Unlock
All Teams:
At main screen go to settings, then to secret codes, type: GOLDENGOD
You should hear Madden say: "Boom" and all 200 teams
should be available for use.
Endless
creation points:
Create a new player, go to "Edit Player" at the roster
screen and press Up or Down to choose the new created player.
Press Right to go to the speed category. Press X twice.
Winning
the Coin Toss:
To win the coin toss, remember what you or the CPU chose last
time. 95% of the time the result is the opposite of the last
coin toss. For example, if the CPU chose heads the last time
and won, next time choose tails.
Dance
While Going into the End zone:
Press L2 or R2 while running into the end zone and your player
may do a dance.
Instant Super Bowl Berth:
Highlight the Playoff screen. Select your team, but do not hit
the X button to select them. You must press R1 and X simultainously
in order for the code to work and a cheat buzzer to sound off.
Instead of waiting for the buzzer to end, you must press R2
and Triangle simultainiously. You will now be transported to
the selection screen where you select the teams/players/stadium
involved in the Superbowl.
Easy
Onside kicks:
After you score either a field goal or a touchdown, choose the
"onside kick" play, while making absolutely sure that
you are kicking it to the left. After that, a red arrow will
appear. Adjust that arrow so it is lined up to the far left.
Kick the ball at around half power, making sure that the ball
travels at least 10 yards so there isn't a flag, and the other
team should be confused enough for your special teams to pick
up the ball and run for a touchdown!
Get
the ball first:
First, select Exhibition , Season or Franchise modes under the
main screen. Then you must press Start at least 10 seconds before
the coin toss begins. Now your team will start off with the
ball.
Unlimited
Creation Points:
Go to the main menu, after that, highlight the Rosters option.
Select edit player. Scroll down the list and choose the football
team/player you want to edit. Then, press the right button to
highlight the "Player speed" category, after highlighting
that, press x. Now you are able to maximize all his stats without
losing credits!
Bonus
team:
At the team selection Screen, Press circle once for the 1960-2000
Superbowl teams to be available. Press circle twice and you
should now be able to select the 1975-2000 All-star teams.
Pin
your opponent within the 10 yard line on the kickoff:
It seems that on the kickoff if you aim for the corner endzone
marker, and if the ball goes out of bounds on the fly within
the 10 yard line, instead of an illegal procedure, the computer
gets the ball where it went out of bounds, as if you had punted
the ball.
Touchdown
celebrations:
Hold one of the following button combinations immediately after
scoring a touchdown to perform the corresponding touchdown celebration:
Hip
thrust Hold L1 + Square
Jump spike Hold L1 + Circle.
Say a prayer Hold L1 + Triangle.
Spike football Hold L1 + X.
Shoulder shake Hold L1 + R1.
Slam dunk Hold L1 + R2.
Top
10 Passers in NFL History:
Try to win a game (Vs. computer or someone else) by only throwing
the football. Do not run the ball at anytime( i.e. punt return,
kickoff return or offense, or an interception on defense. If
you win, the top 10 passers in NFL history will be added to
you free agent list in season or franchise mode. They will play
for very little money. They make a great addition to any team.
Showtime
celebrations:
If you are on a break away run, if you press either R1, R2,
L1 or L2 you will do different showtime celebrations.
Unlimited
John Madden All Millennium Team:
How to get John Madden All Millennium Team everytime you buy
a pack of Madden Cards. First you need all 297 Madden Card.
Then pick a Madden Card you don't want like Sugar Buzz and sell
all the cards you have for Sugar Buzz and till you have zero
for that card. Then start buying Madden Cards, each time you
buy a pack of Madden card you will receive a John Madden All
Millennium Team. It will not show up in the pack, but you will
receive one John Madden All Millennium Team each pack you buy.
Hints:
Defense
off Balance:
When you run out of bounds, if you hold down the no huddle button
you can run the offense again without picking a play. It keeps
the defense off balance.
Big
Kick:
From a kickoff, put the ball as high as possible and as far
left as possible. Kick the ball with maximum strength and you
should find that you get the ball back, as your player (Waddy
usually in the case of GB) will get there first and catch it.
Unfortunatly you will be stopped straight away, but you usually
start your runs from the 15-35 yard line.
Money
Plays: Arizona Cardinals
Offense: Singleback-Normal
Play: WR Fade
This play draws a lot of attention away from Rob Moore's route,
which is where all the money's at. Two receivers stack to the
right and Michael Pittman runs a little button hook up through
the middle. But you'll want to be chucking the ball up to Moore.
