All the Madden 25 X-Factors and Superstars in one guide

Big news from the Madden 25 X-Factors list for Ravens fans: the new game sees Baltimore upgraded to having five elite players in their squad. Madden 25 Superstars and X-Factors enhance individual abilities beyond their standard ratings. Baltimore and San Francisco are the only two rosters to manage a quintet of X-Factor stars. We explain what they all do, and take you through the list of X-Factors and Superstar designations, in your Madden 25 X-Factors guide.

The Madden 25 X-Factors player list

All of the players below make the Madden 25 X-Factors list at launch. Last year EA added a bunch more in February, and we'll keep you updated during the play-offs should that reoccur. For ratings details, check out the Madden 25 best players list.

BEARS: Keenan Allen (WR) – Max Security
BENGALS: Joe Burrow (QB) – Run & Gun
BENGALS: Ja’Marr Chase (WR) – Double Me
BILLS: Josh Allen (QB) – Bazooka
BILLS: Matt Milano (ROLB) – Reinforcement
BRONCOS: Patrick Surtain II (CB) – Shutdown
BROWNS: Nick Chubb (RB) – Wrecking Ball
BROWNS: Myles Garrett (RE) – Unstoppable Force
BUCCANEERS: Mike Evans (WR) – Double Me
BUCCANEERS: Lavonte David (MLB) – Run Stuffer
CHARGERS: Derwin James Jr (SS) – Reinforcement
CHIEFS: Patrick Mahomes (QB) – Bazooka
CHIEFS: Travis Kelce (TE) – Double Me
CHIEFS: Chris Jones (DT) – Momentum Shift
COMMANDERS: Jonathan Allen (DT) – Momentum Shift
COWBOYS: CeeDee Lamb (WR) – Yac 'Em Up
COWBOYS: Micah Parsons (RE) – Dual Threat
DOLPHINS: Tyreek Hill (WR) – Rac ‘Em Up
DOLPHINS: Janel Ramsey (CB) – Bottleneck
EAGLES: Saquon Barkley (HB) – First One Free
EAGLES: AJ Brown (WR) – Max Security
EAGLES: Jalen Hurts (QB) – Run & Gun
EAGLES: Darius Slay Jr (CB) – Shutdown
FALCONS: Jessie Bates III (FS) – Shutdown
49ERS: Christian McCaffrey (HB) – Ankle Breaker
49ERS: George Kittle (TE) – Yac ‘Em Up
49ERS: Fred Warner (MLB) – Zone Hawk
49ERS: Nick Bosa (RE) – Relentless
49ERS: Deebo Samuel Sr (WR) – Yac 'Em Up
GIANTS: Dexter Lawrence (DT) – Blitz
JAGUARS: Josh Hines-Allen (DE) – Unstoppable Force
JETS: Sauce Gardner (CB) – Shutdown
LIONS: Amon-Ra St Brown (WR) – Double Me
PACKERS: Jaire Alexander (CB) – Shutdown
RAIDERS: DaVante Adams (WR) – Double Me
RAIDERS: Maxx Crosby (LOLB) – Relentless
RAMS: Cooper Kupp (WR) – Rac ‘Em Up
RAMS: Tre-Davious White (CB) – Shutdown
RAVENS: Lamar Jackson (QB) – Truzz
RAVENS: Mark Andrews (TE) – Rac ‘Em Up
RAVENS: Kyle Hamilton (SS) – Reinforcement
RAVENS: Derrick Henry (HB) – Freight Train
RAVENS: Roquan Smith (MLB) – Reinforcement
SAINTS: Demario Davis (MLB) – Reinforcement
SAINTS: Marshon Lattimore (CB) – Shutdown
SEAHAWKS: DK Metcalf (WR) – Double Me
STEELERS: TJ Watt (LOLB) – Unstoppable Force
STEELERS: Cameron Heyward (RE) – Fearmonger
TEXANS: Stefon Diggs (WR) – Rac 'Em Up
VIKINGS: Justin Jefferson (WR) – Double Me

Complete Madden 25 X-Factors abilities list

Below is the full list of Madden 25 X-Factors and what they do. Some of these, such as Avalanche, aren't assigned to any players on the default roster, but can still be found and implemented in Ultimate Team. Which may be just cause for some Madden 25 celebrations.

