Tactics

There are two easy ways of collecting a whole lot of points from Madden 08. You can Supersim (simulate) the games or you can play the games with the gameplay sliders adjusted to your favor.  

All the achievements are game related with no online achievements. If you decide to Supersim them, then you could possibly pick up around 600 - 700 quite easily. The rest can be quite tricky and possibly could be simmed , but I have never been able to. For these achievements you will need to spend some time adjusting the gameplay sliders and max out some of your players stats.

Supersim Cheat

First, go into “Play Now” mode and select two teams. Choose a high rated team, such as the New England Patriots and play against a low rated team, such as the Oakland Raiders or Houston Texans.

Start the game and make sure you play the kick off and at least ONE play. When the play is complete, wait until the “Select Play” menu appears again, then PAUSE the game by hitting “Start”.

Scroll down and select “Supersim” (if it is greyed out, you have not finished your play) Press “Y” to sim ahead and select “End Of Game”

You should receive any achievements after the simulation. You may need to simulate a few games, but I managed to get about 300 points on my first one. 

Some achievements require 5 minute quarters to unlock. Just change to 5 minute quarters in the game options before the game. If you have trouble unlocking some achievements by simming, try changing the difficulty to All-Madden.

Gameplay Slider Cheat

When you need to play a game, you might as well cheat, because this is what this site is about. Head into “My Madden” and select “Settings” then “Gameplay”. Scroll down to “Game AI” 

Max out all the “User” abilities and zero all the “CPU” abilities for Offense, Defense and Special Teams. This will ensure your passes go for miles and you will be dancing like Michael Jackson after so many Touchdown Passes!

To make the games even more easier, head into “Game Rules” (under Game AI in Gameplay menu) and turn off “Offsides”. This will make sacking a lot easier.

Player Stat Cheat

This is very time consuming but fun. Head into “My Madden” and select “Rosters” then “Player Management” Choose a team and click on a player by pressing “A”. Select “Edit player” then “Player Rating” Max out all the players stats then click “B” twice to return to the team select menu. Remember to click the left stick to save the roster.

If you max out a whole team, you will create a super team! 

ACHIEVEMENT GUIDE

Note : I have indicated within the achievement whether to sim or play to unlock the achievement.

60 Yard Pass  - 15 points 

Complete a 60 yard pass.

I was never able to sim this, so you may have to play this manually. This is easier if you change the Gameplay sliders. I also maxed out my Quarterback and Wide Receiver stats to 99. Just throw it up from the 40 yard line. 

60 Yard Run   -  15 points 

Complete a 60 yard run.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. You need to get pass your own 40 yard line.

90 Yard Pass - 30 points 

Complete a 90 yard pass.

Like the 60 yard pass, I was never able to sim this. This is easier if you change the Gameplay sliders. I also maxed out my Quarterback and Wide Receiver stats to 99.  Get pass your own 10 yard line and throw it up. 

80 Yard Run - 35 points 

Complete an 80 yard run.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. You need to get pass your own 20 yard line.

Intercept 2 Passes  - 20 points 

Get two interceptions with one player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders (interceptions maxed) or Supersim the game. If you want to play, Click RT to highlight the Offense and “B” to select a Wide Receiver. Your defender will be there almost every time to pick off the pass.  

Intercept 5 Passes  - 35 points 

Intercept 5 passes in one game.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. See “Intercept 2 Passes” achievement above.

Deflect 4 Passes  -  20 points 

Deflect 4 or more passes with one player. 

I was never able to sim this. Just use the same method above to intercept except swat the ball by pressing “A”. You will need to zero “Interceptions” ability in the Gameplay sliders to make this easier. 

7 Sacks with One Player  - 35 points 

Sack the Quarterback 7 times with one player in one game.

I was never able to sim this. Easier with the Gameplay sliders and make sure Offsides is turned off. Move your defender and just stand behind the Quarterback (but do not touch him or you will get “Encroachment” penalty) Then press ”X” to sack him when the play begins. Sometimes it would register a sack without touching the Quarterback! 

8 Tackles with One Player  - 10 points 

Get 8 Tackles with one player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. Use the 7 sacks method above. Every play would register as a tackle for some reason.

Recover 2 Fumbles  - 25 points 

Recover 2 fumbles in one game with one player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. This hard if you try to play it as it is luck who picks up the ball.

Force 3 Fumbles  - 10 points 

Force 3 fumbles with one player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game.

200 Kick Return Yards  -  20 points 

Achieve 200 Kick Return Yards with One Player. Max 5 min Qtr.

This is tricky as it needs to be done in 5 minute quarters. I was never able to sim this. To get a Kick Return (except for kickoff) the other team needs to score. With the sliders maxed, the opposing team hardly ever score.

Best to reset the offense sliders for CPU, so the other team can score. Select to play the Bears, as they have a a good return man named  Hester. After the other team score, they will do a Return Kick. Make sure Hester is underneath the ball, then just run.

200 Punt Returns Yards   -  20 points 

Get 200 punt return yards in one game with one player.

This is easier than Kick Returns as with the Gameplay sliders maxed, the other team should punt return a lot. Just make sure Hester is underneath it. This fortunately, does not have to be done in 5 minute quarters. I was never able to sim this.

4 TD Passes   -  10 points 

Throw 4 touchdown passes in one game.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you want to play it, just make sure your receiver is in the end zone when he catches your pass. 

10 Catches in a Row   -  15 points 

Catch ten passes in a row with one player. Max 5 min Qtr.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders. I was never able to sim this. Might be easier if you change your receiver stats to 99.

20 Completions in a Row   - 25 points 

Get 20 completions in a row with one player.

I was never able to sim this. Try using the method above.