If he's in single coverage, take a two or three step drop and
lob the ball up. Moore has the wheels to run under it and wrestle
it away from a defender. This is especially effective if they're
blitzing. If (for some reason) Moore is doubled, dump the ball
off to Pittman, or roll Plummer out and run to the space vacated
to the right.
Offense:
I-Form-Normal
Play: Max Protect
This is the touchdown-getter from about the twenty yardline
in. As the name suggests, Plummer will have all the time in
the world to throw it, unless you are going against some tenacious
D-lineman. Both WRs run post routes. Look at Moore on the right
side first. He's usually single-covered and he'll get inside
the DB and camp for the ball. You can also toss to Boston on
the left, but watch out for the hidden safety ranging over to
make a pick. Roll Plummer to the right if throwing to Moore
to give yourself more of a chance.
Money Plays: Dallas Cowboys
Offense: I-Form-Normal
Play: Pump N Go
Since the Dallas O-Line is still alright, you'll usually have
plenty of time to let this one develop. Snap the ball and immediately
fake, freezing the safety and linebackers. Both of the receivers
will fake to the inside, then break for the sidelines, usually
leaving them in single coverage. If this is the case, loft a
ball up and over the corner, leaving the receiver (in this case,
usually Ismail to the right) running free down the sidelines.
Even if he's double covered, he will probably have opened up
enough room between him and the DB for you to drop a dipsy-do
pass into his hands.
Offense:
Singleback-Normal
Play: Corners
This is a great deep passing play. Both of your key receivers
run a kinked post to the outside. The third receiver (in this
case McGarrity) runs a fly pattern, peeling a DB or safety away
from the route to the left. The tight end also runs a fly route,
drawing the safety from the right sideline. So everyone's in
single coverage, basically. Choose the receiver who is the most
open. Often, McGarrity will be running free through the zone.
Zip it out to him or wait until the receivers make their cuts
and drop a ball in.
Offense:
I-Form-Normal
Play: HB Sweep
Dallas locks up the right side of the field quite nicely on
this outside run play. Normally, Emmitt is not a great outside
runner, but in this game he can get an easy ten yards almost
every time. Wait for the fullback to run out and pick up his
block, then scoot behind him and cut the play up the sideline.
Defense:
4-3
Man Lock: A standard front for lots of defenses, this one works
even better in the hands of the NFL's best . Pull McCrary in
closer to center to allow a clear path for Sharper. Then take
control of Lewis. Either provide more pressure to the QB with
Lewis or drop into coverage and let the left side of the line
take care of itself.
Money
Plays: Buffalo Bills
Offense: Singleback-Slot Strong
WR Fade: Sure, there are other receivers on the field, but the
only one you need to concern yourself with is Peerless Price.
He runs the fade route down the right sideline. Since this guy
is pure octane, just check to see that the safety is not going
to slide over and help, then chuck the rock up to him and let
him come down with it. This play usually works even if he's
covered. Money.
Offense:
I-Form-Normal
HB Counter Wk: There aren't a whole lot of stellar running plays
in the Bills' playbook, but this one is usually good for eight
or more. Just follow the block of the fullback to the left.
When he picks up his blocker, scoot out and up, bursting down
the sideline. If you need an extra blocker out there, send Riemersma
in motion.
Offense:
Weak I-Normal
WR Drag: Even though wide receiver is in the title of this play,
you'll be looking for the tight end. Because the dragging receiver
draws a lot of attention, Riemersma will be in single coverage
versus the safety or linebacker. Hit him as he makes his break
for a twenty yard (or more) gain. This is a great red zone play,
and provides decent protection for Johnson, to boot.
Money
Plays: Carolina Panthers
Offense: Near-Normal
Fullback Circle: A tribute to Wesley Walls' tight end greatness.
Run this play at least five times a game to ensure that Walls
will be the starting TE in the Pro Bowl. Walls will run a post,
breaking toward the right sideline. Hit him with a pass as he
cuts inside the safety. If you can break a tackle, this one
will go for a touchdown. If the safety is too close for comfort,
go to the hooks to the outside receivers. In close to the end
zone, you can hit these guys as they come back for a safe touchdown
strike. Also, there's always the fullback looping out of the
backfield. However, this requires a lot of time in the pocket,
and the Panthers' line has problems holding up that long.
Offense:
I-Form-Twin WR
Flats: Muhammad and Jeffers make this play by peeling half of
the defense off as they run fly routes down the left sideline.
If either of these guys are in single coverage, you can toss
the ball up and let them come down with it. But the better option
is to let them clear everything out, then wait for Biakabutuka
to get behind the linebacker. Then, zip the ball out to him
and he'll be running free. Often good for 20+ yards and a touchdown.
