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Madden 24 is back with even more superstar abilities and X-Factors. These can impact the gameplay every single time you play. Whether it’s just a boosted ability to run out routes or a serious increase in throwing power for your quarterback, the game can change quickly thanks to these Madden 24 abilities. Here are the best ones.
What is the best Madden 24 X-Factor ability?
The best overall X-Factor ability is Double Me. This pass-catcher ability allows your player to win aggressive catches against single coverage. If someone like Justin Jefferson is covered by a lone defender, you can throw a lobbed pass and do an aggressive catch. If Double Me is activated, that ball will be caught more often than not.
That X-Factor ability only works for certain players, though. The best one for a quarterback is arguably Run and Gun. This allows the quarterback to have perfect passing while on the run. When avoiding a sack, someone like Patrick Mahomes can toss a perfect pass to a receiver and turn a potentially negative play into something positive.
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For halfbacks, First One Free is an excellent X-Factor ability. This grants a high fakeout rate on the very next move. If you’re running in the open field and try a spin move, it will have a higher success rate. The same is true for a hurdle or juke of any kind.
On defense, the best defensive back ability is Zone Hawk. When in zone coverage, the chance of an interception for that player is greatly increased. Many Madden NFL players play zone coverage, and this is an excellent partner for that.
Other defenders can make great use of the Reinforcement ability. This can apply to all players, and it increases their block shedding efficacy against run blocking. It also grants a higher chance for breaking up passes. This improves tackle ability as well as pass defense, so it’s a good one to employ.
What is the best Superstar ability?
The best Superstar ability is Acrobat. This allows players to have increased range when diving. This applies to passes thrown their way (WR/TE/HB) or potential interceptions (CB/SS/FS). It can be used both ways, and it can be the difference between catching a ball that would otherwise just be incomplete.
However, that Superstar ability really only applies to pass-catchers and defensive backs. There are other great Madden Superstar abilities that other positions can make use of. For quarterbacks, Fearless is the best ability. With this, defensive pressure is all but removed when the QB’s feet are set in the pocket on offense.
The best Madden 24 Superstar ability for a running back is Backfield Master. This ability means that when a player is lined up in the backfield (usually the halfback), they have access to four more hot routes, increased route running attributes, and improved catching against linebackers and linemen. Receiving out of the backfield can be a huge weapon, and this makes it even more dangerous.
Pass-rushers on defense can utilize the El Toro ability. Defenders with this will receive dominant bull rush wins when their pass rush points are full. This is a great way to easily get to the opponent’s quarterback for a sack.
Non-coverage players who don’t usually rush the passer, such as linebackers, will greatly benefit from the Lurker ability. Defenders with this ability can make unbelievable interceptions while lurking in a zone in the middle of the field. If your defense is in zone, chances are the linebacker is in the middle. With this ability, they can intercept almost any pass in their zone.
