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How to use Overrides

By Lucky77777
10/27/2022 4:19 pm
Is there a way to to specify an override for a specific play? I keep reading that I should sub my WRs for TE on passing plays but how do I handle run plays out of that same formation that I now have my low blocking WR in for a TE?

Re: How to use Overrides

By raidergreg69
10/27/2022 4:30 pm
You can specify which down(s) to use the override and the formation, also sort by distance. Just check/uncheck the appropriate boxes below the drop down menu.

Re: How to use Overrides

By Lucky77777
10/27/2022 4:33 pm
I get that. But take for example 1st and medium. I may want to run it (need a TE) or I may want to throw it (need a WR). How do I set and override to have a WR for the TE on 1st down medium passing play?

Re: How to use Overrides

By Mcbolt55
10/27/2022 4:35 pm
Also check your league rules if such a thing is allowed, as several are on to that “cheat” and ban it. But if it’s cool, maybe try using strongest/best run blocking wr there to get the best of both worlds.

Re: How to use Overrides

By raidergreg69
10/27/2022 7:11 pm
Lucky77777 wrote:
I get that. But take for example 1st and medium. I may want to run it (need a TE) or I may want to throw it (need a WR). How do I set and override to have a WR for the TE on 1st down medium passing play?


Keep your run plays in one formation and pass plays in another, can't break it down to specific plays.

Re: How to use Overrides

By Mcbolt55
10/27/2022 7:23 pm
That strategy would backfire against anyone who actually scouts your play calling trends and sets gameplan rules accordingly.

Re: How to use Overrides

By CrazySexyBeast
10/27/2022 9:55 pm
direct answer: use the checkboxes in the depth chart/overrides tab:
full answer:
https://vikings.myfootballnow.com/forums/4/291?page=1#619

Re: How to use Overrides

By Lucky77777
10/28/2022 11:59 am
Thank you for helping me with this.

Re: How to use Overrides

By setherick
10/30/2022 6:25 pm
raidergreg69 wrote:
Lucky77777 wrote:
I get that. But take for example 1st and medium. I may want to run it (need a TE) or I may want to throw it (need a WR). How do I set and override to have a WR for the TE on 1st down medium passing play?


Keep your run plays in one formation and pass plays in another, can't break it down to specific plays.


I think greg meant set and not formation. There are multiple sets per formation, and the defense keys on formation and not set. So if you have all your run plays in the Strong I Normal (for example) then you can substitute your converted QB/WR that can't pass block into the RB there and be fine.