Madden NFL 25: All X-Factors and Superstars

As a long-time football enthusiast and avid gamer, I must say that Madden NFL 25 has certainly outdone itself with this latest installment. The variety of improved reactions and abilities for both offensive and defensive players is simply astounding.

At long last, Madden NFL 25 has arrived, giving gamers a chance to explore all the fresh updates that Electronic Arts’ team has crafted for this year. Among these enhancements are an array of new Superstar X-Factors and Superstars to master. These top-tier players in Madden NFL 25 are often unmatched, so recognizing which ones possess them is crucial if you want to outshine your opponents. Utilizing this knowledge will aid you in selecting the optimal teams for Head-to-Head matches and identifying key targets when playing Franchise mode. Here’s a complete rundown of X-Factors and Superstars featured in Madden NFL 25.

Madden NFL 25 X-Factors and Superstars By Team

Chicago Bears

WR Keenan Allen (Superstar X-Factor)

Max Security(X-Factor)
Outside Apprentice
Mid Out Elite
Slot-O-Matic

WR D.J. Moore (Superstar)

Mid Out Elite
Short Out Elite

HB D’Andre Swift (Superstar)

Balance Beam
Energizer

Cincinnati Bengals

WR Ja’Marr Chase (Superstar X-Factor)

Double Me (X-Factor)
Runoff Elite
Acrobat
Mid In Elite
Mid Out Elite

QB Joe Burrow (Superstar X-Factor)

Run and Gun (X-Factor)
Sideline Deadeye
Fearless
Set Feet Lead

RDE Trey Hendrickson (Superstar)

Edge Threat
No Outsiders

Buffalo Bills

QB Josh Allen (Superstar X-Factor)

Bazooka (X-Factor)
Fastbreak
Pass Lead Elite
Dashing Deadeye
Anchored Extender

ROLB Matt Milano (Superstar X-Factor)

Reinforcement (X-Factor)
Out My Way
Demoralizer

Denver Broncos

CB Patrick Surtain II (Superstar X-Factor)

Shutdown (X-Factor)
Tip Drill
Outside Shade
Short Route KO

Cleveland Browns

RDE Myles Garrett (Superstar X-Factor)

Unstoppable (X-Factor)
Strip Specialist
El Toro
Edge Threat

HB Nick Chubb (Superstar X-Factor)

Wrecking Ball (X-Factor)
Bruiser
Reach For It
Balance Beam

CB Denzel Ward (Superstar)

Acrobat
Deep Route KO

TE David Njoku (Superstar)

TE Apprentice
Short In Elite

WR Amari Cooper (Superstar)

Route Technician
Outside Apprentice

RG Wyatt Teller (Superstar)

Post Up
Nasty Streak

LDE Za’Darius Smith (Superstar)

Out My Way
Mr. Big Stop
Edge Threat Elite

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

WR Mike Evans (Superstar X-Factor)

Double Me (X-Factor)
Deep Out Elite
Mid In Elite
Red Zone Threat

MLB Lavonte David (Superstar X-Factor)

Run Stuffer (X-Factor)
Lurker
Deflator
Mid Zone KO

FS Antoine Winfield Jr. (Superstar)

Tip Drill
Acrobat

LT Tristan Wirfs (Superstar)

Secure Protector
Natural Talent

DT Vita Vea (Superstar)

El Toro
B.O.G.O

WR Chris Godwin (Superstar)

Slot-O-Matic
Mid In Elite

Arizona Cardinals

SS Budda Baker (Superstar)

Unfakeable
Mid Zone KO

Los Angeles Chargers

SS Derwin James Jr. (Superstar X-Factor)

Reinforcement (X-Factor)
Unfakeable
Lumberjack
Flat Zone KO

ROLB Khalil Mack (Superstar)

Strip Specialist
Edge Threat
No Outsiders

QB Justin Herbert (Superstar)

