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Madden 21 X-Factor Abilities: Full list revealed, leaked Superstar & X-Factor players

Jose Brewer

It may be Madden 21 ratings week, but that doesn’t mean news is limited to OVRs.

The X-Factor abilities, along with which players have which abilities, seems to have been released.

Quarterback X-Factor abilities

Pro Reads highlights the first open receiver and these QBs ignore defensive pressure once in the zone.

Bazooka adds 15 yards to a players maximum throwing distance.

Gambler players cannot be intercepted by AI defenders and have increased throw speeds. This is ideal for Franchise Mode.

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Truzz this new X-Factor ability means the player cannot fumble when being tackled.

Blitz Radar highlights all blitzing linebackers and defensive backs.

Running back X-Factor abilities

First One Free increases the fakeout rate of a players next juke, spin, or hurdle.

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Freight Train increases the chance to break the next tackle.

Ankle Breaker increases fakeout rates on spin, juke, and hurdles after the catch.

Wide receiver & tight end X-Factor abilities

Double Me increases the success rate on aggressive catches against single coverage.

RAC ‘Em Up increases the success rate on RAC catches against single coverage.

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Max Security increases the success rate, and decreases knockout chances, on possession catches.

YAC ‘Em Up nearly guarantees to break the first post-catch tackle.

Defensive X-Factor abilities

Unstoppable Force increases the win rate and block shed speed against one-on-one pass blocks.

Fearmonger applies significant pressure on QBs even when the X-Factor player is engaged with blockers.

Relentless players get their first rush move attempt for free.

Reinforcement increased the chance of defeating run blocks and disrupting catches via tackles.

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Avalanche guarantees that a successful hit-stick when running towards the line of scrimmage will result in a fumble.

Blitz players make all opposing blockers have their resistance bars wiped out.

Run Stuffer increases the win rate and block shed speed against one-on-one run blocks.

Momentum Shift knocks all on-field opponents out of the zone, and loses any progression they had toward the zone.

Shutdown allows tighter coverage and more frequent interceptions on contested catches.

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Zone Hawk increases the rate of catch knockouts and interceptions while in zone coverage.

Bottleneck makes it highly likely to dominate and win any man press encounter

Unassigned X-Factor abilities

Hi-Lo Deadeye all high and low passes are thrown with perfect accuracy.

Run N Gun has perfet accuracy while throwing on the run.

Brick Wall passers are almost guaranteed to break the first sack attempt by any blitzing defender.

Omaha passers have full vision of the secondary’s defensive coverage before the snap.

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Mossed players have greatly increased success rates on aggressive catches of 55+ yards regardless of coverage.

Wrecking Ball running backs have increased success rate on the next three trucks or stiff arms.

Grab And Smash receivers have an increased success chance on stiff arm and truck attempts after the catch.

Vanguard blockers are nearly guaranteed dominant impact block wins.

Selfless players allow all on-field teammates to enter the zone as well.

Universal Coverage defenders are nearly guaranteed knockouts.

Superstar abilities

Brace yourself, there are a LOT of Superstar abilities in Madden 21.

Quarterback Superstar abilities

Name Ability Players
Fearless Immune to throw penalties caused by pressure when feet are set in the pocket Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Matt Ryan
Hot Route Master Access to four extra hot routes during pre-play Tom Brady
Set Feet Lead Increased throw power on bullet precision passes made while their feet are set Tom Brady
Conductor Able to make all hot route & blocking adjustments twice as fast Tom Brady
Escape Artist Faster and more responsive to input while rolling out of the pocket Kyler Murray, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson
Quick Draw Faster throwing animations when under pressure Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, Lamar Jackson
Dashing Deadeye Perfect accuracy on all throws under 40 yards while running outside the pocket Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers
Red Zone Deadeye Perfect accuracy on all unpressured throws inside the red zone Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees
No-Look Deadeye Perfect accuracy on all cross-body throws up to 20 yards Patrick Mahomes
Anchored Extender While in the pocket, almost guaranteed to break the first sack attempt by a DB Dak Prescott
Gutsy Scrambler Immune to throw penalties caused by pressure while on the run Dak Prescott, Russell Wilson
Sideline Deadeye Perfect accuracy on all throws outside the numbers Carson Wentz
Sleight of Hand High chance of success on pump fakes and double moves Matt Ryan
Roaming Deadeye Perfect Accuracy on all unpressured throws while feet are set outside the pocket Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson
Gunslinger Faster passing animations and increased velocity on bullet passes Aaron Rodgers
Fastbreak Immediately respond to user input (and defenders react more slowly) on designed QB runs Lamar Jackson
Tight Out Improve the catching prowess of all tight ends who are open Lamar Jackson
Lofting Deadeye Perfect accuracy on all lob or touch passes Drew Brees
Indoor Baller Easier zone targets when playing indoors Drew Brees
Safety Valve Improved catching for all running backs who are open Drew Brees
Clutch Midway through the 4th quarter in close games, players can easily enter (and remain in) the zone Tom Brady, Russell Wilson
Agile Extender Almost guaranteed to evade the first sack attempt by a blitzing DB in the pocket Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson
Juke Box Steerable juke animations Lamar Jackson
Long Range Deadeye Perfect accuracy on all deep throws with their feet set Russell Wilson

