To be a great madden player against your opponents, YOU must have a strong and sound defense! 

There are so many ways to become a great Madden player you can destroy people with a powerful run game, you can beat them with a great passing game, you can even beat them with a balanced offensive game plan, but if that’s what you are looking for this is not the article for you. This article is for the defense oriented Madden players looking for the best defensive schemes to help lead them to victory. You want to be great at defense and shut down all of your opponents, well this is the place for you. These are the top 10 defensive playbooks in Madden 20.

10) Los Angeles Chargers

Imagine scoring a defensive touchdown to go up four scores on your opponent

Here’s the playbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liUWUveD-eo

Containing the 4-3, 46, Nickel, Dime and Dollar formations the Chargers honestly have a great defensive scheme that can be used to terrorize opponents offenses. This defense is strong also because of the young and amazing talent including Derwin James, Joey Bosa, Melvin Ingram, Chris Harris, Jr. and many more. This defense has proven their strength in reality and honestly using them in Madden will give you not only an edge but you will have fun shutting down your opponent.

How to use this playbook:

• The Chargers get their strength from their Nickel and Big Nickel formations.
• Stay true to your Nickel formations because that’s where you are going to be most productive. Don’t blitz anyone if you haven’t called a blitz play, only set your defensive ends to contain the QB.
• Have fun and use Derwin James and Joey Bosa to the fullest because once their x-factors come on you will be a destructive force. 

9) Dallas Cowboys

The wolf hunter is on the prowl ready to attack the offense

Here’s the playbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OWDPk6VVMA&t=20s

Despite the Cowboys poor secondary in real life their playbook allows them to create pressure without even having to blitz. The use of the 4-3 formation allows you the player to bring an excellent amount of pressure without even blitzing which is good especially when playing a run heavy team or you are going against a mobile quarterback.

How to use this playbook:

• Select the 4-3 formation that is where you are going to make your money from and dominate opposing offenses.
• Many people believe controlling a player in the secondary is the way to go, but that's wrong, you should control a defensive lineman or a linebacker and leave your corners alone.
• Utilize your defensive line and your youthful and talented linebacking core to the fullest.

8) Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings will allow you to dominate offenses especially with Harrison Smith at safety

Here’s the playbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWIGqtfMnr4

This is most definitely a fun defense to play with due to the level of talent that they have on the field. You have Harrison Smith who can not only give you excellent pass coverage but can also destroy the back field if you decide to blitz with him. Let’s not forget that you have cornerback Xavier Rhodes who can dominate opposing receivers. Their 4-3 and 46 formation allows them to shut down any offense that they come in contact with.

How to use this playbook:

• You will get the best production from the 4-3 Over Plus and 46 formations.
• Utilize Harrison Smith and Xavier Rhodes to the fullest to shut down opposing passing offenses.
• Trust your D-line you do not have to switch them up, set up QB contain against mobile quarterbacks to shut down the possibility of getting out the pocket.

7) Los Angeles Rams

Dominate opposing offenses with this crazy linebacking core

Here’s the playbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubse-uMZyvA

The Rams get their best production from the Nickel and Big Nickel formations allowing them to terrorize every offense. If that isn’t enough they have defensive end Aaron Donald who is a 99 overall force of absolute destruction. The whole defense overall is loaded and you can just have your way with any of your opponents.

How to use this playbook:

• Utilize the Nickel and Big Nickel formation.
• Use Aaron Donald to beat offensive linemen and rack up the number of sacks that you get.
• The secondary is impressive by themselves they have Aquib Talib, Marcus Peters, Eric Weddle, and John Johnson. 

6) New Orleans Saints

Boom! Another sack by Cameron Jordan

Here’s the playbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAX_Me14AK8

The saints aren’t just dominant in real life they are a force to be reckoned with in the game too. Majority of their defense is played from their 4-3, Nickel, and Big Nickel formations. You have Marshon Lattimore and Cameron Jordan that already gives you the upper hand on your opponent.

