Madden 23 Defense 101: How To Play Defense Correctly

[@EricRayweather]

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[@anthonyjohnson3874]

Hi

[@andredyte6183]

Why does everyone so easily fumble in this game bro??

[@ikeemhiggins6717]

I need you to play someone idk if u actually play ppl but if u do it’s on PS 5

[@dripyfresh6279]

The trick is doing all this in 5 seconds

[@geogadget1]

This is the best very well explained video I have across KZbin. I am getting back to Madden to play with friends I just get by knowing the true basics of the game such as downs, FG and TD. I don’t know any positions or terms such as flats, outside, underneath… etc This video did an amazing job helping me understand it much better. Love how the examples were shown truly amazing. Thank you! I’m not a fan of football but have always liked playing the game with friends. Like I said I get by just playing my way but I actually want to learn what defense/offense I can use to counter certain plays my friends use. I find myself throwing a lot of interceptions in Madden 23 so I’m not too confident in my deep passing game so I become very predictable. 😂 Also my friends complain about the game not calling passing interference. Which seems to be a problem.

[@garrette2999]

Thanks man, I've always had a bad passing defense in franchise mode on all madden, I don't trust myself to play my DBs so I stick to D-line and LBs, but learning some of these tips will hopefully help me get better at defending passes.

[@yeezy189]

real man computer be dotting me up

[@keishalewis1708]

Me to

[@gamingcentre6409]

i always be usering lb cuz it my real life position

[@ladellmimms]

@@keishalewis1708 you play Madden 🫡

[@jalenmcnealy3700]

@@yeezy189 computer be going 15/16 on me with one int💀

[@stephaniewhite9526]

What a fantastic video for a new Madden 23 player like me. Thank you so much.

[@philwiggins1709]

Big help bro 🙏🏼

[@_KOANS]

I appreciate videos like this. Haven’t played madden since madden 08 on the og Xbox. Just got 23 on my ps5 a few days ago and I know nothing about formations, plays, players, mechanics, strategies, I know nothing. Getting tired of 2k and the learning curve in this game is pretty fulfilling.

[@gradymckinney7306]

Bruh im in the exact same boat as u. Except i last played on ps2 madden 07

[@MidNiteThunder40]

Lol I’m right with y’all last one I owned was decade ago.. if you have PS my Tag is NAWMidNite40

[@ronniewest87]

Don't get tired of 2K bro. I do and then hit discord and play with people that just want to have fun

[@_KOANS]

@@ronniewest87 lol I'll be honest I gave my copy of 2k away to my little cousin. In the time since this comment I've built a pretty decent PC so most of my gaming is on either battlefield 4 for nostalgia, rdr2 with mods, or gamecube emulators for my childhood.

[@broncorik2268]

Defense is truly an art

[@caustictoxin1616]

I like to run a 5 man cover one scheme overloaded to one side then take the deep safety and double the number one wr it works really well when you’re playing against deep threat speed receivers

[@reneramirez3940]

How do you run a 5 man ? Nickel formation ?

[@caustictoxin1616]

@@reneramirez3940 man on man 3 cbs on Wrs the linebacker on the rb or te or safety on rb or te those are interchangeable depending on the speed match up then the last safety plays a deep zone over the middle and from there you can contain your line for mobile qbs

[@caustictoxin1616]

@@reneramirez3940 but as I stated earlier you can make all kinds of changes and adjustments like take the deep zone and instead double the number one wr or you can over load your line to one side

[@caustictoxin1616]

@@reneramirez3940 or you could send the lb or safety on a blitz and change your man coverages there’s all sorts of things you can do in cover one schemes you just have to be careful with cb to wr matchups especially the rn and te due to mismatches

[@jaredsalisbury2]

The “nah he actually just got cooked right there” totally hilarious 😂 but great tips man really appreciate this video!

[@DRu.913]

13:06 are you using L trigger to strafe here or are you simply using the analog stick alone without using turbo to position well?

[@BigRichG]

Thank you man, I haven't played madden since madden 25, this video was very educational!

[@artofwargames1667]

it’s crazy we’re about to have another madden 25 lol

[@Sawdogg]

@@artofwargames1667 it’s probably going to be 35

[@Justin__Time4]

Amazing man first time playing madden in years this is EXTREMELY helpful.

[@Mat-he7mb]

Thank you for this video. It helped my D so much. Finally got a W. Granted I'm only on All-Pro right no. I want to get better before stepping up to All-Madden lol

[@jsloime5803]

How is your playbook like that mine is always in the right side how do you make it like that.

