For this Madden Tips Play video breakdown, we show a blitz from the Nickel 3-3-5 Wide. The name of the defense is the 3 Sam Will Blitz. By set up design, the pressure comes from the left outside linebacker.
Play Diagram:
Playbooks Found In:
- 46
- Bears
- Broncos
- Buccaneers
- Dolphins
- Giants
- Jaguars
- Jets
- Lions
- Multiple D
- Packers
- Rams
- Ravens
- Texans
- Titans
- Washington
Note: based on Madden 21 default playbooks.
Default Assignments:
| Position | Assignment |
| LE | Pass Rush Straight |
| NT | Pass Rush Straight |
| RE | Pass Rush Straight |
| LOLB | Blitz Right |
| MLB | 3Rec Hook |
| ROLB | Blitz Left |
| NB | Seam Flat Right |
| LCB | Deep Right 1/3 |
| SS | Seam Flat Left |
| FS | Deep Middle 1/3 |
| RCB | Deep Left 1/3 |
Note: assignments are from the offensive side view of the ball.
Quick Set-Up:
- Pinch Defense
- Move MLB next to the LE.
- Once the ball is snapped, move the MLB to the right, then drop back in coverage over the short middle of the field (watch video for better explanation).
Coaching Points:
- The Nickel – 3-3-5 – Wide – 3 Sam Will Blitz design is to bring edge pressure from the left outside linebacker.
- If your team has an elite edge pass rusher, make sure he lines up opposite side of the left outside linebacker.
- Drop the middle linebacker or free safety over the short middle of the field. Watch for short pass routes in that area of the field.
- Occasionally, the left end may get free as the left outside linebacker is blocked by the right tackle.
Video Breakdown:
Final Thoughts:
The Nickel – 3-3-5 – Wide – 3 Sam Will Blitz set up we show in the Madden Tips play video breakdown, is very simple to set up. It only requires two steps. In the video breakdown, we show a few variations of the blitz with the same results. This will help keep your opponent from knowing if its coming or now.
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