Money
Plays: Chicago Bears
Offense: I Form-Normal
HB Sweep: Allen takes and sprints to the right, following the
fullback. It's a classic sweep and it's usually good for at
least eight yards. A great first down play.
Offense:
I Form-Normal
Slants: This is pure money down the right sideline. Don't even
worry about what the wide receivers are doing. They'll run slants
to the center of the field. The only function that serves is
to allow Allen to be in single coverage in the flat, with only
a linebacker on him. If you have the time, roll Matthews out
to the right and let Allen turn the play upfield. In no time,
the back will start to outdistance his pursuer and you can lob
the ball up and over for a big gain. This one can often break
for 50+ yards.
Defense:
4-3
Whip Man: Good things happen when Brian Urlacher gets penetration,
and that's just what happens on this play. Don't select him,
though. Instead, take the defensive lineman and attempt to push
aside the center, giving Urlacher a straight shot to the QB.
Even if he doesn't get a sack, he'll force the action, allowing
another player to get free and harass and causing the quarterback
to throw early.
Money
Plays: Cincinatti Bengals
Offense: I-Form-Twin WR
HB Counter: Ahhh... Corey Dillon running wild. This one works
because the left side of the line seals the play off well, because
the receivers drag the secondary deep downfield and because
Corey Dillon is an animal. Follow the fullback's block and be
patient. When everyone's blocked, sprint up the sideline. This
one can easily go for 20+ yards, and lead to a fat YPC average
for the Dill-meister.
Defense:
4-3
Man Lock: As stated above, this is the best defense to call
most of the time, as it unleashes Spikes to work his QB rushing
magic. It also does a fairly good job of covering the rest of
the field, unless you're playing a burner like Randy Moss.
Offense:
Strong I-Normal
Quick Toss: More flat-out booking from Dillon. This time, Dillon
gets the toss and follows the fullback block up and around the
right side. Good for a gain of eight or nine (at least) on first
down.
Money
Plays: Cleveland Browns
Offense: Singleback-Normal
HB Sprint: No matter what back is playing for the Browns, this
play will help him gain many yards. The run is over the left
side of the line. To make it even more effective, put the tight
end in motion and stop him at the left end. Then take the ball
and scoot around the left side for a cozy gain.
Offense:
Goal line-Normal
Flats Pressure: This play actually works best when you call
it away from the goalline. The right side of the offense begins
rather bunched up, but separates quickly. As Dudley (or Shea)
breaks across Chavierini's route, zip the ball out to Chavierini,
as he'll be wide open about 80% of the time. This play can easily
go for 20 yards.
Offense:
Singleback-Normal
Strong Overload: Look to the right side of the field here. This
play is designed for the TE, Dudley or Shea. He'll run a post
toward the right sideline, and usually come open right in front
of the deep safety. Toss the ball out to him as he breaks. If
the tight end is covered, wait for the halfback to clear the
linebacker, then float the ball to him and let him scamper down
the sideline.
Money
Plays: Dallas Cowboys
Offense: I-Form-Normal
Play: Pump N Go
Since the Dallas O-Line is still alright, you'll usually have
plenty of time to let this one develop. Snap the ball and immediately
fake, freezing the safety and linebackers. Both of the receivers
will fake to the inside, then break for the sidelines, usually
leaving them in single coverage. If this is the case, loft a
ball up and over the corner, leaving the receiver (in this case,
usually Ismail to the right) running free down the sidelines.
Even if he's double covered, he will probably have opened up
enough room between him and the DB for you to drop a dipsy-do
pass into his hands.
Offense:
Singleback-Normal
Play: Corners
This is a great deep passing play. Both of your key receivers
run a kinked post to the outside. The third receiver (in this
case McGarrity) runs a fly pattern, peeling a DB or safety away
from the route to the left. The tight end also runs a fly route,
drawing the safety from the right sideline. So everyone's in
single coverage, basically. Choose the receiver who is the most
open. Often, McGarrity will be running free through the zone.
Zip it out to him or wait until the receivers make their cuts
and drop a ball in.
Offense:
I-Form-Normal
Play: HB Sweep
Dallas locks up the right side of the field quite nicely on
this outside run play. Normally, Emmitt is not a great outside
runner, but in this game he can get an easy ten yards almost
every time. Wait for the fullback to run out and pick up his
block, then scoot behind him and cut the play up the sideline.
Money
Plays: Detroit Lions
Offense: I-Form-Normal
HB Counter Wk: This is an excellent misdirection running play
that will confound defenses and lead to many, many yards. Usually
it's good for about ten yards, but it is also an effective run
when close to the goalline going in. Batch gives to Stewart
and the back follows the fullback's block around the left side.
