Offensive Player Abilities

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Bazooka

Quarterbacks with generational arms have the power to stretch any defense to its breaking point. When they enter the zone, their maximum...

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Brick Wall

While in the pocket, passers with this ability are almost guaranteed to break the first sack attempt by any blitzing defender

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Dots

Accurate passers know that ball placement is the difference between a touchdown and a turnover. When they enter the zone, all passes are...

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Escape Artist

The slipperiest quarterbacks are capable of exploding out of the pocket at the slightest sign of trouble. When they enter the zone, their...

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First One Free

Some players thrive on making defenders look silly. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their fakeout rate on the next juke,...

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Freight Train

Freight Trains are relentless runners who refuse to go down on first contact. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their chance...

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Pro Reads

For great quarterbacks, vision and anticipation are paramount. When they enter the zone, their first open receiver is highlighted and they...

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Run & Gun

Many passers use a combination of mobility and aggressiveness to make big plays. When they enter the zone, they have elite accuracy while...

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Truzz

The most effective ball carriers prioritize maintaining possession over all else. When they enter the zone, no tackles made against them...

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Anchored Extender

While in the pocket, passers with this ability are almost guaranteed to break the first sack attempt by a blitzing defensive back.

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Dashing Deadeye

Passers with this ability have elite accuracy on all unpressured throws under 40 yards while running outside the pocket (except on high...

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Fastbreak

Passers with this ability receive better blocking support on designed quarterback run plays.

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Fearless

Ability Slot 3+

Passers with this ability have a reduced chance to be impacted by throw penalties caused by defensive pressure while on the run

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Gunslinger

Ability Slot 3+

QB has slightly increased pass anim speed when throwing under pressure.

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Gutsy Scrambler

Passers with this ability are immune to throw penalties caused by defensive pressure while on the run

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Inside Deadeye

Passers with this ability have elite accuracy on all unpressured throws inside the numbers (except on high throws).

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Juke Box

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable juke animations.

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Lofting Deadeye

Passers with this ability have elite accuracy on all unpressured lob and touch throws while their feet are set (except on high throws).

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Long Range Deadeye

Passers with this ability have elite accuracy on all unpressured deep throws while their feet are set (except on high throws).

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No-Look Deadeye

Passers with this ability have elite accuracy on all unpressured cross-body throws up to 20 yards (except on high throws).

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Pocket Deadeye

Ability Slot 3+

Passers with this ability have elite accuracy on all unpressured throws while their feet are set in the pocket (except on high throws).

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Red Zone Deadeye

Passers with this ability have elite accuracy on all unpressured throws while throwing in the red zone (except on high throws).

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Roaming Deadeye

Ability Slot 3+

Passers with this ability have elite accuracy on all unpressured throws while their feet are set outside the pocket (except on high throws).

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Set Feet Lead

Ability Slot 3+

Passers with this ability have increased throw power on bullet precision passes made while their feet are set (except on high/low throws).

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Sideline Deadeye

Passers with this ability have elite accuracy on all unpressured throws outside the numbers (except on high throws).

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Threat Detector

Players with this ability will highlight any user defenders.

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Tight Out

Passers with this ability improve the catching prowess of all tight ends who are open on pass plays.

While in the pocket, passers with this ability are almost guaranteed to evade the first sack attempt by a blitzing defensive back.

Successful quarterbacks stay cool and stand confidently against the blitz. When they enter the zone, all blitzing linebackers and defensive...

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful truck animations and a larger timing window for perfect trucks.

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

When playing from behind, players with this ability can easily enter the Zone.

Passers with this ability can make all hot route and blocking adjustments twice as fast (excluding audibles).

The best quarterbacks learn to take calculated risks. When they enter the zone, they can't be intercepted (by AI defenders) and have...

When playing at home, players with this ability can easily enter the Zone.

Elite quarterbacks are molded by endless hours of film study. When they enter the zone, they have full vision of the secondary's defensive...

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

Passers with this ability receive better pass blocking from their offensive linemen.

Passers with this ability have faster passing animations when they are throwing under pressure

Passers with this ability improve the catching prowess of all running backs who are open on pass plays.

Passers with this ability have an increased success rate when using pump fakes on double-move routes against zone coverage.

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable spin animations.

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Ankle Breaker

Truly devastating receiving threats are the ones that catch and can't be caught. When they enter the zone, they have increased fakeout...

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First One Free

Some players thrive on making defenders look silly. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their fakeout rate on the next juke,...

X-Factor

Freight Train

Freight Trains are relentless runners who refuse to go down on first contact. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their chance...

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Max Security

A surehanded receiver is a quarterback's best friend. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate (and decreases...

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Truzz

The most effective ball carriers prioritize maintaining possession over all else. When they enter the zone, no tackles made against them...

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Arm Bar

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful stiff arm animations and have a larger timing window for landing perfect stiff arms

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Backfield Mismatch

Running backs with this ability have slightly improved catch in traffic and route running when coming out of the backfield against...

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Backlash

Ballcarriers with this ability will cause increased fatigue penalties against their tackler when tackled via a non-conservative tackle.

