Bottleneck

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Bottleneck

Bottleneck defenders realize that the best way to stop a route is to act early. When they enter the zone, they are highly likely to dominantly win any man press encounter.

Heads up: player abilities have not been updated for Madden 27 yet. This data reflects Madden 26.

Position Requirements

1 position can unlock this ability.

Cornerback

ArchetypeMan
Overall70+

Synergizes with

ASame attributes

Bench Press

Both boost Man Coverage, Press.

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Universal Coverage

Both boost Man Coverage, Press.

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Chuck Out

Both boost Press.

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Deep Route KO

Both boost Man Coverage.

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Inside Shade

Both boost Man Coverage.

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Medium Route KO

Both boost Man Coverage.

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On The Ball

Both boost Man Coverage.

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One Step Ahead

Both boost Man Coverage.

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BSame play style

Acrobat

Both fit the Man play style.

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CRounds out the player

Deep Out Zone KO

Rounds out the player: Man + Zone, Zone, Zone.

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Deep Zone KO

Rounds out the player: Man + Zone.

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Flat Zone KO

Rounds out the player: Man + Pass Coverage, Pass Coverage, Pass Coverage, Zone, Slot, Zone, Zone.

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Mid Zone KO

Rounds out the player: Man + Pass Coverage, Pass Coverage, Pass Coverage, Zone, Zone, Zone.

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Pick Artist

Rounds out the player: Man + Pass Coverage, Pass Coverage, Pass Coverage, Zone, Zone, Zone.

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Reinforcement

Rounds out the player: Man + Nose Tackle, Run Stopper, Run Stopper, Run Stopper, Run Stopper, Run Stopper, Run Support, Run Support.

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Secure Tackler

Rounds out the player: Man + Nose Tackle, Run Stopper, Run Stopper, Run Stopper, Run Stopper, Run Stopper, Run Support, Run Support.

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Strip Specialist

Rounds out the player: Man + Nose Tackle, Run Stopper, Run Stopper, Run Stopper, Run Stopper, Run Stopper, Run Support, Run Support.

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