NFL 2K1
  
Dreamcast
  
 Auto-defense Play Selection:


    Press A twice when on defense to have the CPU pick the best play to stop your 
    opponent. When on the 4th down, do not press A twice, because the CPU will 
    not pick a punt return, or field goal def. play.


    


    Auto-offense Play Selection:


    Press A twice after your opponent selects their defense play to have the CPU 
    select the best play.


    


    No Peeking:


    When you are gonna pick your play, move over the play and hold A. Then, find 
    another play and release the button. 


    


    Block Field Goals and Punts:


    This trick works well in a network game - but you can use it on friends off-line 
    as well. It works best in a network game because your opponent will not see 
    the "Select audible" box that appears when you press Y. Quickly and repeatedly 
    press Y + B before the snap. This causes your players to dance around a bit 
    (trying to line up for the audible that you are calling). At the snap your 
    men can get past the offensive line very fast. Once past the line, press B 
    to highlight the closest man, then press Y to block the ball.


    


    Block Punts:


    When another team is punting, line up on the left side of the screen just 
    off the line of scrimmage. As soon as you see the arrow and the power go up, 
    run and tackle the punter for an easy sack.


    


    Rejected: 


    Pressing the R button before the ball is snapped will show where your receivers 
    are. However, using this trick may get your opponent to jump offsides. Quickly 
    tap R to zoom out and in very fast, making it seem like you snapped the ball. 
    The defense will either get an encroachment or offsides penalty. If they do 
    not encroach (hit one of your players) snap when they are over the line to 
    call them for offsides.


    


    Passing the Ball:


    Every team has a trick play that you can use repeatedly against the CPU, no 
    matter what the skill level. For example, play as the Denver Broncos and when 
    you are going to choose a play go to "I Twins". Pick the exact middle play 
    that resembles a post pattern. When you hike the ball pass it to "Ed Macaffery" 
    (should be X). The pass play is a ten yard gain or more every time. 


    


    Going Going Gone:


    Anytime you kick off the ball, press A + B just as soon you release B from 
    selecting the type of kick you will use. If done correctly, the kick will 
    go all the way to the end zone.


    


    Field Goal/Extra Point Touchdowns:


    When you are on offense, go to "Special" and select "Field Goal". When you 
    are at the point of aiming, aim at the end of your linemen. Kick it as hard 
    as possible. If the ball hits your linemen, you can pick it up and run for 
    the two point conversion or the touchdown. Note: This is easier if you try 
    to hit the side of the line that your directional arrow is pulling towards.


    


    Old Jerseys:


    Note: This trick only will work with real and not created teams. Select exhibition 
    mode, then press Up while the cursor is on the team. If done correctly, the 
    jerseys will switch to an older version. Try this with the Tennessee Titans 
    to play as the Houston Oilers.


    


    Old Jerseys and Playbooks:


    When picking a team, highlight either the "Home Options" or "Visitor Options" 
    and pick between the "old" jerseys or the new jerseys as well as your play 
    book, which includes the old playbook from NFL2K.


    


    Old Helmets:


    Win the season on the "All Pro" difficulty setting with any team with an undefeated 
    record to unlock leather helmets.


    


    Create 24 Players or More:


    Create a new team of your choice, then enter the "Create Player" option. After 
    creating a player, assign him to your new team. Once your new player is assigned, 
    return to where you previously created your new player (create player file 
    only) and delete him from the menu. You will notice that your player is still 
    assigned to your created team. Do not delete him from the team. 


    


    Barry Sanders, Steve Young, and Dan Marino: 


    Pick "Custom", "Players", "Sign players", and those three players will be 
    added to the selection. 


    


    Phil Riggins:


    Begin a season with the Redskins under the All-Pro difficulty setting. Go 
    undefeated throughout the season and playoffs. After you win the Super Bowl, 
    you will have the Redskins old running back Phil Riggins #44.


    


    

    
Hints
    
More Energy for Players:


      Does your running back need more energy, take a time out it boost up their 
      energy 100%.


    
    
"Wise" Receiver:


      When passing, if your receiver is open, hold down A this makes your QB throw 
      the ball a lot faster than normal. If he's running for a pass tap A. This 
      will let the receiver know he's the person getting the ball. It will also 
      let him have enough time to catch the ball. If you want to fake a pass double 
      tap A.
    
No Run Backs:


      When kicking off, aim the arrow in toward the middle (low but not too low) 
      and make sure it going against the wind. If you have an ok kicker and aim 
      it correctly, you'll get your kicker in the probowl and prevent runbacks 
      after touchdowns. 
    
 
    
Thanks to Revolution readers Kyle Green, JUMP OFF THESE and Aaron!