Madden 24: All X-Factors & tier list for every position
EA SPORTSIn Madden 24, the X-Factors are some of the players’ flashiest abilities they can use during matches. Still, because there are so many, we’ve put together the best ones for each position including WRs, DBs, and QBs.
X-Factors are unique skills that players have in Madden 24. These not only show their prowess on the football field but they also distinguish them during games.
You can have up to three X-Factor-eligible players on your team’s roster in Madden 24, including your own created character in Franchise and Superstar mode.
With so many X-Factors available in Madden 24, it can be tricky to decide which ones to use, so we’ve put together the best for each position in the game.
Contents
- All X-Factors in Madden 24
- Best Madden 24 X-Factors for Quarterbacks
- Best Madden 24 X-Factors for Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
- Best Madden 24 X-Factors for Running Backs
- Best X-Factors for Cornerbacks & Defensive Backs
- Best X-Factors for Defensive Ends & Linebackers
- All players with X-Factors in Madden 24
EA SPORTSAll X-Factors in Madden 24
| X FACTOR | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Ankle Breaker | High fakeout rate on skill moves after the catch |
| Avalanche | Downhill hit-sticks force fumbles |
| Bazooka | Increased max throwing distance |
| Blitz | Wipes on-field blockers’ resistance bars |
| Blitz Radar | Highlights extra blitzes |
| Bottleneck | Dominantly win man press attempts |
| Dots | 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 |
| First One Free | High fake-out rate on skill moves after the catch |
| Freight Train | Increased chance to break the next tackle attempt |
| Max Security | High success rate on possession catches |
| Momentum Shift | High fakeout rate on the next juke, spin, or hurdle |
| Pro Reads | Highlights the first open target and ignores pressure |
| Rac ‘Em up | Wins RAC catches |
| Relentless | No cost for rush moves |
| Reinforcement | Increased chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches |
| Run & Gun | Perfect pass accuracy while on the run |
| Run Stuffer | Block shedding ir more effective vs run plays |
| Satellite | Wins RAC possession catches vs single coverage |
| Shutdown | Tighter coverage and interceptions on contested catches |
| Unstoppable Force | Pass rush wins lead to quicker block-shedding |
| Truzz | Can’t fumble after a tackle |
| Wrecking Ball | Increased success rate on trucks and stiff arms |
| Yac ‘Em up | Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle |
| Zone Hawk | Increased interceptions in zone coverage |
Best Madden 24 X-Factors for Quarterbacks
- Run and Gun – Grants perfect passing while on the run
- Bazooka – Max throwing distance increased
- Truzz – Can’t fumble as a result of a tackle
It’s hard to watch a modern NFL game and not see at least one mobile QB on the field. They’ve become the norm these days, but that’s always been the case in Madden – way before X-Factors were a thing.
Run and Gun and Truzz are the best two options if you want to recreate Lamar Jackson’s or Russell Wilson’s incredible feats of athleticism. Scramble out the pocket and you’re not going to be hampered by many defenders with those two.
Bazooka is the better choice for those players who want to stand in the pocket and throw absolute missiles over the top of defenses like Pat Mahomes. Sure, you can also use it on the run, but it’s more effective standing still.
Dexerto/EABest Madden 24 X-Factors for Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
- Double Me – Wins aggressive catches vs single coverage
- Ankle Breaker – High fakeout rate on skills moves following the catch
- Max Security – High success rate on possession catches
X-Factors for receivers are all about getting a one-up over the coverage – no matter if you’re a wide receiver or Tight End. Double Me is the ideal choice for anyone who wants a receiver who isn’t going to lose one-on-one battles with a cornerback. Just throw it up and watch them do their best Randy Moss impression when they’re in the zone.
Max Security is perfect for those slower receivers that you use to move the chains. They’re going to come down with the ball, but don’t expect them to start Moss’ing defenders. They’re a safe pair of hands.
Ankle Breaker technically doubles up for running backs – we’ll get to those in a minute – as it’s all about the moves you break out after the catch. This is the perfect X Factor for a slot receiver who wants to shake a defender with a quick cut and move upfield.
Dexerto/EABest Madden 24 X-Factors for Running Backs
- Wrecking Ball – High success rate on trucks and stiff arms.
- Freight Train – Increase the chance of breaking the next tackle attempt.
If you prefer your Running Backs to be in the more traditional mode of being a power back, well, you can’t go wrong with either Wrecking Ball or Freight Train. Freight Train is for those Derrick Henry-esque backs that are difficult to bring down when they get a head of steam. They’ll shake off tackles on the run without much pizzazz – just pure brute force.
