to run and more consistent. Beyond that, everything is completely optional. You can even keep the auto flip off and do whatever you want with Zone Toss. Then we're going to go into some MUT 24 Coins and then call the DB Fire 2 gameplay.

This is also one of the simplest blitzes in Madden 24, but there are a couple of things that really make it better if you do it correctly. We're going to identify the strong-side of the offense because we're going to use the weakside of the formation. We have 2 receivers, a Tight End, and a Running Back, all to the right of the Quarterback, and then to the left, we have a Wide Receiver. You can use any of them, but the blitz will be a little bit better if you use it on the weak side.

Globally pinch your defense by clicking on RB on Xbox or R1 on PlayStation, and then press the left stick. Then this blitz is done on Xbox or PlayStation by pressing the right stick. After that, we just put the controller down. We just let the computer take the first few steps and then go into the cover. This will make the offensive line awkward and allow us to get free rushes on the sideline, which is a very effective blitz.

That's all I have to show you today. I hope you enjoy the game!

Madden 24 playbooks empower you to alter the trajectory of any team's season.

If you're dissatisfied with Detroit, San Fran, Baltimore, and KC making it to this year's final 4, dive into Madden 24 and guide the Eagles or Patriots back to the Super Bowl. Alternatively, implement these strategic adjustments to gain an advantage in Ultimate Team.

Below, we present the top 5 offensive choices along with 2 elite defensive strategies. Prepare enough Madden 24 Coins and elevate your gaming experience now with our Madden 24 playbooks guide.

5 Top Offensive Playbooks

Whether you prefer a power run up the middle or aim for the end zone with every play, there's a playbook to suit your favored strategy here.

1. Cincinnati Bengals

• In-game label: CIN - Z. Taylor
• Most Suitable For: Spontaneous and aggressive passers

If your Madden 24 strategy involves consistently throwing the ball to various corners, and then down the middle just for good measure, the Bengals playbook is essential.

Joe Burrow's frequent passes make this playbook unique, as it exclusively operates from Singleback or Shotgun formations, with Empty Flex Trey being a particularly tempting choice. Featuring 1 tight end and 4 wide receivers, it aligns perfectly with the fourth-placed roster on the Madden 24 best teams list.

2. New York Jets

• In-game label: NYJ - R. Saleh
• Most Suitable For: A well-balanced run-pass option

With Aaron Rodgers donning a Jets uniform after 18 years with the Green Bay Packers, the team's playbook has undergone adjustments.

While still offering a variety of runs with three different I Form sets, it is well-suited to the aerial game in line with Rodgers' reputation.

Notably, it stands as the only Madden 24 playbook featuring the Gun Tight Offset TE setup. If you have Travis Kelce or George Kittle in your Ultimate Team, this playbook is undoubtedly a chaotic catalog worth strong consideration.

3. San Francisco 49ers

• In-game label: SF - K. Shanahan
• Most Suitable For: Fans of a strong running game

The inclusion of Deebo Samuel behind center has added a mysterious yet incredibly effective dimension to the 49ers' strategy over the past couple of seasons.

This strategic twist is mirrored in Madden 24 through 2 formations, namely Shotgun Slot WR Backfield and Shotgun Deebo Package, both of which replace a running back with a wide receiver.

The playbook also offers a variety of solid traditional running plays, solidifying its status as the go-to offense for those prioritizing the run game this year.

4. Philadelphia Eagles

• In-game label: PHI - N. Sirianni
• Most Suitable For: Enthusiasts of agile quarterbacks

Mobile quarterbacks have been a trend in Madden since the Michael Vick era, with players like Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, and Madden 24 cover vote winner Josh Allen dominating online play.

If you're looking to deploy one of these dynamic quarterbacks, the Philadelphia Eagles' playbook is the optimal choice. Boasting seven Pistol sets to keep defenses off-balance, it's worth noting that the Indianapolis Colts playbook is identical, bringing excitement for Madden 24 rookie ratings addition Anthony Richardson.

Additionally, it's a significant year for the Eagles in Madden 24 X-Factors, with Hurts, AJ Brown, and Darius Slay Jr all elevated to elite status.

5. New England Patriots

• In-game label: NE Coach
• Most Suitable For: Strategic thinkers on defense

Bill Belichick's mastery of advancing upfield through short, precise passes is accurately reflected in the Patriots playbook, even if his real name and likeness are absent.

Packed with runs up the middle, play-action passes, and screens, this selection allows you to swiftly deliver the ball to a receiver and rely on their speed to gain yards.

If you prioritize time of possession or prefer a low-risk approach to advancing downfield, this playbook is an ideal choice.

2 Top Defensive Playbooks

While Madden 24 tends to focus on offense, having the right defensive strategy is equally crucial. Mastering one of these formations can significantly boost your sack and interception numbers, as well as your overall win percentage.

1. 46 Defense

• In-game label: 46
• Most Suitable For: Every Madden player

This playbook is highly praised by Madden veterans. It offers a well-balanced combination of zone and man coverages, making it a favorite among players.

Learning formations like Nickel 3-3, Nickel 3-3 Cub, Big Nickel Over G, and Dollar 3-2 within this playbook can contribute to a successful season in Madden.

The playbook provides various blitz options, and strategic audibles can make a significant difference. For example, switching from Nickel 3-3 to Nickel 3-3 Cub at the line of scrimmage allows you to send speedy safeties directly at the quarterback or ball carrier.

