League Rules

Madden NFL 27 League Rules

In-Game Rules

• If the game disconnects, users can agree on how to proceed, if both users do not agree then the game must replayed to the exact same score, time left in the game and who had the ball at the time of the disconnect.
• Play calling must be realistic, do not run the same plays over and over again. The exception is running the clock out with kneel downs and/or a prevent style defense with trying to prevent a last second score (prevent style D).
• Pre-snap adjustments that can cause either the defense or offense to glitch or abuse the AI is not allowed. Let’s keep this simple and if you know something creates issues then don’t do it.
• Stat padding and running the score up is not allowed, if you have the game in hand then chew clock and move on. If the offense is attempting to kill the clock and the defense calls time outs to try and get the ball back then the offense has every right to attempt to get the 1st down and score to put the game away. Don’t abuse players by trying to generate unrealistic stats, all teams have a depth chart – use it.
• Taunting in a manner that is unprofessional is not allowed, we are all humans and will respect each other. If you are playing the CPU then taunt away..
• Unrealistic game play that simply does not look like real football is not allowed, no QB is going to drop back 20 yards every play and no player is going to run in 360’s pre snap.

General Manager – League Rules

• Trades are a huge part of every franchise, what we don’t want to see is teams being ripped apart then the owner leaving the league and suddenly we have the Miami Dolphins missing their Superstar QB Drew Willy. Every trade will be discussed and polled in the chat by every member of the league. Nothing is more transparent then that.
• Trade limits match the games in-game trade platform, you may NOT send multiple trades to round out a single deal. Each trade approval is determined separately. The limits are as follows: Offseason -> no limits. Pre-Season -> 2 Trades. Regular Season -> 1 Trade.
• Free Agent Signing limits are as follows: Offseason -> no limits. Pre Season -> 2 Per Advance. Regular Season -> 1 Per Advance. Playoffs -> Need League Approval.
• Users must remain active in the league, what’s the point of having a league if no one wants to play or communicate? If you miss more than three games in a season that are not excused you are subject to removal from the league.
• Excused inactivity includes simply communicating that you won’t be able to play with the league through the proper support system or with a League Manager. We all get it, life happens.

Future League Rules that not official yet

• End of the season player ratings increase due to Madden simply not performing as it should, these will be discussed by a formal league body and voted on by the league prior to the start of the season and once the season is completed that league body will decide on the adjustments.
• Simulation rules that may fall under the cracks, any user is free to suggest the rules for the league to vote on and adopt as a new rule.