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Near Formation and When to Use

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Near is an Offensive Formation that can be chosen before the scrimmage in Madden NFL 25. Learn when to use the Near formation, what Sets are available, and what teams' playbooks use this formation.

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When to Use
Sets and Plays
Playbooks
Related Guides

When to Use Near Formation

High Risk Running Plays Close to the Scrimmage

The Near formation positions the Halfback closer to the Tight End. This accepts the risk of getting caught in the scrimmage in exchange for a potentially swift break through the Defensive Line that would be difficult for the Defense to catch.

Sets Under Near Formation

All Sets and Plays That Use Near Formation

※ Select the search criteria below and press the Search button to filter the data.

Play	Set
Z Spot	Close
HB Inside	Close
FB Dive	Close
PA Strong Flow	Close
Post Drag	Close
Spacing	Close
FB Dive	Y Left Slot
HB Inside	Y Left Slot
Rollout Smash	Y Left Slot
Curl Flat	Y Left Slot
Smash	Y Left Slot
Flanker Drive	Y Left Slot
PA Read Special	Y Left Slot
Texas	Y Left Slot
FB Dive Weak	Y Left Slot
0 1 Trap	Y Left Slot
Post Drag	Y Left Slot
Slants	Y Left Slot
TE Corner	Jumbo
HB Inside	Jumbo
PA Strong Flow	Jumbo
TE Hitch Out	Jumbo
FB Dive Weak	Jumbo
FB Dive	Jumbo
Double Comeback	Pro
FB Dive Strong	Pro
Z Spot	Pro
Flanker Hook	Pro
Slants	Pro
0 1 Trap	Pro
Texas	Pro
PA Strong Flow	Pro
Quick Outs	Pro
HB Inside	Pro
Spacing	Pro
FL Drive	Pro
Smash	Close Flex
HB Inside	Close Flex
Spot	Close Flex
Mtn Stick	Close Flex
FB Dive	Close Flex
PA Read Special	Close Flex
FB Dive Weak	Close Flex
Shallow Cross	Close Flex
Post Drag	Close Flex
Curl Flat	Close Flex
Mtn Stick N Nod	Close Flex
HB Angle	Close Flex

Playbooks Using Near Formation

Teams with Playbooks That Use Near Formation

This formation is currently not being used by any team.

Related Guides

Madden 25 NFL - Playbooks Partial

Playbooks and Formations

All Team Playbooks

Arizona Cardinals	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Atlanta Falcons	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Baltimore Ravens	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Buffalo Bills	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Carolina Panthers	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Chicago Bears	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Cincinatti Bengals	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Cleveland Browns	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Dallas Cowboys	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Denver Broncos	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Detroit Lions	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Green Bay Packers	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Houston Texans	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Indianapolis Colts	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Jacksonville Jaguars	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Kansas City Chiefs	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Los Angeles Chargers	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Los Angeles Rams	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Las Vegas Raiders	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Miami Dolphins	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Minnesota Vikings	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
New England Patriots	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
New Orleans Saints	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
NY Giants	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
NY Jets	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Philadelphia Eagles	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Pittsburgh Steelers	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
San Francisco 49ers	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Seattle Seahawks	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Tennessee Titans	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook
Washington Commanders	Offensive Playbook Defensive Playbook

Offensive Formations

Far	Full House	Goal Line (Offense)
Shotgun	Near	I Form
Singleback	Pistol	Power I
Strong I	Weak I	Wildcat

Defensive Formations

46	3-4	3-3-5
4-3	4-4	5-2
Big Nickel	Dime	Goal Line (Defense)
Dollar	Nickel	Prevent
Quarter	-	-

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