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Defense

MaddenUniversity.com Strategies - Defense

Master defensive strategies to dominate your opponents in Madden NFL. Learn how to shut down offenses, create turnovers, and adjust your defensive schemes to counter any play. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, our tips and guides will help you elevate your defensive game to the next level.

Stop the Run: Blitzes and Stunts

Stop the Run: Blitzes and Stunts

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Rush D

Struggling to stop the run in Madden NFL? Discover how blitzes and defensive line stunts can turn the tide in your favor. Learn essential strategies for disrupting the opposing offense and shutting down their running game with our expert tips!

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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Stop the Run: The Power of Pursuit

Stop the Run: The Power of Pursuit

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Rush D

Struggling to contain the ball carrier in Madden NFL? Unlock the secrets to effective pursuit angles and learn how to cut off running lanes like a pro. Dive into our tips and strategies for mastering pursuit angles and enhancing your run defense!

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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Stop the Run: The Power of Pre-Snap Adjustments

Stop the Run: The Power of Pre-Snap Adjustments

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Rush D

Want to shut down the run game and dominate on defense in Madden NFL? Discover the secrets to making effective pre-snap adjustments that can transform your defensive strategy. Learn how to shift your defensive line, adjust linebacker assignments, and bring additional defenders into the box to stop the run game in its tracks!

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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Stop the Run: User-Controlled Tackling

Stop the Run: User-Controlled Tackling

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Rush D

Master the key to a dominating defense and take your  Madden NFL game to the next level.   Bring down the ball carrier with user-controlled tackling.   Learn to time your tackles perfectly, aim for the right hit zones, and use the best tackle types to stop the ball carrier!

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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Stop the Run: Shut Down Run Plays

Stop the Run: Shut Down Run Plays

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Defense

Can you stop the relentless rushing attacks in Madden NFL? Our comprehensive guide reveals the top strategies and techniques that shut down run plays. From mastering user-controlled tackles to making crucial pre-snap adjustments, this article will arm you with the knowledge of what you need for a dominant defense.  Transform your run defense and shut down an opponent's ground game for good.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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Pass Defense: Reading the Quarterback

Pass Defense: Reading the Quarterback

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Written by: TNT713
Category: Pass D

Having trouble predicting the offense's next move in Madden NFL? Learn how to survey the field, and use subtle queues to read the quarterback like a pro to disrupt the offense's game plan. Get into your opponent's head and master the art of anticipation!

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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Pass Defense: afeties Coaching Adjustments in Madden NFL 26

Pass Defense: Coaching Adjustments for Safeties in Madden NFL 26

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Category: Pass D

Think your safeties are just background players? Not anymore. Madden NFL 26 gives us full control over safety depth, width, and alignment—unlocking new ways to disguise coverage, bait throws, and shut down explosive plays. Learn how to weaponize your secondary.

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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  1. Stop the Run: Series
  2. Descrambling Quarterbacks: Stopping the Dual Threat
  3. Descrambling Quarterbacks: Series
  4. Descrambling the Quarterback: Basic Tactics
  5. Pass Defense: Basic Principles of Zone Coverage
  6. Madden 25 Defense Mechanics: Switch Stick Revolutionizes Defensive Play
  7. Madden NFL 25 Coverage Shells: Disguise, Defend, and Dominate
  8. Madden NFL 25 Pass Coverage Overhaul: Enhancements for Smarter Defensive Back Play
  9. Madden NFL 25 BOOM Tech: Game-Changing Physics-Based Tackle System

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