For this Madden Plays breakdown, we look at the 3-4 Under – Will Fire 3 Seam. The design of this zone blitz comes from the right inside linebacker. He shoots through the B-Gap between the left guard and left tackle.
Play Diagram:
Playbooks Found In:
- 46
- Eagles
Note: based on Madden 21 default playbooks.
Default Assignments:
| Position | Assignment |
| LE | Slant Right |
| SDT | Slant Right |
| RE | Slant Right |
| LOLB | Seam Flat Right |
| LOLB | 3Rec Hook |
| RILB | Blitz B-Gap |
| ROLB | Blitz |
| LCB | Deep 1/3 Right |
| SS | Deep 1/3 Middle |
| FS | Seam Flat Left |
| RCB | Deep 1/3 Left |
Note: assignments are from the offensive side view of the ball.
Quick Set-Up:
- Hot route the SS to blitz.
- Move te SS into B gap between the RG and RT.
- QB Contain (optional).
- Stay in control of the SS before the snap.
- Once the ball is snapped, let the SS engage the RG.
- Drop the SS back into pass coverage once the RILB gets to the line of scrimmage.
Coaching Points:
- The pressure is designed to come from the right inside linebacker between the right guard and right tackle.
- Use QB Contain if your opponent likes to take off with his quarterback.
- If you have an X-Factor on the defensive line with the El Toro, use the bull rush move to get pressure on the quarterback.
Video Breakdown:
Final Thoughts:
The 3-4 Under – Will Fire 3 Seam utilizes a zone blitz concept to bring B-Gap pressure from the right inside linebacker. If you play in a Madden 21 connected franchise, it’s simple a setup that won’t raise any flags.
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