Wait for the block and don't be impatient cutting it upfield
and this should go for big yards.
Offense:
Singleback-Normal
Quick Looks: This play is tailor-made for Sloan. He'll head
up, then post toward the right sideline. Hit him as he moves
inside the linebacker. This is an excellent red zone play, and
is also quite effective when you need to pick up a third and
long.
Offense:
Weak I-Normal
WR Streak: Ah, sweet deception. This play is actually a triple
threat, but your best option is Stewart coming out of the backfield.
First, look at Morton on the left side. He's got a lot of speed,
so take a glance to see if he's beaten his man. If so, zing
the ball out to him. Second, take a look at Crowell (CIRCLE),
who is running a post route to the center of the field. If he's
in single, throw it to him. Otherwise, wait for Stewart to turn
upfield, then lob the ball out to him. Since at this point he's
already beyond the linebacker, this one should go for major
yardage. No matter what, someone is open on this play, and that's
a beautiful thing.
Money
Plays: Green Bay Packers
Offense: I-Form-Normal
HB Counter Wk: The Packers usually set up the run with the pass,
but with this play, you can really keep the defense on their
toes. The left side of the line seals things up pretty well,
allowing Green (or Levens) to scoot for eight to ten yards.
If you can break a touchdown on the sidelines, you can be gone
for the score.
Offense:
I-Form-Normal
Strikeout: This is a sweet, sweet play for many reasons. Both
Freeman and Schroeder run kinked posts toward the sidelines,
and Franks runs a slant across the center of the field. Schroeder
or Freeman will be open on the outside if in single coverage,
or you can always hit Green coming out of the backfield. This
is also an excellent two-point conversion play.
Money
Plays: Indianapolis Colts
Offense: Singleback-Normal
Deep Attack: This is a money play for Mr. Harrison. Both he
and Pathon run fly patterns on opposite sides of the field.
One other receiver and the tight end run posts to the center.
This almost always results in single coverage on Harrison, which
almost always results in him getting open. As the inside receivers
turn, hit Harrison with a long pass that drops over the coverage.
This will often go for a long score.
Offense:
Shotgun-Normal
HB Fly: James has great hands catching balls out of the backfield
and serious speed once he grabs one. This play often puts him
wide open downfield. Before the snap, put James in motion to
the right, making him the slot receiver.He'll run a fly route
and often won't be accounted for by the linebacker or safety.
If he busts free, lob the ball up top him for a long gain.
Offense:
Shotgun-2RB2WR
HB Fly: Same idea, other side. Put James in motion to the left,
then look for him to bust loose in the secondary. Hit him with
a high, arching pass for what will most likely be a score.
Offense:
Singleback-Big
TE Zoom: This play utilizes both tight ends... one as a decoy.
Motion one tight end to the wide side of field. That way, both
TEs will cross as they run their routes. Then toss the ball
to the tight end you didn't send in motion as he breaks into
the open field. The defense will be confused by this pseudo-pick
play and you'll pick up a cozy 8-10 yards. A great third and
short play.
Money
Plays: Jacksonville Jaguars
Offense: I-Form- Normal
HB Counter Wk: There's no telling why all the counter plays
in this game work so well, but they do. Bring Brady in motion
to the left, then follow the block of the fullback up and around
the left corner. This often results in Taylor getting free down
the sideline for a large gain.
Offense:
Singleback-Normal
HB Sprint: Another running play over the left side, HB Sprint
is a great choice on first down. Bring Brady in motion to the
left. Hike the ball when he gets set. The left side of the line
will be sealed off. Just follow the blocks around to the left
and get upfield. Alternate these two running plays for 200+
yard games.
Offense:
I-Form- Normal (Flipped)
Cross In: This play gets Taylor involved in the passing game.
Make sure it's flipped, as this favors Brunell's left-handedness.
When the ball is snapped, roll Brunell slightly to the left.
The linebacker will commit to Brunell's scramble, leaving the
halfback Taylor wide open. Hit him with a touch pass, then get
ready to tear up the real estate. If the linebacker doesn't
commit to Brunell, pull the ball down and make him pay by actually
running.
Offense:
Shotgun-Corner-Threat
Cross In: Look to Brady to come open inside the safety downfield.
When he does, rifle the ball in to him. If he's covered, you'll
likely have McCardell running in single coverage down the right
side of the field after running a little hitch. Money. Score.
Money
Plays: Miami Dolphins
B>Offense: Weak I-Normal
WR Streak: Sure, this play is called WR Streak, and Gadsden's
route is highlighted, but the player who will almost always
be open is Lamar Smith, coming out of the backfield. The receivers
on the right side of the field will stretch the defense significantly,
and Smith will be all alone. Throw him a touch pass and let
him rip down the sideline.
