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With all but the MNF game between the Chiefs and Chargers left in Week 11, it's that time again to predict who we think will earn Team of the Week honors. After racking up 9 catches for 137 yards and 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over the Dolphins, my prediction for this week's LTD player is John Brown of the Buffalo Bills. For the offensive Hero of Week 11, I'm going with Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott. There's a lot of speculation that Dak is due for a card in the upcoming Thanksgiving promotion. If he's not included this …

Preston Smith and Jameis Winston are today's latest Flashbacks. Preston Smith takes us back to 2016 when he was a member of the Washington Redskins while Winston flashes back to 2015. Preston Smith is a pass-rushing linebacker with solid power (90 PWM) and decent quickness (88 ACC). Jameis Winston's latest item offers a significant accuracy upgrade over his 82 TOTW item and has just enough speed to help elude pressure. Flashbacks Winston has 91 TAS, 87 TAM, and 86 TAD. Check out both new items and their full ratings below:

• Preston Smith
• Jameis Winston

Flashbacks can be acquired from the …

Today's newest Legends are Patrick Surtain, Andre Reed, and LTD Matt Birk. With 92 MCV, 91 SPD, and 90 PRS ratings, Surtain is a solid press man cornerback option. If you're looking for a WR with sure hands, check out former Buffalo Bills receiver Andre Reed and his 90+ ratings in all 3 catching categories. Matt Birk's latest item makes a strong case for best center currently available in Ultimate Team. Just look at all those 90+ ratings in both run and pass blocking! Check out all the new items and their ratings below:

Patrick Surtain

• 93 OVR Legends Boss …

EA released another round of Veterans today with Darren Sproles and D.J. Swearinger Sr. Today's latest Veterans probably work best on theme teams. Sproles' former teams include the Chargers, Saints, and Eagles. Swearinger's former teams include the Texans, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Redskins, and Raiders. Check out both new items and their ratings below:

• Darren Sproles
• D.J. Swearinger Sr

Sproles and Swearinger can be found on the Auction House or in Veterans Packs which cost 2,000 Training in the store. Each pack contains an 86+ OVR Veterans player item. Click the following for a full list of Veterans.

What …

The Madden 20 Club Championship live events continue today with NFC East and AFC East teams. Here's what you need to know to tune in:

Buffalo Bills

Date: Thursday 11/14
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Stream Link: twitch.tv/eamaddennfl
Finalists: SteveyJ and DFreak004 (Quany and Sixsational eliminated yesterday)

New York Giants

Date: Thursday 11/14
Time: 2:00 PM ET
Stream Link: twitch.tv/eamaddennfl
Finalists: Evil O and Jah (VY Electrify and Sirus The Virus eliminated yesterday)

Miami Dolphins

Date: Thursday 11/14
Time: 5:30 PM ET
Stream Link: twitch.tv/eamaddennfl
Finalists: zThumbs, Blocky, Mattstergamer …

Over the past two weeks, we have had two Friday Night Football tournaments and several Club Championship live events. This power rankings update has quite a few changes from our last update. Here is the list:

1. Henry
2. Joke
3. Wesley
4. SeriousMoe
5. BeastmodeMac
6. Millz
7. Kiv
8. Pavan
9. zTreKingz
10. Cleff
11. DCroft
12. Volterax
13. Fancy
14. MaddenElite
15. Rage
16. Saint
17. Shikobe
18. Oreo
19. DaKingg
20. TurboJeff
21. Young Tony
22. Gos
23. Blocky
24. KMaC
25. LilMan

Other players receiving votes in no order:
BiggCountry, Chritobin, Jaybird, K3rry, Noonan, and …

A new round of Signature Series was released today with Eagles QB Carson Wentz and Jets MLB Avery Williamson joining the program. Wentz's latest item has just enough speed (80) to help avoid the pass rush and with 93 Throw Under Pressure and 90 Throw on the Run ratings, expect him to help extend passing plays. Williamson is a run-stuffing MLB with 94 PRC, 95 PUR, 91 TAK, and 92 BSH. So, if you're having trouble against the run, consider giving Williamson a look. Check out both of the latest Signature Series items and their ratings below:

• Carson Wentz
• Avery …

Part 2 of this week's House Rules event is live for the next 72 hours and we're now playing "Rumble: Overtime +". In this mode, it's overtime but with a small twist. Each team is guaranteed at least one drive. Wins from part 2 are combined with wins from part 1. All wins from part 2 are worth double towards your 130 win requirement for the Random Redux Player reward. So, if you currently have 30 wins and win your first game of part 2, you will now have 32 wins toward your 130 total. Coin rewards are also doubled …

The newest Heavyweights introduced today by EA are Marcus Gilbert and Geno Atkins. Gilbert provides much-needed depth at right tackle and excels most when blocking for the passing game. Atkins has decent speed for a defensive tackle and will help rush the QB with his 89 Power Moves and 85 Block Shed ratings. Check out both new items and their full ratings below:

