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

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

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

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

Some athletes defy classification as much as they defy boundaries. When they enter the zone, they are highly likely to win the first interaction they have with a defender.

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

The most devastating defensive players often excel via versatility. When they enter the zone, they have an increased chance of defeating pass blocks, and knocking catches loose.

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.

Truly devastating receiving threats are the ones that catch and can't be caught. When they enter the zone, they have increased fakeout rates on spin/juke/hurdle after the catch.

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 break their first post-catch tackle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shutdown defenders have the talent to erase receivers from the game. When they enter the zone, their coverage is tighter and interceptions are more frequent on contested catches.

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

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.

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

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

Accurate passers know that ball placement is the difference between a touchdown and a turnover. When they enter the zone, all passes are thrown with elite accuracy and result in more completions

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

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

Defenders with this ability are slightly more likely to use faster, more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the interior of the defense, and have more favorable disengage angles.

Players with this ability grant improved blocking to the entire offensive line.

Kickers with this ability experience a slower kicking meter for better power and accuracy on kicks over 45 yards.

On 3rd down, receivers with this ability have a better chance to win contested catches against single coverage up to 25 yards from the line of scrimmage.

Passers with this ability have elite accuracy on unpressured high point throws under 20 yards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Players with this ability will highlight any user defenders.

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

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

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable juke and spin animations.

Passers with this ability have a better chance to complete passes to uncovered halfbacks.

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

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

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

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

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable juke animations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in any mid-field zone coverage, less than 20 yards from the LoS inside the numbers and 10-20 outside.

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in any flat zone coverage, less than 10 yards from the LoS and outside the hash marks.

Defenders with this ability are slightly more likely to use faster, more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the edge of the defense, and have more favorable disengage angles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 the LoS

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

While in the pocket, passers with this ability have a slightly improved chance to break the first sack attempt by a blitzing defensive back.

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

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