Madden 24: The Best X-Factor Abilities for Each Position

[Jimekalmiya]

In Madden 24, X-Factor abilities now dominate the entire gameplay experience, as a team that has great synergies and abilities will routinely smack around a statistically better team with weaker X-Factor abilities.

It can be difficult to decide on an X-factor in Madden 24, particularly if you’re new to the beloved franchise. So, here are the best X-factors to use in each position in the latest Madden game, including QBs, WRs and DBs.

Best Madden 24 X-Factors for Quarterbacks

Run and Gun: Grants perfect passing while on the run
Bazooka: Max throwing distance increased
Truzz: Can’t fumble as a result of a tackle

Run and Gun and Truzz are the best two options if you want to recreate Lamar Jackson’s or Russell Wilson’s incredible feats of athleticism. Scramble out the pocket and you’re not going to be hampered by many defenders with those two. Bazooka is the better choice for those players who want to stand in the pocket and throw absolute missiles over the top of defenses like Pat Mahomes(Overall Rating of 99, 135,000 Madden Coins). Sure, you can also use it on the run, but it’s more effective standing still.

Best Madden 24 X-Factors for Wide Receivers & Tight Ends

Double Me: Wins aggressive catches vs single coverage
Ankle Breaker: High fakeout rate on skills moves following the catch
Max Security: High success rate on possession catches

Double Me is the ideal choice for anyone who wants a receiver that isn’t going to lose one-on-one battles with a cornerback. Just throw it up and watch them do their best Randy Moss impression when they’re in the zone. Max Security is perfect for those slower receivers that you use to move the chains. They’re going to come down with the ball. Ankle Breaker doubles up for running backs. This is the perfect X Factor for a slot receiver that you want to shake a defender with a quick cut and move upfield.

Best Madden 24 X-Factors for Running Backs

Wrecking Ball: High Succes rate on trucks and stiff arms
Freight Train: Increase chance to break the next tackle attempt

Freight Train is for those Derrick Henry-esque backs that are difficult to bring down when they get a head of steam. They’ll shake off tackles on the run without much pizzazz – just pure brute force. Wrecking Ball is a great choice if you want to start throwing stiff arms on those side-to-side routes that have proven so effective over the years in Madden. You’ll get an added bit of strength in your arms to shake off any would-be tacklers with this.

Best X-Factors for Cornerbacks & Defensive backs

Shutdown: Tighter coverage and more INTs on contested catches
Bottleneck: Dominantly win man press attempts

If you want to put somebody on Revis Island, you’re going to go with Shutdown. DBs who use Shutdown are incredibly difficult to shake off and are going to come away with their fair share of INTs. However, if you’re not too fussed about INTs and just want to play smothering defense that gets you off the field in four plays, Bottleneck is a great choice.

Best X-Factors for Defensive Ends & Linebackers

Blitz: On-field blocks have their resistance bars wiped
Unstoppable Force: Pass rush wins lead to quicker block shedding
Momentum Shift: On-field opponents have their zone progress wiped

Blitz will continually tire out your opponents in the mold of Aaron Donald(Overall Rating of 99, 203,000 Madden MUT Coins). Unstoppable Force is perfect for defensive ends and outside linebackers that want a quick first step and get to the backfield in a flash. Momentum Shift is a great choice if you’re concerned with opponents building up their own head of steam and making zone progress. You’ll bring them back to square one when this X-Factor is activated.