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Ankle Breaker: High fakeout rate on skill moves following the catch
Avalanche: Downhill hit-sticks force fumbles
Bazooka: Max throwing distance increased
Blitz: On-field blockers have their resistance bars wiped
Blitz Radar: Highlights extra blitzes
Bottleneck: Dominantly win man press attempts
Dots: Grants perfect passing on any throw
Double Me: Wins aggressive catches vs single coverage
Dual Threat: Higher chance to defeat bass blocks and disrupt catches
Escape Artist: Improved scrambling speed when leaving the pocket
Fearmonger: Chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blocker
First One Free: High fakeout rate on next juke, spin, or hurdle
Freight Train: Increased chance to break the next tackle attempt
Max Security: High success rate on possession catches
Momentum Shift: On field opponents have their zone progress wiped
Pro Reads: Highlights the first open target and ignores pressure
Rac ‘Em Up: Wins RAC catches
Relentless: Rush moves no longer cost points
Reinforcement: Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches
Run & Gun: Grants perfect passing while on the run
Run Stuffer: Block shedding is more effective vs run plays
Satellite: Wins RAC possession catches vs single coverage
Shutdown: Tighter coverage & more interceptions on contested catches
Unstoppable Force: Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
Truzz: Can’t fumble as a result of a tackle
Wrecking Ball: High success rate on trucks and stiff arms
Yac ‘Em Up: Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle
Zone Hawk: More interceptions in zone coverage

The full Madden 25 Superstars list

Superstars don’t have X-Factor abilities, but still come with skills that outperform their base stats. If you need to know full roster ratings before deciding which ones to trial in game, dip into our Madden 25 best teams guide – which features full rankings from 1 to 32.

BEARS: DJ Moore (WR)
BEARS: D'Andre Swift (HB)
BENGALS: Trey Hendrickson (RE)
BROWNS: Amari Cooper (WR)
BROWNS: David Njoku (TE)
BROWNS: Za'Darius Smith (LE)
BROWNS: Wyatt Teller (RG)
BROWNS: Denzel Ward (CB)
BUCCANEERS: Chris Godwin (WR)
BUCCANEERS: Vita Vea (DT)
BUCCANEERS: Antoine Winfield (FS)
BUCCANEERS: Tristan Wirfs (RT)
CARDINALS: Budda Baker (SS)
CHARGERS: Joey Bosa (LOLB)
CHARGERS: Justin Herbert (QB)
CHARGERS: Khalil Mack (ROLB)
CHIEFS: Creed Humphrey (C)
CHIEFS: Isiah Pacheco (HB)
COLTS: DeForest Buckner (DT)
COLTS: Quenton Nelson (LG)
COLTS: Jonathan Taylor (HB)
COMMANDERS: Austin Ekeler (HB)
COMMANDERS: Terry McLaurin (WR)
COWBOYS: Trevon Diggs (CB)
COWBOYS: DaMarcus Lawrence (LE)
COWBOYS: Dak Prescott (QB)
COWBOYS: Zack Martin (RG)
DOLPHINS: Terron Armstead (LT)
DOLPHINS: Tua Tagovaiola (QB)
DOLPHINS: Raheem Mostert (QB)
DOLPHINS: Jordan Poyer (SS)
DOLPHINS: Jaylen Waddle (WR)
EAGLES: Jalen Carter (RE)
EAGLES: Lane Johnson (RT)
EAGLES: DeVonta Smith (WR)
FALCONS: Matthew Judon (LOLB)
FALCONS: Chris Lindstorm (RG)
FALCONS: Bijan Robinson (HB)
FALCONS: Justin Simmons (FS)
FALCONS: AJ Terrell Jr (CB)
49ERS: Brandon Aiyuk (WR)
49ERS: Kyle Juszczyk (FB)
49ERS: Brock Purdy (QB)
49ERS: Trent Williams (LT)
GIANTS: Brian Burns (ROLB)
JAGUARS: Travis Etienne Jr (HB)
JAGUARS: Evan Engram (TE)
JAGUARS: Foyesade Oluokun (ROLB)
JAGUARS: Trevor Lawrence (QB)
JAGUARS: Brandon Scherff (RG)
JETS: Breece Hall (WR)
JETS: Haason Reddick (DE)
JETS: Aaron Rodgers (QB)
JETS: Tyron Smith (LT)
JETS: Mike Williams (WR)
JETS: Quinnen Williams (DT)
LIONS: Aidan Hutchinson (DE)
LIONS: Sam LaPorta (TE)
LIONS: Frank Ragnow (C)
LIONS: Penei Sewell (RT)
PACKERS: Kenny Clark (DT)
PACKERS: Rashan Gary (LOLB)
PACKERS: Josh Jacobs (HB)
PANTHERS: Derrick Brown (RE)
RAMS: Puka Nucua (WR)
RAMS: Kyren Williams (HB)
RAVENS: Ronnie Stanley (LT)
RAVENS: Marlon Humphrey (CB)
RAVENS: Justin Tucker (K)
SAINTS: Chase Young (CB)
SEAHAWKS: Kenneth Walker III (HB)
STEELERS: Minkah Fitzpatrick (FS)
TEXANS: Nico Collins (WR)
TEXANS: Danielle Hunter (RE)
TEXANS: CJ Stroud (QB)
TEXANS: Laremy Tunsil (LT)
TITANS: Jeffery Simmons (RE)
VIKINGS: TJ Hockenson (TE)
VIKINGS: Aaron Jones (HB)
VIKINGS: Harrison Smith (SS)