Madden NFL 2002 Cheats

Offense: I-Form-Twin WR
HB Counter: Continuing with the theme that counter is king, this play has the potential to lop off forty yards at a crack. Davis takes and heads left, using the block of the fullback to get loose up the sideline. Once you bust past the first down, use your stiff arm to keep the secondary at bay. You can bust a lot more yards once you break the first tackle. And with Terrell, that's virtually guaranteed.

Offense: Singleback-Normal
FL Streak: This is Ed's play. He will usually draw single coverage down the rght sideline, because the tight end draws the safety to the center of the field. If McCafferey is, indeed, alone agaist the corner, lob the ball up and over, dropping it in over the corner. Normally, Ed will have opened up enough of a cushion to be flat out gone.

Offense: Singleback-Normal
WR Fade: This is one of the greatest plays in the game. Lob the ball up to Morris and let him burn his jets under it. This results in completion 80% of the time and in a long gain (if caught) 100% of the time.

Offense: I-Form-Big
HB Sweep: Normally sweep plays are suspect, but this one is quite nice, because Richardson is speedy enough to get out front and pick up his block. Follow the fullback, then cut up for a nice gain. A great first down play, usually good for 8-10 yards.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
Strikeout: Look to Ismail as he breaks in, then out to the left sideline. If he's in single coverage, sail the ball out to him as he's making his inside move. He'll grab it as it heads to the left. If he's covered, wait until Lewis swings out of the backfield and send a touch pass his way. Should be good for eight to ten.

Defense: 4-3
Man Lock: A standard front for lots of defenses, this one works even better in the hands of the NFL's best . Pull McCrary in closer to center to allow a clear path for Sharper. Then take control of Lewis. Either provide more pressure to the QB with Lewis or drop into coverage and let the left side of the line take care of itself.

Offense: Shotgun-Normal
HB Fly: James has great hands catching balls out of the backfield and serious speed once he grabs one. This play often puts him wide open downfield. Before the snap, put James in motion to the right, making him the slot receiver.He'll run a fly route and often won't be accounted for by the linebacker or safety. If he busts free, lob the ball up top him for a long gain.   

Offense: Shotgun-2RB2WR
HB Fly: Same idea, other side. Put James in motion to the left, then look for him to bust loose in the secondary. Hit him with a high, arching pass for what will most likely be a score.

Offense: Singleback-Big
TE Zoom: This play utilizes both tight ends... one as a decoy. Motion one tight end to the wide side of field. That way, both TEs will cross as they run their routes. Then toss the ball to the tight end you didn't send in motion as he breaks into the open field. The defense will be confused by this pseudo-pick play and you'll pick up a cozy 8-10 yards. A great third and short play.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
HB Toss: This should be your standard outside running play. Follow the fullback's block as you move Wheatley around the right corner and down the field. If you can break a tackle in the secondary, this one can go for 20+. A great first down play.

Offense: Weak I-Normal
Counter Weak: Another quality counter play from Madden 2002. This time, cut the play out to the left (you know the drill), scooting around the fullback and up the field. If you sense extra defense on the left, put the TE in motion to pick up a block.

Offense: I-Form-Twin WR
Slants: The beauty of this play is that it stacks two world class receivers on the left side of the formation. They run crossing routes, which usually results in one of them being wide open for a second. Watch as they make their move and cross, then zip the ball to the one who flashes open in front of the safety. This one can go for big yardage, and should be your go-to play on third and long.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
Play: Max Protect
This is the touchdown-getter from about the twenty yardline in. As the name suggests, Plummer will have all the time in the world to throw it, unless you are going against some tenacious D-lineman. Both WRs run post routes. Look at Moore on the right side first. He's usually single-covered and he'll get inside the DB and camp for the ball. You can also toss to Boston on the left, but watch out for the hidden safety ranging over to make a pick. Roll Plummer to the right if throwing to Moore to give yourself more of a chance.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
HB Counter Wk: There aren't a whole lot of stellar running plays in the Bills' playbook, but this one is usually good for eight or more. Just follow the block of the fullback to the left. When he picks up his blocker, scoot out and up, bursting down the sideline. If you need an extra blocker out there, send Riemersma in motion.

Offense: Weak I-Normal
WR Drag: Even though wide receiver is in the title of this play, you'll be looking for the tight end. Because the dragging receiver draws a lot of attention, Riemersma will be in single coverage versus the safety or linebacker. Hit him as he makes his break for a twenty yard (or more) gain. This is a great red zone play, and provides decent protection for Johnson, to boot.

