X-Factor abilities in Madden 26 separate the best from the rest, as only a very selected group of NFL pros have this feature.
X-Factor abilities make these superstars light the field on fire, and perform better than other names in their positions. Like last year, there are different abilities suitable for players in various positions.
Disclaimer: List in progress. More abilities to be added as we discover what they do.
All Madden 26 X-Factor abilities explained
The list of X-Factor abilities have never been more, offering plenty of different options to pick from.
| Ability name | How they work |
|---|---|
| Ankle Breaker | Increased fakeout rates in the zone with every juke/hurdle/spin after grabbing the ball. |
| Bazooka | Increased maximum throw distance once athletes enter the zone. |
| Blitz | All opposing blockers get their resistance bars wiped out. |
| Bottleneck | The superstars have high chance of winning any press encounter when entering the zone. |
| Double Me | Increased success rate against ambitious catch attempts and single coverage. |
| Dual Threat | Increased chances of success while trying to knock a pass loose and defeating pass blocks. |
| Escape Artist | Increased scramble speed in the zone. |
| Fearmonger | Apply pressure on QBs even if the athletes have blockers around them. |
| First One free | Increased fakeout rate for the next dribbling move. |
| Freight Train | Higher chance to break the upcoming tackle attempt. |
| Max Security | Ability increases the success rate on possession catches. |
| Momentum Shift | Automatically knocks out every field opponent out of the zone or make them lose all progress. |
| Phenom | Higher chance of winning the first interaction against a defender. |
| RAC’em Up | Increased chances of success on RAC catches. |
| Reinforcement | Higher chances of defeating run blocks and stopping catches with tackles. |
| Relentless | All rush move attempts in the zone are automatically free. |
| Run and Gun | Perfect accuracy when attempting a throw on the run inside the zone. |
| Shutdown | Tighter coverage and more frequent interceptions when contesting a catch. |
| Truzz | Never endure a fumble inside the zone irrespective of the frequency of tackle attempts. |
| Universal Coverage | Get almost guaranteed knockouts within the zone. |
| Unstoppable Force | Higher win rate and block shed speed when attempting an one-on-one pass blocks. |
| Wrecking Ball | Higher success rate on stiff arm and truck attempts. |
| YAC’Em Up | The first post-catch tackle attempt in the zone is guaranteed to be a success. |
Due to the exclusiveness of these powers, about 50 NFL superstars have X-factor abilities in Madden 26. Once we discover more, you can find new abilities on the table above, along with their explanations. Always remember that all the abilities come into play when the corresponding superstar enters the zone.
Published: Aug 11, 2025 09:53 am