These Superstar skills for wide receivers in Madden 24 will help you do well on the football field.
In the last few seasons, there has been a shift toward being more aggressive. Wide receiver is one of the most important positions in the NFL because teams would rather win games through the air than on the ground.
Teams put a lot of effort into developing receivers, so there is a lot of ability at the position. In Madden 24, there are a number of pass players who can take their game to the next level by using Superstar skills. We look at the best Superstar skills wide receivers can have and how they affect their game.
Short In Elite
Most of the time, short passes from the line of scrimmage are quick slants that gain a few yards. These plays can help teams whose offensive line isn’t very good and has trouble keeping the pocket safe, or teams with fast players who can get ahead early in their passes and do damage right after the catch.
Short In Elite makes it much easier to catch short passes inside the numbers, which can lead to plays that change the flow. Short passes with Short In Elite can be impossible to defend when the ball is just a few yards away from the end zone or you need a first down.
Slot-O-Matic
When a team has a good wide receiver, it can do things that have never been done before. It is common for these players to play against the worst defensive back or defender, so they should be able to easily beat their opponent.
Having the Slot-O-Matic ability is one way to make sure you always win battles from the slot position. With this buff, receivers will be able to cut better and catch short middle passes better. You can use slot players to their full potential because this skill works on throws both inside and outside the numbers.
Mid Out Elite
It can make or break a game if you can hit on passes outside the numbers and along the sides. They can use their bodies to push the defender toward the middle of the field, which gives the quarterback a view of the outside.
When receivers have the Mid Out Elite Superstar ability, they are more likely to catch medium-sized passes outside the lines. If you do your out passes right, you can make an unstoppable play that will keep your attack going all game.
Mid In Elite
It’s important for any team to use the middle of the field to their benefit. Linebackers often move around in this area, making it easy to hit tight ends or wide receivers who are running across the field. Slant passes are a common way to throw the ball that can gain a lot of yards in the middle of the field. If you have Mid In Elite, you won’t be able to stop it.
Mid-In Elite makes it easier for players to catch medium-length passes that are thrown inside the numbers. If you’re playing against a zone defense, these kinds of passes might be easy to pick off or block, but a receiver will finally find a way to get to the ball. For Mid In Elite to work, you need a strong offensive line that gives the receivers time to get into their passes.
Runoff Elite
When they need to get past defensive backs, fast players can just hit the “afterburners.” The naturally talented players depend on their ability to get past defenses, which is why runoffs are so important.
When the patterns that send players downfield are changed, the pass-catcher will have to do runoffs. Runoff Elite lets you make more effective runoffs that will make defenders lose their footing or make the wrong adjustments, which will open up a big attacking play for you.
Short Out Elite
On Hail Marys, everyone wants to hit, but slow and steady wins Basket Random. When you throw short, quick passes, you almost always get easy yards and wear out the defenders. Also, letting go of the ball quickly will help your quarterback avoid hits and lower the chance of a loss.
Short Out Elite makes it easier for receivers to catch short passes outside the lines. These are passes that are thrown to the sides, where defensive backs shouldn’t be able to catch them. It’s already hard to complete passes on the edges of the field, so anything that can help you convert on these plays is a plus.
Deep Out Elite
With their innovation and speed, NFL teams push the limits every season. The passers are throwing balls up to 80 yards, and the receivers are very good at their jobs. Coordinates wants to speed things up with attacks from above, and Deep Out Elite is the best Superstar ability to have.
For major threats, this Superstar skill is a must. Deep Out Elite makes it much more likely for a receiver to catch deep passes that are outside the lines. Some examples of these throws are back shoulder passes and deep out routes. Which are mostly used to gain a lot of yards quickly.
Acrobat
Some players like to make safe, possession catches more than anything else. While others like to show off a bit more on the field. These incredibly skilled players usually get high marks for their amazing catch rate, and having Acrobat can really boost that area.
Receivers who have the Acrobat Superstar skill are much better at flying catches. Sometimes players underthrow their targets or put the ball in a place where only the receiver can make a play. This is when spectacular diving catches come in handy.
Route Technician
Running passes is important for the team to be successful on the field, whether targets like fast players or tough players. Running routes correctly helps the quarterback time their throws and keeps the QB and receiver on the same page.
Route Technician lets players make faster cuts while running route. Which can mean the difference between getting open or staying covered by the defense. It’s fun to have flashy players, but running routes is a skill that is often overlooked but has a big effect on an attack.
Red Zone Threat
The red zone is the most important spot on the field for offenses to do well. Inside 20 yards of the end zone, there isn’t much space. So defenses can stack players in certain spots or double-cover targets.
In the red zone, Red Zone Threat makes it easier for players to catch when they are facing single defense. Receivers already have an edge in the red zone because of their speed or size. But the Red Zone Threat Superstar ability can make a pass taker so good that they can’t be stopped.