Pass Lead Elite
Sideline Deadeye
High Point Deadeye

LOLB Joey Bosa (Superstar)

Swim Club
Edge Threat

Kansas City Chiefs

QB Patrick Mahomes (Superstar X-Factor)

Bazooka (X-Factor)
Hot Route Master
Dashing Deadeye
Red Zone Deadeye
No-Look Deadeye
Pass Lead Elite

TE Travis Kelce (Superstar X-Factor)

Double Me (X-Factor)
Leap Frog
Deep Out Elite
3rd Down Threat

DT Chris Jones (Superstar X-Factor)

Momentum Shift (X-Factor)
El Toro
Goal Line Stuff
Under Pressure

C Creed Humphrey (Superstar)

Linchpin
Natural Talent

HB Isiah Pacheco (Superstar)

Juke Box
Balance Beam

Indianapolis Colts

LG Quenton Nelson (Superstar)

Puller Elite
Nasty Streak

HB Jonathan Taylor (Superstar)

Arm Bar
Juke Box
Goal Line Back

DT DeForest Buckner (Superstar)

Under Pressure
Inside Stuff

Washington Commanders

DT Jonathan Allen (Superstar X-Factor)

Momentum Shift (X-Factor)
Reach Elite
Run Stopper
Inside Stuff

WR Terry McLaurin (Superstar)

Outside Apprentice
Acrobat
Deep In Elite

HB Austin Ekeler (Superstar)

Energizer
Goal Line Back
Backfield Master

Dallas Cowboys

RDE Micah Parson (Superstar X-Factor)

Dual Threat (X-Factor)
Out My Way
Secure Tackler
Edge Threat

WR CeeDee Lamb (Superstar X-Factor)

YAC ‘Em Up (X-Factor)
Outside Apprentice
Mid Out Elite
Short Out Elite

RG Zack Martin (Superstar)

Post Up
Screen Protector

LDE DeMarcus Lawerence (Superstar)

Instant Rebate
No Outsiders
Edge Threat

QB Dak Prescott (Superstar)

Anchored Extender
Gutsy Scrambler
Inside Deadeye

CB Trevon Diggs (Superstar)

Pick Artist
Acrobat

Miami Dolphins

WR Tyreek Hill (Superstar X-Factor)

RAC ‘Em Up (X-Factor)
Acrobat
Juke Box
Short Out Elite

CB Jalen Ramsey (Superstar X-Factor)

Bottleneck (X-Factor)
Acrobat
One Step Ahead
Bench Press

LT Terron Armstead (Superstar)

Secure Protector
Edge Protector

QB Tua Tagovailoa (Superstar)

Fearless
Sideline Deadeye

WR Jaylen Waddle (Superstar)

Short In Elite
Mid In Elite

HB Raheem Mostert (Superstar)

Evasive
Balance Beam

SS Jordan Poyer (Superstar)

Deep Out Zone KO
Mid Zone KO

Philadelphia Eagles

WR A.J. Brown (Superstar X-Factor)

Max Security (X-Factor)
WR Apprentice
Runoff Elite
Short Out Elite

HB Saquon Barkley (Superstar X-Factor)

First One Free (X-Factor)
Juke Box
Leap Frog
Energizer

CB Darius Slay Jr. (Superstar X-Factor)

Shutdown (X-Factor)
Acrobat
Deep Route KO
Inside Shade

QB Jalen Hurts (Superstar X-Factor)

Run & Gun (X-Factor)
Juke Box
Gunslinger
Fastbreak
Anchored Extender

RT Lane Johnson (Superstar)

Fool Me Once

WR DeVonta Smith (Superstar)

Runoff Elite
Mid Out Elite

DT Jalen Carter (Superstar)

Reach Elite
Unpredictable

Atlanta Falcons

FS Jessie Bates III (Superstar X-Factor)

Shutdown (X-Factor)
Acrobat
Pick Artist
Deep In Zone KO

RG Chris Lindstrom (Superstar)