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Running back Superstar abilities

Name Ability Players
Arm Bar More powerful stiff arm animations Joe Mixon, Derrick Henry
Balance Beam Avoid stumbling when carrying the ball Joe Mixon, Nick Chubb, Dalvin Cook
Bruiser More powerful truck and stiff arm animations Nick Chubb
Reach For It Frequently attempt to gain extra yards while being tackled Nick Chubb, Ezekiel Elliott
Leap Frog Will hold onto the ball if tackled during a hurdle Ezekiel Elliott, Saquon Barkley, Chistian McCaffrey
Energizer Replenish a portion of their stamina upon successfully performing any skill move Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook
Evasive Steerable juke & spin animations Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey
Backfield Mismatch Better catch in traffic and route running when coming out against LBs or DL Saquon Barkley, Kyle Juszczyk
Tank Break almost any hit-stick tackle Leonard Fournette, Derrick Henry
Backfield Master Four additional hot routes, better route running, and improved catching vs LB & DL Chrstian McCaffrey
Playmaker Immediate and precisc reactions to playmaker inputs Christian McCaffrey
Second Wind replenish their stamina once per play, when its half depleted Josh Jacobs
Bulldozer More powerful truck animations Josh Jacobs
Matchup Nightmare Sharper cuts and frequently win contested catches when covered by LBs & DL Alvin Kamara
RB Apprentice Four additional hot routes when lined up at RB Alvin Kamara
Closer Reduced zone objectives in the 2nd half Derrick Henry
Juke Box Steerable juke animations Dalvin Cook
Nasty Streak Frequently attempt & win impact blocks against LBs & DBs when playing lineman or fullback Kyle Juszczyk

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Wide receiver & tight end Superstar abilities

Name Ability Players
Short In Elite More consistency catching passes less than 10 yards from the LoS, inside the numbers DeAndre Hopkins, George Kittle, Michael Thomas
Mid In Elite More consistency catching passes 10-20 yards from LoS, inside the numbers Courtland Sutton, Mike Evans, DeAndre Hopkins, Zach Ertz, Julian Edelman
Deep In Elite More consistency catching passes 20+ yards from LoS, inside the numbers Stefon Diggs
Short Out Elite More consistency catching passes less than 10 yards from the LoS, outside the numbers Tyreek Hill, George Kittle, DJ Moore, Michael Thomas
Mid Out Elite More consistency catching passes 10-20 yards from the LoS, outside the numbers Keenan Allen, Julio Jones, Kenny Golladay, DJ Moore, Adam Thielen
Deep Out Elite More consistency catching passes 20 +yards from the LoS, outside the numbers Allen Robinson, Mike Evans, Travis Kelce, TY Hilton, Amari Cooper
Outside Apprentice When lined up outside have access to four additional hot routes Allen Robinson, Keenan Allen, Amari Cooper, Julio Jones, Davante Adams
Juke Box Steerable juke animations Stefon Diggs, Odell Beckham, Tyreek Hill
Grab-N-Go Quickly shift momentum, change direction, and turn the corner without losing speed Stefon Diggs, Odell Beckham, Tyreek Hill
Return Man Quickly shift momentum, change direction, and turn the corner without losing speed on kick and punt returns Cordarelle Patterson, Andre Roberts
Red Zone Threat When in the red zone, better chance to win contested catches against single coverage Rob Gronkowski, Mike Evans, DeAndre Hopkins, Kenny Golladay, Davante Adams, Cooper Kupp
Second Wind Chance to replenish their stamina once per play, when its half depleted Chris Godwin
Route Technician High success rate when creating separation on the last cut of any route TY Hilton, Amari Cooper, Julio Jones, Davante Adams, Michael Thomas
Tank Will break almost any hit-stick tackle Rob Gronkowski
TE Apprentice Four additional hot routes when lined up at TE Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz
Leap Frog Will hold onto the ball if tackled during a hurdle Travis Kelce
Route Apprentice Four additional hot routes regardless of where they line up Goerge Kittle