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Bruiser

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful truck and stiff arm animations and a larger timing window for perfect attempts.

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Energizer

Ballcarriers with this ability will replenish a small portion of their stamina upon successfully performing any skill move

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Evasive

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable juke and spin animations.

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Goal Line Back

Running Backs with this ability receive improved blocking from their O-Line within 5 yards of the end zone

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Human Joystick

Ballcarriers with this ability can quickly shift momentum, change direction, and turn the corner without sacrificing speed.

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Juke Box

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable juke animations.

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Matchup Nightmare

Receivers with this ability make sharper cuts and frequently win contested catches when covered by linebackers and linemen.

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Playmaker

Receivers with this ability will react immediately and precisely to a user's playmaker inputs.

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Reach For It

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

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Recuperation

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

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Short In Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10 yards from the LoS, inside the numbers

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Short Out Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10 yards from the LoS, outside the numbers

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Steamroller

Ballcarriers with this ability retain more of their forward momentum during tackles while travelling at high speeds.

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Tank

Ballcarriers with this ability have an increased chance to break hit-stick tackle attempts made on them.

Avoid stumbling when carrying the ball

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful truck animations and a larger timing window for perfect trucks.

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

After securing a RAC catch, ballcarriers with this ability can quickly shift momentum, change direction, and turn the corner without...

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

Some running backs have the talent to be elite receivers. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on possession...

Players with this ability have a chance to replenish their stamina, once per play, when it is half depleted

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10 yards from the LoS.

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable spin animations.

Ballcarriers with this ability are effective at recovering from attempted tackles regardless of their current stamina.

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All Day

Blockers with this ability will allow less frequent shed attempts by their block target

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Arm Bar

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful stiff arm animations and have a larger timing window for landing perfect stiff arms

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Backfield Mismatch

Running backs with this ability have slightly improved catch in traffic and route running when coming out of the backfield against...

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Energizer

Ballcarriers with this ability will replenish a small portion of their stamina upon successfully performing any skill move

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Mid Out Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10-20 yards from the LoS, outside the numbers

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Nasty Streak

Blockers with this ability will dominantly win impact blocks against linebackers and defensive backs when playing as a lineman or fullback.

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Reach For It

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

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Recuperation

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

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Screen Protector

Blockers with this ability will dominantly win impact blocks on screen plays

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Secure Protector

Blockers with this ability reduce a rusher's chances of using a quick block shed move.

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Steamroller

Ballcarriers with this ability retain more of their forward momentum during tackles while travelling at high speeds.

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Tank

Ballcarriers with this ability have an increased chance to break hit-stick tackle attempts made on them.

Avoid stumbling when carrying the ball

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful truck animations and a larger timing window for perfect trucks.

Blockers with this ability have stronger protection against dominant bull rush moves attempted by defenders

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

Players with this ability have a chance to replenish their stamina, once per play, when it is half depleted

Ballcarriers with this ability are effective at recovering from attempted tackles regardless of their current stamina.

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Ankle Breaker

Truly devastating receiving threats are the ones that catch and can't be caught. When they enter the zone, they have increased fakeout...

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Double Me

Aggressive receivers overpower defenders and attack the football. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on...

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First One Free

Some players thrive on making defenders look silly. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their fakeout rate on the next juke,...

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Max Security

A surehanded receiver is a quarterback's best friend. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate (and decreases...

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RAC 'em Up

RAC receivers fight for every possible yard after making a catch. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on...

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Wrecking Ball

Wrecking Ball runners don't avoid contact. They create it. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on trucks...

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YAC 'Em Up

The best physical receivers don't just come down with the ball, they carry it home. When they enter the zone, they are nearly guaranteed to...

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Acrobat

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

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Bruiser

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful truck and stiff arm animations and a larger timing window for perfect attempts.

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Deep Elite

Ability Slot 3+

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 20+ yards from the LoS

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Deep In Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 20+ yards from the LoS, inside the numbers

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Deep Out Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes 20+ yards from the LoS, outside the numbers

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Energizer

Ballcarriers with this ability will replenish a small portion of their stamina upon successfully performing any skill move

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Evasive

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable juke and spin animations.

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Ironman

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

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Juke Box

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable juke animations.

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Matchup Nightmare

Receivers with this ability make sharper cuts and frequently win contested catches when covered by linebackers and linemen.

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Mid In Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10-20 yards from the LoS, inside the numbers

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Mid Out Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10-20 yards from the LoS, outside the numbers

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Reach For It

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

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Recuperation

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

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Red Zone Threat

When in the red zone, receivers with this ability have a better chance to win contested catches against single coverage.

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Route Technician

Receivers with this ability have a high success rate when creating separation on the last cut of any route.

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Runoff Elite

Players with this ability will distract defenders for longer with their runoffs

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Short In Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10 yards from the LoS, inside the numbers

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Short Out Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10 yards from the LoS, outside the numbers

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Slot-O-Matic

When lined up in the slot, receivers with this ability make faster cuts and have better hands when catching passes less than 8 yards from...

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Steamroller

Ballcarriers with this ability retain more of their forward momentum during tackles while travelling at high speeds.

