All the Madden 23 X-Factors and Superstars in one guide

Madden 23 X-Factors keep the series playable long after the Super Bowl is over – which is great news for whoever comes up short in this year's huge Chiefs vs Eagles clash. These Madden 23 boosts are awarded to the game's best players to ensure the likes of Brady, Mahomes, Rodgers and Allen feel truly unique. Also important are Superstars, who score bonus skills despite falling short of Hall of Hame contention. Below we outline all the game's launch abilities and superstars, as well as the complete Madden 23 X-Factors player list.

The Madden 23 X-Factors player list

Below are all the players with an X-Factor in Madden 23.

BENGALS: Joe Burrow (QB) – Run & Gun
BILLS: Stefon Diggs (WR) – Rac ‘Em Up
BILLS: Tre’Davious White (CB) – Shutdown
BILLS: Von Miller (DE) – Fearmonger
BILLS: Josh Allen (QB) – Bazooka
BRONCOS: Russell Wilson (QB) – Blitz Radar
BROWNS: Myles Garrett (DE) – Unstoppable Force
BROWNS: Nick Chubb (RB) – Wrecking Ball
BUCCANEERS: Tom Brady (QB) – Pro Reads
BUCCANEERS: Lavonte David (MLB) – Run Stuffer
BUCCANEERS: Mike Evans (WR) – Double Me
CHARGERS: Khalil Mack (OLB) – Unstoppable Force
CHARGERS: Keenan Allen (WR) – Max Security
CHARGERS: Joey Bosa (OLB) – Unstoppable Force
CHARGERS: Derwin James Jr (SS) – Reinforcement
CHARGERS: Khalil Mack (OLB) – Unstoppable Force
CHIEFS: Patrick Mahomes (QB) – Bazooka
CHIEFS: Travis Kelce TE) – Double Me
CHIEFS: Chris Jones (DT) – Momentum Shift
COLTS: Darius Leonard (OLB) – Shutdown
COLTS: DeForest Buckner (DT) – Unstoppable Force
COLTS: Jonathan Taylor (HB) – Freight Train
COMMANDERS: Terry McLaurin (WR) – Ankle Breaker
COMMANDERS: Jonathan Allen (DT) – Momentum Shift
COWBOYS: Dak Prescott (QB) – Blitz Radar
COWBOYS: Micah Parsons (OLB) – Unstoppable Force
DOLPHINS: Tyreek Hill (WR) – Rac ‘Em Up
49ERS: George Kittle (TE) – Yac ‘Em Up
49ERS: Fred Warner (MLB) – Zone Hawk
49ERS: Nick Bosa (DE) – Relentless
49ERS: Deebo Samuel (WR) – Yac 'Em Up
PACKERS: Aaron Rodgers (QB) – Dots
PACKERS: Jaire Alexander (CB) – Shutdown
PANTHERS: Christian McCaffrey (HB) – Ankle Breaker
RAIDERS: DaVante Adams (WR) – Double Me
RAIDERS: Chandler Jones (OLB) – Fearmonger
RAIDERS: Darren Waller (TE) – Yac ‘Em Up
RAMS: Janel Ramsey (CB) – Bottleneck
RAMS: Aaron Donald (DE) – Blitz
RAMS: Bobby Wagner (MLB) - Avalanche
RAMS: Cooper Kupp (WR) – Rac ‘Em Up
RAVENS: Lamar Jackson (QB) – Truzz
SAINTS: Tyrann Mathieu (SS) – Reinforcement
SAINTS: Alvin Kamara (HB) – Satellite
SAINTS: Cameron Jordan (DE) – Unstoppable Force
SEAHAWKS: DK Metcalf (WR) – Double Me
STEELERS: TJ Watt (OLB) – Unstoppable Force
STEELERS: Cameron Heyward (DE) – Fearmonger
TITANS: Derrick Henry (HB) – Freight Train
VIKINGS: Dalvin Cook (HB) – First One Free
VIKINGS: Justin Jefferson (WR) – Double Me

The full Madden 23 X-Factors list

These are the Madden 23 X-Factors assigned to the above players.

