Defensive Player Abilities

X-Factor

Blitz

Effective D-Line captains aren't just examples to follow, they are motivators. When they enter the zone, all opposing blockers have their...

X-Factor

Fearmonger

Some pass rushers intimidate quarterbacks with their sheer presence. When they enter the zone, they can apply significant pressure on...

X-Factor

Momentum Shift

Momentum Shift players demoralize their opponents. When they enter the zone, all on field opponents are knocked out of the zone or lose any...

X-Factor

Reinforcement

The game's top defenders excel in all situations. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their chance of defeating run blocks,...

X-Factor

Relentless

The most tenacious defenders beat their blocks by sheer force of will. When they enter the zone, their rush move attempts are free.

X-Factor

Unstoppable Force

Elite pass rushers are a mix of strength, speed, and tenacity. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their win rate and block...

Superstar

Adrenaline Rush

Pass rushers with this ability will heal some of their fatigue after sacking the QB

Superstar

B.O.G.O.

Defenders with this ability are granted a free pass rush move once per play after spending stamina to perform one

Superstar

Demoralizer

Defenders with this ability will cause increased fatigue penalties when tackling a ballcarrier with a hit-stick tackle.

Superstar

Edge Threat

Defenders with this ability are slightly more likely to use faster, more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the edge of the...

Superstar

Edge Threat Elite

Defenders with this ability use faster, more dominant pass rush moves and apply significant QB pressure while rushing from the edge of the...

Superstar

El Toro

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to receive dominant bull rush wins when their stamina is full. This consumes a...

Superstar

Enforcer Supreme

Ability Slot 4

Defenders with this ability allow fewer broken tackles; cause heavy fatigue penalties; and will clear a ballcarrier's progress towards...

Superstar

Extra Credit

Pass rushers with this ability pay a slightly reduced stamina cost for each move they attempt

Superstar

Goal Line Stuff

Defenders with this ability have slightly improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping runs within 5 yards...

Superstar

Inside Stuff

Defenders with this ability have slightly improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping inside run plays.

Superstar

Instant Rebate

Defenders with this ability are refunded stamina when they successfully shed blocks

Superstar

Interior Threat

Ability Slot 3+

Defenders with this ability are slightly more likely to use faster, more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the interior of the...

Superstar

Max Effort

Defenders with this ability will ignore one bar of blocker resistance when attempting pass rush moves with effort

Superstar

Mid Zone KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in any mid-field zone coverage, less...

Superstar

Mr. Big Stop

Defenders with this ability will start 3rd or 4th down with slightly increased fatigue replenishment

Superstar

No Outsiders

Defenders with this ability have slightly improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping outside zone plays.

Superstar

Outmatched

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts against running backs

Superstar

Reach Elite

Defenders with this ability can reach out of engaged blocks to tackle or sack nearby ballcarriers.

Superstar

Recuperation

Players with this ability will recover from the effects of Wear and Tear and fatigue at a slightly increased rate between plays.

Superstar

Run Stopper

Defenders with this ability do not need to spend stamina on shed attempts during a run play

Superstar

Secure Tackler

Defenders with this ability have an increased chance to avoid fakeouts.

Superstar

Strip Specialist

Defenders with this ability can still tackle effectively while trying to strip the football.

Superstar

Swim Club

Defenders with this ability will ignore one bar of blocker resistance when attempting swim/club pass rush moves

Superstar

Under Pressure

Defenders with this ability can apply pressure to the quarterback from a slightly improved distance.

Superstar

Unfakeable

Defenders with this ability are rarely faked out by ballcarrier moves (and cannot be faked out when user-controlled).

Superstar

Unpredictable

Defenders with this ability are less likely to increase their blocker's resistance bars when performing shed wins

Defenders with this ability will grant a bonus pass rush point to all defensive linemen on any 3rd or 4th down

Pass rushers with this ability must spend twice as much stamina to perform a move but are granted dominant wins.

Defenders with this ability will win pass blocks when they correctly use the Guess Play adjustment to predict a pass. Incorrect guesses...

Players with this ability are harder to knock out of The Zone

Defenders with this ability will ignore one bar of blocker resistance when attempting rip pass rush moves

Defenders with this ability will dominantly win run blocks when they correctly use the Guess Play adjustment to predict a run. Incorrect...

Run Stuffers can singlehandedly disrupt an offense. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their win rate and block shed speed...

Defenders with this ability will ignore one bar of blocker resistance when attempting spin pass rush moves

Defenders with this ability will frequently prevent additional yardage gains while tackling

X-Factor

Momentum Shift

Momentum Shift players demoralize their opponents. When they enter the zone, all on field opponents are knocked out of the zone or lose any...

X-Factor

Reinforcement

The game's top defenders excel in all situations. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their chance of defeating run blocks,...

X-Factor

Shutdown

Shutdown defenders have the talent to erase receivers from the game. When they enter the zone, their coverage is tighter and interceptions...

Superstar

Adrenaline Rush

Pass rushers with this ability will heal some of their fatigue after sacking the QB

Superstar

B.O.G.O.

