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

Defenders with this ability play more powerful catch tackles that force more knockouts and cause increased fatigue penalties on Perfect catch tackles

Passers with this ability have increased throw power on bullet precision passes (except on high/low throws).

Ballcarriers with this ability will hold onto the ball if tackled during a hurdle

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable spin animations.

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful stiff arm animations.

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful truck animations.

Defenders with this ability have higher chance to catch uncontested interceptions; and they have unlimited stamina on the return (until using a special move or breaking a tackle).

Ballcarriers with this ability have more powerful truck and stiff arm animations.

Passers with this ability have perfect accuracy on all throws under 40 yards while running outside the pocket (except on high/low throws).

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

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

Passers with this ability have perfect accuracy on all unpressured throws inside the red zone (except on high/low throws).

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

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

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

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

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

When lined up at wide receiver (excluding slot); players with this ability have access to four additional hot routes during pre-play adjustments.

When lined up in the slot; players with this ability have access to four additional hot routes during pre-play adjustments.

When lined up at tight end; players with this ability have access to four additional hot routes during pre-play adjustments.

When lined up at running back; players with this ability have access to four additional hot routes during pre-play adjustments.

Passers with this ability have access to four extra hot routes during pre-play adjustments.

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

Passers with this ability have perfect accuracy on all lob or touch passes (except high/low and cross-body throws).

Kickers with this ability are immune to the 'Ice the Kicker' effect that occurs after opponents call timeouts in critical situations.

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

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

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

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

Passers with this ability have perfect accuracy on all throws outside the numbers (except on high/low throws).

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

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

When lined up at any wide receiver position; players with this ability have access to four additional hot routes during pre-play adjustments.

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

Defenders with this ability force more catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus short routes less than 10 yards from LoS

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

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

Midway through the fourth quarter in close games; players with this ability can easily enter (and remain in) the Zone.

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

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

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

When playing in an indoor stadium; 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).

QB has increased pass anim speed and a larger threshold before using the long hail mary windup animation

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

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

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

When lined up in the slot; receivers with this ability make faster cuts and have better hands when catching passes less than 10 yards from the LoS

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

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

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

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

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

When lined up in the backfield; players with this ability have access to four additional hot routes; better route running; and improved catching against linebackers and linemen.

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

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

Defenders with this ability use faster; more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the edge of the defense.

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

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

Blockers with this ability are almost guaranteed to win any double team block they are engaged in

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

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

Defenders with this ability don't allow broken tackles when hit-sticking ballcarriers - regardless of the runner's size or power.

Defenders with this ability have an increased success rate when using conservative or diving tackles.

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

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

Players with this ability have access to four additional hot routes; regardless of where they line up.

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

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

Passers with this ability have perfect accuracy on all throws inside the numbers (except on high/low throws).

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

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

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

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable juke animations.

Players with this ability are more likely to succeed at and attempt diving catches and swats

Defenders with this ability force more catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus deep routes 20+ yards from the LoS.

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

Players with this ability can detect user-controlled defenders before the snap.

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

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

Defenders with this ability can make jumping; 180-degree interceptions while lurking in a zone in the middle of the field.

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

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

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable juke and spin animations.

Passers with this ability can elicit immediate and precise playmaker reactions from any receiver.

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

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

Pass rushers with this ability are granted an additional maximum pass rush move point

During preplay; players with this ability will highlight any oncoming blitzers on 3rd and 4th downs. Can be bluffed.

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

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

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

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