When the ball is snapped, my eyes immediately focus on the pressure. Not only is it important to catch players who blitz with line adjustments that are pre-snap and blitzes are often able to make space for exploitable spaces behind them. Slants and drags are crucial to the success of a Mut 24 coins game due to this and a swift pass helps move the chains and help sustain drives. Another important aspect that is a key element of Madden 24 I've already touched upon is the ball physics that have changed. When throwing in the middle, it's crucial to have the right ball lane to pass through because swatted balls may cause interceptions because of the ball tracking.
After quickly determining if and what the source of the stress isand also what kind of coverage defense players are in, my eyes are constantly scanning the field for "coverage scans" (in the simplest sense, "throw it to the receiver when the defense does the following"). Madden 24 thankfully hasn't evolved to the point that you're being forced to do "progression readings" (in the essence, an "sequential sequence of how you glance at your pass catcher") although a lot of us automatically do it (you examine the go/fly/streak first, and then check if he has a step or is a safety at it).
This is the point at which the control of passing comes into the game. Are you able to step in front of the defender within large areas of space? If so, it's a good idea consider using Total Control Passing and add some pressure to the ball (double tap the receiver button) to let the receiver to move into the pass and gain some yards following making the catch (YAC). In the past, I've noticed that the CPU tends to push on the outside, making defenders more vulnerable to large play. Although this isn't ideal for us sim-heads If the CPU will let you gain some yards, then you're in good position to accept these.
If, on the other hand, your defense is covered in a tight zone and your receiver has the hitch or curl, it is possible to increase the heat on the pass, and then fire it into the air before the defense has the chance to respond. A bullet-like pass (hold the button on the receiver) coupled with LT/L2 makes for a an extremely difficult for defenses to knock down or intercept.
As you can see, there's plenty going on in Madden 24 with regards with the game of passing. As we dig deeper into the game's version we'll keep exploring the game of passing (best playbooks, the most effective routes vs. specific coverages etc. ) However, in the meantime, let us know how you've been enjoying throwing rocks this season.
I'll be honest and admit to being one who has read on Madden 24's "Play The Moments" (PTM) as something that was gimmicky and I wouldn't play. I've never been a fan of this feature. Super Sim engine of Madden and like to play through all my games in all their entirety. But, I was determined to test it anyway since it's one of Connected Franchise Mode's (CFM) new features for Madden 24.
