Today we are going over the X-Factor and Superstar abilities for wide receivers and tight ends in Madden 20. Running backs were yesterday and quarterbacks were the day before.
Remember, the players who possess the Superstar and X-Factor abilities can and will change throughout the year.
Let’s dive right into it.
Madden 20 Wide Receiver and Tight End X-Factor Abilities
X-Factor abilities are not activated by default. They can only be activated once the player who possesses the ability completes specific tasks and they can only be knocked out of the zone under certain circumstances.
Double Me
Players who have this ability: AJ Green, Mike Evans, Julio Jones, Michael Thomas, JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeAndre Hopkins, Adam Thielen, Travis Kelce
What this ability does: Aggressive receivers overpower defenders and attack the football. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on aggressive catches against single coverage
How to activate this ability: Make multiple 20+ yard catches
How to lose this ability: Missing catches
Rac ‘Em Up
Players who have this ability: Odell Beckham Jr, Antonio Brown, George Kittle
What this ability does: RAC receivers fight for every possible yard after making a catch. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their success rate on RAC catches against single coverage
How to activate this ability: Make multiple 20+ yard receptions
How to lose this ability: Missing catches
Max Security
Players who have this ability: Zach Ertz
What this ability does: A surehanded receiver is a quarterback’s best friend. When they enter the zone, this ability increase their success rate (and decreases knockout chance) on possession catches.
How to activate this ability: Catch consecutive targets
How to lose this ability: Missing catches
Madden 20 Wide Receiver and Tight End Superstar Abilities
These abilities don’t need to be activated and cannot be lost. The player who has them possesses these abilities no matter what happens in the game.
Cross Specialist
Players who have this ability: A.J. Green, Michael Thomas, JuJu Smith-Schuster
What this ability does: Receivers with this ability run sharper routes and catch more consistently while running crossing routes.
Streak Specialist
Players who have this ability: A.J. Green, Mike Evans
What this ability does: Receivers with this ability run sharper routes and catch more consistently while running streak routes.
Juke Box
Players who have this ability: Odell Beckham Jr., Stefon Diggs
What this ability does: Ball carriers with this ability have faster juke animations
Grab N Go
Players who have this ability: Odell Beckham Jr., Antonio Brown
What this ability does: After securing a catch, ball carriers with this ability can quickly shift momentum, change direction, and run the corner without sacrificing speed.
Curl Specialist
Players who have this ability: Mike Evans
What this ability does: Receivers with this ability run sharper routes and catch more consistently while running curl or comeback routes.
In Out Elite
Players who have this ability: Keenan Allen, Julio Jones, Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz
What this ability does: Receivers with this ability run sharper routes and catch more consistently while running in and out routes.
Double-Move Elite
Players who have this ability: T.Y. Hilton, Davante Adams, Travis Kelce, George Kittle
What this ability does: Receivers with this ability have an increased success rate when running double moves against man coverage.
Post Flag Elite
Players who have this ability: Julio Jones, DeAndre Hopkins
What this ability does: Receivers with this ability run sharper routes and catch more consistently while running post and corner routes.
Red Zone Threat
Players who have this ability: Davante Adams, DeAndre Hopkins
What this ability does: When in the red zone, receivers with this ability have a better chance to win contested catches against single coverage.
Slot-O-Matic
Players who have this ability: Julian Edelman, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Adam Thielen
What this ability does: When lined up in the slot, receivers with this ability make faster cuts and have better hands on short routes.
WR Apprentice
Players who have this ability: Antonio Brown, Michael Thomas
What this ability does: When lined up at any wide receiver position, players with this ability have access to four additional hot routes during pre-play adjustments.
Slot Apprentice
Players who have this ability: Adam Thielen
What this ability does: When lined up in the slot, players with this ability have access to four additional hot routes during pre-play adjustments.
TE Apprentice
Players who have this ability: Zach Ertz
What this ability does: When lined up at tight end, players with this ability have access to four additional hot routes during pre-play adjustments
Route Apprentice
Players who have this ability: George Kittle
What this ability does: Players with this ability have access to four additional hot routes, regardless of where they line up.
Which pass catcher Superstar or X-Factor ability are you most excited to use in Madden 20? Let us know in the comments below!
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I am really looking forward to double me. It is going to be so much fun playing madden with a receiver that is in the zone with this X factor activated!
Nothing for amari Cooper? He should have something that relates to his ability to create separation and route run.
What’s up with Hill from KC is he going too be on madden 20
What’s up with Hill from KC is he going too be on madden 20
Greg Olson got nothing?
Hey, Larry Fitzgerald, still one of the best route runners in the NFL. He’s not his younger self but his route running specifically is why he is still so dangerous.
What does it mean when “consecutive passes not targeted” ??
the reason why your favorite players aren’t up their is because this isn’t ultimate team or SUPERSTAR KO so that is probably why the legends aren’t up their eather