Fool Me Once
Secure Protector

CB A.J. Terrell Jr. (Superstar)

Inside Shade
Deep Route KO
Deep Out Zone KO

HB Bijan Robinson (Superstar)

Juke Box
Energizer

San Francisco 49ers

RDE Nick Bosa (Superstar X-Factor)

Relentless (X-Factor)
Extra Credit
Speedster
Edge Threat

MLB Fred Warner (Superstar X-Factor)

Zone Hawk (X-Factor)
Lurker
Extra Pop
Outmatched
Mid Zone KO

TE George Kittle (Superstar X-Factor)

YAC Em’ Up(X-Factor)
Route Apprentice
Short Out Elite
Short In Elite

HB Christian McCaffery (Superstar X-Factor)

Ankle Breaker (X-Factor)
Evasive.
Leap Frog
Playmaker
Backfield Master

WR Deebo Samuel (Superstar X-Factor)

YAC Em’ Up(X-Factor)
Mid Out Elite
Slot-O-Matic
Mid In Elite

LT Trent Williams (Superstar)

All Day
Post Up
Edge Protector
Nasty Streak

WR Brandon Aiyuk (Superstar)

Mid In Elite
Deep In Elite

FB Kyle Juszczyk (Superstar)

Mid Out Elite
Matchup Nightmare

QB Brock Purdy (Superstar)

Gutsy Scrambler
Inside Deadeye

New York Giants

DT Dexter Lawrence II (Superstar X-Factor)

Blitz (X-Factor)
El Toro
Unpredictable
Inside Stuff

ROBL Brian Burns (Superstar)

Speedster
Strip Specialist

Jacksonville Jaguars

LOLB Josh Hines-Allen (Superstar X-Factor)

Unstoppable Force (X-Factor).
Strip Specialist
Unpredictable
Edge Threat

RG Brandon Scherff (Superstar)

Post Up
Matador

QB Trevor Lawrence (Superstar)

Gunslinger
Gutsy Gambler

TE Evan Engram (Superstar)

TE Apprentice
Mid Out Elite

HB Travis Etienne Jr. (Superstar)

Juke Box
Backfield Master

MLB Foyesade Oluokun (Superstar)

Tackle Supreme
Flat Zone KO
Form Tackler

New York Jets

CB Sauce Gardner (Superstar X-Factor)

Shutdown (X-Factor)
Acrobat
Inside Shade
Deep Out Zone KO

DT Quinnen Williams (Superstar)

El Toro
Unpredictable

QB Aaron Rodgers (Superstar)

Gunslinger
Roaming Deadeye
Pass Lead Elite

HB Breece Hall (Superstar)

Evasive
Backfield Master

LT Tyron Smith (Superstar)

All Day
Edge Protector

WR Mike Williams (Superstar)

Outside Apprentice
Deep Out Elite

RDE Haason Reddick (Superstar)

Strip Specialist
Edge Threat
No Outsiders

Detroit Lions

WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (Superstar X-Factor)

Double Me (X-Factor).
Acrobat
Short Out Elite

RT Penei Sewell (Superstar)

Natural Talent
Screen Protector

C Frank Ragnow (Superstar)

Linchipin
All Day

TE Sam Laporta (Superstar)

Mid In Elite

RDE Aidan Hutchinson (Superstar)

B.O.G.O.
Edge Threat

Green Bay Packers

CB Jaire Alexander (Superstar X-Factor)

Shutdown (X-Factor)
Acrobat
Short Route KO
Outside Shade

LOLB Rashan Gary (Superstar)

Swim Club
No Outsiders

HB Josh Jacobs (Superstar)

Backlash
Closer
Backfield Master

DT Kenny Clark (Superstar)

Unpredictable
Inside Stuff

Carolina Panthers

RDE Derrick Brown (Superstar)

Swim Club
Unpredictable

New England Patriots

LOLB Matthew Judon (Superstar)

