Off-Ball Injuries Are in Madden NFL 18, Changes to Hit Stick Functionality

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Rex Dickson confirmed on Twitter that off-ball injuries are officially in this year.

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Also, Rex confirmed some changes to how the hit stick will function in Madden NFL 18:

This one is a pretty big change for sure — and definitely seemingly aimed at increasing ‘user skill’ as part of the formula for how successful one is at Madden.

Update: Rex chimed in on Twitter with a bit more info on how hit stick will function when it comes to blockers and breaking blocks:

What do you think of the inclusion of off-ball injuries as well as the changes to the hit stick in Madden NFL 18?