For this Madden Tips and Plays breakdown, we show a Quick Blitz Setup That Gets Double Edge Pressure from the Nickel Double Mug – Mid Blitz 0. What we like about this quick blitz-up, is we only have to manually move one defender.
Play Diagram:
Play Info:
| Formation: | Nickel |
| Set: | 4-2 |
| Personnel: | 4DL, 2LB, 5DB |
| Coverage Type: | Man |
| Coverage Shell: | Cover 0 |
| Blitz Type: | Man Blitz |
| Gap Pressure: | B/C |
| Pass Rushers: | 6 |
| Pass Defenders: | 5 |
Playbooks Found In:
- 49ers
- Bears
- Bengals
- Browns
- Colts
- Commanders
- Eagles
- Jets
- Panthers
- Saints
- Seahawks
- Texans
Note: based on Madden 23 Live Playbooks.
Default Assignments:
| Position | Assignment |
| LE | Pass Rush |
| SDT | Pass Rush |
| WDT | Pass Rush |
| RE | Pass Rush |
| LLB | Blitz |
| RLB | Blitz |
| NB | Man |
| LCB | Man |
| SS | Man |
| FS | Man |
| RCB | Man |
Note: assignments are from the offensive side view of the ball.
Quick Set-Up:
- Take control of the free safety and hot route him to blitz as you're moving him down into the box. He should line up about 2-3 yards off the line of scrimmage and across from the center.
- While moving the free safety down the Box call Pressman coverage, which is optional.
- What's the ball a snap watch to see what the running back does if he goes out on a pass route you will need to manually cover him. If he stays in the pass block, you will want to rush him manually.
Coaching Points:
- The pressure is designed to come from the left end and right end.
- Keep in mind there is a six-man pass rush, which means only five defenders will be in man coverage.
- If your opponent has man-press beaters, you must be very careful when running this defense. You will need to mix it in with other defenses from the Nickel Double Mug that look the same.
Video Breakdown:
Final Thoughts:
The Nickel Double Mug – Mid Blitz 0 is a Quick Blitz Setup That Gets Double Edge Pressure without having too much pre-snap. This defense is particularly effective against the inside run and can generate quick pressure on the quarterback. However, it does leave your defensive backs vulnerable in man coverage, so it's important to mix it up with other defenses from the Nickel Double Mug. Keep in mind that there is a six-man pass rush, which means only five defenders will be in man coverage. If your opponent has man-press beaters, you'll need to be careful when running this defense. But overall, the Mid Blitz 0 is a great option for generating pressure and disrupting your opponent's offense. Check out the video breakdown for more information on how to run this defense effectively.
