Madden 22 Superstar X-Factors: Full list, descriptions, and more

To not much surprise, Superstar X-Factors are coming back for Madden 22. Superstar X-Factors are typically reserved for the best in the NFL. Certain players will be given these X-Factors, which are essentially in-game boosts. These boosts have a zone (the description), a trigger (what will activate the boost), and a knockout (what will shut off the boost).

So, what are the Superstar X-Factors in Madden 22? Let’s go over the full list, starting with the offense:

Offense

Ankle Breaker

• Zone: Increased fakeout rates on skill moves following the catch.
• Trigger: Three 10+ yard receptions
• Knockout: One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets

Bazooka

• Zone: Max throwing distance increased (83 yards total) when in the zone
• Trigger: One completed pass of 30+ yards in air
• Knockout: One sack

Blitz Radar

• Zone: Highlights extra blitzers.
• Trigger: Three scrambles of 10+ yards
• Knockout: Two sacks

Double Me

• Zone: Wins aggressive catches versus single coverage.
• Trigger: Two receptions of 20+ yards in air
• Knockout: One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets

First One Free

• Zone: High fake-out rate on next juke, spin, or hurdle
• Trigger: Three rushes of 10+ yards
• Knockout: Tackle for loss

Freight Train

• Zone: Increased chance to break the next tackle attempt.
• Trigger: Three rushes for 10+ yards
• Knockout: One tackle for loss

Gambler

• Zone: Increased chance to break the next tackle attempt.
• Trigger: Three rushes for 10+ yards
• Knockout: One tackle for loss

Max Security

• Zone: High success rate on possession catches.
• Trigger: Four consecutive receptions
• Knockout: One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets

Pro Reads

• Zone: Highlights the first open target and ignores pressure.
• Trigger: Three consecutive completions of 5+ yards
• Knockout: One sack

RAC’em Up

• Zone: Wins RAC catches versus single coverage.
• Trigger: Three receptions of 20+ Yards
• Knockout: One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets

Satellite

• Zone: Wins RAC & possession catches vs. single coverage.
• Trigger: Make three 10+ yard receptions
• Knockout: One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets

Truzz

• Zone: Can’t fumble when in the zone.
• Trigger: Five 1+ yard runs
• Knockout: One tackle for loss

Wrecking Ball

• Zone: High success rate on next three trucks or stiff-arms.
• Trigger: Three rushes of 10+ yards
• Knockout: Tackle for loss

YAC’em Up

• Zone: Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle.
• Trigger: Three 20+ yard receptions
• Knockout: One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets

And for the defense:

Defense

Avalanche

• Zone: Downhill hit-sticks force fumbles
• Trigger: Three hit-stick tackles
• Knockout: 30 offensive yards allowed

Blitz

• Zone: On-field blockers have their resistance bars wiped.
• Trigger: Two defensive line sacks
• Knockout: One down played

Bottleneck

• Zone: Dominantly win man press attempts
• Trigger: Two forced incompletions
• Knockout: 30 offensive yards allowed

Fearmonger

• Zone: Chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blocker.
• Trigger: Two defensive line sacks
• Knockout: 20 offensive yards allowed

Momentum Shift

• Zone: On-field opponents have Zone progress wiped.
• Trigger: Two defensive line sacks
• Knockout: One down played

Reinforcement

• Zone: Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches
• Trigger: Two tackles for loss, or two incompletions
• Knockout: 10 offensive yards allowed

Relentless

• Zone: Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches
• Trigger: Two tackles for loss, or two incompletions
• Knockout: 10 offensive yards allowed

Run Stuffer

• Zone: Block shedding becomes more effective versus run plays
• Trigger: Two tackles for loss
• Knockout: 30 offensive yards allowed

Shutdown

• Zone: Tighter coverage and more interceptions on contested catches
• Trigger: Two forced incompletions
• Knockout: 30 offensive yards allowed

Unstoppable Force

• Zone: Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding.
• Trigger: Two defensive line sacks
• Knockout: 10 offensive yards allowed

Zone Hawk

• Zone: More interceptions in zone coverage
• Trigger: Two forced incompletions
• Knockout: 30 offensive yards allowed

All descriptions are from EA Sports.

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