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- Apr 22, 2021
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Madden NFL 21 Trophy Guide and Roadmap (PS5)

Updated: Nov 4, 2021

General Tips

· Play on Rookie difficulty

· If you have a second controller, you should use it for all play now single game accomplishment trophies.

· Play with 15 minute quarters if you are really struggling with any single game trophies as this will allow you plenty of time to achieve one of the trophies.

· For Single Game Accomplishments, you cannot use Supersim as this will negate the trophy. You can use Supersim for the Face Of The Franchise Trophies.

· You can edit rosters and make the team you would like to use have players all with 99 overalls

For Face Of The Franchise you should keep in mind the following. In order to earn the maximum amount of legacy points you want to:

· Always win each game,

· Complete your game goal

· Complete any rise to fame objectives that appear.

· If you think you're going to fail to complete one of these goals, you always have the option to quit mid-game and restart the game over.

Madden NFL 21 Master

Congratulations on earning every Madden NFL 21 trophy!

Primetime

Gain over 50 total yards while using Celebration Loco over the course of a single game.

Bronze

For this trophy, you need to celebrate with the ball in your hands for 50 yards with one player on one team. To use Celebration Loco, you must hold L2 while controlling the player with the ball. The easiest way to do this is with two controllers. Have the defense pick the play field goal block and have everyone go long on your offense, then quickly pass it to them. Once you make the catch you should have plenty of open field to use Celebration Loco and gain the yards.

If you don’t have two controllers, you should play with fifteen minute quarters and celebrate whenever you have some room to. The best way to do so is to select the play Hail Mary and run with the quarterback while playing on rookie difficulty. Using someone like Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson will make this easier.

Unblockable

On 3 plays create a sack or tackle for loss after a pass rush move win, using a different rush move each time.

Bronze

BUGGY

You need to successfully use 3 different pass rusher moves using a Defensive Lineman and make the opponent lose yards after doing so.

First, what you need to know is that there are 5 pass rush moves this year:

Speed Rush - Which is performed by holding R2 and pressing Right Stick: Left or Right Stick: Right

Bull Rush - Which is performed by holding Right Stick: Down.

Club Move - Which is performed by flicking Right Stick: Left or Right Stick: Right.

Rip Move - Which is performed by flicking Right Stick: Up, and using L3 in any direction.

Spin Move - Which is performed by turning R3 either clockwise or counterclockwise.

Now you will need to start a game and perform 3 of the above moves for either a sack or tackle for a loss with the same player. Play on rookie difficulty and with two controllers (if possible), using Aaron Donald of the Rams. Now have the QB stand there and wait to be sacked while you play prevent defense, as this will give you more time to pressure the quarterback. Since the quarterback won't be moving, you will have plenty of chances to get the sack. Just make sure to use a different move each time. If you don't have a second controller, playing with 15 minute quarters is highly recommended as it is likely going to take some time to get this naturally.

This trophy usually takes more than 3 successful pass rush moves, so try to do all five to maximize your chances to get it to pop. Remember, you can't use Supersim, so you should punt the ball immediately when on offense if this is the only trophy you are going for.

Throwin’ Dots

Throw a Passing TD using the low throw mechanic.

Bronze

BUGGY

You need to throw a touchdown with your Quarterback to one of your receivers using the Low Throw Mechanic feature.

To make this easier you should play on Rookie difficulty. Once you are on offense, you will want to drive down the field until you are near the endzone. Now choose a play where all your receivers run into the endzone. Once they reach the endzone, hold L2 plus the button of the receiver that is open.

So for example, in the video below, Michael Gallup is the Circle button, so L2 and Circle are pressed at the same time. Some people are having issues with this trophy, so to ensure you get it, make sure the receiver is already in the endzone and you are not moving with the quarterback when you make the throw. Underneath your quarterback, it should say Low Pass after making the throw.

Lockdown Corner

Win 3 presses in a single game with the same CB.

Bronze

For this trophy, you need to win 3 press coverages using the same Cornerback while on defense.

There are 3 ways of doing a press as a defender:

X + Left Stick: Left

X +Left Stick: Right

X + Left Stick: Down.

