Al Quarterback logic has been completely overhauled to make the opposing QB’s play like their real-life counterparts as well as making it a real challenge to compete against.
All Quarterbacks now use Skill Based Passing, but the new Decision Making Trait realistically determines how each QB leverages it
Historically, QB’s only had 3 pass lead points to choose from. Now, there are 12 possible points a QB will evaluate to make the big play..
EX: Lead a seam vertical inside against Cover 3 Drop
EX: Lead an outside streak up the sideline between the flat and safety against Cover 2
Conservative Trait: Will throw to partially covered receivers if it’s a Star Wide Receiver, they’re down multiple possessions or a receiver who isn’t far downfield. They may also throw short of the sticks or check down in 3rd and long situations.
Example: Kirk Cousins
Ideal trait: This archetype knows exactly when to try and fit a tight window. Tailored logic for if the WR is in the end zone, they’re backed up on their own side of the field, or they are up multiple possessions.
Example: Patrick Mahomes
Aggressive Trait: These gunslingers are going to push the ball in ways that haven’t been seen before. Just like real life, this also means they might try to force a pass that they shouldn’t.
Example: Josh Allen
Plus, all QB’s now use the new pathfinding technology covered in the Ball Carrier AI section below for evading pressure and in the open field. This means mobile QB’s like Justin Fields are more true to life than ever before.
Adaptive AI Additions: ‘Alert’ Logic. This is a new concept where if the CPU has a run play called, but the defense has the box loaded, the AI might audible to a Pass in appropriate game scenarios. They may also change to a pass play against a Weak Box.
For players who like to repeatedly call the same play type, you’ll see the AI audible against Zone, or Hot Route vs. Man Coverage.
Odds are driven by Awareness rating, Game Difficulty, and Quarter Length.
Quick Game Overhaul – New logic for QB’s to speed up their progressions, and low throw if it’s a tight window on plays such as Quick Slants, or RPO.
Back Shoulder Throws – When a Shot Play or Goalline fade is dialed up, QB’s will be using a new throw location to get the ball to their playmakers