Offense: Strong I-Normal
FL Flat: Thrash runs a post route down the left side of the field. If he's in single coverage to the inside of the receiver, wing it out to him. Otherwise, concentrate on the right side of the field. Here, the TE Lewis will head out about ten yards, then break to the right sideline. This should draw a linebacker, clearing space for Cecil Martin. Dump the ball off to him and let him run up the sideline. This is a great short-yardage passing play, especially in the red zone.

Offense: Near-Normal
Post Drag: Two receivers and a tight end make post routes to the middle of the field. You're not concerned with them, though. Instead, take Staley and put him in motion, pulling to the right side of the field. This will put Staley in single coverage with a linebacker on a fly pattern down the sideline. Drop it in over his head for a long, long gain.

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Money Plays: Cincinatti Bengals
Offense: I-Form-Twin WR
HB Counter: Ahhh... Corey Dillon running wild. This one works because the left side of the line seals the play off well, because the receivers drag the secondary deep downfield and because Corey Dillon is an animal. Follow the fullback's block and be patient. When everyone's blocked, sprint up the sideline. This one can easily go for 20+ yards, and lead to a fat YPC average for the Dill-meister.

Defense: 4-3
Man Lock: As stated above, this is the best defense to call most of the time, as it unleashes Spikes to work his QB rushing magic. It also does a fairly good job of covering the rest of the field, unless you're playing a burner like Randy Moss.

Offense: Strong I-Normal
Quick Toss: More flat-out booking from Dillon. This time, Dillon gets the toss and follows the fullback block up and around the right side. Good for a gain of eight or nine (at least) on first down.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
HB Toss: This is the same idea as the above play, but this one goes to the right. Follow Alstott's block up and around the end to the right. Use this play when on the left hash mark and the above play when on the right hash mark in order to have the maxmimum amount of field to work with.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
Flats: Want the long and short of it? This play is money. It's got the near and far stuff wrapped up tight. First, the two wide receivers run fly patterns straight down the field. The two backs, Dunn and Alstott, run to opposite flats, giving Johnson four great options. Everyone else blocks. This play victimizes defense, simply because it stretches them to the point of breaking. If Johnson and Green are in single coverage, air the ball out and let them catch up to it downfield. If they're doubled, take a look at either of the backs. By the time you have a chance to check everything out, one will probably be past the linebacker and streaking open downfield. This one is great for big yards or when you just need that quick four-yard reception.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
HB Slam: New Orleans is one of the only teams in the game where inside running works super effectively. On this play, follow the fullback through the hole that opens to the right of the center. If you get good line push, this can easily go for eight to ten yards. If you break a tackle, it could be paydirt. If the hole is plugged up, just cut it to the outside. Williams has the speed to make defenses pay.

Offense: I-Form-3 WR
Flats: Another brilliant play from the 3 WR set, this one spreads the defense very thin. First off, the receivers head straight downfield on fly patterns, pulling two corners with them. Then the tight end Cleeland runs a post to the center of the field, taking up the safety and possibly the linebacker. The halfback and fullback then run to the flats. One of them should be wide open. If not, everyone will be in single coverage. Look to Horn especially, as he has a speed edge on the corner.

Offense: Singleback-Normal
Outs: Another quality pass play for a team known for its runnin'. In this play, Cleeland (TE) and Jackson (slot WR) run posts inside out, while the outside wide receivers run outs to the sidelines. Look for single coverage on Cleeland or Jackson, then loft the ball up and over the coverage for a huge gain. Or, in the red zone, look to the receivers on the outs for the quick score.

Offense: Singleback-Normal
Quick Looks: This play is tailor-made for Sloan. He'll head up, then post toward the right sideline. Hit him as he moves inside the linebacker. This is an excellent red zone play, and is also quite effective when you need to pick up a third and long.

Offense: Weak I-Normal
WR Streak: Ah, sweet deception. This play is actually a triple threat, but your best option is Stewart coming out of the backfield. First, look at Morton on the left side. He's got a lot of speed, so take a glance to see if he's beaten his man. If so, zing the ball out to him. Second, take a look at Crowell (CIRCLE), who is running a post route to the center of the field. If he's in single, throw it to him. Otherwise, wait for Stewart to turn upfield, then lob the ball out to him. Since at this point he's already beyond the linebacker, this one should go for major yardage. No matter what, someone is open on this play, and that's a beautiful thing.

Offense: Singleback-Normal
Corners: This is your deep pass play. The outside receivers run posts to the sidelines and the tight end and slot receivers run fly patterns. Either the right or left receiver will be in single coverage. If Westbrook is in single, make sure you sling it outo to him. If the post receivers are covered, chuck it to the tight end. So many receivers are in the mix that someone is bound to be open. You'll just have to make quick reads and find one.

