I think it's juiced up more than the Heisma level.
It’s not that hard. Blitz and press. Occasionally shade underneath so the QB is forced to throw deep. I’ve ran through 2 seasons and have only given up 1 TD and that’s because I had a ball swatted and the DT caught it for a pick 6
It’s not as hard as it is challenging and kinda cheesy Like playing one of those kids with “BTA” as a team name. Just don’t try and go over the top constantly and go back and forth from chew the clock to normal. If you try and bleed the entire clock out, the CPU is going to do something to stop it. It might be a OL just slam back into the RB or a ghost fumble. the CPU plays like a GOD until you need a late score. Dont treat it like an Old School Challenge mode. Take your points fast and often then chew the clock. Get up two scores at least.