Every athlete in the NFL is at the top of their game; you need to be not only physically gifted but also an incredibly hard worker to beat others out for a roster spot. However, there are some players that can make even their most elite competition look silly.
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PostsMadden does its best to acknowledge these gamechangers each year with it's X-Factor system, and Madden 25 is no exception. These players have special perks not accessible to the rest of the NFL, allowing them to pull off feats of incredible skill that mirror how exceptional they are in real life.
Superstar X-Factors, Explained
In every entry since Madden 20, the developers at EA have singled out the 50 best players in the league and given them X-Factor status. This means they're able to use powerful abilities capable of flipping a game on its head at a moment's notice.
For the sake of balance, these abilities are not available as soon as the player steps onto the field, and instead must be earned by completing a small objective first. After activating, they will enter the zone and their full power will be unleashed, but poor play will see them lose their power-up just as quickly.
You can see the requirements to activate a player's X-Factor ability by holding the Right Trigger at the line of scrimmage.
Offensive X-Factors
There are 25 X-Factors on the offensive side of the ball. These players will help you move down the field with ease, scoring a bunch of touchdowns on the way.
Player Name
Position
X-Factor Name
X-Factor Description
How To Activate
Keenan Allen
WR
Max Security
High success rate on possession catches.
Catch four consecutive targets.
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
Double Me
Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage.
Make two 20+ yard catches.
Joe Burrow
QB
Run & Gun
Grants perfect passing while on the run.
Complete three consecutive passes of 5+ yards.
Josh Allen
QB
Bazooka
Max throwing distance increased.
Complete one 30+ yard pass.
Nick Chubb
HB
Wrecking Ball
High success rate on trucks and stiff arms.
Rush for 10+ yards three times.
Mike Evans
WR
Double Me
Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage.
Make two 20+ yard catches.
Patrick Mahomes
QB
Bazooka
Max throwing distance increased.
Complete one 30+ yard pass.
Travis Kelce
TE
Double Me
Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage.
Make two 20+ yard catches.
CeeDee Lamb
WR
YAC 'Em Up
Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle.
Make four 20+ yard catches.
Tyreek Hill
WR
RAC 'Em Up
Wins RAC catches.
Make three 20+ yard catches.
A.J. Brown
WR
Max Security
High success rate on possession catches.
Catch four consecutive targets.
Saquon Barkley
HB
First One Free
High fakeout rate on the next juke, spin, or hurdle.
Rush for 10+ yards three times.
Jalen Hurts
QB
Run & Gun
Grants perfect passing while on the run.
Complete three consecutive passes of 5+ yards.
Christian McCaffrey
HB
Ankle Breaker
High fakeout rate on skill moves following the catch.
Make three 10+ yard catches.
George Kittle
TE
YAC 'Em Up
Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle.
Make three 20+ yard catches.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
WR
YAC 'Em Up
Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle.
Make four 20+ yard catches.
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
Double Me
Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage.
Make two 20+ yard catches.
Davante Adams
WR
Double Me
Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage.
Make two 20+ yard catches.
Cooper Kupp
WR
RAC 'Em Up
Wins RAC catches.
Make three 20+ yard catches.
Lamar Jackson
QB
Truzz
Can't fumble as a result of a tackle.
Rush for more than one yard five times.
Derrick Henry
HB
Freight Train
Increased chance to break the next tackle attempt.
Rush for 10+ yards three times.
Mark Andrews
TE
YAC 'Em Up
Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle.
Make four 20+ yard catches.
D.K. Metcalf
WR
Double Me
Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage.
Make two 20+ yard catches.
Stefon Diggs
WR
RAC 'Em Up
Wins RAC catches.
Make three 20+ yard catches.
Justin Jefferson
WR
Double Me
Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage.
Make two 20+ yard catches.
Defensive X-Factors
It's not as flashy as the offense, but at the end of the day, defense wins championships. There are 25 defensive X-Factor players, helping you stuff the run and wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks.
Player Name
Position
X-Factor Name
X-Factor Description
How To Activate
Matt Milano
ROLB
Reinforcement
Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches.
Force two incompletions or make two tackles for a loss.
Patrick Surtain II
CB
Shutdown
Tighter coverage and more interceptions on contested catches.
Force two incompletions.
Myles Garrett
RE
Unstoppable Force
Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding.
Sack the quarterback two times.
Lavonte David
MLB
Run Stopper
Block shedding is more effective vs. run plays.
Make two tackles for a loss.
Derwin James Jr
SS
Reinforcement
Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches.
Force two incompletions or make two tackles for a loss.
Chris Jones
DT
Momentum Shift
On-field opponents have their zone progress reset.
Sack the quarterback two times.
Jonathan Allen
DT
Momentum Shift
On-field opponents have their zone progress reset.
Sack the quarterback two times.
Micah Parsons
RE
Dual Threat
Higher chance to defeat pass blocks and disrupt catches.
Force two incompletions or make two sacks.
Jalen Ramsey
CB
Bottleneck
Dominantly win man press attempts.
Force two incompletions.
Darius Slay Jr.
CB
Shutdown
Tighter coverage and more interceptions on contested catches.
Force two incompletions.
Jessie Bates III
FS
Shutdown
Tighter coverage and more interceptions on contested catches.
Force two incompletions.
Fred Warner
MLB
Zone Hawk
More interceptions in zone coverage.
Force two incompletions.
Nick Bosa
LE
Relentless
Rush moves no longer cost points.
Get a sack or make a tackle for a loss.
Dexter Lawrence II
DT
Blitz
On-field blockers have their resistance bars depleted.
Sack the quarterback two times.
Josh Hines-Allen
RE
Unstoppable Force
Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding.
Sack the quarterback two times.
Sauce Gardner
CB
Shutdown
Tighter coverage and more interceptions on contested catches.
Force two incompletions.
Jaire Alexander
CB
Shutdown
Tighter coverage and more interceptions on contested catches.
Force two incompletions.
Maxx Crosby
LE
Relentless
Rush moves no longer cost points.
Get a sack or make a tackle for a loss.
Tre'Davious White
CB
Shutdown
Tighter coverage and more interceptions on contested catches.
Force two incompletions.
Roquan Smith
MLB
Reinforcement
Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches.
Force two incompletions or make two tackles for a loss.
Kyle Hamilton
SS
Reinforcement
Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches.
Force two incompletions or make two tackles for a loss.
Demario Davis
MLB
Reinforcement
Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches.
Force two incompletions or make two tackles for a loss.
Marshon Lattimore
CB
Shutdown
Tighter coverage and more interceptions on contested catches.
Force two incompletions.
T.J. Watt
LOLB
Unstoppable Force
Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding.
Sack the quarterback two times.
Cameron Heyward
RE
Fearmonger
Chance to pressure the quarterback while engaged with a blocker.
Sack the quarterback two times.
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