Offense:
I-Form-Normal
HB Smash: Not really a money play, but one you should run repeatedly.
Follow Konrad through the hole for a gain of about four yards
per play. You could pretty much run this one all game unless
you're facing a great defensive line. And who knows? Maybe you'll
break a tackle and bust one...
Defense:
Nickel
LB Blitz: This is an effective defense for almost any situation.
It puts great pressure on the QB and provides decent coverage,
plus it ensures that the speedy and fundamentally sound Dolphin
DBs will be on the field.
Money
Plays: Minnesota Vikings
Offense: Singleback-Normal
Corners: The beauty of the Vikings' deep game will be apparent
on this play. While Moss and Carter run to the corners, Chamberlain
and Reed run fly patterns. Moss and Carter will generally draw
single coverage, and if that's the case, just chuck the ball
up to whichever one is more open and let him run under it. If
Moss or Carter gets doubled, look to one of the guys on the
fly pattern and heave the ball downfield. This one can go for
a score easily, especially against slow or jumpy corners.
Offense:
Singleback-Normal
WR Options: Another deep pass play, this one allows Moss to
run a little interference. Since he'll draw most of the coverage
deep, Reed will often be left wide open slanting toward the
left sideline. Just zip it out there for a quick pickup. This
is an excellent 3rd and 10 call.
Offense:
Shotgun-Normal
In-N-Out: There are so many options on this play, that one is
always open. First off, Moss makes his standard sprint down
the left sideline. If he's in single coverage, consider him
open. The slot receiver, Reed, makes a deep post, and often
flashes open behind the safety (and inside of the corner). Hit
him deep for a huge gain. Or, wait for the tight end Chamberlain
to come in, then sprint out toward the right sideline. Again,
this route offers great positioning, and Chamberlain has decent
hands. Zip it to him as he passes in front of the linebacker
for a sizeable gain.
Money
Plays: NY Giants
Offense: I-Form-Normal
Strikeout: Toomer and Hilliard run kinked posts to the sidelines.
They'll both usually draw single coverage, in which case that
you can toss the ball when they're making the inside cut. It
works best to throw to the bigger half of the field, as you
won't have to worry about your receiver catching the ball out
of bounds. Therefore, if you're on the right hash mark, throw
to the left receiver (Toomer). If these receivers are covered,
Comella will usually be open on the right side, coming out of
the backfield.
Offense:
I-Form-Normal
Off Tackle: Good for a quick ten yards, this play has Barber
running over the right tackle. The line seals things up pretty
good on the right side, allowing Barber to turn the corner and
get upfield.
Money
Plays: New England Patriots
Offense: I-Form-Twin WR
TE Out: This play puts all of your key players in good positions.
The first thing to watch is Glenn as he posts from the left
sideline toward the center of the field. Often, Brown's fly
route will brush the DB off of Glenn, leaving him wide. Watch
out for the safety and gun the ball in to him. Or wait for the
tight end to run his out. This will clear out the right side
of the field and leave Faulk open behind the linebacker. Throw
a touch pass to him and let him get loose down the right sideline.
Offense:
Singleback-Normal
SE Slant: Yummy. This play involves Glenn, who runs a shallow
slant all the way across the field. Hit him as he comes to the
center. From twenty yards in, this is almost always a touchdown,
as long as you avoid throwing to the safety. Another great option
on this play is Johnson, who is posting to the left corner.
Since several people try to follow Glenn, Johnson will often
be left wide, wide open.
Offense:
I-Form-Normal
Cross In: Another great out-of-the-backfield play, look to Faulk
as he comes open in the clear. Or, fire the ball in to the tight
end as he breaks toward the right sideline. One of these two
guys will be open for a gain of ten yards or more.
Money
Plays: New Orleans Saints
Offense: I-Form-3 WR
FB Flare: This play really uses the great offensive line of
the Saints, as it takes some time to develop. There is a quick
option--a pass to Jackson as he breaks outside on the post.
You can also look to Connell posting to the inside. In fact,
sometimes he will be wide open, as Jackson's route holds up
the slot receiver. But the real threat here is the fullback
Smith coming out of the backfield. Often, he'll come out completely
uncovered.
Offense:
I-Form-Normal
HB Slam: New Orleans is one of the only teams in the game where
inside running works super effectively. On this play, follow
the fullback through the hole that opens to the right of the
center. If you get good line push, this can easily go for eight
to ten yards. If you break a tackle, it could be paydirt. If
the hole is plugged up, just cut it to the outside. Williams
has the speed to make defenses pay.
