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Madden 23: Every X-Factor Ability Revealed In The Closed Beta



With a new year upon us, Madden 23 X-Factor players will once again be a hot topic as some may not get what fans believe they deserve. Now that we've gotten a preview via the closed beta and some potential leaks, here's our list of all the known Madden 23 X-Factor players so far. Only the most elite players get these special abilities!

San Francisco 49ers Superstar X-Factors

George Kittle (TE) - YAC' Em Up: Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle
Fred Warner (LB) - Zone Hawk: More INTs in zone coverage
Nick Bosa (DE) - Relentless: Rush moves no longer cost points

Buffalo Bills Superstar X-Factors

Stefon Diggs (WR) - RAC' Em Up: Wins RAC catches vs. single coverage
Tre'Davious White (CB) - Shutdown: Tighter coverage and more INTs on contested catches
Von Miller (DE) - Fearmonger: Chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blocker
Josh Allen (QB) - Bazooka: Max throwing distance increased

Denver Broncos Superstar X-Factors

Russell Wilson (QB) - Blitz Radar: Highlights extra blitzers

Cleveland Browns Superstar X-Factors

Myles Garrett (DE) - Unstoppable Force: Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
Nick Chubb (HB) - Wrecking Ball: High success rate on trucks and stiff arms

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Superstar X-Factors

Tom Brady (QB) - Pro Reads: Highlights the first open target and ignores pressure
Lavonte David (LB) - Run Stuffer: Block shedding is more effective vs. run plays
Mike Evans (WR) - Double Me: Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage

Arizona Cardinals Superstar X-Factors

DeAndre Hopkins (WR) - Double Me: Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage
Kyler Murray (QB) - Escape Artist: Improved scrambling speed when leaving the pocket

Los Angeles Chargers Superstar X-Factors

Khalil Mack (LB) - Unstoppable Force: Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
Keenan Allen (WR) - Max Security: High success rate on possession catches
Joey Bosa (LB) - Unstoppable Force: Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
Derwin James Jr (SS) - Reinforcement: Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches

Kansas City Chiefs Superstar X-Factors

Patrick Mahomes (QB) - Bazooka: Max throwing distance increased
Travis Kelce (TE) - Double Me: Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage
Chris Jones (DT) - Momentum Shift: On field opponents have their zone progress wiped

Indianapolis Colts Superstar X-Factors

Stephon Gilmore (CB) - Shutdown: Tighter coverage and more INTs on contested catches
DeForest Buckner (DT) - Unstoppable Force: Pas rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
Jonathan Taylor (HB) - Freight Train: Increased chance to break the next tackle attempt

Washington Commanders Superstar X-Factors

Terry McLaurin (WR) - Ankle Breaker: High fakeout rate on skill moves following the catch

Dallas Cowboys Superstar X-Factors

Dak Prescott (QB) - Blitz Radar: Highlights extra blitzers
Micah Parsons (LB) - Unstoppable Force: Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding

Miami Dolphins Superstar X-Factors

Tyreek Hill (WR) - RAC' Em Up: Wins RAC catches vs. single coverage

Green Bay Packers Superstar X-Factors

Aaron Rodgers (QB) - Dots: Grants perfect passing on any throw
Jaire Alexander (CB) - Shutdown: Tighter coverage and more INTs on contested catches

Carolina Panthers Superstar X-Factors

Christian McCaffrey (HB) - Ankle Breaker: High fakeout rate on skill moves following the catch

Las Vegas Raiders Superstar X-Factors

Davante Adams (WR) - Double Me: Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage
Chandler Jones (LB) - Fearmonger: Chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blocker
Darren Waller (TE) - YAC' Em Up: Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle

Los Angeles Rams Superstar X-Factors

Jalen Ramsey (CB) - Bottleneck: Dominantly win man press attempts
Aaron Donald (DE) - Blitz: On field blockers have their resistance bars wiped
Bobby Wagner (LB) - Avalanche: Downhill hit-sticks force fumbles
Cooper Kupp (WR) - RAC' Em Up: Wins RAC caches vs. single coverage

Baltimore Ravens Superstar X-Factors

Lamar Jackson (QB) - Truzz: Can't fumble as a result of a tackle

New Orleans Saints Superstar X-Factors

Tyrann Mathieu (SS) - Reinforcement: Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches
Alvin Kamara (HB) - Satellite: Wins RAC and possession catches vs. single coverage
Cameron Jordan (DE) - Unstoppable Force: Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding

Seattle Seahawks Superstar X-Factors

D.K. Metcalf (WR) - Double Me: Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage

Pittsburgh Steelers Superstar X-Factors

T.J. Watt (LB) - Unstoppable Force: Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
Cameron Heyward (DE) - Fearmonger: Chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blocker

Tennessee Titans Superstar X-Factors

Derrick Henry (HB) - Freight Train: Increased chance to break the next tackle attempt

Minnesota Vikings Superstar X-Factors

Dalvin Cook (HB) - First One Free: High fakeout rate on next juke, spin, or hurdle
Danielle Hunter (LB) - Unstoppable Force: Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
Justin Jefferson (WR) - Double Me: Wins aggressive catches vs. single coverage

Note that the list is based mainly on last year's game, so there's a good chance of pre-release additions. Madden 23 will released on August 19, 2022. Wondering how it plays? Then head on over to U4gm.com hands-on preview.

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