Offense: Singleback-Normal
WR Fade: A money play down the right sideline, this is usually good for a long gain. Unless you're facing a seriously good cornerback, always throw to Gardner, the CIRCLE receiver. If you put the right touch on the ball, you can lob it up and over his head and he just has to run under it and make a basket catch.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
Strikeout: This is a sweet, sweet play for many reasons. Both Freeman and Schroeder run kinked posts toward the sidelines, and Franks runs a slant across the center of the field. Schroeder or Freeman will be open on the outside if in single coverage, or you can always hit Green coming out of the backfield. This is also an excellent two-point conversion play.

Offense: Singleback-Normal
Play: Corners
This is a great deep passing play. Both of your key receivers run a kinked post to the outside. The third receiver (in this case McGarrity) runs a fly pattern, peeling a DB or safety away from the route to the left. The tight end also runs a fly route, drawing the safety from the right sideline. So everyone's in single coverage, basically. Choose the receiver who is the most open. Often, McGarrity will be running free through the zone. Zip it out to him or wait until the receivers make their cuts and drop a ball in.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
Play: HB Sweep
Dallas locks up the right side of the field quite nicely on this outside run play. Normally, Emmitt is not a great outside runner, but in this game he can get an easy ten yards almost every time. Wait for the fullback to run out and pick up his block, then scoot behind him and cut the play up the sideline.

Offense: Singleback-4WR 
Flare Pass: This play uses all of the weapons in the Rams' arsenal, and what's more, leaves one of them wide open. Bruce and Holt head downfield on fly patterns, while Proehl runs a slant and  Hakim runs a post. This stretches the defense long down the field. Scan for someone open downfield. Otherwise, dump the ball off to Faulk coming out of the backfield to the right. Since the defense is concentrated on the downfield threat, you can easily pick up twenty to thirty yards after the catch.

Offense: Shotgun-4WR
Slot Flags: Another downfield pass play, this one sends Hakim and Proehl on posts toward the sidelines. Marshall Faulk runs from behind the line and posts toward the left sideline. Drop a ball over the coverage to one of these targets for a long gain.

Offense: Goal line-Normal
Flats Pressure: This play actually works best when you call it away from the goalline. The right side of the offense begins rather bunched up, but separates quickly. As Dudley (or Shea) breaks across Chavierini's route, zip the ball out to Chavierini, as he'll be wide open about 80% of the time. This play can easily go for 20 yards.

Offense: Singleback-Normal
Strong Overload: Look to the right side of the field here. This play is designed for the TE, Dudley or Shea. He'll run a post toward the right sideline, and usually come open right in front of the deep safety. Toss the ball out to him as he breaks. If the tight end is covered, wait for the halfback to clear the linebacker, then float the ball to him and let him scamper down the sideline.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
HB Smash: Not really a money play, but one you should run repeatedly. Follow Konrad through the hole for a gain of about four yards per play. You could pretty much run this one all game unless you're facing a great defensive line. And who knows? Maybe you'll break a tackle and bust one...

Defense: Nickel
LB Blitz: This is an effective defense for almost any situation. It puts great pressure on the QB and provides decent coverage, plus it ensures that the speedy and fundamentally sound Dolphin DBs will be on the field.

Offense: Strong I-3WR
Double Flares: Cash money. You're looking at the right side of the field on this play. Dyson will take what seems like half of the defense with him as he hitches and heads upfield. This leaves Alexander open 80% of the time on the right sideline. Hit him with a nice touch pass as he camps in the clear. George will also be open quite often to the left.

Offense: Strong I-3WR
Flats Strong: Much like the play above, this one also offers the option of throwing to Sanders as he posts toward the right sideline. This is your red zone play. From the twenty in, look to Sanders for the TD. Or, if he's covered, zip the ball to George or Alexander and let them try to scamper in.

Offense: Split Backs-3WR
Off Tackle: Martin comes from the left backfield position and runs over right tackle, following the block of the fullback. Make sure you're patient and wait for this block to spring you, then cut up and book down the right sideline.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
FB Middle: You can run this play all the way down the field, if need be, alternating between throwing to the tight end and fullback. Take a look at Becht as he breaks in front of the safety, then zip the ball out to him as he cuts. Or, look to the fullback Anderson as he runs a fly route. If he's only got a linebacker covering, loft the ball up and over the coverage and let him cradle the ball.