Defenders with this ability are granted a free pass rush move once per play after spending stamina to perform one

Superstar

Deflator

Defenders with this ability will cause increased fatigue penalties when tackling a ballcarrier with a non-conservative tackle.

Superstar

Demoralizer

Defenders with this ability will cause increased fatigue penalties when tackling a ballcarrier with a hit-stick tackle.

Superstar

Enforcer

Defenders with this ability allow fewer broken tackles when hit-sticking ballcarriers - regardless of the runner's size or power.

Superstar

Enforcer Supreme

Ability Slot 4

Defenders with this ability allow fewer broken tackles; cause heavy fatigue penalties; and will clear a ballcarrier's progress towards...

Superstar

Extra Pop

Defenders with this ability have a greater chance at forcing fumbles when landing Perfect Hit Sticks.

Superstar

Flat Zone KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in any flat zone coverage, less than...

Superstar

Form Tackler

Defenders with this ability have a larger timing window for landing Perfect Hit Sticks

Superstar

Inside Stuff

Defenders with this ability have slightly improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping inside run plays.

Superstar

Lumberjack

Defenders with this ability have a slightly increased success rate and cause more fumbles when cut-sticking ballcarriers.

Superstar

Lurk Artist

Ability Slot 4

Defenders with this ability can make jumping; 180-degree INTs while lurking in a zone in the middle of the field; have a greater INT rate;...

Superstar

Lurker

Defenders with this ability can make spectacular interceptions while lurking in zones, and are more likely to attempt and succeed at diving...

Superstar

Medium Route KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to succeed at catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus medium routes 10-20...

Superstar

Mid Zone KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in any mid-field zone coverage, less...

Superstar

No Outsiders

Defenders with this ability have slightly improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping outside zone plays.

Superstar

Out My Way

Defenders with this ability will have a slightly increased chance to win impact blocks against receivers.

Superstar

Outmatched

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts against running backs

Superstar

Pick Artist

Defenders with this ability have higher chance to catch uncontested interceptions, and they have unlimited stamina on the return (until...

Superstar

Reach Elite

Defenders with this ability can reach out of engaged blocks to tackle or sack nearby ballcarriers.

Superstar

Reach For It

Ballcarriers with this ability will have a slightly reduced fumble chance while reaching for extra yards during tackles

Superstar

Recuperation

Players with this ability will recover from the effects of Wear and Tear and fatigue at a slightly increased rate between plays.

Superstar

Run Stopper

Defenders with this ability do not need to spend stamina on shed attempts during a run play

Superstar

Secure Tackler

Defenders with this ability have an increased chance to avoid fakeouts.

Superstar

Short Route KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to succeed at catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus short routes less...

Superstar

Strip Specialist

Defenders with this ability can still tackle effectively while trying to strip the football.

Superstar

Tip Drill

Players with this ability have an increased chance to catch passes that have been tipped into the air.

Superstar

Under Pressure

Defenders with this ability can apply pressure to the quarterback from a slightly improved distance.

Superstar

Unfakeable

Defenders with this ability are rarely faked out by ballcarrier moves (and cannot be faked out when user-controlled).

There are tacklers and then there are these guys. When they enter the zone any successful hit-stick made while running towards the line of...

Locker room pep talks go a long way. Players with this ability can easily enter the Zone in the 2nd half.

Defenders with this ability will cause heavy fatigue penalties when tackling a ballcarrier with a hit-stick tackle.

Defenders with this ability will have full vision of plays the offense has run a scaling number of times each quarter, via coach cam.

The best defenders are capable of dismantling an offense like they knew the playcall the whole time. When they enter the zone, they can see...

Players with this ability are harder to knock out of The Zone

Run Stuffers can singlehandedly disrupt an offense. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their win rate and block shed speed...

When Selfless players are making plays their teammates are motivated to perform better. When they enter the zone, all on field teammates...

Defenders with this ability will frequently prevent additional yardage gains while tackling

Zone Hawk defenders lock down a part of the field. When they enter the zone, this ability increases the rate of interceptions while in zone...

X-Factor

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...

X-Factor

Momentum Shift

Momentum Shift players demoralize their opponents. When they enter the zone, all on field opponents are knocked out of the zone or lose any...

X-Factor

Reinforcement

The game's top defenders excel in all situations. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their chance of defeating run blocks,...

X-Factor

Shutdown

Shutdown defenders have the talent to erase receivers from the game. When they enter the zone, their coverage is tighter and interceptions...

X-Factor

Universal Coverage

The most physical coverage defenders prevent catches from happening even when their target has hands on the ball. When they enter the zone,...

Superstar

Acrobat

Players with this ability are more likely to succeed at catching tipped passes

Superstar

Bench Press

Defenders with this ability apply bonus fatigue to their man coverage target after a successful press win

Superstar

Deep Out Zone KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in deep zone coverage, 20+ yards...

Superstar

Deep Route KO

Ability Slot 3+

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to succeed at catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus deep routes 20+ yards...

Superstar

Flat Zone KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in any flat zone coverage, less than...

Superstar

Inside Shade

Defenders with this ability have a slightly increased chance to react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage and inside the...