Demoralizer
Edge Threat

Las Vegas Raiders

WR Davante Adams (Superstar X-Factor)

Double Me (X-Factor)
Route Technician
Outside Apprentice
Acrobat
Red Zone Threat

LOLB Maxx Crosby (Superstar X-Factor)

Relentless (X-Factor)
Swim Club
No Outsiders
Edge Threat Elite

Los Angeles Rams

CB Tre’Davious White (Superstar X-Factor)

Shutdown (X-Factor)
Pick Artist
Acrobat
Deep Out Zone KO

WR Cooper Kupp (Superstar X-Factor)

RAC Em’ Up (X-Factor)
Persistent
Red Zone Threat
Slot-O-Matic
Deep In Elite

HB Kyren Williams (Superstar)

Bruiser
Tireless Runner

WR Puka Nacua (Superstar)

Short Out Elite
MId In Elite

Baltimore Ravens

TE Mark Andrews (Superstar X-Factor)

YAC Em’ Up (X-Factor)
TE Apprentice
Mid In Elite
Matchup Nightmare

MLB Roquan Smith (Superstar X-Factor)

Reinforcement (X-Factor)
Deflator
Tackle Supreme
Mid Zone KO

QB Lamar Jackson (Superstar X-Factor)

Truzz. (X-Factor)
Juke Box
Tight Out
Fastbreak

HB Derrick Henry (Superstar X-Factor)

Freight Train. (X-Factor)
Arm Bar
Tank
Backlash
Steamroller

SS Kyle Hamilton (Superstar X-Factor)

Reinforcement (X-Factor)
Mid Zone KO
Flat Zone KO

CB Marlon Humphrey (Superstar)

Short Route KO
Deep Route KO
Inside Shade

K Justin Tucker (Superstar)

Zen Kicker
Clutch Kicker

LT Ronnie Stanley (Superstar)

Secure Protector
Edge Protector

New Orleans Saints

MLB Demario Davis (Superstar X-Factor)

Reinforcement (X-Factor)
Out My Way
Secure Tackler
Outmatched

CB Marshon Lattimore (Superstar X-Factor)

Shutdown (X-Factor)
Bench Press
On the Ball
Deep Out Zone KO

RDE Chase Young (Superstar)

Speedster
Adrenaline Rush
No Outsiders

Seattle Seahawks

WR D.K. Metcalf (Superstar X-Factor)

Double Me (X-Factor)
Outside Apprentice
Deep Out Elite
Red Zone Threat

HB Kenneth Walker III (Superstar)

Arm Bar
Matchup Nightmare

Pittsburgh Steelers

LOLB T.J. Watt (Superstar X-Factor)

Unstoppable Force (X-Factor)
Strip Specialist
No Outsiders
Edge Threat

RDE Cameron Heyward (Superstar X-Factor)

Fearmonger (X-Factor)
Unpredictable
El Toro
Inside Stuff

FS Minkah Fitzpatrick (Superstar)

Pick Artist
Tip Drill
Deep Out Zone KO

Houston Texans

WR Stefon Diggs (Superstar X-Factor)

RAC ‘Em Up (X-Factor)
Juke Box
Acrobat
Deep In Elite

LT Laremy Tunsil (Superstar)

Secure Protector
Screen Protector

WR Nico Collins (Superstar)

Mid In Elite
Deep In Elite

QB C.J. Stroud (Superstar)

Lofting Deadeye
Inside Deadeye
Fearless

RDE Danieller Hunter (Superstar)

Reach Elite
Speedster

Tennessee Titans

RDE Jeffrey Simmons (Superstar)

El Toro
Run Stopper

Minnesota Vikings

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WR Justin Jefferson (Superstar X-Factor)

Double Me. (X-Factor)
Outside Apprentice
Route Technician
Short In Elite
Deep Out Elite

SS Harrison Smith (Superstar)