Offense:
I-Form-3 WR
Flats: Another brilliant play from the 3 WR set, this one spreads
the defense very thin. First off, the receivers head straight
downfield on fly patterns, pulling two corners with them. Then
the tight end Cleeland runs a post to the center of the field,
taking up the safety and possibly the linebacker. The halfback
and fullback then run to the flats. One of them should be wide
open. If not, everyone will be in single coverage. Look to Horn
especially, as he has a speed edge on the corner.
Offense:
Singleback-Normal
Outs: Another quality pass play for a team known for its runnin'.
In this play, Cleeland (TE) and Jackson (slot WR) run posts
inside out, while the outside wide receivers run outs to the
sidelines. Look for single coverage on Cleeland or Jackson,
then loft the ball up and over the coverage for a huge gain.
Or, in the red zone, look to the receivers on the outs for the
quick score.
Money
Plays: New York Jets
Offense: Singleback-4WR
WR Screen: This kinky little jewel is a marquee play for Matthew
Hatchette. He'll stop at the line of scrimmage and wait for
a Coles block. When you see this, zip the ball out to Hatchette,
then follow the blocks across the middle for a nice gain. Not
a great third down play, but awesome on first down.
Offense:
Split Backs-3WR
Off Tackle: Martin comes from the left backfield position and
runs over right tackle, following the block of the fullback.
Make sure you're patient and wait for this block to spring you,
then cut up and book down the right sideline.
Offense:
I-Form-Normal
FB Middle: You can run this play all the way down the field,
if need be, alternating between throwing to the tight end and
fullback. Take a look at Becht as he breaks in front of the
safety, then zip the ball out to him as he cuts. Or, look to
the fullback Anderson as he runs a fly route. If he's only got
a linebacker covering, loft the ball up and over the coverage
and let him cradle the ball.
Money
Plays: Philadelphia Eagles
Offense: Singleback-Normal
Posts: Ahh, the beauty of the deep ball. Even though Philly
isn't known for its deep threat, this play can net a lot of
yards. Look to Thrash and Mitchell, who run mirroring routes
on the left side of the field--running posts toward the center
of the pitch. One of the two receivers to the right (usually
Mitchell) will come open inside the DB, and usually rack some
big yards with a catch.
Offense:
Strong I-Normal
FL Flat: Thrash runs a post route down the left side of the
field. If he's in single coverage to the inside of the receiver,
wing it out to him. Otherwise, concentrate on the right side
of the field. Here, the TE Lewis will head out about ten yards,
then break to the right sideline. This should draw a linebacker,
clearing space for Cecil Martin. Dump the ball off to him and
let him run up the sideline. This is a great short-yardage passing
play, especially in the red zone.
Offense:
Near-Normal
Post Drag: Two receivers and a tight end make post routes to
the middle of the field. You're not concerned with them, though.
Instead, take Staley and put him in motion, pulling to the right
side of the field. This will put Staley in single coverage with
a linebacker on a fly pattern down the sideline. Drop it in
over his head for a long, long gain.
Money
Plays: Pittsburgh Steelers
Offense: Strong-I-Normal
Counter Weak: Although this play is supposed to run to the weak
side (the left, in this case), you can change all of that by
bringing the tight end Bruener in motion. Bettis will take and
follow the block of the fullback up and around the corner. The
side will be effectively sealed off, thanks to the efforts of
Mr. Bruener. If the Bus can break at least one tackle, this
play can go for a long gain.
Offense:
I-Form-Twin WR
Slants: This little gem bunches Burress and Ward on the left
side. Their crossing patterns muck up the defense, allowing
Burress to flash open toward the left sideline. When this happens,
float a pass up and over, dropping it down over the coverage.
Even if Burress appears to be covered after you throw the ball,
if you put the right touch on it, he will grab it and have no
defenders in front of him.
Offense:
Shotgun-Normal Offset Wk
TE Flag: Your first read is Bruener, who will cut in front of
the safety fifteen yards downfield. If he has inside position,
zip the ball in to him for a hefty gain. If he's drawing a lot
of attention, chances are that Burress is in single coverage
on a fly pattern down the right sideline. Heave it downfield
and let him come down with it.
Money
Plays: San Francisco 49ers
Offense: I-Form- Twin WR
Slants: Concentrate on the left side of the field. This is where
all of your talent is. Stokes and Owens will run criss-crossing
post patterns, and more often than not, one of them will brush
the coverage off the other. Stokes will come open about 75%
of the time. If these guys get tangled in too much coverage,
look to Clark running a slant of his own. If all of that is
covered, look to ol' sure hands Beasley coming out of the backfield.
