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Madden NFL 25

4-4 Formation and When to Use

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4-4 is a Defensive Formation that can be chosen before the scrimmage in Madden NFL 25. Learn when to use the 4-4 formation, what Sets are available, and what teams' playbooks use this formation.

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When to Use 4-4 Formation

Evenly Spread Defense for Balanced Pressure

4-4 formation, true to its name, is composed of 4 defense linemen and 4 linebackers. This balanced allocation of the defense makes it difficult for the Offense to determine where the defense pressure is focused on.

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LB Fire Play
LB Fire 		Split
Engage Eight Play
Engage Eight 		Split
Cover 1 Play
Cover 1 		Split
FS Blitz Play
FS Blitz 		Split
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Zone Blitz 		Split
Cover 2 Invert Play
Cover 2 Invert 		Split
Crash 3 Play
Crash 3 		Split
Cover 3 Match Play
Cover 3 Match 		Split
Cover 3 Play
Cover 3 		Split
Monster Green Play
Monster Green 		Split

Playbooks Using 4-4 Formation

Teams with Playbooks That Use 4-4 Formation

Arizona CardinalsArizona Cardinals Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers
Dallas CowboysDallas Cowboys Denver BroncosDenver Broncos Detroit LionsDetroit Lions
Los Angeles ChargersLos Angeles Chargers Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles Rams Miami DolphinsMiami Dolphins
New York GiantsNew York Giants Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles Seattle SeahawksSeattle Seahawks
Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers Washington CommandersWashington Commanders

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