Those will be the 3 ways of pressing. Now, when on defense, select a man defensive coverage such as Cover 2 Man, then during the pre-play (before the ball is snapped), press Triangle and Left Stick: Down to set up your cornerback to press cover his assignment. Once the ball is snapped, quickly try pressing your assignment by using one of the three combinations above. If successful, you will make the receiver adjust his route from where he wanted to go. You must do this with the same cornerback 3 times in one game.

The easiest way to do this is with two controllers. That way, you will have plenty of time to set up on defense. It can sometimes be difficult to tell when you win a press, and just because you tried pressing doesn't mean it was successful.

Situational Awareness

Make a Coaching Adjustment in the 4th quarter or OT.

Silver

You need to make a coaching adjustment at some point during the 4th quarter or overtime of a game. What you need to do is get to the 4th quarter in any game by playing normally and without using Supersim. Once the quarter starts, press R3 when you are in the playbook. This will bring up all the possible coaching adjustments. Now change any of the settings with the Left or Right directional button and run the next play, and the trophy will pop.

Comeback City

Comeback and win when trailing by 17+ points at halftime.

Silver

You need to win a game after losing by 17 or more points when the game enters halftime. Start an exhibition game on rookie difficulty, and set the quarter length to 5 minute quarters. You will want to use the road team, and set your coin toss choice to kick. Use a great team such as the Buccaneers or Chiefs against one of the worse teams in the league such as the Jets or Jaguars.

Let your opponent take an 18-point lead going into the half, such as 21-3. Now play the game like you normally would, and comeback and win. If you are having difficulty on rookie difficulty, you can edit the rosters and make the team you would like to use have players all with 99 overalls, and make the opponent have players with 25 overalls.

Move Master

Successfully fake-out a defender with a ball carrier special move.

Bronze

For this trophy, you need to fake-out a defensive player using a juke or spin move while in possession of the ball. The easiest way to do this is by playing on rookie difficulty and starting a game with a team that has an elite running back (Vikings, Titans, Panthers, Saints, Giants).

When playing on rookie, during the course of the game you will see prompts for moves that you can perform. If you can successfully hit one of the animations at the right time, you will do a ball carrier special move. You can also do this on a kick return and use R3 to juke your opponent. See below for an example of a ball carrier special move.

The GOAT

Gain the GOAT Legacy rank in Face of the Franchise

Gold

The storyline for Face of the Franchise mode can vary slightly depending on where you are drafted. For the sake of the guide, we will assume you remained a Quarterback and didn't play the extra year in college at a different position (which will take longer). In order to earn the maximum amount of legacy points, you want to always win each game, complete your game goal, and complete any rise to fame objectives that appear. If you fail to complete one of these goals you always have the option to quit mid-game and restart the game over.

The Final Face of The Franchise trophy requires 30,000 Legacy Points. Now that you are once again injured, your attributes will take a hit. The goal you will receive is to win and have over 325 yards to earn 750 legacy points, then you will be looking to win your third Superbowl.

In Game 1 of the playoffs, you will need to win and have 450 yards or more, which will earn you another 750 legacy points.

For Game 2 of the playoffs, you will need 300+ passing yards and a victory to earn another 1,500 legacy points.

Finally, in the Superbowl, your goal will be to score 5 touchdowns and win. Winning the Superbowl will get you 1,500 legacy points, and if you completed all other goals up to now, this should be enough for the 30,000 legacy points.

If you don’t get to 30,000 here, you still have one season left.

If you choose to "deflect retirement talk" in the press conference, this will net you 200 legacy points.

In the next game, your goal will be to get 12 first downs and a victory, which will get you another 750 legacy points.

The next goal will be to win and pass for over 250 yards for a nice 750 legacy points.

Your final game will once again be in the Superbowl. If you choose the "stay cool" dialogue in the locker room before the game, your goal will be to simply throw 25 or more passes for the game. Winning your 4th Superbowl gives you 10,000 Legacy Points, and this marks the end of your career.

NFL Icon

Gain the NFL Icon Legacy rank in Face of the Franchise

Gold

25,000 Legacy Points are needed to reach the NFL Icon Legacy Rank. Winning the Superbowl will get you a bonus 2,000 Legacy points, which should get you close to, if not over, the 25,000 mark.

Next, you will be in a position battle to remain the starter. Win the first game and get gold on the verticals practice to “remain the starter” and earn 750 legacy points. If you are having difficulty getting gold on the drill, you can pause and restart the drill at any time to get gold.