All Madden 24 players with Superstar abilities
Team Name | Player Name | Superstar Abilities |
Arizona Cardinals | Budda Baker | Pick Artist Unfakeable |
Atlanta Falcons | Kyle Pitts | Mid In Elite Red Zone Threat |
Calais Campbell | Inside Stuff Run Stopper | |
A.J. Terrell Jr. | Inside Shade Deep Route KO | |
Jessie Bates III | Acrobat Deep In Zone KO | |
Baltimore Ravens | Lamar Jackson | Juke Box Quick Draw Fastbreak |
Mark Andrews | Mid In Elite Matchup Nightmare TE Apprentice | |
Roquan Smith | Tackle Supreme Mid Zone KO Deflator | |
Ronnie Stanley | Secure Protector Edge Protector | |
Marlon Humphrey | Short Route KO Deep Route KO Inside Shade | |
Justin Tucker | Zen Kicker Clutch Kicker | |
Buffalo Bills | Josh Allen | Quick Draw Fastbreak Dashing Deadeye |
Stefon Diggs | Juke Box Deep In Elite Acrobat | |
Von Miller | Adrenaline Rush No Outsiders Edge Threat | |
Tre’Davious White | Pick Artist Acrobat Deep Out Zone KO | |
Micah Hyde | Pick Artist Medium Route KO | |
Jordan Poyer | Deep Out Zone KO Mid Zone KO | |
Carolina Panthers | Ikem Ekwonu | Nasty Streak |
Brian Burns | Speedster Strip Specialist | |
Chicago Bears | DJ Moore | Mid Out Elite Short Out Elite |
Cincinnati Bengals | Joe Burrow | Sideline Deadeye Fearless Set Feet Lead |
Ja’Marr Chase | Mid In Elite Mid Out Elite | |
Tee Higgins | Short In Elite Mid In Elite | |
Cleveland Browns | Nick Chubb | Bruiser Reach For It Balance Beam |
Myles Garrett | Strip Specialist El Toro Edge Threat | |
Amari Cooper | Route Technician Outside Apprentice | |
Wyatt Teller | Post Up Nasty Streak | |
Za’Darius Smith | Out My Way Mr. Big Stop Edge Threat Elite | |
Dallas Cowboys | Micah Parsons | Out My Way Secure Tackler Edge Threat |
Dak Prescott | Anchored Extender Gutsy Scrambler Conductor | |
CeeDee Lamb | Mid Out Elite Outside Apprentice Short Out Elite | |
Zack Martin | Post Up Screen Protector | |
Tyron Smith | All Day Edge Protector | |
Stephon Gilmore | Acrobat Pick Artist Flat Zone KO | |
Trevon Diggs | Acrobat Pick Artist | |
Denver Broncos | Patrick Surtain II | Outside Shade Short Route KO Tip Drill |
Justin Simmons | Mid Zone KO Pick Artist | |
Detroit Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown | Short Out Elite Acrobat |
Penei Sewell | Screen Protector Natural Talent | |
Green Bay Packers | Jaire Alexander | Acrobat Outside Shade Short Route KO |
Aaron Jones | Reach For It Juke Box | |
David Bakhtiari | All Day Edge Protector | |
Kenny Clark | Unpredictable Inside Stuff | |
Rashan Gary | No Outsiders Swim Club | |
Indianapolis Colts | DeForest Buckner | El Toro Inside Stuff Under Pressure |
Jonathan Taylor | Arm Bar Juke Box | |
Quenton Nelson | Puller Elite Nasty Streak | |
Jacksonville Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence | Gunslinger Gutsy Scrambler |
Brandon Scherff | Post Up Matador | |
Kansas City Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes | Pass Lead Elite Dashing Deadeye Redzone Deadeye |
Travis Kelce | Leap Frog TE Apprentice Deep Out Elite | |
Chris Jones | El Toro Goal Line Stuff Under Pressure | |
Las Vegas Raiders | Josh Jacobs | Backlash Backfield Master |
Davante Adams | Route Technician Outside Apprentice Red Zone Threat | |
Maxx Crosby | Edge Threat Elite Swim Club No Outsiders | |
Chandler Jones | Edge Threat Elite Strip Specialist | |
Los Angeles Chargers | Austin Ekeler | Energizer Backfield Mismatch Goal Line Back |
Keenan Allen | Outside Apprentice Mid Out Elite Slot-O-Matic | |
Joey Bosa | Swim Club No Outsiders Edge Threat | |
Derwin James | Unfakeable Lumberjack Flat Zone KO | |
Justin Herbert | Pass Lead Elite Sideline Deadeye High Point Deadeye | |
Mike Williams | Outside Apprentice Deep Out Elite | |