Superstar

Ironman

Players with this ability avoid any ratings penalties associated with playing outside of their primary position

Superstar

Medium Route KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to succeed at catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus medium routes 10-20...

Superstar

Mid Zone KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in any mid-field zone coverage, less...

Superstar

On The Ball

Players with this ability are much less likely to be fooled by WR runoffs

Superstar

One Step Ahead

Defenders with this ability have a slightly increased chance to react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage

Superstar

Outside Shade

Defenders with this ability have a slightly increased chance to react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage and outside...

Superstar

Pick Artist

Defenders with this ability have higher chance to catch uncontested interceptions, and they have unlimited stamina on the return (until...

Superstar

Recuperation

Players with this ability will recover from the effects of Wear and Tear and fatigue at a slightly increased rate between plays.

Superstar

Secure Tackler

Defenders with this ability have an increased chance to avoid fakeouts.

Superstar

Short Route KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to succeed at catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus short routes less...

Superstar

Strip Specialist

Defenders with this ability can still tackle effectively while trying to strip the football.

Superstar

Tip Drill

Players with this ability have an increased chance to catch passes that have been tipped into the air.

Superstar

Unfakeable

Defenders with this ability are rarely faked out by ballcarrier moves (and cannot be faked out when user-controlled).

Defenders with this ability apply bonus fatigue to their target after a successful zone chuck

Defenders with this ability force more catch knockouts and react quicker in deep zone coverage; 20+ yards from the LoS

Players with this ability are harder to knock out of The Zone

Ballcarriers with this ability have an increased chance to break the first tackle attempt on kick returns

When Selfless players are making plays their teammates are motivated to perform better. When they enter the zone, all on field teammates...

Zone Hawk defenders lock down a part of the field. When they enter the zone, this ability increases the rate of interceptions while in zone...

X-Factor

Momentum Shift

Momentum Shift players demoralize their opponents. When they enter the zone, all on field opponents are knocked out of the zone or lose any...

X-Factor

Reinforcement

The game's top defenders excel in all situations. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their chance of defeating run blocks,...

X-Factor

Shutdown

Shutdown defenders have the talent to erase receivers from the game. When they enter the zone, their coverage is tighter and interceptions...

X-Factor

Universal Coverage

The most physical coverage defenders prevent catches from happening even when their target has hands on the ball. When they enter the zone,...

Superstar

Acrobat

Players with this ability are more likely to succeed at catching tipped passes

Superstar

Bench Press

Defenders with this ability apply bonus fatigue to their man coverage target after a successful press win

Superstar

Deep In Zone KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in deep zone coverage, 20+ yards...

Superstar

Deep Out Zone KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in deep zone coverage, 20+ yards...

Superstar

Deflator

Defenders with this ability will cause increased fatigue penalties when tackling a ballcarrier with a non-conservative tackle.

Superstar

Extra Pop

Defenders with this ability have a greater chance at forcing fumbles when landing Perfect Hit Sticks.

Superstar

Flat Zone KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in any flat zone coverage, less than...

Superstar

Form Tackler

Defenders with this ability have a larger timing window for landing Perfect Hit Sticks

Superstar

Lumberjack

Defenders with this ability have a slightly increased success rate and cause more fumbles when cut-sticking ballcarriers.

Superstar

Lurker

Defenders with this ability can make spectacular interceptions while lurking in zones, and are more likely to attempt and succeed at diving...

Superstar

Medium Route KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to succeed at catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus medium routes 10-20...

Superstar

Mid Zone KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in any mid-field zone coverage, less...

Superstar

No Outsiders

Defenders with this ability have slightly improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping outside zone plays.

Superstar

Out My Way

Defenders with this ability will have a slightly increased chance to win impact blocks against receivers.

Superstar

Outmatched

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts against running backs

Superstar

Pick Artist

Defenders with this ability have higher chance to catch uncontested interceptions, and they have unlimited stamina on the return (until...

Superstar

Reach Elite

Defenders with this ability can reach out of engaged blocks to tackle or sack nearby ballcarriers.

Superstar

Recuperation

Players with this ability will recover from the effects of Wear and Tear and fatigue at a slightly increased rate between plays.

Superstar

Secure Tackler

Defenders with this ability have an increased chance to avoid fakeouts.

Superstar

Short Route KO

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to succeed at catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus short routes less...

Superstar

Strip Specialist

Defenders with this ability can still tackle effectively while trying to strip the football.

Superstar

Tackle Supreme

Defenders with this ability have better conservative/dive tackling, are rarely faked out by ballcarrier moves, and cannot be faked out when...

Superstar

Tip Drill

Players with this ability have an increased chance to catch passes that have been tipped into the air.

Superstar

Unfakeable

Defenders with this ability are rarely faked out by ballcarrier moves (and cannot be faked out when user-controlled).

Defenders with this ability will have full vision of plays the offense has run a scaling number of times each quarter, via coach cam.

Players with this ability are harder to knock out of The Zone

When Selfless players are making plays their teammates are motivated to perform better. When they enter the zone, all on field teammates...

Defenders with this ability will frequently prevent additional yardage gains while tackling

Zone Hawk defenders lock down a part of the field. When they enter the zone, this ability increases the rate of interceptions while in zone...