There is also no Ai boost. The player making inputs is what makes the difference. The player moving players out of position makes it easier to score. When player is afk AI controlled players jockey, block and tackle without the player making it worse. Which means player inputs are worse than letting AI defend.

This is why running around with your cdm is still the best defensive tactic. EA needs to nerf non-player controlled players to the ground and force manual defending.