• Marcus Gilbert
• Geno Atkins

Heavyweights can be found on the Auction House or by purchasing a Heavyweights Pack in the store for 3,845 Training that will give you one random 88+ Heavyweights player item. Click the …

EA released Team of the Week 10 today, featuring Heroes Derrick Henry and Minkah Fitzpatrick. Christian Kirk is this week's LTD player after his big day of 6 catches, 138 yards, and 3 TDs against the Buccaneers. LTD Christian Kirk is only in packs until Thursday, 11/14 at 10 am ET and is not Power Up eligible. Check out all of this week's TOTW items below:

• LTD Christian Kirk

Offense

• Derrick Henry (HERO)
• Darius Slayton
• Mitchell Trubisky
• Randall Cobb
• Jacob Hollister
• Jamison Crowder
• Brian Hill

Defense

• Minkah Fitzpatrick (HERO)
• Erik Harris
• Nick Kwiatkoski
• Rashaan Evans
• Clelin Ferrell
• Bobby McCain …

After another exciting week of NFL action full of big plays and underdog wins, it's time for us to predict who will earn Team of the Week 10 honors. Despite his team narrowly losing to the Bucs, we're predicting Christian Kirk as this week's LTD after his big game of 6 catches, 138 receiving yards, and 3 TDs. Our guess for offensive Hero is Derrick Henry, who led the NFL in rushing yards this week with 188 and paved the way for a Titans win over the heavily favored Chiefs, 35-32. After missing out on TOTW 9 honors last week …

House Rules is a two-part event this week and currently live in-game. For part 1, we're playing Rumble: Loss of Down. In this event, you will start with 1st and 20 and only have 3 plays to convert a first down. Converting a first down will reward you with 2 points but beware, an interception results in an automatic win for the defense. Each win will get you 350 Coins while you get 100 Coins per loss. Part 1 is available for 72 hours before it is replaced with part 2. EA tweeted the following hint for part 2, " …

Lamar Miller and Sean Lee are today's latest Flashbacks player items. Miller is an elusive-style halfback with nice speed and takes us back to 2014 when he was a Miami Dolphin. Sean Lee flashes back to 2013 and while his 95 Play Recognition rating is impressive, his lack of athleticism may make it difficult for him to see the field. Check out this week's newest Flashbacks and their ratings below:

• Lamar Miller
• Sean Lee

Flashbacks can be acquired from the Auction House or by purchasing a Flashbacks Pack in the store for 3,845 Training that will give you 1 …

Welcome back to ZAN's Corner,

In lieu of another great Lamar Jackson performance, I wanted to show a unique option play from a very under-appreciated playbook - the Pistol Weak Wing "Read Option."

With the strong under center run meta in Madden 20, you typically don't see too many players running a "Fast Break QB" under center when they could easily hand the ball off to an "Evasive" Saquon Barkley or a "Bruiser" Bo Jackson. However, with the Ravens playbook, you have the ability to use your QB as a ball carrier to keep those heavy blitzing run defenses honest …

This week's new Legends are Dallas Clark, Keith Bulluck, and LTD Brian Bosworth. Clark has average speed for a tight end but excels with his route running and sure hands. Keith Bulluck with his 86 Speed and 87 Acceleration, is now the fastest ROLB currently in the game. LTD Bosworth also offers a nice speed option at MLB while bringing 92 Tackle, 90 Block Shedding, and 90 Hit Power to the table. Check out all of today's latest items and their ratings below:

Dallas Clark

• 92 OVR Boss Legend
• 90 OVR, 88 OVR, 86 OVR, 85 OVR, 84 OVR
• Power …

Tonight is our 40th Friday Night Football tournament and the bracket is loaded with many of the best Madden players in the world. 32 players will be competing for tonight's $2,000 Rocket Mortgage prize pool. In order to minimize overlap with tonight's MCS Club Championship broadcast, we have shifted back the Friday Night Football start time by an hour. Here is everything you need to know to tune in:

When: Friday 11/8 at 9:00 PM ET
Where: twitch.tv/mutheadtv
Bracket: challonge.com/muthead_fnf_40
Twitch Drops: Active
Giveaways: Grubhub Gift Cards and Series 2 Redux Players

If …

We've been asking for them and today, they finally arrived! EA released a new round of Power Up items in Madden Ultimate Team. Power Ups can be found on the Auction House or in packs. Check out all the new Power Up items below:

• Nick Bosa
• Tyler Boyd
• Derek Carr
• Bradley Chubb
• Evan Engram
• Malik Hooker
• Xavien Howard
• Lamar Jackson
• Aaron Jones
• Matthew Judon
• Clay Matthews
• Sony Michel
• Mitch Morse
• Da'Ron Payne
• Za'Darius Smith
• Matthew Stafford
• Vita Vea
• Jason Witten

Which new Power Up item(s) are you most excited about?