Not all receivers need fancy footwork. When they enter the zone, they have increased success chance on stiff arm and truck attempts...

After securing a RAC catch, ballcarriers with this ability can quickly shift momentum, change direction, and turn the corner without...

Players with this ability will frequently win impact blocks against defensive backs.

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes 10-20 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

Players with this ability have a chance to replenish their stamina, once per play, when it is half depleted

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10 yards from the LoS.

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable spin animations.

Ballcarriers with this ability are effective at recovering from attempted tackles regardless of their current stamina.

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Double Me

Aggressive receivers overpower defenders and attack the football. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on...

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Max Security

A surehanded receiver is a quarterback's best friend. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate (and decreases...

X-Factor

RAC 'em Up

RAC receivers fight for every possible yard after making a catch. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on...

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Wrecking Ball

Wrecking Ball runners don't avoid contact. They create it. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on trucks...

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YAC 'Em Up

The best physical receivers don't just come down with the ball, they carry it home. When they enter the zone, they are nearly guaranteed to...

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All Day

Blockers with this ability will allow less frequent shed attempts by their block target

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Arm Bar

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful stiff arm animations and have a larger timing window for landing perfect stiff arms

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Bruiser

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful truck and stiff arm animations and a larger timing window for perfect attempts.

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Deep In Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 20+ yards from the LoS, inside the numbers

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Deep Out Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes 20+ yards from the LoS, outside the numbers

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Juke Box

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable juke animations.

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Matchup Nightmare

Receivers with this ability make sharper cuts and frequently win contested catches when covered by linebackers and linemen.

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Mid In Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10-20 yards from the LoS, inside the numbers

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Mid Out Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10-20 yards from the LoS, outside the numbers

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Pass Protector

Blockers with this ability reduce a rusher's chances of using most quick pass block shed moves.

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Reach For It

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

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Recuperation

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

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Red Zone Threat

When in the red zone, receivers with this ability have a better chance to win contested catches against single coverage.

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Route Technician

Receivers with this ability have a high success rate when creating separation on the last cut of any route.

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Run Protector

Blockers with this ability reduce a rusher's chances of using most quick run block shed moves.

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Screen Protector

Blockers with this ability will dominantly win impact blocks on screen plays

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Secure Protector

Blockers with this ability reduce a rusher's chances of using a quick block shed move.

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Short In Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10 yards from the LoS, inside the numbers

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Short Out Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10 yards from the LoS, outside the numbers

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Slot-O-Matic

When lined up in the slot, receivers with this ability make faster cuts and have better hands when catching passes less than 8 yards from...

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Steamroller

Ballcarriers with this ability retain more of their forward momentum during tackles while travelling at high speeds.

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Tank

Ballcarriers with this ability have an increased chance to break hit-stick tackle attempts made on them.

Avoid stumbling when carrying the ball

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful truck animations and a larger timing window for perfect trucks.

Not all receivers need fancy footwork. When they enter the zone, they have increased success chance on stiff arm and truck attempts...

After securing a RAC catch, ballcarriers with this ability can quickly shift momentum, change direction, and turn the corner without...

Blockers with this ability have stronger protection against dominant bull rush moves attempted by defenders

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

Players with this ability have a chance to replenish their stamina, once per play, when it is half depleted

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable spin animations.

Ballcarriers with this ability are effective at recovering from attempted tackles regardless of their current stamina.

Vanguard players are the reason running backs thank their blocking in the postgame interview. When they enter the zone, they are nearly...

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All Day

Blockers with this ability will allow less frequent shed attempts by their block target

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Edge Protector

Blockers with this ability reduce an edge pass rusher's chances of using a quick block shed move.

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Fool Me Once

Blockers with this ability gain blocker resistance points as a faster rate

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Nasty Streak

Blockers with this ability will dominantly win impact blocks against linebackers and defensive backs when playing as a lineman or fullback.

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Natural Talent

Blockers with this ability start every new blocking encounter with built-in resistance

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Omniscient

Players with this ability can detect user-controlled defenders before the snap; as well as 3rd and 4th down blitzers. Can be bluffed.

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Pass Protector

Blockers with this ability reduce a rusher's chances of using most quick pass block shed moves.

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Post Up

Blockers with this ability have a slightly increased chance to win any double team block they are engaged in.

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Puller Elite

Blockers with this ability will frequently attempt slightly improved pull blocks vs. DBs

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Run Protector

Blockers with this ability reduce a rusher's chances of using most quick run block shed moves.

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Screen Protector

Blockers with this ability will dominantly win impact blocks on screen plays

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Secure Protector

Blockers with this ability reduce a rusher's chances of using a quick block shed move.

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Threat Detector

Players with this ability will highlight any user defenders.

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Tough Nut

Blockers with this ability have an increased number of blocker resistance points.

Blockers with this ability defend against swim/club pass rush moves as if they had an additional resistance point

Blockers with this ability have stronger protection against dominant bull rush moves attempted by defenders

Blockers with this ability defend against rip pass rush moves as if they had an additional resistance point

Blockers with this ability defend against spin pass rush moves as if they had an additional resistance point