300 Pass Yards  -  10 points 

Achieve 300 passing yards in one game.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game.

500 Pass Yards  -  30 points 

Achieve 500 passing yards in one game.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you want to play it, try passing a LOT !

80 Percent Pass Completion   -  15 points 

Complete 80 percent of the attempted passes in one game.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you want to play, set the game to 1 min quarters, catch one pass, then run down the clock.

100 Percent Pass Completion  -  25 points 

100 Percent Pass Completion.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you want to play, use the same method above. Set the game to 1 min quarters, catch one pass, then run down the clock.

Complete 25 Passes  -  30 points 

Complete 25 passes in one game.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you want to play, these do not have to be in a row.

1 Catch by Seven Players  -  20 points 

Catch one pass with seven players.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you want to play, throw one pass each to each options on your play i.e. 3 Wide Receivers, 2 Tight Ends, 2 Halfbacks or a Full Back. 

200 Pass Yards  - 10 points 

Get 200 passing yards in a game.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. See “500 Pass Yards” achievement above.

2 TD Catches with One Player  - 10 points 

Get 2 touchdown passes one player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you want to play it, just make sure your receiver is in the end zone when he catches your pass.

150 Receiving Yards  -  15 points 

Get 150 receiving yards with one player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. This is not hard if you want to play. Just throw really long passes to the same receiver.

200 Receiving Yards  -  25 points 

Get 200 receiving yards with one player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you want to play, same as achievement above. Just throw really long passes to the same receiver.

100 Rec Yards with 2 Players   - 15 points 

Get 100 reception yards by two players.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. This is not hard if you want to play. Just throw really long passes to two players.

10 Catches with One Player   - 15 points 

Get 10 Receptions with one player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. This is not hard if you want to play, as they do not have to be in a row.

200 Rush Yards   -  15 points 

Rush for 200 yards or more with One Player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. Just run a LOT, if you want to play.

40 Rush Attempts with One Player   - 15 points 

Attempt 40 rushes with one player in one game. Max 5 min QTR.

I was never able to sim this. The easiest way to do this is to run every play, and not pass. I picked a HB Dive every time and you should easily get 40 attempts.

Average 20 Yards Rushing  -  25 points 

Average 20 yards rushing per attempt with with one player in one game.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. Get big runs early with your player then don’t let him run again. You can check your in-game stats to make sure he has run a lot.

150 Receiving Yards   -  15 points 

Get 150 receiving yards with one player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. This is not hard if you want to play. Just throw really long passes to the same receiver.

150 Rush Yards In One Qtr  - 25 points 

Get 150 yards or more rushing in one quarter with one player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you want to play, set the quarter to 10 or 15 mins. This will make it easier.

250 Rush Yards - 25 points 

Get 250 yards with one player in one game.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. This is easy with the sliders set to your favor. To sprint harder, hold LT.

100 Rush Yards with One Player  - 15 points 

Get 100 rush yards with one player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. See the achievement above, if you want to play.

100 Rush Yards with Two Players - 30 points 

Get 100 rush yards with two players.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. See the “250 Rush Yards” achievement above, if you want to play. Except do it with two players.

400 Yards on Offense   - 10 points 

Achieve 400 yards of offense in one game. Max 5 min Qtr.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you are simming, remember to set the quarter length to 5 min. Just a pass lot, if you want to play. This is a combined total of passing and running yards.

650 Yards on Offense   -  30 points 

Get 650 yards on offense. Max 5 min Qtr.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders. I was not able to sim this. Just a pass lot, if you want to play. This is a combined total of passing and running yards. You can check your in-game stats.

No Dropped Passes  - 20 points 

Don’t drop a pass for an entire game. Max 5 min Qtr.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you are simming, remember to set the quarter length to 5 min. This is tricky if you want to play legit. The easiest way was to throw a pass once, then run each play after that.

No Sacks Allowed   -  20 points 

Don’t allow a sack for the entire game. Max 5 min Qtr.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you are simming, remember to set the quarter length to 5 min. If you want to play, just throw the ball away before you get sacked!

3 2 Point Conversions Passing - 35 points 

Pass for three 2 point conversions in one game.

I was unable to sim this, but this is quite easy anyway. Once you have a Touchdown, instead of opting for a field goal, select a play. Just push “B” to exit the field goal selection and choose play “By  Formation”  Any pass play will do. Pass to any receiver in the end zone for your 2 pt conversion. Do this three times.

3 2 Point Conversions Rushing  - 35 points 

Rush for three 2 point conversions in one game.

I was unable to sim this, but this is quite easy as well. Use the method above, except choose a run play. FB Dive or a HB Dive will work. Do this three times.

Average 20 Yards Receiving - 25 points 

Average 20 yards recieving with with one player in one game.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. See “Average 20 Yards Rushing” achievement above, if you want to play.

Intercept 3 Passes  - 20 points 

Intercept 3 Passes

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. See “Intercept 5 Passes” achievement above.

3 Rushing TDs  - 15 points 

Get 3 rushing touchdowns with one player.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you want to play, remember it has to be with one player.

4 Sacks - 10 points 

Get 4 Sacks with one player in one game. Max 5 min Qtr.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. If you are simming, remember to set the quarter length to 5 min. If you want to play, see “7 Sacks with One Player” achievement above.

40 Yard Field Goal - 15 points 

Kick a 40 yard field goal.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. With you gameplay Special Team sliders maxed this is real easy. Just kick a field goal from the 23 to the 32 yard line.

50 Yard Field Goal - 20 points 

Kick a 50 yard field goal.

Easier with the Gameplay sliders or Supersim the game. With you gameplay Special Team sliders maxed this is real easy. This time just kick a field goal from the 33 + yard line.