Offense: Singleback-Big
Ace WR Long: Here's another good play from the Singleback-Big set. The beauty of this formation is that it provides a good deal of options while providing decent protection for Vick (or Chandler, I guess). Jefferson and Mathis run deep routes. The tight end Kelly runs a post pattern that angles toward the right sideline. Crumpler drags across the line, and is a good option when you only have to pick up three to four yards. Your first reads are Jefferson and Mathis. Mathis is easy to hit as he posts right, because he usually breaks in front of the receiver. Jefferson has turbo jets in his shoes, so he's good to go after if you find him in single coverage.

Offense: Strong I-Normal
Quick Toss: Christian is a decent blocker, and seals up the right side well, allowing the punchy Anderson to get outside. Unless the opposing team has a superstar linebacker or is blitzing on that side, you should be able to crank off eight to ten yards on this run.

Offense: Singleback-Normal
WR Options: Another deep pass play, this one allows Moss to run a little interference. Since he'll draw most of the coverage deep, Reed will often be left wide open slanting toward the left sideline. Just zip it out there for a quick pickup. This is an excellent 3rd and 10 call.

Offense: Shotgun-Normal
In-N-Out: There are so many options on this play, that one is always open. First off, Moss makes his standard sprint down the left sideline. If he's in single coverage, consider him open. The slot receiver, Reed, makes a deep post, and often flashes open behind the safety (and inside of the corner). Hit him deep for a huge gain. Or, wait for the tight end Chamberlain to come in, then sprint out toward the right sideline. Again, this route offers great positioning, and Chamberlain has decent hands. Zip it to him as he passes in front of the linebacker for a sizeable gain.

Offense: I-Form-Twin WR
Slants: This little gem bunches Burress and Ward on the left side. Their crossing patterns muck up the defense, allowing Burress to flash open toward the left sideline. When this happens, float a pass up and over, dropping it down over the coverage. Even if Burress appears to be covered after you throw the ball, if you put the right touch on it, he will grab it and have no defenders in front of him.

Offense: Shotgun-Normal Offset Wk
TE Flag: Your first read is Bruener, who will cut in front of the safety fifteen yards downfield. If he has inside position, zip the ball in to him for a hefty gain. If he's drawing a lot of attention, chances are that Burress is in single coverage on a fly pattern down the right sideline. Heave it downfield and let him come down with it.

Offense: Strong-I- Normal
Counter Trap: This play is super-effective, getting Barlow to the outside as quickly as possible. Wait for Beasley's block, then cut it around the corner and down the sideline. A great first down play.

Offense: Singleback-Normal
Corners: This is another play that will get the deep receivers involved. The two outside receivers (Stokes to the right, Owens to the left) run corner routes deep. If either of these guys draws single coverage, rifle the ball in as they make their break in front of the corner. Each of these guys has good hands, can take a hit and still hang on to the ball. If Stokes and Owens are too heavily covered, look to Streets and Clark on the fly pattern. Streets is a better bet here, because he's got the ability to get open way downfield. If nothing else, the defense is spread so thin that you can probably get out and run with Garcia.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
HB Counter Wk: A money play across the board, the HB Counter Wk is an excellent opportunity to get Watters a couple hundred yards a game. Take and follow the fullback's block around the left side, then turn the corner and scoot downfield. If there is extra defensive pressure on the left side, motion the tight end to the left to pick up an extra block.

Now here is the cheat:

Go into Two-Minute Drill mode and select the Houston Texans as the defensive opponent. Then set the difficulty to Pro or All-Pro mode. Zip down to the offensive team select with your "x" button and be certain to hit it once again to pull up a choose "Profile" dialog. Make certain to select your pre-established Profile (otherwise everything you do will get credited to that ubiquitous "Player 1" dude) and enter the Two-Minute Drill (on offense) as the Minnesota Vikings. Starting to see where this is going? Huh!

Once in, you will have three timeouts and two minutes to rack up the digits. Use a formation that has receivers drawing the safeties toward the right side of the field. Virtually any play of your choosing will suffice. Then, when you get to the line of scrimmage, no matter what route Randy Moss is running, use the "triangle" button to call up Hot Routes, then hit your "square" button (the one Moss is always assigned to) and push "UP" on the D-Pad. This will re-route Moss to a sprint streak into the open left hand side of the field.

Then, with the O-line giving you excellent protection 89 to 95 percent of the time, wait patiently for Moss to make some tracks. As he diminishes from view, which will happen rather quickly, launch the ball in a relatively high, arcing throw (this is done by pressing lightly on the touch sensitive "square" passing button). As the ball makes its way down, Moss (speed=98) will catch up to it while also gaining some distance from the Cornerback (speed =77) covering him. Let him catch the ball and be ready to jam on the "X" button to help him Sprint the rest of the way into the end zone.

