Madden Nfl 22: Superstar X-Factor Abilities
Ability name Description Zone Trigger Knockout

Player with ability

Ankle Breaker Truly devastating receiving threats are the ones that catch and can’t be caught. When they enter the zone; they have increased fakeout rates on spin/juke/hurdle after the catch. Increased fakeout rates on skill moves following the catch. Three 10+ yard receptions One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets

Christian McCaffrey

Bazooka Quarterbacks with generational arms have the power to stretch any defense to its breaking point. When they enter the zone; their maximum throw distance is increased. Max throwing distance increased (83 yards total) when in the zone One completed pass of 30+ yards in air One sack

Patrick Mahomes

Blitz Radar Successful quarterbacks stay cool and stand confidently against the blitz. When they enter the zone, all blitzing linebackers and defensive backs are highlighted. Can be bluffed. Highlights extra blitzers. Three scrambles of 10+ yards Two sacks Russell Wilson Double Me Aggressive receivers overpower defenders and attack the football. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on aggressive catches against single coverage. Wins aggressive catches versus single coverage. Two receptions of 20+ yards in air One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets

Travis Kelce, Davante Adams, DeAndre Hopkins, Julio Jones, Mike Evans

First One Free Some players thrive on making defenders look silly. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their fakeout rate on the next juke, spin, or hurdle. High fake-out rate on next juke, spin, or hurdle Three rushes of 10+ yards Tackle for loss

Saquon Barkley, Dalvin Cook

Freight Train Freight Trains are relentless runners who refuse to go down on first contact. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their chance to break the next tackle. Increased chance to break the next tackle attempt. Three rushes for 10+ yards One tackle for loss

Ezekiel Elliott, Derrick Henry

Gambler The best quarterbacks learn to take calculated risks. When they enter the zone, they can’t be intercepted (by AI defenders) and have increased throw speed. Faster passes that can’t be picked off by AI defenders. Three consecutive completions of 5+ yards Two incompletions

Aaron Rodgers

Max Security A surehanded receiver is a quarterback’s best friend. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate (and decreases knockout chance) on possession catches. High success rate on possession catches. Four consecutive receptions One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets

Amari Cooper, Keenan Allen, Michael Thomas

Pro Reads For great quarterbacks, vision and anticipation are paramount. When they enter the zone, their first open receiver is highlighted and they ignore defensive pressure. Highlights the first open target and ignores pressure. Three consecutive completions of 5+ yards One sack Tom Brady RAC’em Up RAC receivers fight for every possible yard after making a catch. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on RAC catches against single coverage. Wins RAC catches versus single coverage. Three receptions of 20+ Yards One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets

Stefon Diggs, Tyreek Hill

Satellite Some running backs have the talent to be elite receivers. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on possession and RAC catches against single coverage. Wins RAC & possession catches vs. single coverage. Make three 10+ yard receptions One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets Alvin Kamara Truzz The most effective ball carriers prioritize maintaining possession over all else. When they enter the zone, no tackles made against them will result in a fumble. Can’t fumble when in the zone. Five 1+ yard runs One tackle for loss

Lamar Jackson

Wrecking Ball Wrecking Ball runners don’t avoid contact. They create it. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on trucks and stiff arms. High success rate on next three trucks or stiff-arms. Three rushes of 10+ yards Tackle for loss Nick Chubb YAC’em Up The best physical receivers don’t just come down with the ball; they carry it home. When they enter the zone, they are nearly guaranteed to break their first post-catch tackle. Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle. Three 20+ yard receptions One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets

George Kittle, Darren Waller

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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