Now a key aspect of a defensive strategy is the use of the blitz tactic Mut 23 Coins. As most of you will know, this a pressure play on the quarterbacks by many numbers on the defensive team rushing and swarming the quarterback on the offensive team. This will lead to the quarterback making rushed and inaccurate passes or get tackled and lose possession. This should be your go-to strategy in most of the matches.
Regarding routes to be taken, you may benefit from formations like the Drag or remaining in the inside zones. A new change that has been introduced in Madden NFL 23 from previous games is how zone coverages work. In earlier entries, players (AI or otherwise) with rating 91 and above will have intercepted balls as soon as a quarterback would have thrown it. This is not the case now in Madden NFL 23 as only players having a rating of 99 or above can achieve that feat consistently.
A new defensive formation that has been introduced in the game is quite decent as well. Called the ‘Big Nickle’, it can be found in almost all playbooks. This formation has given defensive backs instead of the usual four, with the extra one carrying out the job of both the linebacker and the cornerback. Thus, this hybrid defender can perform runs as well when a counter-attack opportunity arises. Do make sure, that you put the player with the best defensive abilities and stats in the slot position since this is a crucial one.
Another good defensive formation or set up would be to have a 4. 3 pair in the Wide 9 area and having an inverted Cover 2 Cheap Madden 23 Coins. Aligning the base also works well here and generally as well since it will help you disguise your coverage and defense formation keeping the opponents guessing.