Offense:
Strong-I- Normal
Counter Trap: This play is super-effective, getting Barlow to
the outside as quickly as possible. Wait for Beasley's block,
then cut it around the corner and down the sideline. A great
first down play.
Offense:
Singleback-Normal
Corners: This is another play that will get the deep receivers
involved. The two outside receivers (Stokes to the right, Owens
to the left) run corner routes deep. If either of these guys
draws single coverage, rifle the ball in as they make their
break in front of the corner. Each of these guys has good hands,
can take a hit and still hang on to the ball. If Stokes and
Owens are too heavily covered, look to Streets and Clark on
the fly pattern. Streets is a better bet here, because he's
got the ability to get open way downfield. If nothing else,
the defense is spread so thin that you can probably get out
and run with Garcia.
Money
Plays: St. Louis Rams
Offense: Split Backs-Normal
HB Off Tackle: This is a slow-developing play, but can often
go for massive yardage. Faulk takes the handoff from the left
backfield position, heading right. Follow the pulling line up
and around the corner. If you can break a tackle in the secondary,
you could be gone for a long gain and a score.
Offense:
Singleback-4WR
Flare Pass: This play uses all of the weapons in the Rams' arsenal,
and what's more, leaves one of them wide open. Bruce and Holt
head downfield on fly patterns, while Proehl runs a slant and
Hakim runs a post. This stretches the defense long down the
field. Scan for someone open downfield. Otherwise, dump the
ball off to Faulk coming out of the backfield to the right.
Since the defense is concentrated on the downfield threat, you
can easily pick up twenty to thirty yards after the catch.
Offense:
Shotgun-4WR
Slot Flags: Another downfield pass play, this one sends Hakim
and Proehl on posts toward the sidelines. Marshall Faulk runs
from behind the line and posts toward the left sideline. Drop
a ball over the coverage to one of these targets for a long
gain.
Money
Plays: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offense: I-Form-Normal
HB Counter Wk: The outside run will work super-effectively with
a rugged, fast back like Dunn. This play is especially effective,
since it uses a bit of misdirection. Take and follow Alstott's
block to the left, then scoot up and around the line and down
the left sideline. If you sense they opposition is going to
gang up on this run, pull your tight end in motion to the left
end of the line to seal things up better.
Offense:
I-Form-Normal
HB Toss: This is the same idea as the above play, but this one
goes to the right. Follow Alstott's block up and around the
end to the right. Use this play when on the left hash mark and
the above play when on the right hash mark in order to have
the maxmimum amount of field to work with.
Offense:
I-Form-Normal
Flats: Want the long and short of it? This play is money. It's
got the near and far stuff wrapped up tight. First, the two
wide receivers run fly patterns straight down the field. The
two backs, Dunn and Alstott, run to opposite flats, giving Johnson
four great options. Everyone else blocks. This play victimizes
defense, simply because it stretches them to the point of breaking.
If Johnson and Green are in single coverage, air the ball out
and let them catch up to it downfield. If they're doubled, take
a look at either of the backs. By the time you have a chance
to check everything out, one will probably be past the linebacker
and streaking open downfield. This one is great for big yards
or when you just need that quick four-yard reception.
Money
Plays: Tennessee Titans
Offense: Weak I-Normal
Counter Weak: The left side doesn't stay weak for long. Bring
Wycheck in motion and get him set on the left side of the line.
Snap the ball and take George to the left, using blocks by the
fullback and tight end to round the corner and turn the ball
upfield. A great first down play call.
Offense:
Strong I-3WR
Double Flares: Cash money. You're looking at the right side
of the field on this play. Dyson will take what seems like half
of the defense with him as he hitches and heads upfield. This
leaves Alexander open 80% of the time on the right sideline.
Hit him with a nice touch pass as he camps in the clear. George
will also be open quite often to the left.
Offense:
Strong I-3WR
Flats Strong: Much like the play above, this one also offers
the option of throwing to Sanders as he posts toward the right
sideline. This is your red zone play. From the twenty in, look
to Sanders for the TD. Or, if he's covered, zip the ball to
George or Alexander and let them try to scamper in.
Money
Plays: Washington Redskins
Offense: Strong I-Normal
PA Flood: This play will eat the zone alive. You're looking
to go to tight end Stephen Alexander on this play. George will
fake to the back, freezing the linebackers (hopefully) and allowing
Alexander to spring free. Even if he's got a DB on him, he'll
likely break in front of the guy and pull down the pass anyway.
If Alexander is covered, look to Davis late out of the backfield.
