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TE Attack

Singleback·Wing·12
Pass PlayPlay ActionFour VertsSeamCornerPostGoCover 2 Beater
Play diagram for TE Attack from Singleback Wing in Madden 27

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FormationSingleback
SetWing

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Breakdown

TE Attack is a Four Verts based play-action shot play out of Singleback Wing with 12 personnel. The tight end aligned in the backfield/wing releases on a seam that breaks into the flat corner route, the outside receiver to that side runs a vertical seam up the middle, and the two remaining wide outs on the opposite side stack four verticals down the field. This is a man beater designed to stress deep safeties and attack Cover 2 with the corner route working behind the flat defender, and the primary read progression starts with the seam to corner combo before working across to the backside verticals.

Defensive Reads

Pre-snap, count the safeties, two high shells invite the corner route behind the cornerback while one high shells push you to the backside verticals. Watch linebacker depth at the snap, a shallow drop from the middle linebacker signals Tampa 2 or a robber look that can undercut the seam route. Key the flat defender's reaction to the play-action fake, if he bites hard on the run fake the corner route will sit wide open behind him. User controlled safeties sitting on top of the stack of verts will bait you into the seam or corner, so double check the flat defender is not lurking underneath before throwing the corner. This play struggles against aggressive man blitzes that get immediate pressure before the routes develop, so have a quick game or hot route answer ready if you see blitz indicators like stacked box or crashing corners.

Usage Tips

Use this on early downs or in shot situations when you have already established the run game with 26 Duo or HB Power O to sell the play-action fake.

Check the safety alignment pre-snap, if you see two high safeties sitting deep, target the corner route breaking behind the flat defender for the Cover 2 beater window.

If the defense shows single high, immediately look to the backside four verts stack since the deep safety cannot cover all three vertical threats.

Hot route the underneath TE seam into a flat or drag if you diagnose an aggressive Tampa 2 middle linebacker jumping the seam window.

Pair this play in your call sheet with PA Verts Y Dig or PA TE Flood to keep the defense guessing between shot plays and intermediate combos off the same run action.

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