For this Madden Tips and plays a video breakdown we're going to show you a defensive blitz setup from the 4-3 Even 6-1 – Sam Will Blitz that's going to bring B Gap pressure from the right end. We also get pressure from the outside even against 6 man pass protection schemes.
Play Diagram:
Play Info:
| Formation: | 4-3 |
| Set: | Even 6-1 |
| Personnel: | 4DL, 3LB, 4DB |
| Coverage Type: | Man |
| Coverage Shell: | Cover 0 |
| Blitz Type: | Man Blitz |
| Gap Pressure: | B/C |
| Pass Rushers: | 5 |
| Pass Defenders: | 6 |
Playbooks Found In:
- 49ers
- Bears
- Bills
- Cardinals
- Chargers
- Chiefs
- Colts
- Dolphins
- Jets
- Panthers
- Patriots
- Raiders
- Rams
- Texans
Note: based on Madden 24 Live Playbooks.
Default Assignments:
| Position | Assignment |
| LE | Pass Rush |
| SDT | Pass Rush |
| WDT | Pass Rush |
| RE | Pass Rush |
| LOLB | Blitz |
| MLB | Man Coverage |
| ROLB | Blitz |
| LCB | Man Coverage |
| SS | Man Coverage |
| FS | Man Coverage |
| RCB | Man Coverage |
Note: assignments are from the offensive side view of the ball.
Quick Set-Up:
- Spread the defensive line out.
- Baseline is (optional).
- Press Man Coverage is (optional).
- Take control of the middle linebacker and re-blitz him.
- Move the middle linebacker up into the gap between the center and right guard.
- Once the ball is snap, allow him to take a step forward and then drop them back into pass coverage or cover the receiver he is responsible for.
Coaching Points:
- The video demonstrates a defensive Blitz setup from the 4-3 even 6-1 formation, focusing on bringing B Gap pressure primarily from the right end, Von Miller, while also generating outside pressure.
- The defense used is the 4-3 even 6-1 Sam Will Blitz, known for its outside pressure. The video uses the Bill's Playbook to showcase this Blitz setup.
- The setup for this Blitz is relatively straightforward and doesn't require many pre-snap adjustments. The key is to control the linebacker and decide whether to rush or drop back into coverage based on the fullback's movement.
- Defensive Line Spacing: Spreading the defensive line is essential to create a larger gap for the right end to blitz through the B Gap. This is because the left tackle often kicks out to block the left outside linebacker.
- The Blitz setup consistently generates pressure on the quarterback, with the right end or outside linebackers applying heat within around 1.8 to 2 seconds. We encourage testing the setup against different offensive formations for optimal results.
Video Breakdown:
Final Thoughts:
In conclusion, the defensive blitz setup demonstrated in this Madden Tips and plays video breakdown, utilizing the 4-3 Even 6-1 – Sam Will Blitz, proves to be a formidable tactic for bringing B Gap pressure from the right end while maintaining outside pressure even against 6-man pass protection schemes. Mastering this strategic play can undoubtedly enhance your defensive capabilities in the game, providing you with a powerful tool to disrupt opposing offenses.
