Hint: Easy first down:
When you are on offense have go down to traps. Then snap the ball and press A for that receiver. You should get an easy 30-40 yards.

Glitch: Player positioned wrong:
When you are on defense, at the end of a play just before the game goes back to the play call, dive and hold Down/Right. When you return to the play call, keep holding Down/Right until the game takes you to special teams. Press C and select "Field Goal Block". Continue to hold Down/Right until the play starts again. The selected player should be laying down or kneeling and will remain so until you dive or jump.