Offense:
Singleback-Normal
Corners: This is your deep pass play. The outside receivers
run posts to the sidelines and the tight end and slot receivers
run fly patterns. Either the right or left receiver will be
in single coverage. If Westbrook is in single, make sure you
sling it outo to him. If the post receivers are covered, chuck
it to the tight end. So many receivers are in the mix that someone
is bound to be open. You'll just have to make quick reads and
find one.
Offense:
Singleback-Normal
WR Fade: A money play down the right sideline, this is usually
good for a long gain. Unless you're facing a seriously good
cornerback, always throw to Gardner, the CIRCLE receiver. If
you put the right touch on the ball, you can lob it up and over
his head and he just has to run under it and make a basket catch.
Historic
Players:
Having a historic player card will unlock that superstar of
yesterday in your free agents list. Once you unlock him, you
can sign him to your team
List:
151. Carl Banks
152. Bill Bates
153. Jerome Brown
154. Jim Burt
155. Keith Byars
156. Dwight Clark
157. Gary Clark
158. Roger Craig
159. Richard Dent
160. John Elway
161. Boomer Esiason
162. Jumpy Geathers
163. kevin Greene
164. Dan Hampton
165. Rodney Hampton
166. Tim Harris
167. Ken Harvey
168. Craig Heyward
169. Jay Hilenberg
170. Merrill Hoge
171. Keith Jackson
172. Rickey Jackson
173. Joe Jacoby
174. Pepper Johnson
175. Brent Jones
176. Seth Joyner
177. Jim Kelly
178. Jim Lachey
179. Steve Largent
180. Dexter Manley
181. Charles Mann
182. Dan Marino
183. Wilber Marshall
184. clay Matthews
185. Jim McMahon
186. Karl Mecklenburg
187. Matt Millen
188. Art Monk
189. Joe Morris
190. William Perry
191. Tom Rathman
192. Barry Sanders
193. Phil Simms
194. Mike Singletary
195. Jackie Slater
196. Pat Swilling
197. Steve Tasker
198. John Taylor
199. Herschel walker
200. Steve Young
Stadium
Cards:
Getting one of these cards will unlock a Stadium.
233
Super Bowl XXXVI
234 Super Bowl XXXVII
235 Super Bowl XXXVIII
236 Super Bowl XXXIX
237 Aloha Stadium
238 Old Redskins Stadium
239 Old Oakland Stadium
240 Old Houston Stadium
241 Old Pittsburgh Stadium
242 Old Denver Stadium
243 Tiburon Stadium
244 EA Sports Stadium
245 Dodge City Stadium
246 Nile High Stadium
247 Alpha Blitz Stadium
248 Maddenstein Stadium
Classic
Teams:
Getting these Cards will unlock the team for Exhibition play.
249
58 Colts
250 66 Packers
251 68 Jets
252 70 Browns
253 72 Dolphins
254 73 Bills
255 74 Steelers
256 76 Raiders
257 77 Broncos
258 78 Oilers
259 80 Raiders
260 81 Chargers
261 82 Redskins
262 83 Raiders
263 84 Dolphins
264 85 Bears
265 86 Giants
266 88 49ers
267 90 Eagles
268 91 Lions
269 92 Cowboys
270 93 Bills
271 94 49ers
272 96 Packers
273 98 Broncos
274 99 Rams
Madden
Teams:
Getting these Cards will unlock the team for Exhibition play.
275
84 All Madden
276 85 All Madden
277 86 All Madden
278 87 All Madden
279 88 All Madden
280 89 All Madden
281 90 All Madden
282 91 All Madden
283 92 All Madden
284 93 All Madden
285 94 All Madden
286 95 All Madden
287 96 All Madden
288 97 All Madden
289 98 All Madden
290 99 All Madden
Fantasy
Teams:
Getting these Cards will unlock the team for Exhibition play.
291
Madden Super Bowl
292 Marshals
293 Mummies
294 Sugar Buzz
295 Monsters
296 Tiburon
297 EA Sports
298 John Madden (John's picks for best ever)
Cheerleader
Cards:
Playing these Cards will pump up the crowd and give your team
a (psychological) boost.
299
Bears
300 Bengals
301 Bills
302 Broncos
303 Browns
304 Buccaneers
305 Cardinals
306 Chargers
307 Chiefs
308 Colts
309 Cowboys
310 Dolphins
311 Eagles
312 Falcons
313 49ers
314 Giants
315 Jaguars
316 Jets
317 Lions
318 Packers
319 Panthers
320 Patriots
321 Raiders
322 Rams
323 Ravens
324 Redskins
325 Saints
326 Seahawks
327 Steelers
328 Titans
329 Vikings
