Madden 21 X-Factor List

In this Madden Guides breakdown, we look at the players that have Madden 21 X-Factors.

Chicago Bears

X-Factor: Khalil Mack

Ability: Unstoppable Force – pass runs wins lead to quicker block shedding

Cincinnati Bengals

X-Factor: None

Buffalo Bills

X-Factor: Stefon Diggs

Ability: Rac ‘Em Up – wins RAC catches versus single coverage

X-Factor: Tre’Davious White

Ability: Shutdown – tighter coverage and more INTs on contested catches

Denver Broncos

X-Factor: Von Miller

Ability: Fearmonger – chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blocker

Cleveland Browns

X-Factor: Myles Garrett

Ability: Unstoppable Force – pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding

X-Factor: Nick Chubb

Ability: Wrecking Ball – high success rate on next three trucks or stiff arms

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

X-Factor: Mike Evans

Ability: Double Me – wins aggressive catches versus single coverage

X-Factor: Tom Brady

Ability: Pro Reads – highlights the first open target and ignores pressure

Arizona Cardinals

X-Factor: Deandre Hopkins

Ability: Double Me – wins aggressive catches versus single coverage

X-Factor: Chandler Jones

Ability: Fearmonger – chance to pressure QB while engaged with a blocker

Los Angeles Chargers

X-Factor: Keenan Allen

Ability: Max Security – high success rate on possession catches

X-Factor: Joey Bosa

Ability: Unstoppable Force – pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding

X-Factor: Derwin James

Ability: Reinforcement – higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches

Kansas City Chiefs

X-Factor: Patrick Mahomes

Ability: Bazooka – max throwing distance increased by 15+ yards

X-Factor: Travis Kelce

Ability: Double Me – wins aggressive catches versus single coverage

X-Factor: Tyreek Hill

Ability: RAC ‘Em Up – wins RAC catches versus single coverage

X-Factor: Tyrann Mathieu

Ability: Reinforcement – higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches

X-Factor: Chris Jones

Ability: Momentum Shift – on field opponents have their zone progress wiped

Indianapolis Colts

X-Factor: None

Dallas Cowboys

X-Factor: Amari Cooper

Ability: Max Security – high success rate on possession catches

X-Factor: Ezekiel Elliot

Ability: Freight Train – increased chance to break the next tackle attempt

X-Factor: DeMarcus Lawrence

Ability: Unstoppable Force – pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding

Miami Dolphins

X-Factor: None

Philadelphia Eagles

X-Factor: Fletcher Cox

Ability: Fearmonger – chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blocker

Atlanta Falcons

X-Factor: Julio Jones

Ability: Double Me – wins aggressive catches versus single coverage

Washington Football Team

X-Factor: None

San Francisco 49ers

X-Factor: George Kittle

Ability: YAC ‘Em Up – increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle

X-Factor: Richard Sherman

Ability: Shutdown – tighter coverage and more INTs on contested catches

X-Factor: Nick Bosa

Ability: Relentless – rush moves no longer cost points

New York Giants

X-Factor: Saquon Barkley

Ability: 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 Adams

Ability: Double Me – wins aggressive catches versus single coverage

X-Factor: Jaire Alexander

Ability: Shutdown – tighter coverage and more INTs on contested coverage

X-Factor: Aaron Rodgers

Ability: Gambler – faster passes that can’t be picked off by AI defenders

Carolina Panthers

X-Factor: Christian McCaffrey

Ability: Ankle Breaker – high fakeout rate on skill moves following the catch

New England Patriots

X-Factor: Stephon Gilmore

Ability: Shutdown – tighter coverage and more INTs on contested catches

X-Factor: Devin McCourty

Ability: Zone Hawk – More INTs in zone coverage

Las Vegas Raiders

X-Factor: None

Los Angeles Rams

X-Factor: Aaron Donald

Ability: Blitz – on field blockers have their resistance bars wiped

X-Factor: Jalen Ramsey

Ability: Bottleneck – dominantly win man press attempts

Baltimore Ravens

X-Factor: Calais Campbell

Ability: Run Stuffer – block shedding is more effective versus run plays

X-Factor: Lamar Jackson

Ability: Truzz – can’t fumble as a result of a tackle

New Orleans Saints

X-Factor: Michael Thomas

Ability: Max Security – high success rate on possession catches

X-Factor: Cameron Jordan

Ability: Unstoppable Force – pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding

X-Factor: Drew Brees

Ability: Pro Reads – highlights the first open target and ignores pressure

Seattle Seahawks

X-Factor: Bobby Wagner

Ability: Avalanche – downhill hit-sticks force fumbles

X-Factor: Russell Wilson

Ability: Blitz Radar – highlights extra blitzers

X-Factor: Jamal Adams

Ability: Avalanche – downhill hit-sticks force fumbles

Pittsburgh Steelers

X-Factor: T.J. Watt

Ability: Unstoppable Force – pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding

Houston Texans

X-Factor: J.J. Watt

Ability: Relentless – rush moves no longer cost points

Tennessee Titans

X-Factor: Derrick Henry

Ability: Freight Train – increased chance to break the next tackle attempt

Minnesota Vikings

X-Factor: Harrison Smith

Ability: Reinforcement – higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catches

X-Factor: Dalvin Cook

Ability: First One Free – high fakeout rate on next juke, spin, or hurdle

X-Factor: Adam Thielen

Ability: Double Me – wins aggressive catches versus single coverage

X-Factor: Danielle Hunter

Ability: Unstoppable Force – pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding