MUT 25 is the latest version of the classic sports game series. As the Madden series has developed over the years, its complexity has increased. While Madden 25 may not be the most hard game, mastering the many options in MUT 25 can be a challenge for beginners and requires a certain amount of time. In order to help you quickly adapt to Madden 25, this guide has been prepared for a series of practical tips and strategies for you.

1. Use Coverage Shells And Custom Stems

In MUT 25, two new systems, coverage shells and custom stems, were introduced, which also appeared in College Football 25.

In the pre-game menu, you can choose whether to enable coverage shells, but please note that not all defensive formations support this feature. The coverage shells option will appear at the bottom of the game selection menu when your formation supports it. You can change the coverage shells setting by swiping the right stick left or right.

Coverage shells are used to show a different defense than what is actually being run. This strategy can be very useful in confusing the opponent and creating turnovers or incomplete passes. For example, let’s say you select a cover 2 play but set coverage shells to cover 0. This will make your defense look like it is playing man-to-man defense when you are actually running a cover 2 strategy.

Next, let’s look at the functionality of custom stems. Custom stems allow you to adjust the depth of your receivers’ offenses as needed. You can adjust a 10-yard arc route to a 5-yard or 15-yard arc. This feature is especially useful when you anticipate a gap in the defense at a certain point on the field, or when you need a good return route of a certain number of yards on key third downs. After selecting a play, you can set up your defensive stems in the pre-snap menu.

2. Mix Different Tactics

When watching football games, you can often see the offense use one tactic to set up another tactic, such as faking a pass by sprinting to create a long pass, or using an effective pass to draw the defense out of the box to better execute a sprint tactic. In MUT 25, intentionally mixing up different plays is the best strategy.

Because of the differences between the game and the actual game, some strategies that are considered sneak attacks against the AI ​​will also succeed. However, if you want a better gaming experience, you can use Madden 25 Coins to obtain more resources or optimize your team to better support your tactical diversity.

3. Cut Off Receiver Routes With Linebackers

Improving your defensive strategy is one key to improving your game. While it may seem simple to sit on the defensive lineman position and try to rush the quarterback directly, it is often more effective to use linebackers to stop the opponent’s offense in Madden 25. Considering that for most NFL teams, passing is the most effective means of advancing the football, reducing their pass success rate is key.

The most deadly method is to use a drag or diagonal line through the middle of the field to cut off the receiver’s route by using linebackers. Let the AI ​​be responsible for rushing the quarterback, while you focus on choosing a route through the middle of the field, which can better control the game.

4. Master Run Pass Option

RPO, or “Run Pass Option,” is a play that can be great or completely unsuccessful, where the quarterback decides whether to give the ball to the running back or keep it and execute the pass based on the movement of the opposing defense. The key to executing this play and winning is that the quarterback can make accurate judgments. It takes some time to master this play, and you need to learn when to hold the button and when to release it.

RPO plays can be a heavy blow to the opponent if you can read the opponent’s defense correctly, especially on 3rd and short offense, RPO plays, including quick slashes and inside zones can be a great way to break through the opponent’s defense if you can use them skillfully.

5. Be Prepared Before The Game

Audibles, hot routes, and personnel adjustments can be accessed by pressing X/Square, R3, or Y/Triangle when you select the play and are ready to kick off or waiting for the opponent to kick off.

An audible allows you to change your strategy before the game starts, which is particularly useful in situations where you want to adjust your strategy after observing the opponent’s layout. If you find that the opponent is not performing as expected, using this feature allows you to quickly switch to a new game plan.

Hot routes allow you to quickly change the scheduled route of a specific receiver based on his position. This feature is particularly useful when you find that there is an open area in the defense, and the route you selected in advance does not cover that area.

Personnel adjustments are a feature with multiple options. Making precise personnel adjustments before the snap can help your defense better deal with the opponent’s offense, especially when you can predict the tactics that the opponent may take. With personnel adjustments, you can choose to focus on blocking passes or strengthening run defense, and you can also adjust the coverage of the defense.

After mastering the above five tips, with the accumulation of time and experience, you will switch between these strategies more freely and ultimately win in the virtual field of Madden 25.