Veterans

In addition to the new Power Up items …

Madden 20 Club Championship action continues this week with the remaining NFC West and AFC West teams. Here are all the details you need to tune in:

Denver Broncos

Date: Thursday 11/7
Time: 1:30 PM ET
Stream Link: twitch.tv/eamaddennfl
Finalists: Noonan and TurboJeff (BoxEmm and Sonain eliminated yesterday)

Los Angeles Chargers

Date: Thursday 11/7
Time: 1:30 PM ET
Stream Link: twitch.tv/eamaddennfl
Finalists: Problem and MaddenElite (Justin and KDillon eliminated yesterday)

Oakland Raiders

Date: Thursday 11/7
Time: 1:30 PM ET
Stream Link: twitch.tv/eamaddennfl
Finalists: Pavan and Jigga415 (FranchiseGG and …

Quinton Dunbar and Cooper Kupp are this week's latest Signature Series items. At 90 Speed, 93 Acceleration, 89 Man Coverage, 90 Press, and standing 6'2'', Dunbar makes for a solid press-man cornerback. Kupp is a Route Running WR with average speed but 89 SRR, 90 MRR, and 85 DRR. Check out both new items and their full ratings below:

• Quinton Dunbar
• Cooper Kupp

Dunbar and Kupp can be found in packs for the next 48 hours (until 10 am ET on 11/9) and have quicksell values of 250,000 coins.

What are your thoughts on today's Signature Series items?

Today's newest Heavyweights player items are Michael Brockers and Trent Williams. Brockers is one of the slower left ends released lately but excels at Play Recognition (93), Block Shedding (92), and Tackling (91). Trent Williams is a Power OT who can block as well for the run as he does for the pass. With ratings of 87 RBK, 87 PBK, 90 STR, and 88 IBL to name a few, Williams offers a solid tackle option for balanced attack offenses. Check out both new items and their full ratings below:

• Michael Brockers
• Trent Williams

Heavyweights can be found on the Auction …

Team of the Week 9 was released today, featuring Heroes Tyreek Hill and Marlon Humphrey. Brennan Scarlett is this week's LTD player item. Scarlett helped set the pace with 2 sacks and a fumble recovery in a 26-3 Texans win over the Jaguars. LTD Brennan Scarlett is only in packs until Thursday, 11/7 at 10 am ET and is not Power Up eligible. Check out all of this week's TOTW items below:

• LTD Brennan Scarlett

Offense

• Tyreek Hill (HERO)
• Jimmy Garoppolo
• Devin Singletary
• Mike Williams
• Preston Williams
• Jacob Hollister
• Hunter Renfrow

Defense

• Marlon Humphrey (HERO)
• Bud Dupree
• Xavier Woods …

With another week of exciting NFL action nearly in the books, it's time to guess who we think will earn TOTW 9 honors. With his name in the discussion for MVP and after a 3 touchdown performance in a 30-20 win over the Titans, Legend and I think this will be Christian McCaffrey's week for an upgrade with a new LTD item. For Hero on offense this week, we're predicting Tyreek Hill will earn the honor after a close win against the Vikings that saw him grab 6 catches for 140 yards and a touchdown. Recording his fourth interception since …

There is a Title Update available today with quite a few gameplay fixes and improvements. Here are the full patch notes from EA:

Key Highlights

• New X-Factor Zone Ability:
  • Momentum Shift - Inspired by Ultimate Team Legend LB Ray Lewis, Momentum Shift will knock all opposing players out of the Zone in addition to wiping out all opponents’ Zone progress. Momentum Shift activates after 3 total successful hit-stick tackles on Arcade and Simulation, or 5 total on Competitive. 
    • Franchise Requirements: Available as a Zone Ability for Field General MLB, Run Support FS and Run Support SS
    • Ultimate Team Requirements: Available as …

Tyrann "Honey Badger" Mathieu and Marcedes Lewis are today's newest Flashbacks released by EA. Mathieu's latest item takes us back to 2015 when he was a member of the Arizona Cardinals. While his height can be a bit of a liability, his speed (87) and acceleration (89) will help the "Honey Badger" cover ground in the secondary. Lewis flashes back to 2010 when he was a member of the Jaguars. His stats seem a little low but he can be useful for run blocking (87) and for Jaguars' theme teams. Check out the latest Flashbacks and their ratings below:

• Tyrann …

Welcome back to ZAN's Corner,

This week we take a look at the two primary types of C-Routes that you will find in Madden 20, the differences between them, and also how you can use "Hot Route Master C-Routes" to beat man and zone coverages! This video also explains the importance of labbing your routes on both the wide and short side of the field vs. zone coverages to see how zone "grids" work.

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