Defense Pre-Snap Adjustments

Question 1

Blitz

Answer 1

You can make any selected player blitz by using this hot route command, a.k.a. a blitz straight down since the players’ rush angle will appear straight down on the screen.

Question 2

Bluff Blitz

Answer 2

This hot route makes your defender attack the line of scrimmage before dropping into his zone. You can fake pressure with a linebacker before he drops over the middle.

Question 3

Buzz Zone

Answer 3

The “curl to flat” zone defender will drop 8–10 yards deep and defend the curl; if there is no route threatening that area, he will move to the flat. A buzz zone is also known as a purple zone because of the zone color.

Question 4

Deep Zone

Answer 4

This dark blue zone will drop back and play deep assignments.

Question 5

Flat Zone

Answer 5

This light blue zone will drop down and play the flat. It is great for guarding short-throwing offenses and players who like to dump off passes to the HB.

Question 6

Guess Play

Answer 6

Predict a pass or commit to a run to one side or up the middle. Use LT (Xbox) and the right stick before the snap.

Question 7

Hook Zone

Answer 7

This yellow zone will guard a 3- to 5-yard radius around wherever it is assigned. It is great for covering the middle of the field.

Question 8

Option Adjustment

Answer 8

Contain the QB or RB on option plays depending on your pre-snap command.

Question 9

QB Contain

Answer 9

You can place your defensive ends in contains by using LT (Xbox) before the snap and pressing RB (Xbox).

Question 10

QB Spy

Answer 10

A QB spy tells your defender to watch the QB and attack him if he runs past the line of scrimmage. This is a great way to stop scrambling QBs. This route also helps stop short throws right over the middle.

Question 11

Shift Defense

Answer 11

Pinch, spread, or shift your defense in either direction with LT (Xbox) and the left stick.