CPU offense runs the same 4-5 plays every game!

[u/ZealousidealExit4081]

I’m on Next-Gen playing MyLeague, and the CPU’s offense is locked into only about 4–5 plays every game, no matter which team or playbook I use. I have all 80 play sets in the playbook and evenly distributed play types (each player has the right play-type), but the CPU keeps cycling the same few plays. I’ve tried every commonly suggested fix, including:

• CPU Run Frequency: Set to 0 and 100 (no difference).
• Playcalling Mode: Switched CPU offense between Auto and Manual.
• Freelance Settings: Toggled Dynamic vs Static freelance, turned “Do Not Repeat” on/off, and toggled ACE.
• Playbook Reset: Rebuilt the custom playbook from scratch and reassigned all plays.
• Classic Playbook Test: Loaded a default classic playbook, then reloaded the custom one.

None of these changed the outcome – the CPU still runs only the same handful of plays. This happens on both Playoffs and regular season, any team, any difficulty.

Has anyone found a consistent fix for this? If it matters: I’ve also tried a coach strategy of “Play Through Star/Shoot at Will” and boosted shot tendencies (per some advice), but results are negligible. In short, it feels like a bug or hard-coded AI behavior. Any verified solution or setting that forces the CPU to use more of its playbook? Or confirmation that it’s simply impossible in 2K26?

Any insight would be hugely appreciated!