I just completed one of these, as I prepared this, and I am still showing 1:51 on the clock and I have six on the board already. If this is done well, and fairly consistently, using the timeouts when you get snubbed and by knowing when to run the "Spike" or Stop-The-Clock play (holding down the "Circle" button immediately after a bad play) you can feasibly earn well up to 36000 or more points and a couple hundred tokens for your cards in the process.

Before you quit the first time, you may just have earned enough tokens (as I did) to buy more than 50% of the entire cache of cards--in one sitting.

Money Plays: Chicago Bears
Offense: I Form-Normal
HB Sweep: Allen takes and sprints to the right, following the fullback. It's a classic sweep and it's usually good for at least eight yards. A great first down play.

Offense: I Form-Normal
Slants: This is pure money down the right sideline. Don't even worry about what the wide receivers are doing. They'll run slants to the center of the field. The only function that serves is to allow Allen to be in single coverage in the flat, with only a linebacker on him. If you have the time, roll Matthews out to the right and let Allen turn the play upfield. In no time, the back will start to outdistance his pursuer and you can lob the ball up and over for a big gain. This one can often break for 50+ yards.

Defense: 4-3
Whip Man: Good things happen when Brian Urlacher gets penetration, and that's just what happens on this play. Don't select him, though. Instead, take the defensive lineman and attempt to push aside the center, giving Urlacher a straight shot to the QB. Even if he doesn't get a sack, he'll force the action, allowing another player to get free and harass and causing the quarterback to throw early.

Offense:  I-Form-Normal
Off Tackle: Good for a quick ten yards, this play has Barber running over the right tackle. The line seals things up pretty good on the right side, allowing Barber to turn the corner and get upfield.

Offense:  Singleback-Normal
HB Sprint: Another running play over the left side, HB Sprint is a great choice on first down. Bring Brady in motion to the left. Hike the ball when he gets set. The left side of the line will be sealed off. Just follow the blocks around to the left and get upfield. Alternate these two running plays for 200+ yard games.

Offense: I-Form- Normal (Flipped)
Cross In: This play gets Taylor involved in the passing game. Make sure it's flipped, as this favors Brunell's left-handedness. When the ball is snapped, roll Brunell slightly to the left. The linebacker will commit to Brunell's scramble, leaving the halfback Taylor wide open. Hit him with a touch pass, then get ready to tear up the real estate. If the linebacker doesn't commit to Brunell, pull the ball down and make him pay by actually running.

Offense: Shotgun-Corner-Threat
Cross In: Look to Brady to come open inside the safety downfield. When he does, rifle the ball in to him. If he's covered, you'll likely have McCardell running in single coverage down the right side of the field after running a little hitch. Money. Score.

Offense: I-Form-Twin WR
Flats: Muhammad and Jeffers make this play by peeling half of the defense off as they run fly routes down the left sideline. If either of these guys are in single coverage, you can toss the ball up and let them come down with it. But the better option is to let them clear everything out, then wait for Biakabutuka to get behind the linebacker. Then, zip the ball out to him and he'll be running free. Often good for 20+ yards and a touchdown. 

Offense: Singleback-Normal
SE Slant: Yummy. This play involves Glenn, who runs a shallow slant all the way across the field. Hit him as he comes to the center. From twenty yards in, this is almost always a touchdown, as long as you avoid throwing to the safety. Another great option on this play is Johnson, who is posting to the left corner. Since several people try to follow Glenn, Johnson will often be left wide, wide open.

Offense: I-Form-Normal
Cross In: Another great out-of-the-backfield play, look to Faulk as he comes open in the clear. Or, fire the ball in to the tight end as he breaks toward the right sideline. One of these two guys will be open for a gain of ten yards or more.

Defense: Nickel
LB Blitz: This gets Junior Seau directly involved in the action. Pull the defensive end out slightly to stretch the defense and provide a bigger hole for Seau to charge through. Then control the middle linebacker and let Seau run his mission by himself. There are very few players in the league who can contain Junior, so he'll get a direct shot at the QB. Luckily, this play also covers the rest of the field quite well.

Offense: Singleback-Slot Strong
Posts: Tim Dwight is mighty fast. This play exploits his speed, as he gets crazy wide open on the right side of the field. Dwight will cross the path of Graham, who is heading left on a post. This will often brush off the coverage, leaving Dwight running free for a second. As he makes his break and flashes open, hit him with a bullet. Money.

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