Offensive Player Archetypes

Makes big plays downfield using exceptional arm talent, forcing defenses to play safe or pay the price.

Key attributes

Throw Power, Throw Accuracy Deep, Throw Accuracy Medium

Maximizes big play opportunities when the designed play breaks down.

Key attributes

Throw on the Run, Throw Under Pressure, Throw Accuracy Deep

Evades pressure in the pocket and makes throws on the run, bringing an extra dimension to the offense.

Key attributes

Break Sack, Throw on the Run, Throw Accuracy Short

Manages the offense and reads defenses to put the ball in the hands of playmakers.

Key attributes

Throw Accuracy Medium, Throw Accuracy Short, Throw Accuracy Deep

Leads the charge as the unsung hero of the rushing attack, taking on blocks to clear a path for the halfback.

Key attributes

Impact Blocking, Lead Blocking, Run Blocking

Found open in the flats after a block and release or diving up the middle of the line whenever a defense least expects it.

Key attributes

Catching, Carrying, Short Route Running

Runs through people using strength to pick up extra yards and wear down defenses

Key attributes

Stiff Arm, Trucking, Break Tackle

Jukes and spins around defenders before taking off in the blink of an eye.

Key attributes

Spin Move, Juke Move, Ball Carrier Vision

Creates another threat in the passing game and causes mismatches against defenders who aren't ready to play coverage.

Key attributes

Catching, Release, Short Route Running

Can turn any reception into a big play. Excels after the catch.

Key attributes

Ball Carrier Vision, Juke Move, Break Tackle

Creates big play opportunities and stretches defenses, opening up the field for the rest of the team.

Key attributes

Deep Route Running, Release, Spectacular Catch

Runs precise routes and finds weak spots in the middle of the field.

Key attributes

Short Route Running, Catch in Traffic, Catching

Thrives in traffic and consistently beats defenders at the catch point.

Key attributes

Catch in Traffic, Spectacular Catch, Release

Overpowers undersized linebackers to open up the edge, freeing up halfbacks for big yards.

Key attributes

Run Blocking, Impact Blocking, Lead Blocking

Always looks to find extra yards after catching the ball, even if the path means going through a defender.

Key attributes

Catch in Traffic, Short Route Running, Release

Makes matchups a nightmare for defenses, by being too big for defensive backs and too fast for linebackers to cover.

Key attributes

Deep Route Running, Medium Route Running, Release

Specialize in keeping the quarterback upright. Can handle any move a pass rusher throws at them but have trouble run blocking.

Key attributes

Pass Blocking, Pass Block Finesse, Pass Block Power

Overpowering in gap-blocked plays like Power O in the run game and takes on power rush moves with ease.

Key attributes

Run Block Power, Pass Block Power, Run Block

Uses good footwork to excel in zone blocking run plays and to handle quick finesse moves.

Key attributes

Run Block Finesse, Pass Block Finesse, Impact Blocking

Specialize in keeping the quarterback upright. Can handle any move a pass rusher throws at them but have trouble run blocking.

Key attributes

Pass Blocking, Pass Block Finesse, Pass Block Power

Overpowering in gap-blocked plays like Power O in the run game and takes on power rush moves with ease.

Key attributes

Run Block Power, Pass Block Power, Run Block

Uses good footwork to excel in zone blocking run plays and to handle quick finesse moves.

Key attributes

Run Block Finesse, Pass Block Finesse, Impact Blocking

Specialize in keeping the quarterback upright. Can handle any move a pass rusher throws at them but have trouble run blocking.

Key attributes

Pass Blocking, Pass Block Finesse, Pass Block Power

Overpowering in gap-blocked plays like Power O in the run game and takes on power rush moves with ease.

Key attributes

Run Block Power, Pass Block Power, Run Block

Uses good footwork to excel in zone blocking run plays and to handle quick finesse moves.

Key attributes

Run Block Finesse, Pass Block Finesse, Impact Blocking

Specialize in keeping the quarterback upright. Can handle any move a pass rusher throws at them but have trouble run blocking.

Key attributes

Pass Blocking, Pass Block Finesse, Pass Block Power

Overpowering in gap-blocked plays like Power O in the run game and takes on power rush moves with ease.

Key attributes

Run Block Power, Pass Block Power, Run Block

Uses good footwork to excel in zone blocking run plays and to handle quick finesse moves.

Key attributes

Run Block Finesse, Pass Block Finesse, Impact Blocking

Specialize in keeping the quarterback upright. Can handle any move a pass rusher throws at them but have trouble run blocking.

Key attributes

Pass Blocking, Pass Block Finesse, Pass Block Power

Overpowering in gap-blocked plays like Power O in the run game and takes on power rush moves with ease.

Key attributes

Run Block Power, Pass Block Power, Run Block

Uses good footwork to excel in zone blocking run plays and to handle quick finesse moves.

Key attributes

Run Block Finesse, Pass Block Finesse, Impact Blocking