Ahead of the Chains

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Ahead of the Chains

Tier Progression

  1. Tier I · Bronze

    Reduced defender ability to disengage from run blocks on early downs (1st and 2nd)

  2. Tier II · Silver · 15 FP to upgrade

    Reduces defender's ability to shed run blocks on early downs (1st and 2nd)

  3. Tier III · Gold · 20 FP to upgrade

    Runs for 1st downs on early downs wipe defender zone progress

  4. Tier IV · Platinum · 30 FP to upgrade

    Runs for 1st downs on early downs increase OL resistance meters

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ArchetypeUnlocks atTier I cost (FP)
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Synergizes with

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People Movers

Both boost run blocking for IOL/OT. It stacks.

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Read Blocktion

Both boost run blocking for IOL/OT/TE/FB. It stacks.

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Insider Trading

Both boost run blocking for IOL/OT/TE/FB. It stacks.

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Trench Barons

Both boost run blocking for IOL/OT/TE/FB. It stacks.

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Outside the Club

Both boost run blocking for IOL/OT/TE/FB. It stacks.

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Power Program

Both boost run blocking for IOL/OT/TE/FB. It stacks.

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Work Horse

Both build your run offense (IOL/OT/TE/FB + HB/FB).

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Big Back

Both build your run offense (IOL/OT/TE/FB + HB/FB).

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AStrong

Interior Dominating

Another on-field boost for IOL: same players, different facet.

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Trimmed Edges

Another on-field boost for OT: same players, different facet.

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Riot Shield

Another on-field boost for IOL/OT: same players, different facet.

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Move the Chains

Another on-field boost for TE: same players, different facet.

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Happier Feet

Another on-field boost for TE: same players, different facet.

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Blitz Buster

Another on-field boost for IOL/OT: same players, different facet.

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Sure Hands

Another on-field boost for TE: same players, different facet.

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Angry Runner

Another on-field boost for TE/FB: same players, different facet.

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BWorth a look

Shield Finder

Stacks your OT investment (on-field + scouting).

different coach trees, one is a purchase

Tight End Tracker

Stacks your TE investment (on-field + scouting).

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Inside Scoop

Stacks your IOL investment (on-field + scouting).

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Practician (OL)

Stacks your IOL/OT investment (on-field + development).

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Practician (WR/TE)

Stacks your TE investment (on-field + development).

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Practician (HB)

Stacks your FB investment (on-field + development).

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After School Tutor

Stacks your IOL/OT/TE/FB investment (on-field + development).

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