2. Los Angeles Rams

• In-game label: LAR - S. McVay
• Most Suitable For: Versatility and Zone Defense

This year hasn't been the greatest for fans of Sean McVay's 2022 champions.

Despite Aaron Donald leading the Madden 24 ratings, they rank as the second-worst team in this year's game. Matt Stafford takes a hit, starting the season with an OVR of 75.

However, there's a glimmer of hope in the form of this all-encompassing playbook, incorporating the 3 fundamental formations: 4-3, 3-4, and 4-4. This versatility allows you to remain flexible during matches and adjust according to game situations—intensively blitzing from a 4-3 when it's close and dropping men deep from a 3-4 with a substantial lead.

It's essential to note that this playbook leans heavily towards zone coverage, so if you prefer man coverage, stick to the 46 recommendation mentioned earlier.

In this guide, I’m going to show you how you can get more sacks and pressure when sending all out blitzes or just sending three people and dropping everybody else back into coverage. 

Get More Sacks

So, one of the most important things to do when you want to send any type of pressure is hovering. Now what is hovering? Hovering is when the user stands close enough to the line of scrimmage to make it seem like he is blitzing, but at the last second, he drops back into coverage. 

The reason this is so essential is that hovering will make the offensive line think they need to account for you as an extra blitzer, which will open gaps for other unblocked rushers. So you’re faking a blitz to occupy the linemen, which let your actual blitzers run unblocked for easy sacks. 

But this year there are a couple of key simple components that you must know to establish a good hover when blitzing. And if you don’t know these components, hovering actually won’t work at all, so let’s get into it. 

So, I am going to pick a random blitz, doesn’t really matter what the blitz is for this guide. But now in the game, it is very important to use enough MUT 24 coins to boost your linebacker because you will be hovering with him.

Close To Line Of Scrimmage

But the first thing you need when hovering is make sure you are close enough to the line of scrimmage where the green bar will pop up over the head of your user. This bar will tell the offensive line that you are a blitzer. 

Take Part In Blitz

Another thing you will want to do is put your user on a blitz. Even though you are faking the blitz, and will drop back into coverage, this will still help the pass rush immensely. 

But for instance, let’s say the green bar is not over your head even if you put your user on a blitz. The hover will actually not be very effective, and you will not see unblocked rushers or quick block sheds. But you’ll see that when the bar is over my head and I put the user on a blitz, I’m able to occupy the offensive linemen, and you will get an easy sack from unblocked players and block sheds because of it. 

Avoid Holding Correct Trigger When Hovering

The next thing you want to make sure to do when hovering is to refrain from holding the right trigger. In this year’s game, if you hold the right trigger at the snap while you are hovering, linemen will clog everything up, and there won’t be any solid pressure, nor will there be any unblocked players or block sheds. So, you want to be sure to not hold the right trigger at the snap. 

And while you are hovering, then when you back out into coverage, that’s when you can hold the trigger all you want. So here is the difference between when I don’t hold the trigger, you’ll see the pressure comes in pretty effectively. 

And here’s when I hold the trigger. Everything is blocked, and there is no pressure to be found anywhere. So those are the key components you want to make sure you do every time when you’re hovering. 

Note The Meters Below Offensive Linemen

Another thing you could do to take your pass rush to the next level is to pay attention to the meters underneath the offensive linemen. If you see the meter is starting to fill up, that means the line will block better because they are learning the pass rushers moves. 

The way you can reset the meter is by moving your linemen around to different spots in the play calling menu, or just substitute them out for other rushers. Doing this will continue to keep the blocking meter low and give you a better chance to create more pressure on QB. 

3 Man Rush Pressure

But now what if you weren’t sending a blitz and instead wanted 3 to rush 3 and drop everybody else into coverage? It would be a play like Cover 4 Drop. 

Now, in a 3 Man Rush, you aren’t going to get insane pressure. But there is a way you can create better block sheds, so QB doesn’t have a ton of time in the pocket. 

What you will want to do is pinch the D line by pressing left on the pad and down with the left stick, and then slant them down, by pressing left on the pad and down on the right stick. Then the last adjustment you’ll want to do from a pressure stand point is blitz the user, which will be the linebacker. 

The reason you want to do this is that if you only have 3 people set up to blitz snap, they program the game that will make the offensive line dominate these 3 rushers, and QB will have all day in the pocket. So you always want a minimum of 4 people on a blitz, even if that means you are using a blitzer then dropping back into coverage like we are going to do here. 

So when you put your user on a blitz, hover over one lineman, using the steps we just went over, which are to make sure to have the green bar over your head while not holding the right trigger at the snap. 

Then you can drop back into coverage after a brief second of correctly hovering over the linemen. And you’ll have better block sheds for a 3 man rush which can give QB a little less time to find open receivers in a coverage heavy defense. 

Now here is an example of when I do not hover at all, and I do not put my user on a blitz. You will see QB has literally all day to find an open receiver, which isn’t what you want. So, you can see there’s a pretty big difference. 

Stop The Run

Now, even though this guide is about getting more pressure, which leads to more sacks, I want you to know that not holding the right trigger when hovering is also advantageous for you when you want to stop the run. 

Like I said before, when holding the right trigger, you will see none of your players being able to get off blocks and it will be a lot harder to stop the run effectively and just get any type of pressure when there’s a pass. But watch when I do not hold the right trigger against the run. The computer-controlled players do a great job getting off blocks. And then the user, which is you, will still be able to be there to shoot the gaps if needed. 

That is the guide I got for you today. I hope this helps you out. I’ll see you next time.