play
When playing against a friend or friends, use this
trick so they cannot choose a play, or more accurately, the one
that they want. Make sure you select your play before your friend(s)
do, then press [Start] to pause game play. Their play book
menu will go back to the beginning, forcing them to start picking
the play again. Keep doing this until the play clock runs out,
and they will not be able to choose their own play.
Predict plays
Look at the offensive tackles used by the CPU before
any play is run. They will either be in a two point or a three
point stance (their hand will either be on the ground or on their
knee). If they are in a two point stance (hand on knee), it is
either a pass play or a draw. If they are in a three point stance
(hand on the ground), it is either a run or a play action pass.
This works all of the time, and the CPU rarely uses play pass
or draw -- you can almost always guess what play they are running.
Note: You can also predict a human opponent's play, even though
they hide it, by watching the position of the defensive ends.
They are the same as when predicting the CPU plays.
Closer looks at plays
Just before you get out of a huddle, hold [L1]
+ [R1] to get a closer look at the play. This works especially
well on running plays up the middle.
View end of season highlights
To see highlights from your team's season, win the
Super Bowl in franchise mode. Approximated highlights of your
rise to glory will show while the credits roll.
Get the ball on kickoff
Whenever you kickoff do a onside kick. Aim on the opposite
side of the other team, low. If done correctly, you will get the
ball.
Onside kicks
Press [Start] to pause game play. Select "Game
Plan", then "Substitution", then choose "By
Package". A list of packages will appear. The one you need
is at the bottom. Now, go to "Onside Kickoff" (and not
"Onside Kick Return"). A list of players will appear.
You will need to select the correct one. Change the tightend into
the kicker. Select one of the tightends and the game will ask
for a replacement. Go down the list, find the kicker (K), and
select him. Exit out of the pause menu. Then, select "Onside
Kick" instead of "Kickoff". While kicking, position
the arrow all the way up. Instead of a regular onside kick, position
the kick not all the way to the left but almost there. When kicking,
make sure the power bar is filled. The works almost every time.
To always get the ball on onside kicks, in game mode go to the
options screen select "Penalties". Turn off the "Illegal
Onside Kick" option. Before you pla,y go to "Substitution"
and then "By Package". For "Onside Kicks",
replace the tight end for the kicker. When you onside kick, keep
the arrow all the way to the right and power at half.
Run faster
When running with the ball, rapidly tap "Speed Burst"
instead of holding it.
Funny commentary
Choose a passing play and take the ball. Fade back
for a long time and the announcer will say, "I've heard of
fading back but this is ridiculous!" or "What is he
doing?"
Broadcasters announce your last name
Go to "Roster Management" and select "Create
Player". Then, type in your player's first name and enter
any pro football player's last name. Put him on any team as a
starter in any position, The broadcasters will say his last name.
No first name-announced
When you create a team in the Roster Management section,
and play with the team, the announcers will only say a player's
last name. For example, when Brett Farve is shown in the Offensive
Lineup, they will only say Farve and not Brett Farve.
Change attributes
You can go into roster mode and change attributes.
Highlight the attribute that you want to change and select it.
Choose "Change Attribute" and use the numbers on the
top of the keyboard to enter the value (0-99) for that attribute.
You can use this to make your team completely unstoppable, or
make your opponents unworthy.
Get lots of draft picks
Go to the trading block and put down your three top
players. Then, play a few weeks of the season. When you go back,
there should be offers from teams. The more, offers the better.
Put down your first and second picks in each trade offer. then
leave the trades on the trading block. Go to the regular trade
screen and trade away your first and second picks now for whatever
you want. Go back to the trading block and view each offer. Your
draft picks will still be in each offer, and you can trade them
repeatedly.
Additional player creation points
This trick will give a player additional points when
creating a halfback or a fullback. First, go to "Player Create"
and select a halfback or a fullback. In the point distribution
screen, select the "Speed" archetype and distribute
points as desired. When done, save the new player. Return to the
main menu and load the roster file. Return to "Player Create",
select the player that was just made and go to the point distribution
screen. The archetype listed will now be "Power" and
there will be an additional 99 points to improve the player.
100 Rated Cornerback
Note: This works for all types of cornerbacks (Aggressive
CB, Coverage CB, or Balanced CB). Also, fatigue must be disabled
for best effect.
Speed: 99
Agility: 99
Upper Body Strength: 23
Lower Body Strength: 22
Tackle: 99
Coverage: 99
Pursuit: 99
Intelligence: 0
Hint 100 Rated Free Safety
Note: Fatigue must be disabled for best effect.
Speed: 99
Agility: 99
Upper Body Strength: 23
Lower Body Strength: 22
Tackle: 99
Coverage: 99
Pursuit: 99
Intelligence: 0
100 Rated Inside Line Backer
Note: Fatigue must be disabled.
Speed: 99
Agility: 0
Upper Body Strength: 76
Lower Body Strength: 70
Tackle: 99
Coverage: 99
Pass Rush: 99
Pursuit: 99
Intelligence: 0
100 Rated Outside Line Backer
Note: Fatigue must be disabled.
Speed: 99
Agility: 0
Upper Body Strength: 76
Lower Body Strength: 70
Tackle: 99
Coverage: 99
Pass Rush: 99
Pursuit: 99
Intelligence: 0
100 Rated Linemen
Balanced Defensive or Offensive Line
Speed: 55
Agilty: 50
Upper Body Strength: 99
Lower Boby Strength: 99
Tackle: 99
Pass Rush: 99
Pursuit: 99
Intelligence: 0
100 Rated Wide Receiver
Note: Fatigue must be disabled.
Power WR Setting
Speed: 99
Agility: 99
Break Tackle: 0
Catch: 99
Run Route: 99
Run Blocking: 44
Pass Blocking: 0
Stamina: 0
100 Rated Quarterback
Power QB Setting
Speed: 99
Agility: 99
Pass Accuracy: 99
Pass Arm Strength: 99
Pass Read Coverage: 99
Break Tackle: 5
Hold On To Ball: 68
Composure: 0
Intelligence: 70
Leadership: 80
Scramble: 0
100 Rated Running Back
Speed: 100
Agility: 100
Break Tackle: 100
Power Moves: 100
Finesse Moves: 99
Catch: 100
Run Block: 53
Pass Block: 53
Intelligence: 12
100 Rated Fullback
Power FB Setting
Power Run Style: 0
Speed: 99
Agility: 99
Run Route: 80
Break Tackle: 97
Run Blocking: 53
Pass Blocking: 53
Hold on to the ball: 55
Upper Body Strength: 42
Lower Body Strength: 42
100 Rated Half Back
Power HB Setting
Power Run Style: 0
Speed: 99
Agility: 99
Run Route: 80
Break Tackle: 97
Catch: 98
Run Blocking: 53
Pass Blocking: 53
Hold on to Ball: 80
Upper Body Strength: 45
Lower Body Strength: 45
100 Rated Kicker/Punter
To get a 100 rated kicker or punter, take the Intelligence
away and set Accuracy and Power to 99.
Old team with modern logo
Press [L1] and [R1] to cycle through the
teams until you see either what looks like a man in a two point
stance (1985 Patriots) or an oil rig (Oilers logo). Watch the
beginning FMV sequence, and if they show the coaches they will
have the team's modern logo.
