Offensive Playbook reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 356 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 98 posts to rank the best Offensive Playbook brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/MaddenUltimateTeam, r/NCAAFBseries, r/CollegeUltimateTeam, r/Madden, r/CFB25. Top-rated brands include Patriots (4.4/5), Ravens (4.7/5), Saints (4.6/5).
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#1
Patriots
4.4
(26)
"Patriots have a great offensive book that doesn’t rely on the scramble."
"Pats or saints."
"I think the patriots has the best variety of passing plays."
"Patriots, gun ace slot, gun split, y trips."
"I like using the pats playbook with a pocket qb."
"Pats or Saints playbook."
"Patriots great for passing. My fav is Oakland."
"Patriots. A lot of good short passes and runs."
"Patriots, trips TE too hard to stop this year"
"The Patriots shotgun formation is basically a glitch."
#2
Ravens
4.7
(18)
"I used ravens and had a blast if you really wanna have a running QB."
"Ravens."
"Ravens for designed QB runs."
"Ravens is probably the best."
"Ravens or Cardinals are both good choices."
"If you haven’t tried out the Ravens playbook, it’s great for read options."
"Ive been using ravens playbook with lamar."
"I use the ravens playbook for Vick, has a lot of nice read options."
"I love Ravens."
"Ravens, Cards, Pass Balanced"
#3
Saints
4.6
(18)
"Saints pretty nice book again."
"Saints playbook is probably the best passing wise right now."
"Saints is best for big plays."
"Saints is probably the most vertical passing scheme."
"Saints, Patriots, Oakland, Miami has some interesting pass plays."
"Saints has everything you will need."
"Saints."
"Saints o , pistol bunch te formation"
"I use the saints it has lots of fun passing formations."
"Saints."
#4
Panthers
4.4
(17)
"Panthers, Saints, Ravens will have the most options and QB runs."
"Panthers."
"Panthers playbook has a lot of read option plays."
"Panthers playbook is pretty nice."
"Panthers is definitely best if youre trying for Vick objectives."
"I use the Panthers book"
"Panthers a good read option book."
"Panthers or run n gun"
"I needed more read options so I switched to the panthers."
"So panthers for option and 49ers for stretch and bootlegs."
#5
Michigan
4.3
(16)
"Michigan is just a great playbook regardless. Doesn’t need wildcat shit to be solid, and the runs are endless."
"Oh, if run heavy, Michigan is great. Has a great bunch that has really good passing, play action and running out of."
"Michigan, Arizona, Georgia are the consensus top 3"
"I am loving Michigan PB. You use a FB and there 3 TE sets. Tons of mesh plays."
"For pro style I personally love Michigan. I feel like it gives you good balance and some good gun options."
"Michigan is beautiful for this. Lots of heavy sets, a good balance of zone/power/counter run schemes..."
"I have a blast using Michigan’s. Depends what you want out of your offense but it has very good running schemes as well as good passing"
"Michigan is also good if you have 2 good tight ends"
"Power run (not option) playbooks most often recommended are: Kansas St, Michigan, Michigan St, Iowa, Texas AM, Missouri."
"I tend to run the power spread generic playbook or Michigan/ Michigan state prostyle."
#6
Arizona
4.2
(13)
"Arizona playbook has been fantastic for me."
"Running Arizona and it has been very explosive."
"Arizona is pretty dope"
"I’ve been using Arizona & UNLV"
"Arizona been running it all year"
"Georgia and Arizona are usually solid for most people"
"Arizona is a good playbook if you want to throw the ball a lot, lots of spread."
"At some point, I suggest the Arizona playbook."
"I use Arizona now, and I love it."
"Arizona is nice I like unlv if you like running the ball."
#7
Kansas State
4.3
(12)
"Love KSU because of the huge variety of run formations, tons of different power run game looks"
"Bump for Kansas State. Just gotta be mindful of QB wear & tear"
"I just started using Kansas State’s playbook the other day and wow, if you have a mobile QB it’s such a beast of a playbook"
"It’s been a great running and TE heavy playbook"
"Been on k state since the game dropped"
"Kansas state is pretty solid"
"Power run (not option) playbooks most often recommended are: Kansas St, Michigan, Michigan St, Iowa, Texas AM, Missouri."
"I live and die by K state."
"K State or UNLV."
"Try Kansas State."
#8
Run and Gun
4.5
(11)
"I’ve used Run N Gun since Madden 19."
"Run n' Gun is very balanced, superb run plays."
"RnG has been my favorite for YEARS."
"I’m really liking Run’n’Gun."
"Run and gun if you like highpaced its the bomb."
"Run and Gun."
"Run n Gun, lots of passing out of gun and singleback."
"I love run n gun."
