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Which controls does this version use?

Actions

NFL Blitz 2001 action controls
Directional Pad
Move the controlled player
Start
Pause the game

Control notes

  • Button assignments can vary by context and should be checked in the game’s control display.

How it plays

How does NFL Blitz 2001 play?

Matches use a third-person, field-level perspective with the camera following the active play. The objective is to score more points than the opposing team before time expires.

Players choose offensive and defensive plays, control the ball carrier or selected defender, pass, tackle, sprint, and attempt interceptions. The game uses shortened, arcade-oriented rules and emphasizes quick possessions, hard hits, and momentum rather than detailed playbooks.

Progression is match-based rather than role-playing based. Players advance by winning individual games, and multiplayer focuses on head-to-head competition.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play NFL Blitz 2001?

Use short passes and runs to avoid unnecessary turnovers, then look for open receivers after the defense commits. On defense, switch to the defender nearest the ball and pursue the play instead of abandoning coverage for a risky hit.

Because possessions are brief, field position and clock management matter. Save turbo for breaking into open space or closing on a ball carrier, and vary play selection so the opponent cannot easily anticipate the next call.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Favor quick plays when under pressure; long-developing routes are easier to disrupt.

  2. 2

    On defense, control the player closest to the ball and use pursuit angles rather than chasing directly.

  3. 3

    Play against another person to experience the game’s competitive strengths.

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