Khalil Mack | Strip Specialist No Outsiders Edge Threat | |
Los Angeles Rams | Cooper Kupp | Persistent Red Zone Threat Slot-O-Matic |
Aaron Donald | El Toro Inside Stuff Under Pressure | |
Miami Dolphins | Tyreek Hill | Juke Box Short Out Elite Acrobat |
Jalen Ramsey | Acrobat One Step Ahead Bench Press | |
Jaylen Waddle | Short In Elite Mid In Elite | |
Terron Armstead | Secure Protector Edge Protector | |
Minnesota Vikings | Justin Jefferson | Outside Apprentice Route Technician Short In Elite |
Danielle Hunter | Extra Credit Speedster | |
Harrison Smith | Enforcer Flat Zone KO Deep In Zone KO | |
New England Patriots | Matthew Judon | Demoralizer Edge Threat |
New Orleans Saints | Demario Davis | Outmatched Out My Way Secure Tackler |
Alvin Kamara | RB Apprentice Juke Box | |
Cameron Jordan | Instant Rebate No Outsiders Edge Threat Elite | |
Marshon Lattimore | On The Ball Deep Route KO | |
New York Giants | Saquon Barkley | Juke Box Leap Frog Energizer |
Dexter Lawrence | Inside Stuff El Toro | |
New York Jets | Aaron Rodgers | Dashing Deadeye Roaming Deadeye Pass Lead Elite |
Mekhi Becton | Nasty Streak | |
Quinnen Williams | Unpredictable El Toro | |
Sauce Gardner | Acrobat Inside Shade Deep Out Zone KO | |
Philadelphia Eagles | Jalen Hurts | Juke Box Fastbreak Gunslinger |
AJ Brown | Short Out Elite WR Apprentice Runoff Elite | |
Darius Slay | Acrobat Deep Route KO Inside Shade | |
Dallas Goedert | Mid Out Elite Short Out Elite | |
Jason Kelce | Natural Talent Screen Protector | |
Lane Johnson | Fool Me Once Nasty Streak | |
Haason Reddick | Edge Threat No Outsiders Strip Specialist | |
Fletcher Cox | Under Pressure Secure Tackler | |
Jordan Davis | Inside Stuff | |
Pittsburgh Steelers | TJ Watt | Strip Specialist No Outsiders Edge Threat |
Cameron Heyward | Unpredictable El Toro Inside Stuff | |
Najee Harris | Reach For It Leap Frog | |
Diontae Johnson | Short In Elite Short Out Elite | |
Minkah Fitzpatrick | Pick Artist Tip Drill Deep Out Zone KO | |
San Francisco 49ers | Christian McCaffrey | Evasive Leap Frog Backfield Master |
Deebo Samuel | Mid Out Elite Slot-O-Matic Mid In Elite | |
George Kittle | Route Apprentice Short Out Elite Short In Elite | |
Nick Bosa | Extra Credit Speedster Edge Threat | |
Fred Warner | Outmatched Lurker Mid Zone KO | |
Trent Williams | All Day Edge Protector Post Up | |
Seattle Seahawks | DK Metcalf | Outside Apprentice Deep Out Elite Red Zone Threat |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Mike Evans | Deep Out Elite Mid In Elite |
Lavonte David | Lurker Deflator Mid Zone KO | |
Chris Godwin | Slot-O-Matic Mid In Elite | |
Tristan Wirfs | Secure Protector Natural Talent | |
Ryan Jensen | Secure Protector All Day | |
Shaquille Barrett | Strip Specialist Edge Threat | |
Vita Vea | El Toro B.O.G.O | |
Tennessee Titans | Derrick Henry | Arm Bar Tank Backlash |
Jeffery Simmons | El Toro Run Stopper | |
Kevin Byard | Pick Artist Deep In Zone KO | |
Washington Commanders | Terry McLaurin | Outside Apprentice Acrobat Deep In Elite |
Jonathan Allen | Inside Stuff Run Stopper Reach Elite | |
Chase Young | Speedster Adrenaline Rush No Outsiders |
The Houston Texans are not on this list, but they could be eventually as C.J. Stroud and Tank Dell continue to impress early on. That’s all for the best abilities, but be sure to check out how to strip, how to activate X-Factors, and every detail on the MUT Unstoppable Program.
What are abilities in Madden 24?
Madden 24’s abilities come in two categories: X-Factors and Superstars. Good players get the latter, such as Aaron Rodgers having Dashing Deadeye. The true elite players get X-Factors. For example, Patrick Mahomes has Bazooka.
Madden 24
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s): Sport, Sports