"I like Run'n'Gun. Decent amount of RPOs."
"Run N Gun"
#9
Raiders
4.2
(10)
"The raiders book got better somehow."
"Raiders is the best PB, Trips TE."
"I love raiders."
"Raiders for Tight Slots / Trips TE."
"Raiders is nice."
"I really like the Raiders playbook this year."
"+1 Raiders"
"Raiders could work for you."
"I found Oakland to be the most balanced attack on offence."
"I love the raiders playbook."
#10
West Coast
4.1
(10)
"West coast has the best bunch."
"Sounds like the west cost offense to me!"
"A west coast style zone or run and gun would probably fit."
"West coast is what I usually use and can get you some great running games paired with an elite passing game."
"I personally just like the base west coast playbook on offense."
"West coast"
"Westcoast"
"West coast"
"West coast"
"Probably west coast because of he bunch, UC, singleback spread and doubles north"
#11
Packers
4.2
(9)
"Objectively, the Packers playbook is the best one."
"Packers O is epicocity."
"Packers"
"I like the packers"
"Packers for those sweet gun bunch and deuce close audibles."
"Im enjoying the packers O right now"
"Im currently using packers and i find it great for passing."
"Packers has a lot of mid crossing routes."
"For a receiving TE I prefer the Packers or Saints PB."
#12
Rams
4.0
(8)
"I’d suggest Rams playbook to really highlight your WR1."
"I just mix Fast, Deep threats with Rams playbook."
"Will probably stay with the rams until the end of the year."
"Rams/saints"
"Rams, Saints, NE, Jets"
"Rams"
"Rams, saints, cards, browns."
"The rams playbook has some wr runs."
#13
Titans
4.0
(8)
"I’m a big fan of the Titans playbook."
"I like the Titans balanced pb."
"I love my titans playbook honestly."
"Titans playbook is good."
"Titans is similar to browns."
"I really like titans rams and saints."
"If your bored and want to have fun titans,bills and 49ers option is fun runs."
"The titans and cincy are really good also."
#14
Chiefs
4.4
(7)
"I prefer 49ers chiefs saints and pats bc of the amount of crossing routes they have."
"I've used the Chief's PB all year and i can't imagine ever switching."
"I'd say KC that near formations and their unique shotgun formations are deadly."
"Chiefs/commanders playbook has some bangers."
"Chiefs has worked well for me."
"I like Chiefs when I want to pass more."
"Chiefs"
#15
Browns
4.4
(7)
"I use the Browns, great mix of runs and passes."
"Browns... hands down. Best playbook in the game."
"Browns. Best pb in the game"
"I’ve used browns all year."
"I really like browns."
"A lot of people really like the browns playbook."
"Browns and arizona are both great"
#16
UNLV
4.3
(7)
"UNLV is so much fun if you have 2 good running backs."
"I find unlv to not only be generous for mobile qbs."
"UNLV, NC State, Army, Ohio State all have pretty exciting playbooks for very different reasons"
"I have also been liking Charlotte's. It's not mentioned often, but if you have two decent TE and enjoy a little bit of RPO but not an overwhelming amount, give it a try."
"UNLV has an interesting playbook. Tons of multiple back sets and great RPO’s."
"The Gun Duo formations from UNLV’s playbook are great for the quick passing game."
"I like UNLV. It’s best if you have 2 decent rbs and a fast qb."
#17
Cardinals
4.0
(7)
"I use ari playbook with Justin usually sim get in the playoffs."
"I've been using the Cardinals playbook for online H2H."
"Cardinals has lots of Read Options, RPOs, Jet Sweeps."
"The Cardinals playbook is actually one of the easiest to learn."
"If you want to throw the ball 40+ times a game the Cardinals is for you."
"Cardinals is a great power run playbook."
"I love cardinals but most prefer Saints"
#18
Georgia
3.9
(7)
"I like Georgia for all the motion, rpo’s and different sets"
"Georgia is fun. Lots of motion and RPOs that are easy to read pre-snap."
"Georgia are usually solid for most people"
"Georgia"
"Uga and throw it sideways for 4 quarters."
"Good options would be Georgia, Penn State, Michigan."
"I used to use Ohio State or Georgia a lot"
#19
Auburn
4.5
(6)
"Auburn is the most fun playbook in the game. Solid passing and running plays, but you also get every trick play in the game"
"I'm loving Auburn atm. Good mix of run/pass, with some really effective rpos."
"Auburn is the best in the game."
"Big fan of Auburn playbook."
"Big fan of Auburn playbook."
"Auburn for sure, but much love to Ohio State too!"
#20
Michigan State
4.0
(6)
"I really like Michigan State for pro Style"
"Michigan St is great if you like run heavy pro style offense"
"Power run (not option) playbooks most often recommended are: Kansas St, Michigan, Michigan St, Iowa, Texas AM, Missouri."
