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Madden 22 X-Factors

Here’s the confirmed X-Factor players in Madden 22

Bold = New X-Factor Players


Bazooka

Maximum throwing distance increased

  • Patrick Mahomes II

Trigger- 1 completion of 30+ yards in-air (catch only)

Knockout- 1 sack


Gambler

Cannot be intercepted by AI defenders

  • Aaron Rodgers

Trigger- 3 consecutive 5+ yard completions

Knockout- 2 incompletions


Pro Reads

Highlights the first open receiver

  • Tom Brady

Trigger- 3 consecutive 5+ yard completions

Knockout- 1 sack


Blitz Radar

Highlights blitzing defensive backs pre-play

  • Russell Wilson

Trigger- 3 scrambles of 10+ yards

Knockout- 2 sacks


Truzz

Cannot fumble while running

  • Lamar Jackson

Trigger- 5 runs of more than one yard

Knockout- 1 tackle for loss


Ankle Breaker

Higher chance of faking out defenders with jukes, spins, and hurdles after the catch

  • Christian McCaffrey

Trigger- 3 receptions (catch and run) of 10+ yards

Knockout- 1 drop, incompletion, or 3 consecutive passes without being targeted


First One Free

Greatly increased fakeout chance on the first attempted juke, spin, or hurdle while rushing

  • Dalvin Cook
  • Saquon Barkley

Trigger- 3 rushes for 10+ yards

Knockout- 1 tackle for loss


Freight Train

Breaks the first tackle while rushing

  • Ezekiel Elliott
  • Derrick Henry

Trigger- 3 rushes for 10+ yards

Knockout- 1 tackle for loss


Wrecking Ball

Greatly increased success rate on the first 3 stiff arms or trucks while rushing

  • Nick Chubb

Trigger- 3 rushes of 10+ yards

Knockout- 1 tackle for loss


Satellite

Wins RAC and Possesion catches against single coverage

  • Alvin Kamara

Trigger- 3 receptions (catch and run) of 10+ yards

Knockout- 1 drop, incompletion, or 3 consecutive passes without being targeted


Double Me

Wins aggressive catches against single coverage

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

Trigger- 2 catches of 20+ yards in-air (catch only)

Knockout- 1 drop, incompletion, or 3 consecutive passes without being targeted


RAC ‘Em Up

Wins RAC catches against single coverage

  • Stefon Diggs
  • Tyreek Hill

Trigger- 3 receptions (catch and run) of 20+ yards

Knockout- 1 drop, incompletion, or 3 consecutive passes without being targeted


Max Security

Greatly increased success rate on possesion catches

  • Michael Thomas
  • Amari Cooper

Trigger- 4 consecutive receptions

Knockout- 1 drop, incompletion, or 3 consecutive passes without being targeted


YAC ‘Em Up

*Breaks the first post-catch tackle

  • George Kittle
  • Darren Waller

Trigger- 3 receptions (catch and run) of 20+ yards

Knockout- 1 drop, incompletion, or 3 consecutive passes without being targeted


Blitz

Offensive blockers on the field have their blocker resistance bars emptied

  • Aaron Donald

Trigger- 2 sacks

Knockout- 1 down played


Unstoppable Force

Wins at pass rush lead to very quick block sheds

  • DeForest Buckner
  • Myles Garrett
  • TJ Watt
  • Joey Bosa
  • Khalil Mack
  • Danielle Hunter
  • Cameron Jordan

Trigger- 2 sacks

Knockout- 10 offensive yards allowed


Fearmonger

Chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blocker

  • Chandler Jones
  • Fletcher Cox
  • Von Miller

Trigger- 2 sacks

Knockout- 20 offensive yards allowed


Momentum Shift

Opposing players on the field have their X-Factor progress wiped

  • Chris Jones

Trigger- 2 sacks

Knockout- 1 down played


Relentless

Pass rush moves cost no pass rush points

  • Nick Bosa
  • JJ Watt

Trigger- 1 sack or tackle for loss

Knockout- 20 offensive yards allowed


Shutdown

Tighter coverage and more interceptions on contested catches

  • Jaire Alexander
  • Stephon Gilmore
  • Tre’Davious White

Trigger- Force 2 incompletions

Knockout- 30 offensive yards allowed


Zone Hawk

More interceptions in zone coverage

  • Xavien Howard
  • Fred Warner
  • Devin McCourty

Trigger- Force two incompletions

Knockout- 30 offensive yards allowed


Run Stuffer

Block shedding becomes more effective versus run plays

  • Lavonte David

Trigger- 2 tackles for loss

Knockout- 30 offensive yards allowed


Reinforcement

Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches

  • Derwin James
  • Tyrann Mathieu

Trigger- Force 2 incompletions or tackles for loss

Knockout- 10 offensive yards allowed


Avalanche

Downhill hit-sticks guarantee fumbles

  • Jamal Adams
  • Bobby Wagner

Trigger- 3 hit-stick tackles

Knockout- 30 offensive yards allowed


Bottleneck

Dominantly win man press attempts

  • Jalen Ramsey

Trigger- Force 2 incompletions

Knockout- 30 offensive yards allowed


The triggers and knockouts of these abilities can change based on gamemode, these abilities are the requirements for exhibition games

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