Ankle Breaker: High takeout 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
Escape Artist: Improved scrambling speed when leaving the pocket
Fearmonger: Chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blocker
Freight Train: Increased chance to break the next tackle attempt
Pro Reads: Highlights the first open target and ignores pressure
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
Rac ‘Em Up: Wins RAC catches vs single coverage
Relentless: Rush moves no longer cost points
Reinforcement: Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches
Run & Gun: Player has perfect accuracy when entering the zone
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 leaf to quicker block shedding
Truzz: Can’t fumble as a result of a tackle
Wrecking Ball: High success rate in trucks and stiff arms
Yac ‘Em Up: Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle
Zone Hawk: More interceptions in zone coverage

All Madden 23 Superstars

Superstars don’t have X-Factor abilities, but are still blessed with skills that outperform their stats. These are all the ones found in Madden 23 at launch.

BENGALS: Jessie Bates III (FS)
BENGALS: Joe Mixon (HB)
BENGALS: Ja’Marr Chase (WR)
BILLS: Micah Hyde (FS)
BILLS: Jordan Poyer (SS)
BROWNS: Amari Cooper (WR)
BROWNS: Wyatt Teller (RG)
BUCCANEERS: Tristan Wirfs (RT)
BUCCANEERS: Ryan Jensen (C)
BUCCANEERS: Vita Vea (DT)
BUCCANEERS: Shaquil Barrett (OLB)
BUCCANEERS: Chris Godwin (WR)
CARDINALS: JJ Watt (DE)
CARDINALS: Budda Baker (SS)
CARDINALS: Rodney Hudson (C)
CARDINALS: Kyler Murray (QB)
CHARGERS: JC Jackson (CB)
CHARGERS: Austin Ekeler (HB)
CHARGERS: Mike Williams (WR)
CHARGERS: Justin Herbert (QB)
COLTS: Quenton Nelson (LG)
COLTS: Stephon Gilmore (CB)
COMMANDERS: Chase Young (DE)
COWBOYS: Zack Martin (RGH)
COWBOYS: Tyron Smith (LT)
COWBOYS: Ezekiel Elliott (HB)
COWBOYS: Trevon Diggs (CB)
COWBOYS: CeeDee Lamb (WR)
DOLPHINS: Terron Armstead (LT)
DOLPHINS: Xavien Howard (CB)
EAGLES: Fletcher Cox (DT)
EAGLES: Jason Kelce (C)
EAGLES: Lane Johnson (RT)
EAGLES: Darius Slay Jr (CB)
FALCONS: Kyle Pitts (TE)
FALCONS Cordarelle Patterson (HB)
49ERS: Trent Williams (LT)
49ERS: Deebo Samuel (WR)
JAGUARS: Brandon Scherff (RG)
JETS: Mekhi Becton (RT)
PACKERS: David Bakhtiari (LT)
PACKERS: Kenny Clark (DT)
PANTHERS: Brian Burns (DE)
PANTHERS: DJ Moore (WR)
PATRIOTS: Devin McCourty (FS)
PATRIOTS: Matthew Judon (OLB)
RAMS: Matthew Stafford (QB)
RAVENS: Ronnie Stanley (LT)
RAVENS: Marlon Humphrey (CB)
RAVENS: Calais Campbell (DE)
RAVENS: Mark Andrews (TE)
SAINTS: Michael Thomas (WR)
SAINTS: DeMario Davis (MLB)
SAINTS: Ryan Ramczyk (RT)
SAINTS: Marshon Lattimore (CB)
SEAHAWKS: Jamal Adams (SS)
STEELERS: Minkah Fitzpatrick (FS)
STEELERS: Myles Jack (MLB)
STEELERS: Diontae Johnson (WR)
TITANS: Kevin Byard (FS)
TITANS: Jeffery Simmons (DE)
VIKINGS: Harrison Smith (SS)
VIKINGS: Eric Kendricks (MLB)
VIKINGS: Za’Darius Smith (OLB)
VIKINGS: Adam Thielen (WR)
VIKINGS: Danielle Hunter (OLB)