Whether you like them or not, there is no denying that X-Factors can be the determining element of a matchup in Madden 23. From Aaron Rodger’s Dot to Derrick Henry’s unstoppable Freight Train, these abilities are reserved for only the greatest of athletes in the game and can almost guarantee a touchdown or turnover in certain situations. Better yet, these powers can also be learned by Franchise prospects and your Face of the Franchise character. So, what does each do? Here’s a breakdown of every Superstar X-Factor and the players that hone them in Madden 23.

All Superstar X-Factors in Madden 23

Before we jump in, it is crucial to note that X-Factors are broken up into offensive and defensive abilities. Thus, it is not possible to have a defensive player equip an offensive X-Factor like the halfback-centric Ankle Breaker ability, and vice versa. Additionally, these abilities can remain active for multiple plays unless the player using it gets shutdown by their opponent. You can find each Superstar X-Factor ability and the athletes that use them below.

Offensive X-Factor abilities

  • Ankle Breaker: High fakeout rate on skill moves following the catchBazooka: Max throwing distance increased by over 15 yardsBlitz Radar: Highlights extra blitzers Dots: Grants perfect passing on any throwDouble Me: Win aggressive catches versus single coverageFirst One Free: High fakeout rate on next juke, spin, or hurdleFreight Train: Increased chance to break the next tackle attemptMax Security: High security rate on possession catches Pro Reads: Highlights the first open target and ignores pressureRAC ‘Em Up: Wins RAC (run after catch) catches versus single coverageRun & Gun: Grants perfect passing while on the runSatellite: Wins RAC and possession catches versus single coverageTruzz: Can’t fumble as a result of a tackleWrecking Ball: High success rate on trucks and stiff armsYAC ‘Em Up: Increased chance to break the first post-catch

Defensive X-Factor abilities

  • Avalanche: Downhill hit-sticks force fumblesBlitz: On field blockers have their resistance bars wipedBottleneck: Dominantly win man press attemptsFearmonger: Chance to pressure the QB while engaged with a blockerMomentum Shift: On field opponents have their zone progress wipedReinforcement: Higher chance to defeat run blocks and disrupt catchesRelentless: Rush moves no longer cost pointsRun Stuffer: Block shedding is more effective versus run playsShutdown: Tighter coverage and more interceptions on contested catchesUnstoppable Force: Pass run wins lead to quicker block sheddingZone Hawk: More interceptions in zone coverage

All X-Factor players in Madden 23

  • Bengals QB Joe Burrow: Run & GunBills WR Stefon Diggs: RAC ‘Em UpBills CB Tre’Davious White: ShutdownBills QB Josh Allen: BazookaBills DE Von Miller: FearmongerBroncos QB Russell Wilson: Blitz RadarBrowns DE Myles Garrett: Unstoppable ForceBrowns HB Nick Chubb: Wrecking BallBuccaneers QB Tom Brady: Pro ReadsBuccaneers LB Lavonte David: Run StufferBuccaneers WR Mike Evans: Double MeChargers SS Derwin James Jr.: ReinforcementChargers ROLB Khalil Mack: Unstoppable ForceChargers LOLB Joey Bosa: Unstoppable ForceChargers WR Keenan Allen: Max SecurityChiefs TE Travis Kelce: Double MeChiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: BazookaChiefs DT Chris Jones: Momentum ShiftColts HB Jonathan Taylor: Freight TrainColts DT Deforest Buckner: Unstoppable ForceColts LOLB Darius Leonard: ShutdownCommanders DT Jonathan Allen: Momentum ShiftCommanders WR Terry McLaurin: Ankle BreakerCowboys QB Dak Prescott: Blitz RadarCowboys ROLB Micah Parsons: Unstoppable ForceDolphins WR Tyreek Hill: RAC ‘Em Up49ers TE George Kittle: YAC ‘Em Up49ers DE Nick Bosa: Relentless49ers MLB Fred Warner: Zone Hawk49ers WR Deebo Samuel: YAC ‘Em UpPackers QB Aaron Rodgers: DotsPackers CB Jaire Alexander: ShutdownPanthers HB Christian McCaffrey: Ankle BreakerRaiders WR Davante Adams: Double MeRaiders TE Darren Waller: YAC ‘Em UpRaiders ROLB Chandler Jones: FearmongerRams DE Aaron Donald: BlitzRams CB Jalen Ramsey: BottleneckRams WR Cooper Kupp: RAC ‘Em UpRams MLB Bobby Wagner: AvalancheRavens QB Lamar Jackson: TruzzSaints SS Tyrann Mathieu: ReinforcementSaints DE Cameron Jordan: Unstoppable ForceSaints HB Alvin Kamara: SatelliteSeahawks WR D.K. Metcalf: Double MeSteelers LOLB T.J. Watt: Unstoppable ForceSteelers DE Cameron Heyward: FearmongerTitans HB Derrick Henry: Freight TrainVikings HB Dalvin Cook: First One FreeVikings WR Justin Jefferson: Double Me

You will also discover these abilities pair well with M-Factors. M-Factors can be obtained by pulling off multiple big plays in a row, and you can find which M-Factors your team is currently using via the Momentum bar above the in-game scoreboard.