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 receptionsKnockout: One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets
Bazooka
- Zone: Max throwing distance increased (83 yards total) when in the zoneTrigger: One completed pass of 30+ yards in airKnockout: One sack
Blitz Radar
- Zone: Highlights extra blitzers.Trigger: Three scrambles of 10+ yardsKnockout: Two sacks
Double Me
- Zone: Wins aggressive catches versus single coverage.Trigger: Two receptions of 20+ yards in airKnockout: One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets
First One Free
- Zone: High fake-out rate on next juke, spin, or hurdleTrigger: Three rushes of 10+ yardsKnockout: Tackle for loss
Freight Train
- Zone: Increased chance to break the next tackle attempt.Trigger: Three rushes for 10+ yardsKnockout: One tackle for loss
Gambler
Max Security
- Zone: High success rate on possession catches.Trigger: Four consecutive receptionsKnockout: 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+ yardsKnockout: One sack
RAC’em Up
- Zone: Wins RAC catches versus single coverage.Trigger: Three receptions of 20+ YardsKnockout: One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets
Satellite
- Zone: Wins RAC & possession catches vs. single coverage.Trigger: Make three 10+ yard receptionsKnockout: One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets
Truzz
- Zone: Can’t fumble when in the zone.Trigger: Five 1+ yard runsKnockout: One tackle for loss
Wrecking Ball
- Zone: High success rate on next three trucks or stiff-arms.Trigger: Three rushes of 10+ yardsKnockout: Tackle for loss
YAC’em Up
- Zone: Increased chance to break the first post-catch tackle.Trigger: Three 20+ yard receptionsKnockout: One drop, incompletion, or three consecutive non-targets
And for the defense:
Defense
Avalanche
- Zone: Downhill hit-sticks force fumblesTrigger: Three hit-stick tacklesKnockout: 30 offensive yards allowed
Blitz
- Zone: On-field blockers have their resistance bars wiped.Trigger: Two defensive line sacksKnockout: One down played
Bottleneck
- Zone: Dominantly win man press attemptsTrigger: Two forced incompletionsKnockout: 30 offensive yards allowed
Fearmonger
- Zone: Chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blocker.Trigger: Two defensive line sacksKnockout: 20 offensive yards allowed
Momentum Shift
- Zone: On-field opponents have Zone progress wiped.Trigger: Two defensive line sacksKnockout: One down played
Reinforcement
- Zone: Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catchesTrigger: Two tackles for loss, or two incompletionsKnockout: 10 offensive yards allowed
Relentless
Run Stuffer
- Zone: Block shedding becomes more effective versus run playsTrigger: Two tackles for lossKnockout: 30 offensive yards allowed
Shutdown
- Zone: Tighter coverage and more interceptions on contested catchesTrigger: Two forced incompletionsKnockout: 30 offensive yards allowed
Unstoppable Force
- Zone: Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding.Trigger: Two defensive line sacksKnockout: 10 offensive yards allowed
Zone Hawk
- Zone: More interceptions in zone coverageTrigger: Two forced incompletionsKnockout: 30 offensive yards allowed
All descriptions are from EA Sports.