[@Internetsboifriend]

Great content. You help to shorten the learning curve.

[@NFLKID212]

Thank you. I need a lot of help on defense

[@solarcj9313]

What you play on bro I can help you live in games if we play on the same console

[@Itachi-xi9sl]

Man is good this madden. Be a safety when playing man and look for crossers

[@NFLKID212]

@@solarcj9313 Xbox series

[@solarcj9313]

@@NFLKID212 same

[@NFLKID212]

@@solarcj9313 ok what’s your user

[@stanthebasedman1617]

Another big tip I just learned the other day, RS/R3 sends your qb spy after the qb. I click it in as soon as they start scrambling and it works wonders

[@EricRayweather]

A good tip but I've stopped recommending it only because a lot of times it'll glitch out your defense and also send one of your zone defenders as well, which can leave big passes wide open. It's become risky.

[@MrChives]

RS/R3 doesn’t just send the spy. It essentially send the whole defense to stop the run. So when you see the run always press RS/R3. Just don’t dive 😂 I do that a lot

[@jamesslay3233]

Honestly this guide has helped so much I love madden but I’m not great so thank you

[@WOSN9]

Tbh if ur using the chargers just run 3-4 even cover 3 sky and put bosa and Mack as the DE and hard flat the outside LB, press JC Jackson against the WR and u user one of the middle LBs. I literally average 3 picks a game.

[@screechpryor]

The play you ran at timestamp 6 minutes and 33 seconds you got the slant open in the middle

[@brentenglish268]

What defense or adjustment do you use to keep your DB’s from running into each other? Also what adjustments do you make so that your guys don’t run all the way across the formation at the snap to get to their man? I know they said DB would be better this year but the only changes I’ve seen are that in all-madden the DB’s are OP and that this year the ball bounce’s like it’s filled with helium instead of air..

[@christopherharris4694]

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[@DANMATVE]

There are the PLAYAS…. But your sir, are the SLAYA YOU ARE DA MAN…. ANOTHER SOLID VIDEO

[@49cohibas53]

How do you put all D lineman into coverage? Ps4

[@AceBoogie.91]

5:11 my problem with this is that every time i choose man coverage and give the receivers room, my corners end up running towards them for some reason and i have no choice but to put them in press. idky this happens to me whenever i do this. if any Madden pros know why, lmk.

[@hubblescardbreak8240]

alright well thanks Coach 😅 i was wondering why my i could never stop a scramble QB with Capt Johnson at WR1 but hopefully that’ll stop happening less

[@King-CMC]

Bro you have helped me so much thank you

[@EricRayweather]

No problem 👍

[@markkindle8114]

@@EricRayweather I had to come back to this video. Either I stop the run and not the pass and vice versa. Thanks bro.

[@hisamurai]

Hey Eric I have a question, everytime I play defense majority of the time my lineman plays coverage how can I stop that from happening

[@pierremasse2684]

Thank you for posting I learned a lot with this.

[@SRoyalKeyz]

How do I cover the outside post routes

[@FamilyHouse-fw9yl]

Do I have to count the number of tight ends and wide receivers to match personal?

[@BooyeahBehemoth]

Thanks, i personally suck at stopping the inside pass so thanks

[@COREYGATSON]

So what zone drop adjustment for corner routes

[@karansohal3274]

Very helpful! Thanks!!

[@SlimeCrookGaminG]

Thanks bro for all that I was missing out on 💯

[@OzzyTanks6969]

How can I practice my defensive adjustments when I only have one controller how can I do it every time I go into practice on the main hub or in the franchise the offense always likes the ball then a second half how can I do it

[@JebSpice]

Such a big help

[@mokylarry1525]

How stop running back option pass

[@ryanbrowning5586]

Was literally just playing and went to OT. I scored a td on first possession, a running td. It allowed me to kick the extra point and kept going even announced I won. He scores a td but it gave him 7 instead of 6. He kicks the extra point and wins by 1. Wtf. Never seen this before I didn't record it but did message the dude on Xbox. This was on the series x. Never seen anything like it.

[@ogbc100]

Wow lol

[@to-vd8nl]

That happened with me but I was suppose to lose. After he scored on first OT drive. It gave me the ball. OT even ended and restarted giving me the chance to score . I scored to tie it then went for two and won . Dude was maddd🤣

[@Joker23236]

So I’m not the only one… did the overtime rules change because even on play now when I score first the game keeps going.