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Offensive lineman Superstar abilities

Name Ability Players
All Day Allow less frequent shed attempts Mitchell Schwartz, Tyron Smith, David Bakhtiari
Edge Protector Reduce an edge rushers chance of using a quick shed move Mitchell Schwartz, Tyron Smith, Trent Williams, David Bakhtiari, Ryan Ramczyk
Screen Protector Will dominantly win impact block on screen plays Zack Martin, Jason Kelce, Trent Williams
Post Up Almost guaranteed to win any double team block they are engaged in Zack Martin, Brandon Brooks, Trent Williams, Brandon Scherff
Nasty Streak Will frequently attempt and win impact blocks against LB & DB Quenton Nelson, Lane Johnson, Trent Brown
Unspun Defend against spin pass rush moves as if they had an additional resistance point Andrew Whitworth
Lifeguard Ability to defend against swim/club pass rush moves as if they had an additional resistance point Brandon Brooks, Ronnie Stanley
Tough Nut Increased number of blocker resistance points Terron Armstead
Puller Elite Frequently attempt and win pull blocks Quenton Nelson, David DeCastro
Matador Stronger protection against bull rush Rodney Hudson, Brandon Scherff
Tear Proof Ability to defend against rips as if they had an additional resistance point David DeCastro
Fool Me Once Gain blocker resistance points at a faster rate Lane Johnson, Ryan Ramczyk
Natural Talent Start every new blocking encounter with built-in resistance Jason Kelce

Pass rush/run defense Superstar abilities

Name Ability Players
Swim Club Ignore one bar of blocker resistance when attempting swim/club pass rush moves Joey Bosa, Demarcus Lawrence, Arik Armstead, JJ Watt
Edge Threat Faster, more dominant pass rush moves off the edge Khalil Mack, Von Miller, Myles Garrett, Joey Bosa, Demarcus Lawrence, Nick Bosa, Calais Campbell, TJ Watt
No Outsiders Faster run shed moves against outside zone plays Khalil Mack, Von Miller, Joey Bosa, Aaron Donald, Cameron Jordan, TJ Watt
Under Pressure Apply pressure to the QB from a greater distance Chris Jones, DeForest Buckner, Demarcuse Lawrence, Fletcher Cox, Aaron Donald
B.O.G.O Free pass rush move once per play after spending a pass rush point Shaquil Barrett, Josh Allen
Run Stopper Do not need to spend a point on shed attempts during a run play Calais Campbell, JJ Watt
Inside Stuff Faster run shed moves against inside zone plays Grady Jarrett, Kenny Clark, Aaron Donald, Calais Campbell, Cameron Heyward
Edge Threat Elite Faster, more dominant pass rush moves and apply significant pressure off the edge Chandler Jones, Za’Darius Smith, Cameron Jordan, Danielle Hunter
Instant Rebate Refunded a pass rush point when successfully shed blocks Kenny Clark, Cameron Jordan
El Toro Dominant bull rush wins when their pass rush points are full Myles Garrett, Chris Jones, DeForest Buckner, Fletcher Cox, Grady Jarrett, Aaron Donald, JJ Watt
Speedster Ignore one bar of blocker resistance when attempting speed rush moves Nick Bosa, Danielle Hunter
Extra Credit Granted an additional maximum pass rush move point Nick Bosa, Danielle Hunter
Strip Specialist Still tackle effectively when trying to strip the ball Khalil Mack, Myles Garrett, Shaquil Barrett, Chandler Jones, TJ Watt
Unpredictable Less likely to increase their blockers resistance bars when performing shed wins Cameron Heyward
Reach Elite Reach out of engaged blocks to tackle/sack nearby ball carriers Geno Atkins, Chandler Jones, Ryan Kerrigan
Ripper Ignore one bar of blocker resistance when attempting rip moves Geno Atkins
Goal Line Stuff Quicker run sheds near the goal line Chris Jones
Secure Tackler Higher success rate on conservative tackles Fletcher Cox
Defensive Rally Grant a bonus pass rush point to all DL on any 3rd & 4th down Arik Armstead
Adrenalin Rush All pass rush points restored after sacking the QB Von Miller
Out My Way Dominant impact block wins against WR, HB, or TE Za’Darius Smith
Mr Big Stop Start 3rd & 4th down with at least half ot ehr maximum pass rush points Za’Darius Smith

