Okay, so I’ve been messing around with Madden 23 lately, trying to figure out the best run playbook. It’s been a journey, let me tell you.
Finding the Right Playbook
I started off by trying out a bunch of different ones. I mean, I went through almost all of them, seriously. But a few really stood out when I wanted to pound the rock.

- First, I gave the Kansas City Chiefs playbook a shot. It’s labeled as “West Coast Spread,” and yeah, it’s got some decent run plays. But it wasn’t exactly what I was looking for. It felt more geared towards passing, you know?
- Then, I experimented with the Bengals playbook. Surprisingly, it was pretty solid for running, especially when I was simulating games. I noticed my quarterbacks and wide receivers were getting some crazy numbers. And it used the tight end well, too. But I still felt like there was something missing.
- Finally, I landed on the Option Run playbook. And man, this is the one. If you’re running a quarterback who’s good at making reads, like on those read-option plays, this is your go-to. It’s packed with zone reads and all that good stuff.
Putting It to the Test
Once I found the Option Run playbook, I really started putting it through the wringer. I played a ton of games, tried out different formations, and tweaked things here and there. It was all about finding those sweet spots, you know?
And let me tell you, it paid off. My quarterback was running like a beast, and my running backs were finding holes I didn’t even know existed. It was beautiful, really. We were racking up yards on the ground, controlling the clock, and frustrating the heck out of the other team’s defense.
My Final Thoughts
So, after all that experimenting, I’m convinced the Option Run playbook is the way to go if you want to dominate the run game in Madden 23. It’s not just about having the right plays, though. You gotta know how to use them, how to read the defense, and how to make those split-second decisions. But when it all comes together, man, it’s a thing of beauty. Trust me, give it a try, and you’ll see what I mean.
I’m gonna keep messing around with it, trying to find new ways to exploit the defense. It’s a never-ending process, you know? But that’s what makes it fun, right?