[@ryanbrowning5586]

@@Joker23236 not that I know of until post season.

[@to-vd8nl]

@@Joker23236 no It’s a glitch. I’ve had overtime games end on the 1st score that only happened to me once

[@charliHustle760]

How do you Chuck WR from the line?

[@diamondsandgold1993]

This is exactly what I was looking for!

[@dabceb1125]

Excellent introduction. Thank you.

[@christophermichaels8148]

Hey, Maybe you can help with this. My brother and I have an Xbox one X/S and have played on Madden 21 but when we both bought 23 I can't see him or anyone else.

[@iluvdogs420]

Fantastic tutorial

[@shermancarwise2783]

What defense defends pass and run well, I'm using N.ORLEANS playbook

[@masonparent5399]

Quality video definitely helps

[@jrviade85]

Liked and subscribed! I want to learn everything I can Can you please share the link for offense for beginners , thanks

[@roosterroo2794]

I really suck at defense I can't stop the run or the pass . I need help

[@corystylesz5068]

This is THE video I needed !

[@marcherrera23]

This helped out a lot

[@smith.e7seargentfirstclass994]

How do i get THAT playcalling setup.. Mine is a collumn on the right and its terrible!

[@titusdacreator1544]

Next gen

[@drew3ism]

Great video. Clear and concise!

[@KENTUCKYGAMING-fj9qb]

Qb contain is crazy good for putting pressure

[@Dewrzn]

this vids gud but died laughing at 2:05

[@stx2brxfitness]

Hey brother, is there a video or anywhere where it explains packages you can use in each defense? For example: FS package out of Dollar.

[@AceeTheChosen]

Stuff most likely don’t matter

[@joseyjenkins6049]

Hey eric ray? You once said how to pressure a rolling qb with a teammate you're not usering. I can't find the video. How do you do it?

[@treyjames8887]

I believe he said to double tap r1

[@michaelsimsplaya4199]

Somebody tell me why my cornerback keeps getting burned on a streak when i have him in press and over top coverage.

[@evanhalbardier7708]

I'm just trying to consistently beat my dad who during covid played madden for like 4 hours a day everyday

[@taylor860gang]

Anyone else loose connection alot with h2h?????

[@Retro_Flames]

I never have yet

[@taylor860gang]

@@Retro_Flames I never did last year's game this year someone gets kicked out every other game. Just about done with Madden already and it sucks I love the game play

[@Chris_Da_Prince]

I get kicked out often. Even going to replays in franchise mode a lot.

[@buildingbread]

I did a lot on PS4, but it hasn’t happen since I moved to PS5.

[@tmackjns]

Under .500 because of it

[@lioneldaniel9388]

How do you substitute on defense

[@salvadorhernandez9884]

I got a good defense but qb keep kills me i will have a dt open rushing the qb then he takes off

[@haydencasteel635]

Am I the only one having some serious trouble with pash rush in madden 23, it seems like I can’t get a jump and then non of the moves work at all, even using TJ Watt, bosa, AD, any of the elite pash rushers just doesn’t work, and also I am having issues with using my DT and he randomly slants at a 45° angle or runs side ways when the ball is snapped, very frustrating

[@seany1539]

i’ve been able to consistently bull rush with vita vea

[@ilikecheese4960]

Bruh I’m not new to madden it seems when I play this one whether it’s MUT or h2h my corner are sitting 40 yards from the wr

[@MrTontowatkins]

I haven't played this since Madden 16.. I come back throwing more picks than a Lil bit. And it only gets WORSE A and WORSE

[@penguinrea0088]

God bless you Eric

[@AlexS1346]

In video thumbnail: Patrick Mahomes: Oh ****!

[@ivanmoya5609]

“Well…he just got cooked there”😂😂😂

[@vids5374]

Cover for a generally means guys are going to be standing around waiting to miss the interception. And when you play Guys these days it's a lot of Tulsa ball. And EA allows that to go on. So you'll have all these guys standing back there and they'll still miss the interception and not get any pressure on the quarterback. You better off running cover three man up or you better find a blitz. To set up off of it. Like you can run safety Blitz and Zone 3 and then you can switch out to man safety blitz. So it looks the same.

[@shiny460]

What im gathering is that there isn't that much you can actually do and the AI teammates are just trash. You don't get enough time before the snap to make more than 1 adjustment, and the CPU will just throw against whatever adjustment you make.

[@tylermarlow1623]

what game mode is this? How do i get to this game mode?

