Running the ball.

Is it just me or is it impossible to have any sort of run game. Have a great O line and running Dickerson. But in h2h run game is non existent. I’m nkt gonna run some cheesy offense and enjoy running the football but seems like it’s almost not possible. Is it me or just how it is this year?

The only ones i use and the only ones that work are runs out of primarily passing formations. Gun trips TE flex inside zone has been the best for me this yr, and im a pre heavy runner like if my h2h games go into the 3rd quarter at least dickerson will have a td and 100 smth yards usually

Iform close stretch or iform twins stretch are pretty good when you also mix in the dive or hb blast.

I was struggling running the ball until I put human joystick on Dickerson. Also try not to mash R2 until you are in open space. Running I-Form Stretch and Toss works for me. I also mix in zone runs too.

AJGAMES said:

Is it just me or is it impossible to have any sort of run game. Have a great O line and running Dickerson. But in h2h run game is non existent. I’m nkt gonna run some cheesy offense and enjoy running the football but seems like it’s almost not possible. Is it me or just how it is this year?

I run the ball religiously with success, huge fan of Byers being 6'4 238. All my ap goes to O line run protect. Super easy to beat a zero defense when I need to pass.

Inside zone works well. Out of the shotgun, motion a tight end. If the opponent likes man coverage, try a stretch play to the outside.

AJGAMES said:

Is it just me or is it impossible to have any sort of run game. Have a great O line and running Dickerson. But in h2h run game is non existent. I’m nkt gonna run some cheesy offense and enjoy running the football but seems like it’s almost not possible. Is it me or just how it is this year?

Make sure you always UNTARGET a weak side defender, probably an edge or Slot corner or something to ensure it changes/improves the blocking logic, which will at least give you a hope and a prayer.  All defense is extremely difficult this year, but nothing is more tedious than trying to defend a user who is committed to the run game.

If you're running to the outside, Stretch, or whatever, i will often double team the strong side edge rusher, then ID the Mike to further enhance blocking.  Here's some general tips that will help: https://youtube.com/shorts/DjIRmUMx6JQ

peatrick said:

Make sure you always UNTARGET a weak side defender, probably an edge or Slot corner or something to ensure it changes/improves the blocking logic, which will at least give you a hope and a prayer.  All defense is extremely difficult this year, but nothing is more tedious than trying to defend a user who is committed to the run game.

If you're running to the outside, Stretch, or whatever, i will often double team the strong side edge rusher, then ID the Mike to further enhance blocking.  Here's some general tips that will help: https://youtube.com/shorts/DjIRmUMx6JQ

This is  great advice, I've never heard of "untarget" is it easy on PS5?

Buccs4047 said:

This is  great advice, I've never heard of "untarget" is it easy on PS5?

Nevermind,  I just watched the video..    thanks

Mix up your runs...try draws, traps, outside tosses

Try running against dollar or 3 man front formations...and not against goaline

Dont just power it up the middle

Buccs4047 said:

Nevermind,  I just watched the video..    thanks

Super easy, barely an inconvenience!  I figured the video guide would explain it way better than I could with my tedious command of the engrish language.  Let us know how it goes!  👊

I have had good success running from shotgun and running between the tackles...not a ton of success on outside runs, but inside seems to be just fine.

von11 said:

I have had good success running from shotgun and running between the tackles...not a ton of success on outside runs, but inside seems to be just fine.

yea same hard to get the edge unless u run stretch but inside tackles if u have numbers is really good

Im a big fan of HB Stretch out of singleback wing pair. I run it 5-10 times per game with Gibbs. I usually gash them to the outside a few times and once they over commit you can cut it back as soon as you get the handoff for a big gain. I literally run it to the same side every single time.  Once you get it working a few times youll usually have your WR1 on the opposite side sitting in 1 on 1 coverage. Cant tell you how many TDs I've gotten off that one stretch play.