In this Football Video Game Tips breakdown, we are going to take a look at a Madden 12 blitz  called Nickel 2-4-5 Over Storm Brave that brings inside pressure.

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Playbooks Found In

  • 3-4
  • Cardinals
  • Cowboys
  • Multiple D
  • Packers
  • Patriots
  • Redskins
  • Steelers

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The Nickel 2-4-5 – Over Storm Brave sends 6 pass rushers after the quarterback, while 5 defenders play man coverage. To set the defense up, we call bump-n-run man coverage. Keep in mind, this is optional.

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Next, pinch the defensive line. The two defensive tackles will now line up tighter together.

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We do this to create more spacing for the left inside linebacker to shoot through the B-gap between the right guard and right tackle.

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The left inside linebacker shoots through the B gap unblocked. The result is a sack on the quarterback.

Video Breakdown

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Final Thoughts

Having a fast left inside linebacker with a high acceleration rating will help increase the chances getting pressure on the quarterback. If the quarterback has time or a receiver breaks the bump-n-run man coverage, there is a good chance this defense can easily be burned.

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