Enforcer
Flat Zone KO
Deep in Zone KO

HB Aaron Jones (Superstar)

Juke Box
Reach For It

TE T.J. Hockenson (Superstar)

Mid In Elite
Short In Elite

All Madden NFL 25 X-Factors and Superstars Explained

To fully understand which player possesses what unique skills, it’s essential to be aware of what each skill actually does. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of all X-Factors and Superstar Abilities:

X-Factors

Ankle Breaker – High fakeout rate on skill moves following the catch
Bazooka – Max Throwing distance increased
Blitz – On field blockers have their resistance bars wiped
Bottleneck – Dominantly win man press attempts
Double Me – Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage
Dual Threat – Higher chance to defeat pass blocks and disrupt catches
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
RAC ‘Em Up – Wins RAC catches
Reinforcement – Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches
Relentless – Rush moves no longer cost points
Run & Gun – Grants perfect passing while on the run
Run Stuffer – Block shedding is more effective vs. run plays
Shutdown – Tighter coverage and more INTs on contested catches
Truzz – Can’t fumble as a result of a tackle
Unstoppable Force – Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
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 INTs in zone coverage

Superstar Abilities

3rd Down Threat – Better 3rd down mid-range catching vs. single coverage
Acrobat – Diving catches and swats
Adrenaline Rush – Sacks restore all pass rush attempts
All Day – Better protection against frequent shed attempts
Anchored Extender – Higher chance to break the first sack by a blitzing DB
Arm Bar – More powerful stiff arm animations
B.O.G.O. – Grants a free pass rush move after spending a point
Backfield Master – More hot routes and improved catching from the backfield
Backlash – More tackler fatigue on non-conservative tackles
Balance Beam – Reduced stumbles and faster broken tackle recovery
Bench Press – Press wins fatigue the receiver
Bruiser – More powerful truck and stiff arm animations
Closer – Reduced Zone objectives in the 2nd half
Clutch Kicker – Immunity to the “Ice the Kicker” effect
Dashing Deadeye – Perfect pass accuracy on the run up to 40 yards
Deep In Elite – Improved catching on deep passes inside the numbers
Deep In Zone KO – Improved reactions/knockouts in deep insides zones
Deep Out Elite – Improved catching on deep passes outside the numbers
Deep Out Zone KO – Improved reactions/knockouts in deep outside zones
Deep Route KO – Improved knockouts in man vs. deep routes
Deflator – More ballcarrier fatigue on non-conservative tackles
Demoralizer – Hit-sticking the ballcarrier wipes their zone progress
Edge Protector – Stronger pass protection vs. elite edge rushers
Edge Threat – Dominant pass rush moves from the edge
Edge Threat Elite – Dominant edge rush moves and increased QB pressure
El Toro – Dominant bull rush wins from max pass rush points
Energizer – Replenish stamina after successful skill moves
Enforcer – Guaranteed tackle after hit-sticking ballcarriers
Evasive – Grants steerable spin and juke moves
Extra Credit – Grants an additional mas pass rush point
Extra Pop – Perfect Hit Sticks force more fumbles
Fastbreak – Improved blocking on designed QB runs
Fearless – Immune to defensive pressure while in the pocket
Flat Zone KO – Improved reactions and catch knockouts in flat zones
Fool Me Once – Gains blocking resistance faster
Form Tackler – Perfect Hit Sticks are easier to perform
Goal Line Back – Stronger run blocking within 5 yards of the end zone
Goal Line Stuff – Quikcer run sheds near the goal line
Gunslinger – Grants faster passing speed
Gutsy Scrambler – Immune to defensive pressure while on the run
High Point Deadeye – Grants perfect accuracy on high throws under 20 yards
Hot Route Master – Four additional hot routes
Inside Deadeye – Perfect pass accuracy on throws inside the numbers
Inside Shade – Faster reactions to receiver cuts inside the numbers
Inside Stuff – Quicker run sheds against inside run plays