Off-ball linebacker & defensive back Superstar abilities

Name Ability Players
Out My Way Dominant impact block wins against WR, HB, or TE Bobby Wagner
Lurker Can make jumping, 180-degree interceptions while lurking in a zone in the middle of the field Lavonte David, Eric Kendricks
Outmatched Highly likely to win contested catches against running backs Fred Warner
Tackle Supreme Better conservative/dive tackling, are rarely faked out by ball carrier moves, and cannot be faked out when user controlled Bobby Wagner
Short Route KO Force more catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man vs short routes less than 10 yards from the LoS Chris Harris Jr, Tyrann Mathieu, Jaire Alexander, Marlon Humphrey
Medium Route KO Force more catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man vs medium routes, 10-20 yards from the LoS Micah Hyde, Justin Simmons
Deep Route KO Force more catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man vs long routes, 20+ yards from LoS Darius Slay, Jaire Alexander, Marlon Humphrey
Flat Zone KO Force more catch knockouts and react quicker in any flat zone coverage, less than 10 yards from LoS & outside hashes Derwin James, Tyrann Mathieu, Richard Sherman, Jamal Adams, Stephon Gilmore, Harrison Smith
Mid Zone KO Force more catch knockouts and react quicker in any midfield zone coverage, less than 20 yards from LoS inside the numbers, and 10-20 outside Lavonte David, Budda Baker, Fred Warner, Eric Kendricks
Deep In Zone KO Force more catch knockouts and react quicker in deep zone coverage, 20+ yards from the LoS and inside the numbers Justin Simmons, Devin McCourty, Earl Thomas, Kevin Byard
Deep Out Zone KO Force more catch knockouts and react quicker in deep zone coverage, 20+ yards from LoS and outside the hashes Tre’Davious White, Richard Sherman
Acrobat Increased range on pass breakups and interceptions Tre’Davious White, Chris Harris, Darious Slay, Jaire Alexander, Stephon Gilmore, Jalen Ramsey
One Step Ahead React much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage Stephon Gilmore, Jalen Ramsey
Pick Artist Higher chance to catch uncontested interceptions, and unlimited stamina on the return (until using a special move or breaking a tackle) Tre’Davious White, Micah Hyde, Stephon Gilmore, Devin McCourty, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Kevin Byard
Bench Press Apply bonus fatigue to their man coverage target after a successful press win Jalen Ramsey
Chuck Out Slow down their target after a successful zone chuck Byron Jones, Richard Sherman
Stone Wall Frequently prevent additional yardage gains while tackling Budda Baker, Jamal Adams, Earl THomas, Harrison
Tip Drill Increased chance to catch passes that have been tipped into the air Minkah Fitzpatrick
Unfakeable Rarely faked out by ball carrier moves (cannot be faked out when user-controlled) Derwin James, Devin McCourty
Lumberjack Do not allow broken tackles and cause more fumbles when cut-sticking ballcarriers Derwin James
Enforcer Don’t allow broken tackles when hit-sticking ball carriers – regardless of the runner’s size or power Jamal Adams, Bobby Wagner, Harrison Smith

Kicker & punter Superstar abilities

Name Ability Players
Focused Kicker Slower kicking meter for better power and accuracy Josh Lambo, Johnny Hekker
Clutch Kicker Immune to the ‘Ice The Kicker’ effect that occurs after the opponents call timeouts in critical situations Justin Tucker

Unassigned Superstar abilities

Name Ability Positions
Homer Easier zone targets at home Any
Protected QBs receive better pass blocking from all OL QB
Human Joystick Ball carriers can change direction & turn without losing speed QB, WR, TE, HB

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