EA began their Madden NFL 21 X-Factor reveal week today with the quarterbacks. For those who may be unfamiliar, "X-Factor" is a feature first introduced in Madden 20 that gives unique abilities to some of the NFL's best players. Each team has X-Factor players that can unlock their abilities during the course of a game by achieving specific "Triggers". Below is a breakdown of this year's QB abilities:
Click the following link to view the original EA article on QB X-Factor abilities.
Zone- This is the X-Factor ability that each player gets once unlocked by completing Trigger requirements
Trigger- Achieve this requirement to activate the X-Factor ability
Knockout- Once an X-Factor player enters the zone, this is the requirement for deactivating its effects
Zone: Can’t be intercepted by AI defenders
Trigger: Three consecutive completions of 5+ yards
Knockout: Two incompletions
Zone: Highlights the first open receiver while in the pocket.
Trigger: Three consecutive completions of 5+ yards
Knockout: One sack
Zone: Can’t fumble when in the zone.
Trigger: Five 1+ yard runs
Knockout: One tackle for loss
Zone: Max throwing distance increased by 15+ yards (80 yards total) when in the zone.
Trigger: One completed pass of 30+ yards in air
Knockout: One sack
Zone: Extra blitzers that are not defensive lineman are highlighted during the play.
Trigger: Three scrambles of 10+ yards
Knockout: Two sacks
What are your initial thoughts on next year's QB X-Factor abilities?