If you want to increase the number of games you win in Madden 23, learning how to create turnovers on defense is essential. Turnovers are the most effective and exciting way to get the ball back to your offense. This is true whether you are trying to turn around a losing game in the final minutes or you are trying to humiliate the offense of your opponent.
No matter what game mode you are playing, whether it is MUT, Franchise mode, or even Superstar KO mode, you are going to need to have the ability to consistently steal the ball from your opponents in order to come out on top. Only then will you be able to claim victory.
Fumbles and interceptions are the two primary ways to lose possession of the ball in a game of football (and consequently, in the game of Madden). There are also safeties that are not direct turnovers, but the end result is comparable, so we will touch on them as well, albeit briefly. The following are the most effective hints and strategies for causing turnovers in Madden 23.
Aiming to Cause Missteps
If you want your team to have more success at forcing fumbles in Madden 23, you'll need to start by populating your roster with defensive players (especially linebackers and safeties) who have a history of being successful in this endeavor. Hit power, tackling, and pursuit are the three ratings that matter the most when it comes to causing fumbles. If you want a lot of forced fumbles, it is highly recommended that you prioritize hit power.
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You should also be on the lookout for players who have the "Avalanche" zone ability
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This ability indicates that when the player in question is "in the zone," any hit sticks that are performed while the player is running downhill will automatically result in a forced fumble
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One outstanding example of a player who possesses this ability is Bobby Wagner
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It is important to make use of hit sticks in order to force more fumbles, particularly when you are in a situation in which you absolutely need a turnover
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This is true regardless of whether or not you are playing with Bobby Wagner
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To accomplish this, you will need to flick the right stick in the direction of the player you wish to tackle
Be sure that you are close enough to the person carrying the ball to be able to hit them with your stick; otherwise, your player will awkwardly push their forearms out toward the player and slow down as the person carrying the ball runs right past them.
You can also attempt to create a turnover by stripping the ball from the opponent.
To accomplish this, press the right bumper on your controller when you are getting close to making a tackle. However, you should proceed with caution because doing so reduces the likelihood that you will make a successful tackle while simultaneously increasing the likelihood that you will cause an opponent to fumble the ball. Be sure that you have calculated your risk.
Introducing Forced Interceptions
If you want to get more interceptions, you should definitely take a look at the best defensive playbooks in Madden 23. Look for one that has good man and zone coverage defensive schemes in a way that will maximize the talent on your roster. If you want to get more sacks, you should look at the best offensive playbooks in Madden 23.
It is important to search for cornerbacks and safeties who have high ratings in man coverage, zone coverage, and play recognition when you are looking for talented players. When it comes to getting picks in Madden 23, these ratings are the most important ones to pay attention to.
You should also look for zone abilities, such as "Shutdown," which raises the probability that your player will make an interception on contested balls. Other zone abilities are also worth looking for.
The "Zone Hawk" ability is another valuable one that certain players have, including Fred Warner. This raises the likelihood of one of your players picking off an opposing player while they are matched up in zone coverage.
If you want to significantly boost the quality of your defense and start piling up user interceptions, one of the skills you need to develop is the ability to play the user position effectively as a corner or safety.
Safeguards Under Pressure
Even though safeties are much less common than interceptions and fumbles, they are still technically considered turnovers and do occur on occasion, particularly in Madden.
You are going to want to work on your coffin corner punting in order to improve your chances of inducing a safety and force the opposition to turn the ball over. If you have the ability to successfully place your punts inside the five-yard line, you will be able to easily create good opportunities for your defense to get safeties.
Once you have your opponent's offense pinned down inside their own five yard line, you are going to need to employ a heavy pass rush and blitz in order to get a sack or a backfield tackle inside the end zone. This will not only give you the ball back, but it will also net you a cool two points in addition to that.
To summarize
This concludes our discussion of the three most useful strategies for inducing turnovers in Madden 23. You will have more success in successfully turning over the ball on defense if you force fumbles, interceptions, and safeties. This will help to lower the score of your opponent and give you more opportunities to score points on your own.
In this game, as in many others involving sports, the skills of your players do make a significant difference; however, there are strategies you can employ and dangers you can take in order to get your offense back out on the field.
