Run Blocking Is Literally Broken

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Hopefully this is something that can be patched via update, as I do not want to sound dramatic by using the term "broken" but I cannot think of another term that properly describes how it currently functions.

The issue seems to appear most notably when you have a lead blocker. For whatever reason, this lead blocker always seems to be told at the very last moment to change their blocking assignment, and do a sudden hard change of direction away from the play. The result is the man they were supposed to engage and spring the play is now left completely unblocked and can blow your play up.

Initially I thought perhaps this was more of an issue with my teams OVR and blocking scores, but the behavior is so consistent it really does seem like some sort of bug. I've had situations where I have not one but two lead blockers, and both of them veer of course at the exact same moment in time, leaving my ball handler completely defenseless.

The running game aside from this glaring issues feel great, so again...I pray this can be patched. Otherwise it's completely game-breaking for someone who wants to run a power rushing offense.

bikertox · Answer

@ibleedr3d I agree. Before the patch running was ok. Now, my back averages less than 3 yards a carry, and blocking is non existent. I'm getting fed up.

thunda3986 · Answer

@Ndiesel1 I was fine running out of I formation before the patch. It's much more of a game issue than just formations and a lead blocker.

ndiesel1 · Answer

I went from 232 yds a game with Nebraska on the ground and took over FSU. Now I'm getting hit every play almost instantly after touching the ball. Ball carrier gets to the line of scrimmage at best.

This feels so unreal because I started Dynasty with 170 yds a game rushing with ECU. This has to be a lead blocker issue. I played ECU spread until FSU and most runs have no lead blocker but now I'm playing FSU spread and there's a lot of runs with a lead blocker. This is literally unbearable to play at the moment.

ndiesel1 · Answer

@Thunda3986 I completely agree but a lead blocker seems to exacerbating the problem, like my current game if I run a HB stretch I have an o line that picks up the blocks at least for a moment, but if I motion the TE into the backfield the center completely releases the DT into the backfield and the TE runs by him to the next level and picks up the LB. I tried this several times, ran the replays, restarted the match and tried it again... it happens every time without any deviation. There's a clear assignment issue happening when there's a lead blocker because the center just doesn't block anyone. There's also some sort of interior and exterior line issues if you ask for double teams on runs to try to prevent it.

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