Henry is renowned as the best defensive player in Madden 24, and he recently showcased his skills by winning the ultimate kickoff tournament. In this guide, we'll delve into the secret Loop Blitz defense that Henry employed to secure his victory and claim a share of the $200,000 prize pool. This defense excels at stopping the run, pressuring the quarterback, and shutting down passing plays. We'll break down Henry's coaching adjustments, setups, and in-game adjustments to help you master his lockdown defense.

 

• Coaching Adjustments and Setups
• Nickel Blitz Zero
• Executing the Defense
• Adjustments

 

↖ Coaching Adjustments and Setups

To replicate Henry's successful defense, you need to understand the coaching adjustments and setups he used. Henry primarily used the 46 playbook on defense with the Nickel 33 formation. Here are some key coaching adjustments and setups:

• Auto Flip: Enable Auto Flip. This adjustment ensures that the Nickelback aligns with the bunch side of the offensive formation automatically. This is crucial to the success of the defense.
• Auto Alignment: Set Auto Alignment to Default. This ensures that man coverage aligns correctly, making it more effective.
• Substitutions: Sub in your fastest pass rushers at the defensive end positions. Speed is essential as these players will be crucial in generating pressure off the edge.

 

↖ Nickel Blitz Zero

Henry's primary defensive play was Nickel Blitz Zero. While there are variations of this play, Henry's unique twist made it extremely effective. Let's break down how to execute this play:

• Press Coverage: Press your coverage by pressing the Triangle/Y button and then flicking the left stick downward.
• Spread Linebackers: Spread out your linebackers by hitting right on the D-pad and flicking up on the left analog stick.
• Blitz Linebackers: Blitz your linebackers by hitting right on the D-pad and flicking downward on the right stick.
• Defensive Line Alignment: Slant or crash your defensive line inside. You can achieve this by hitting the left on the D-pad and flicking downward on the right stick.
• QB Contain: Move the outside linebacker opposite the Nickelback right next to the defensive end and put him in QB contain.
• Coverage Adjustments: Man up the tight end with the player blitzing from the Nickelback side. Use the sub-linebacker over the tackle and adjust him as needed, potentially placing him in a zone.

 

↖ Executing the Defense

The key to running Henry's defense successfully is to stand over the tackle with your user-controlled player, take a step forward at the snap, and then drop back into coverage. This timing is crucial for generating pressure and disrupting the opponent's passing plays. Even when the opponent tries to block extra players or use extra protection, this defense often has multiple players coming free, making it difficult to counter.

 

↖ Adjustments

One of Henry's strengths is his ability to adjust his defensive strategy throughout the game. He doesn't rely solely on sending the blitz every play. He mixes in different variations of rushes and coverages to keep the opponent guessing. Here's an example of how he adjusts during a drive:

• Mixing Rushes: Henry alternates between sending three, four, or even five pass rushers. This unpredictability makes it challenging for the opponent to prepare.
• User-Controlled Spy: Henry frequently employs a spy to contain a scrambling quarterback. He can manually control the spy by clicking the right stick to send them after the quarterback when needed.
• Coverage Adjustments: Henry switches between various coverage schemes, such as all-out coverage, hard flats, clouds, and man coverage, depending on the situation and the opponent's tendencies.

 

Conclusion:

Henry's lockdown defense in Madden 24 is a formidable strategy that combines effective pass rushing with versatile coverage adjustments. By mastering the coaching adjustments, setups, and in-game adaptations outlined in this guide, you can emulate Henry's success and become a dominant defensive force in Madden 24. Practice, adapt, and keep your opponents guessing to achieve defensive excellence.