How to use this playbook:

• Stick to the 4-3, Nickel, and Big Nickel formations because they are the main defensive formations that the Saints use.
• Switch your coverage coaching adjustments to by speed because you have Marshon Lattimore who has a speed rating of 93.
• As far as your D-line goes just trust them and let Cameron Jordan wreak havoc on whoever you are facing.

5) Chicago Bears

Flex with Khalil Mack after causing havoc!

Here’s the playbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXrNSK5UZWg

The Bears utilization of the 3-4 and the Nickel and Dime formations are key to the Bears dominance on defense. This is one of the best defenses in the game so you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Plus, you have Khalil Mack also who is nothing less than a force to be messed with. 

Here’s how to use this playbook:

• Stick to the 3-4 and the Nickel and Dime formation packages.
• Don’t underestimate Khalil Mack; he is a dominating player that can really make things happen.
• You can lock down receivers with Kyle Fuller and Eddie Jackson too. This is a pass heavy defense so make sure you use these guys!

4) San Fransico 49ners

Show off your swagger and flex with Nick Bosa after getting the sack.

Here’s the playbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6IU8HZWF5k

The 49ners undeniably have the best defense against the pass, but that all starts with the playbook. Their Nickel, Dime, and Quarter formations allow for a versatile defensive set up which is great to have. The 49ners are a stacked defense led by Deforest Buckner, Nick Bosa, and veteran cornerback Richard Sherman.

How to use this playbook:

• Stay true to your Nickel, Dime, and Quarter formations. Your best Dime formation is the 2-3-6 you can have fun with that package set.
• Richard Sherman will give you a great zone and man coverage against opposing receivers.
• Deforest Buckner and Nick Bosa will cause nothing but destruction and bring pressure to the quarterback for you.

3) Houston Texans

Not in J.J. Watt’s house!

Here’s the playbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHYgakVS7x8

The Houston Texans main success from defense comes from their Big Dime formation. The Texans have a dominant run stopping defense with J.J. Watt and Jadaveon Clowney leading the charge. 

How to use this playbook:

• You are going to get the most success from the Big Dime formation, so select your defensive plays from that set.
• Lead your pass rush and run stop with J.J. Watt and Jadaveon Clowney are key to your defense excelling.
• Your secondary is stable with Jonathan Joseph and Justin Reid.

2) New England Patriots

There’s nothing going through whenever you throw in Stephon Gilmore’s direction!

Here’s the playbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEGwLNVKUCE&t=127s

The use of the Nickel and Dime formations allow the Patriots to have a pass heavy defense that can be unbeatable. The Patriots have Stephon Gilmore, Devin and Jason McCourty, Micheal Bennett, Dont’a Hightower, and Patrick Chung.

How to use this playbook:

• The patriots Nickel 3-3-5 odd formation allows them to be a pass heavy defense.
• Use your secondary to the fullest because of how strong they are against the pass.
• Trust your defensive line because they can hold up against the run.

1) Baltimore Ravens

Trying to pass in Earl Thomas’s direction is a big no no!

Here’s the playbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tywocXLYQ_g&t=46s

The 3-4 formation, Nickel 3-3-5 Wide formation and DBL A Gap formation undeniably the strength of this defense’s playbook. The Ravens have Earl Thomas III, Micheal Pierce, Brandon Willams, Marlon Humphrey, Tony Jefferson, Jimmy Smith, Brandon Carr, and Matthew Judon. This is a stacked defense who strikes fear in the hearts of their opponents.

How to use this playbook:

• Get the majority of your best defensive plays from the 3-4, Nickel 3-3-5, and DBL A Gap formations.
• Your secondary is absolutely stacked with Earl Thomas III leading the way. Earl Thomas III can be your opponent's worst nightmare so use him as much as you can.
• Your defensive line is solid at bringing the pressure against quarterbacks, and certain plays your linebackers can also be vital in getting sacks and stopping the run.

Now that you’ve read this article it is time to put your skills to the test. Go out there and play against opponents and completely shut down their offense. You may have your offensive game down pact but it means nothing when you are getting outscored by your opponents. Offense scores points, but it’s defenses that win championships. So go out there and dominate the opposing offenses!

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