[@AceeTheChosen]

I bet he in practice with 2 controllers

[@RalstonClan]

I suck at Defense:| hopefully this helps

[@tonylove4342]

What about 4-4 defense

[@MrWeeboler]

Does the beginning matter if everyone runs 3-3 nickel to stop everything???

[@EricRayweather]

There's runs that pop the nickel 3-3.

[@anthonypleasant6405]

I'm having a hard time stopping the deep post on the slot WR, I'm doing everything I can to contain the QB but if he gets loose, that slot WR is burning my CB for a HUGE gain . Help me please!!!!! TIA

[@anthonypleasant6405]

Even in cover 2

[@vids5374]

Cover one in Madden has always sucked especially when they offer it up to you and you just got roasted for 90 yards.

[@nateliontrueleo5436]

When the update coming so I can start my franchise

[@EricRayweather]

Hopefully tomorrow.

[@nateliontrueleo5436]

Thanks

[@Hondomoto_]

I love user controlling the corner, I'm just built different I guess 🥵

[@duce_is_IQ]

hey repent here repent what this means is give your life to Jesus and turn away from your sins and you will be saved and the blood of Jesus

[@frankdavila8483]

How to shoe clock man 23 in New GEN

[@codyphillips683]

Even when i pinch my d line everyone averages about 5 yards a carry

[@TaiMiller00]

Sooo when is the freaking roster gonna update! I can’t start my new freaking league until they updated and we are damn near 10hours from the szn starting and we don’t have AN UPDATED ROSTER!!!!

[@terranceruffin2423]

How do you do “Guess Play” run or pass on defense?

[@dresdenchiles556]

Rb or R1

[@Dam63636]

Right bumper - then up on D pad for guess throw , and down on D pad for cover run up middle, right bumper & either left - right on the D pad covers run for either side.

[@irshman1845]

Is it at all beneficial to play as a DL? I am pretty good at it since I have always used dl in the older maddens but haven't played in a decade. I see most people play LB

[@bennybtw5084]

It’s beneficial to play a DT on an inside run because sometimes you can slip right by the guards and get a TFL. I usually only play as a DE when i drop everyone into coverage to guarantee some pressure

[@marcospacheco5196]

Can we get an offensive video

[@seriouzfilmz9397]

Madden defense ai suck I feel like whoever I’m not guarding is going to get open they will look at the ball go pass them on a easy pick

[@vixproduction7352]

Genius

[@KaotikWolff]

See I’m having trouble getting sacked I can’t get anyone open before I got defenders in my face this is ridiculous.

[@aiejgaeugaib8845]

This is too much for my brain to think about when playing

[@djangorestraind596]

Especially when your baked

[@jiggmandre]

I clearly don’t pay attention because i didn’t know it told you how many receivers came out 😭😭😭😭

[@AceeTheChosen]

You dont play madden then

[@maidenmoar]

Man press and go for the SACK. Don't be scared!

[@jmgonzales7701]

What if they pass

[@maidenmoar]

@@jmgonzales7701 then it happens. You try again. Nothing is going to work 100% of the time.

[@jmgonzales7701]

@@maidenmoar literal chess game

[@gamekeeper400]

Yo, let me know whenever EA decides to try to patch their game, thanks

[@deeblock518]

How pinch your whole team on defense

[@semajsims7019]

Easy…. Just let the CPU make crazy INTS

[@TRAVISM3]

Why doesnt the mobile version show the opposing team’s offensive personnel in the defensive play call display?

[@Ronnie215FKD]

Please help! I’m trying to change my quarterbacks’ throw style to slinger 8 in franchise, but when I do change it in the edit player menu, his throwing motion is the same, as if I didnt change it to slinger 8 at all. I even changed his abilities and it is still the same. Someone please help

[@divin3-_-shotzz621]

Im here cuz they no defense n they dont act like professionals

[@davidrogowski9898]

As a beginner you used way too much terminology, maybe it's because I don't watch football but this was super confusing as someone who just knows the basic rules of football

[@timothymcbride2822]

Let's go

[@jtyoung4019]

2:06

[@MEEPxx]

Madden is such trash. ANY QB you play against will go like 21-24 300 passing yards and 2 TD. You can’t do anything to stop the other teams offense. It’s honestly pretty damn frustrating when you’re playing a DB and trying to play a ball downfield and you hit triangle/Y to jump and catch the ball but your guy does nothing, just stands there. I hate this game sometimes

[@salsatr33tv20]

If u needs help on D on 23 it's too late 🤫