Wrecking Ball is a great choice if you want to start throwing stiff arms on those side-to-side routes that have proven so effective over the years in Madden. You’ll get an added bit of strength in your arms to shake off any would-be tacklers with this.
As noted, you can also use Ankle Breaker, but that’s more for receiving backs in the Christian McCaffrey or Antonio Gibson mold.
Best X-Factors for Cornerbacks & Defensive Backs
- Shutdown – Tighter coverage and more INTs on contested catches
- Bottleneck – Dominantly win man press attempts
The pool of X-Factors for Defensive backs is a bit limited compared to other positions. However, that doesn’t make them less useful than the rest.
If you want to put somebody on Revis Island, you’re going to go with Shutdown. DBs who use Shutdown are incredibly difficult to shake off and are going to come away with their fair share of INTs.
However, if you’re not too fussed about INTs and just want to play smothering defense that gets you off the field in four plays, Bottleneck is a great choice. It’s the choice for those who want a Xavien Howard or Marcus Peters-type corner that’s going to wear a receiver out with physical man-to-man defense.
Dexerto/EABest X-Factors for Defensive Ends & Linebackers
- Blitz – On-field blocks have their resistance bars wiped
- Unstoppable Force – Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
- Momentum Shift – On-field opponents have their zone progress wiped
Each X-Factor for defensive linemen in Madden is all about disrupting the flow of your opponent’s offense. You’ll bend their O-Line to your will with sheer brute force.
Blitz will continually tire out your opponents in the mold of Aaron Donald. Unstoppable Force is perfect for defensive ends and outside linebackers who want a quick first step and get to the backfield in a flash.
Momentum Shift is a great choice if you’re concerned with opponents building up their own head of steam and making zone progress. You’ll bring them back to square one when this X-Factor is activated.
All players with X-Factors in Madden 24
| PLAYER | POSITION | TEAM | X-FACTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 49E1RS | Ankle Breaker |
| Deebo Samuel | WR | 49ERS | Yac ‘Em Up |
| Fred Warner | MLB | 49ERS | Zone Hawk |
| George Kittle | TE | 49ERS | Yac ‘Em Up |
| Nick Bosa | RE | 49ERS | Relentless |
| Ja’Marr Chase | WR | Bengals | Double Me |
| Joe Burrow | QB | Bengals | Run & Gun |
| Josh Allen | QB | Bills | Bazooka |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | Bills | Rac ‘Em Up |
| Von Miller | RE | Bills | Fearmonger |
| Tre’Davious White | CB | Bills | Shutdown |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | Broncos | Shutdown |
| Myles Garrett | RE | Browns | Unstoppable Force |
| Nick Chubb | RB | Browns | Wrecking Ball |
| Lavonte David | MLB | Buccaneers | Run Stuffer |
| Mike Evans | WR | Buccaneers | Double Me |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | Chargers | Wrecking Ball |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | Chargers | Reinforcement |
| Keenan Allen | WR | Chargers | Max Security |
| Joey Bosa | LOLB | Chargers | Unstoppable Force |
| Chris Jones | DT | Chiefs | Momentum Shift |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | Chiefs | Bazooka |
| Travis Kelce | TE | Chiefs | Double Me |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | Colts | Unstoppable Force |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | Commanders | Momentum Shift |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | Commanders | Ankle Breaker |
| Micah Parsons | RE | Cowboys | Unstoppable Force |
| Janel Ramsey | CB | Dolphins | Bottleneck |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | Dolphins | Rac ‘Em Up |
| AJ Brown | WR | Eagles | Max Security |
| Darius Slay Jr | CB | Eagles | Shutdown |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | Eagles | Run & Gun |
| Dexter Lawrence | DT | Giants | Blitz |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | Giants | First One Free |
| Jaire Alexander | CB | Packers | Shutdown |
| DaVante Adams | WR | Raiders | Double Me |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | Raiders | Wrecking Ball |
| Maxx Crosby | LOLB | Raiders | Relentless |
| Aaron Donald | RE | Rams | Blitz |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | Rams | Rac ‘Em Up |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | Ravens | Truzz |
| Mark Andrews | TE | Ravens | Rac’ Em Up |
| Roquan Smith | MLB | Ravens | Reinforcement |
| Demario Davis | MLB | Saints | Reinforcement |
| DK Metcalf | WR | Seahawks | Double Me |
| Cameron Heyward | RE | Steelers | Fearmonger |
| TJ Watt | LOLB | Steelers | Unstoppable Force |
| Derrick Henry | HB | Titans | Freight Train |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | Vikings | Double Me |
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