"Michigan state has really nice mix,and several formations that are exclusive to there book only"
"Michigan state"
"Michigan State"
#21
Spread
4.0
(6)
"Spread goated you’ll put up insane numbers with a good qb and good wr."
"I like the spread playbook. I go pass heavy out of it."
"Spread offense is fun to use. I haven't mastered it, but it's got a lot of unique plays in it."
"I love the Spread playbook."
"I love the spread."
"I bounce between Sprrad if I have a mobile QB"
#22
Texas
4.0
(6)
"I’ve been playing with Texas for the last week or so and really like it"
"Texas and UNLV are what I roll with usually"
"Texas"
"Texas"
"Texas. A ton of 12 personnel Shotgun looks."
"Texas playbook."
#23
Oregon
4.4
(5)
"I run a custom with Oregons playbook. Added Florida urban meyers goaline heavy set and some 5 wide."
"Oregon is probably the best Spread and one of if not the best playbook overall."
"Oregon if you like passing"
"Oregon"
"Oregon for me, I run it mostly air raid and spread option through favorites."
#24
Falcons
4.2
(5)
"Falcons playbook OP in sim for scrambling QB."
"I'm running Falcons O and Ravens D."
"I found falcons to fit my play style perfect."
"Falcons Jets and Ravens are all good"
"Falcons"
#25
Texas A&M
4.0
(5)
"I use Texas a&m and i love it"
"Texas A&M. Got everything."
"Power run (not option) playbooks most often recommended are: Kansas St, Michigan, Michigan St, Iowa, Texas AM, Missouri."
"I personally love Texas A&Ms playbook."
"I use Texas A&M. It utilizes Driskel as a lead blocker in pistol and under center formations."
#26
Oklahoma State
4.8
(4)
"Oklahoma State. It’s one of the best in the game regardless of scheme."
"OK State is the best playbook."
"I Use Oklahoma State, ton of variety 5 wide, empty Quads."
"Oklahoma State would be good for this IMO."
#27
Steelers
4.3
(4)
"Steelers is my favorite, and that singleback jumbo pair is only formation I really miss from the pats."
"Steelers is great."
"I use the steelers and it's great"
"I've been rolling with the Steelers for a while."
#28
TCU
4.3
(4)
"TCU and not even close. Normal y off is the best formation when you have a gold take off"
"I used to run usc but recently switched to tcu n I haven’t been disappointed also Texas a&m"
"I’ve checked out TCU. Good passing plays. I’m a run heavy person (king Henry) they’re a decent playbook."
"I use tcu. They have a few pistol formations."
#29
Pro Style Playbook
4.3
(4)
"Went through every last playbook everyone said, I can say you’re correct. probably the best pro style playbook I’ve played with."
"Probably the best pro style playbook I’ve played with."
"I have to use Pro Style for chem there are many interesting ones out there from run heavy MICH Texas A and M Mich St to more passing orientated Utah Arizona and then if you like RPOs Texas ..."
"Pro style if I have good running backs and tight ends"
#30
Baltimore Ravens
4.0
(4)
"If you like pistol and having triple option plays at your disposal, Ravens playbook has a lot of that."
"Ravens or pistol probably. Run and gun is solid too."
"I’m using Ravens because I like to run with my qb."
"Im running Ravens, because its got tons of option, RPO and play action."
#31
Ohio State
4.0
(4)
"Ohio states is great. I’m actually using Utah in a dynasty with OSU offense."
"I like Ohio State's playbook."
"Not sure about Pro, but Ohio State has a great Multiple playbook"
"I used to use Ohio State or Georgia a lot"
#32
Jets
4.0
(4)
"I like the jets a lot."
"Jets and 49ers"
"Jets. Duece Close, Tight Slots, and Split Close."
"I've been using the jets book and I like that."
#33
Pats
4.0
(4)
"Pats."
"Pats O"
"Pats O and Bengals D"
"The Pats playbook has been ideal for me."
#34
Custom
5.0
(3)
"The one that matches whatever scheme you wanna run."
"I made my own custom one based off the multiple formations."
"Custom playbook is the way to go."
#35
49ers
4.7
(3)
"I prefer 49ers chiefs saints and pats bc of the amount of crossing routes they have."
"Personally use the 49ers for rushing and Saints for Passing."
"I love the Niners playbook, so much pistol and gun options."
#36
Eagles
4.7
(3)
"Eagles; Fields feels like a more mobile Version of Hurts."
"Eagles or pats absolute best playbooks in the game."
"Chiefs and Eagles playbook has a good mix of option plays and passing plays."
