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

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 more powerful stiff arm 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).

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).

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

Ballcarriers with this ability have steerable juke and spin animations.

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

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.

Blockers with this ability will frequently attempt and win pull blocks

Defenders with this ability use faster run shed moves for a better chance at shedding blocks within 5 yards of the goal line.

Defenders with this ability use faster run shed moves for a better chance at shedding blocks against inside run plays.

Defenders with this ability use faster run shed moves for a better chance at shedding blocks against outside zone plays.

Ballcarriers with this ability will break almost any hit-stick tackle attempts made on them.

Defenders with this ability will frequently attempt and win impact blocks against receivers; tight ends; and running backs.

Defenders with this ability do not allow broken tackles and cause more fumbles when cut-sticking ballcarriers.

Defenders with this ability are refunded a pass rush point when they successfully shed blocks

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

Defenders with this ability are granted a free pass rush move once per play after spending a pass rush point

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

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

Defenders with this ability will receive dominant bull rush wins when their pass rush points are full. This consumes an additional point

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

Defenders with this ability are highly likely to force catch knockouts against running backs

Defenders with this ability generally react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage

Ballcarriers with this ability will frequently attempt to gain extra yards while being tackled

Passers with this ability are immune to throw penalties caused by defensive pressure while their feet are set in the pocket

Passers with this ability are immune to throw penalties caused by defensive pressure while on the run

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

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

Players with this ability will recover from the effects of fatigue at an increased rate between plays.

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

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

Defenders with this ability will clear a ballcarrier's progress towards entering the zone with a hit-stick tackle.

Defenders with this ability generally react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage and outside the numbers

Defenders with this ability generally react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage and inside the numbers

Passers with this ability have perfect accuracy on any high point throws under 20 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.

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

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

Defenders with this ability use faster; more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the interior of the defensive line.

Defenders with this ability can make jumping; 180-degree INTs while lurking in a zone in the middle of the field; have a greater INT rate; and don't tire after INTs.

Players with this ability can detect user-controlled defenders before the snap; as well as 3rd and 4th down blitzers. Can be bluffed.

Defenders with this ability don't allow broken tackles; cause heavy fatigue penalties; and will clear a ballcarrier's progress towards entering the zone when landing a hit-stick.

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.

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

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.

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

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