Instant Rebate – Successful block sheds grant a pass rush point
Juke Box – Grants steerable juke animations
Leap Frog – Prevents fumbles while hurdling
Linchpin – Stronger blocking from all offensive linemen
Lofting Deadeye – Perfect pass accuracy on lob and touch throws
Lumberjack – Cut sticks guarantee tackles and add fumble chance
Lurker – Spectacular catch animations for lurking defenders
Matador – Prevents dominant bull rush moves
Matchup Nightmare – Better route running and catching vs. LBs
Mid In Elite – Improved catching on medium passes inside the numbers
Mid Out Elite – Improved catching on medium passes outside the numbers
Mid Zone KO – Improved reactions and catch knockouts in mid zones
Mr. Big Stop – Start 3rd/4th down with half of your pass rush points
Nasty Streak – Dominant impact block wins against DBs and LBs
Natural Talent – Begin the game with blocker resistance
No Outsiders – Quicker run sheds against outside zone plays
No-Look Deadeye – Perfect accuracy on cross-body throws up to 20 yards
On The Ball – Grants improved reactions to runoffs
One Step Ahead – Faster reactions to receiver cuts in man coverage
Out My Way – Dominant impact block wins vs. WRs, HBs, and TEs
Outmatched – Better catch knockouts against RBs
Outside Apprentice – Four additional hot routes when lined up outside
Outside Shade – Faster reactions to receiver cuts outside the numbers
Pass Lead Elite – Increased throw power when leading bullet passes
Persistent – Harder to knock out of The Zone
Pick Artist – Better catching and improved stamina on INT returns
Playmaker – Immediate and precise reactions to playmaker inputs
Post Up – Dominant when engaged in double team blocks
Puller Elite – Significantly increases the effectiveness of pull blocks
Reach Elite – Able to tackle/sack while engaged with blockers
Reach For It – Frequently gains additional yards while being tackled
Red Zone Deadeye – Perfect pass accuracy while throwing in the red zone
Red Zone Threat – Improved catching vs. single coverage in the red zone
Roaming Deadeye – Perfect pass accuracy while standing outside pocket
Route Apprentice – Four additional hot routes from any receiver position
Route Technician – Quicker cuts while running routes
Run Stopper – Shed attempts are free on run plays
Runoff Elite – Grants more convincing runoffs
Screen Protector – Dominant impact block wins on screen plays
Secure Protector – Stronger protection vs. quick block shed moves
Secure Tackler – Higher success rate on conservative tackles
Set Feet Lead – Increased THP when leading bullet passes with set feet
Short In Elite – Improved catching on short passes inside the numbers
Short Out Elite – Improved catching on short passes outside the numbers
Short Route KO – Improved knockouts in man vs. short routes
Sideline Deadeye – Perfect pass accuracy on throws outside the numbers
Slot-O-Matic – Better cuts and catching on short slot routes
Speedster – Speed rush moves partially ignore blocker resistance
Steamroller – More resistant to tackles while moving at high speed
Strip Specialist – Reduced tackle penalty while trying to strip the ball
Swim Club – Swim/Club moves partially ignore blocker resistance
Tackle Supreme – Decreased takeout chance and better conservative tackles
Tank – Breaks hit-stick tackles
TE Apprentice – Four additional hot routes when lined up at TE
Tight Out – Consistent catching from TEs who beat their coverage
Tip Drill – Higher chance to catch tipped passes
Tireless Runner – Improved tackle recovery on low stamina
Under Pressure – Larger area of effect for QB pressure and disruption
Unfakeable – Decreased chance to be faked out by ballcarrier moves
Unpredictable – Shed wins are less likely to add to blocker resistance
WR Apprentice – Four additional hot routes at any WR position
Zen Kicker – Slower kicking meter for all kicks over 45 yards

You can purchase the Deluxe Edition right now to play Madden NFL 25 on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC systems. The Standard Edition will be available starting August 16th.

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