“Madden NFL 20,” this year’s edition of the long-running video game franchise, debuted special abilities for a select group of NFL stars, and Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has two separate boosts. The second-year QB has the “Roaming Deadeye” and the “Last Ditch” augmentations.
“Roaming Deadeye” gives players perfect accuracy (99 rating) on throws outside the pocket where there is no pressure. “Last Ditch” players get a higher chance of completing a pass and getting rid of the ball while being sacked. Both of these are permanent traits, while some others must be unlocked via in-game accomplishment and can also go away.
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is one of three players who get the “RAC ’em Up” boost for producing extra yards after the catch. This is one of those boosts that must be unlocked within the gameplay. He also gets the “Juke Box” and “Grab N Go” powers, which augment the speed of juke animations and the ability to change direction and turn the corner without losing any speed.
Running back Nick Chubb has the “Arm Bar” power-up. He gets a more powerful stiff-arm animation. That is a permanent boost for Chubb.
The Browns have a couple of defenders who get special boosts too.
Myles Garrett earns several: “Unstoppable Force” (X-Factor); “Edge Threat” and “Power Specialist.”
The “Unstoppable Force” is a power earned in gameplay that basically makes Garrett superhuman. From Madden School, which breaks down all the powers listed here for all the players:
“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.”
Garrett always has the “Edge Threat” and “Power Specialist” boosts, which are permanent. As you might expect, they make Garrett one of the pre-eminent pass rushing forces in the game.
Cornerback Denzel Ward is an “Acrobat,” giving him the ability to dive with increased range to defend the ball in the air.
