In this Madden Guides breakdown, we look at the players that have Madden 21 X-Factors.
Chicago Bears
X-Factor: Khalil MackAbility: Unstoppable Force – pass runs wins lead to quicker block shedding
Cincinnati Bengals
X-Factor: None
Buffalo Bills
X-Factor: Stefon DiggsAbility: Rac ‘Em Up – wins RAC catches versus single coverageX-Factor: Tre’Davious WhiteAbility: Shutdown – tighter coverage and more INTs on contested catches
Denver Broncos
X-Factor: Von MillerAbility: Fearmonger – chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blocker
Cleveland Browns
X-Factor: Myles GarrettAbility: Unstoppable Force – pass rush wins lead to quicker block sheddingX-Factor: Nick ChubbAbility: Wrecking Ball – high success rate on next three trucks or stiff arms
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
X-Factor: Mike EvansAbility: Double Me – wins aggressive catches versus single coverageX-Factor: Tom BradyAbility: Pro Reads – highlights the first open target and ignores pressure
Arizona Cardinals
X-Factor: Deandre HopkinsAbility: Double Me – wins aggressive catches versus single coverageX-Factor: Chandler JonesAbility: Fearmonger – chance to pressure QB while engaged with a blocker
Los Angeles Chargers
X-Factor: Keenan AllenAbility: Max Security – high success rate on possession catchesX-Factor: Joey BosaAbility: Unstoppable Force – pass rush wins lead to quicker block sheddingX-Factor: Derwin JamesAbility: Reinforcement – higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches
Kansas City Chiefs
X-Factor: Patrick MahomesAbility: Bazooka – max throwing distance increased by 15+ yardsX-Factor: Travis KelceAbility: Double Me – wins aggressive catches versus single coverageX-Factor: Tyreek HillAbility: RAC ‘Em Up – wins RAC catches versus single coverageX-Factor: Tyrann MathieuAbility: Reinforcement – higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catchesX-Factor: Chris JonesAbility: Momentum Shift – on field opponents have their zone progress wiped
Indianapolis Colts
X-Factor: None
Dallas Cowboys
X-Factor: Amari CooperAbility: Max Security – high success rate on possession catchesX-Factor: Ezekiel ElliotAbility: Freight Train – increased chance to break the next tackle attemptX-Factor: DeMarcus LawrenceAbility: Unstoppable Force – pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
Miami Dolphins
X-Factor: None
Philadelphia Eagles
X-Factor: Fletcher CoxAbility: Fearmonger – chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blocker
Atlanta Falcons
X-Factor: Julio JonesAbility: Double Me – wins aggressive catches versus single coverage
Washington Football Team
X-Factor: None
San Francisco 49ers
X-Factor: George KittleAbility: YAC ‘Em Up – increased chance to break the first post-catch tackleX-Factor: Richard ShermanAbility: Shutdown – tighter coverage and more INTs on contested catches
X-Factor: Nick BosaAbility: Relentless – rush moves no longer cost points
New York Giants
X-Factor: Saquon BarkleyAbility: First One Free – high fakeout rate on next juke, spin, or hurdle
Jacksonville Jaguars
X-Factor: None
New York Jets
X-Factor: None
Detroit Lions
X-Factor: None
Green Bay Packers
X-Factor: Davante AdamsAbility: Double Me – wins aggressive catches versus single coverageX-Factor: Jaire AlexanderAbility: Shutdown – tighter coverage and more INTs on contested coverageX-Factor: Aaron RodgersAbility: Gambler – faster passes that can’t be picked off by AI defenders
Carolina Panthers
X-Factor: Christian McCaffreyAbility: Ankle Breaker – high fakeout rate on skill moves following the catch
New England Patriots
X-Factor: Stephon GilmoreAbility: Shutdown – tighter coverage and more INTs on contested catchesX-Factor: Devin McCourtyAbility: Zone Hawk – More INTs in zone coverage
Las Vegas Raiders
X-Factor: None
Los Angeles Rams
X-Factor: Aaron DonaldAbility: Blitz – on field blockers have their resistance bars wipedX-Factor: Jalen RamseyAbility: Bottleneck – dominantly win man press attempts
Baltimore Ravens
X-Factor: Calais CampbellAbility: Run Stuffer – block shedding is more effective versus run plays
X-Factor: Lamar JacksonAbility: Truzz – can’t fumble as a result of a tackle
New Orleans Saints
X-Factor: Michael ThomasAbility: Max Security – high success rate on possession catches
X-Factor: Cameron JordanAbility: Unstoppable Force – pass rush wins lead to quicker block sheddingX-Factor: Drew BreesAbility: Pro Reads – highlights the first open target and ignores pressure
Seattle Seahawks
X-Factor: Bobby WagnerAbility: Avalanche – downhill hit-sticks force fumblesX-Factor: Russell WilsonAbility: Blitz Radar – highlights extra blitzersX-Factor: Jamal AdamsAbility: Avalanche – downhill hit-sticks force fumbles
Pittsburgh Steelers
X-Factor: T.J. WattAbility: Unstoppable Force – pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
X-Factor: Derrick HenryAbility: Freight Train – increased chance to break the next tackle attempt
Minnesota Vikings
X-Factor: Harrison SmithAbility: Reinforcement – higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catchesX-Factor: Dalvin CookAbility: First One Free – high fakeout rate on next juke, spin, or hurdleX-Factor: Adam ThielenAbility: Double Me – wins aggressive catches versus single coverageX-Factor: Danielle HunterAbility: Unstoppable Force – pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding