How to Intercept and Swat the ball
Knowing when and how to go for an interception or a swat is crucial to winning games in Madden 26.
Here is how to swat and intercept the football:
- If you’re a couple yards away from a receiver, press X on Xbox / ▢ on PlayStation to swat the ball down.
- If you’re playing tight coverage on a receiver, press Y on Xbox / △ on PlayStation to intercept the ball.