#37
Broncos
4.7
(3)
"Also love the broncos playbook, they drafted me in superstar and when you figure out how to utilize that playbook it is deadly."
"Broncos are criminally underrated, My rank is 'champion III' with them."
"Broncos is solid."
#38
Miami
4.3
(3)
"Honestly I’ve always used Miami U playbook."
"Miami, similar to pats but has some really good formations."
"Most ppl use Miami though"
#39
New England Patriots
4.3
(3)
"Pats, Raiders, Run n Gun. Play one of these."
"Personally I’m in Patriots atm."
"Pats"
#40
Tennessee
4.0
(3)
"Tennessee for the same reasons"
"Tennessee is super simple and you can play slow or hurry up offense super well"
"I like Tennessee when I’m spreading it out."
#41
Seahawks
4.0
(3)
"I've been using the Seahawks running mostly Gun Bunch TE."
"The Seahawks playbook and offense is really good."
"I switched to the Seahawks recently."
#42
Carolina Panthers
5.0
(2)
"Panthers"
"Carolina is my new favorite as well."
#43
LSU
4.5
(2)
"LSU 100% especially if coming from Oregon's playbook! I made the switch and it's a similar style, but a lot of better overall plays"
"LSU playbook is nice. It's a bit more wide open but it does have some nice heavy sets and pro set."
#44
Washington
4.5
(2)
"Washington and Run N Gun are the best PBs in the game."
"Washington is fun for me."
#45
Baylor
4.5
(2)
"Love the Baylor playbook. Has lots of everything."
"Baylor."
#46
Las Vegas Raiders
4.5
(2)
"Raiders, jets, patriots, carolina.. that’s what all the pros use."
"Oakland, Arizona, San Fran"
#47
West Virginia
4.0
(2)
"Ive really enjoyed West Virginia’s playbook for offense."
"I love the West Virginia playbook. Good mix of spread and power run plays."
#48
Buccaneers
4.0
(2)
"Bucs or bengals. Both will get you a ton of yards."
"Buccaneers has good spread/5 wide."
#49
Alabama
4.0
(2)
"Alabama has a lot of designed QB runs that are pretty good."
"Has great running plays, HB Direct is busted, and a plethora of passing plays."
#50
New Orleans
4.0
(2)
"I'm surprised no one has said New Orleans."
"I'm surprised no one has said New Orleans"
#51
Vanderbilt
4.0
(2)
"Vanderbilt is not bad. They have almost all the option plays while having a healthy amount of passing."
"I love the Vanderbilt playbook."
#52
Oakland
4.0
(2)
"Oakland has some nice formations."
"Oakland playbook, Strong H Wing, PA Power O."
#53
Bengals
4.0
(2)
"Having some luck with the bengals playbook it seems."
"Personally i like running singleback duece close in the Bengals."
#54
Coastal Carolina
4.0
(2)
"I love costal Carolina’s"
"I’m a big fan of Coastal Carolina’s playbook"
#55
Nebraska
4.0
(2)
"Nebraska has some nice single back"
"Try out Nebraska, have some good double TE formations with a good I form and some great shotgun sets."
#56
Dolphins
4.0
(2)
"I use dolphins, I love the motions and rpos."
"I like the dolphins because if you’re opponent comes out in 1-4-6."
#57
Rutgers
4.0
(2)
"I’ve been happy with it after picking some favorite plays"
"Rutgers has been fun for RPOs, floods, and red zone offense"
#58
Miami Dolphins
4.0
(2)
"Dolphins is really good."
"Miami is low key the same as the pats."
#59
Run n Gun
4.0
(2)
"Run n gun."
"I keep coming back to the run n gun playbook."
#60
Kansas
4.0
(2)
"I play really well with Kansas or just the base Multiple playbook."
"The Kansas playbook has a lot of great passing options both in your more 'running' formations as well as the shotgun formations."
#61
Iowa
4.0
(2)
"Power run (not option) playbooks most often recommended are: Kansas St, Michigan, Michigan St, Iowa, Texas AM, Missouri."
"I love Iowa's pro book."
#62
Seattle Seahawks
4.0
(2)
"IMO Seahawks, the past couple of years."
"I like Seattle for some reason"
#63
Pittsburgh Steelers
4.0
(2)
"Steelers"
"Steelers"
#64
North Texas
3.5
(2)
"Love north texas book. one of the most fun air raids"
"I have a lot of fun using North Texas."
#65
SMU
3.5
(2)
"Smu is fun veer and shoot stuff. spread them out with the pass and pound the rock when they lighten up the boxes"
"I use SMU because I’m basic… and I like wide splits when running the ball."
#66
Philadelphia Eagles
3.5
(2)
"Offensively, depends on what you want to do but I like Philly and Tennessee the best."
"I’d say either Eagles or Ravens"
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