Madden NFL Football 2005

The following table covers each NFL team's playbook and the included offensive formations and sub formations.

Alter the personnel in a specific formation with package substitutions. Using packages you can easy insert two running backs instead of using a fullback, swap wide receiver positions, or move a running back to the wide out slot. The following list details some of the package substitutions and how to use them effectively.

• Dual HB: In formations with two running backs (including Form, Strong, Weak, and Shotgun-2RB 3WR), this package switches the fullback for the team's secondary running back. This can be an effective substitution for teams with two decent running backs (for instance, Atlanta, Cleveland, Minnesota, Denver, etc) for pass plays to the backs. Also if you want a quick way to utilize the secondary running back on plays designed for the fullback.
• Jumbo Backfield: Substitutes your running back for the fullback for dual fullbacks. Good for short yardage situations and for teams with good fullbacks (San Francisco, San Diego, for instance) for use in runs designed for running backs.
• WR Swap: Swap the primary and secondary receiver positions to alter their assigned pass routes. Could create mismatches against a defense that hasn't made defensive assignments for man coverage.
• WR Swap Strong: Places your best two receivers on the strong side then swaps their position (essentially placing your top receiver in the slot position).
• Spell HB: If your primary running back is fatigued, use this package to quickly swap in your secondary back for some fresh legs. Return to normal package after a play or two once your primary back has rested.
• HB Slot: Substitution your running back into the slot position in a three or more receiver set. A great way to get a stellar pass receiving running back into the passing game. For instance, pass a ball deep to the Minnesota's speedy Michael Bennett.
• Strong Slot: Substitutes your best receiver into the slot position. Excellent for helping get your best receiver open and up against new defenders, possibly a mismatch against a safety or even a linebacker.
• Slot Swap: Swap the receivers in the slot position.
• HB Wideout: Substitutes your running back into the wideout position. Much like HB Slot, useful if your favorite team has a running back with great hands.

• TE Slot: Substitutes your tight end into the slot position. Use this package if your team has a good receiving tight end (Kansas City, Baltimore, New York Giants) or plan to run in the formation toward the tight end--the tight end is usually a better blocker.
• TE Swap: Switch tight end positions in formations with two tight ends.
• WR Strong: Places your top receivers on the strong side of the formation.
• WR Strong Weak: Places your best two receivers on the same side in a multiple receiver set--for instance in a five receiver set.
• WR Bunch: Positions the top receivers into the "bunch" area of the formation.
• Big: Substitutes wide receivers for tight ends and fullbacks for a "big" formation. This could turn a bunch formation passing play into a solid running play with the increased blocking abilities of the tight ends and fullbacks.
• Strong Solo: In formations with multiple receivers on one side and one receiver on another, places your top receiver in the solo position.
• Stack Strong: Stacks your best receivers on the strong side of the formation.
• Stack Weak: Stacks your best receivers on the weak side of the formation.
• Miami: On goal line, substitutes your receiver for a tight end and a defensive lineman for your tight end.

Top Ranked Offenses

The following chart reveals the top ranked offenses in Madden 2005 by overall rating.