What abilities would you use in a vertical based offense??

MetcalfSZN said:

Matchup Nightmare is the best catching ability I've used all year. I've even gone without SFL just to have a couple on the field depending on what scheme I'm running at the time.

Agreed, Matchup Nightmare seemed to trigger on basically 100% of plays when i was using it.  Totally underrated ability... although, i would never encourage anyone to play the game without SFL, or some type of velocity ability.  They are literally game-changing.  QBs don't really seem to throw the ball well without, IMO.  YMMV, of course.

peatrick said:

This is potentially solid advice, but i'm not sure Protected does anything at all, so as others have mentioned, it's typically best to use that last remaining AP on a Jukebox or Apprentice (RB, TE, Slot, etc) ability.  Everyone needs to be running Set Feet Lead on their QB.  You're gimping yourself without it.  And Gift Wrapped ensures your players actually catch the ball.  Gunslinger is nice, but we now have QBs in the game (such as Andrew Luck) that have wonderful Traditional 4 style release that is totally usable without Gunslinger.  So you can have 3AP total to invest elsewhere.

Setting your blocking scheme during pre-play adjustments, such as identifying the Mike blitzer, sliding right, etc. can seriously help buy you some time in the passing game.  Also, if you're not already running Sweet Feet and Country Strong as backups to further boost the O-line, that is something to consider.

Protected makes sure the mike is set correctly so you get ideal pass protection vs normal pressures, not nano style blitzes. So if you play someone who knows how to A gap blitz, you might still be screwed

peatrick said:

Agreed, Matchup Nightmare seemed to trigger on basically 100% of plays when i was using it.  Totally underrated ability... although, i would never encourage anyone to play the game without SFL, or some type of velocity ability.  They are literally game-changing.  QBs don't really seem to throw the ball well without, IMO.  YMMV, of course.

It's good if you rock with HRM over SFL, leaves some AP there including with the new update, all comes down to play style