Madden NFL 25has a lot of different positions to be aware of. Each of them will be utilized at different times throughout the match. Some of them will be more prominent during defensive drives, while others will heavily influence offensive ones. One of the positions used in a lot of offensive plays is thehalfback.
The halfback will aid linemen, and can double as an additional wide receiver when need be. There are many prominent faces on the list of best halfbacks in the game, including the player who serves as the face of the cover art forMadden NFL 25.
5Joe Mixon
Overall Rating: 91
Joe Mixon is a halfback for theHouston Texans. Like all halfbacks, one of his keyAttributecategories is hisBall-carriercategory. His best Attribute in this category isCarrying, with a rating of 98. This is a very important Attribute for a halfback, as it will affect how well they can protect the ball while they run with it.
This player made his debut for the franchise inMadden NFL 18, where he has risen from 79 to 91. His highest rating was inMadden NFL 23, where he managed to hold an Overall rating of 93. While hemay not be a Superstar player, Mixon’s Attribute distribution makes him one of the strongest presences among halfbacks in the game. Players will want a lot of Superstars and Superstar X-Factor players on their team once they feel it’s time toturn up the difficulty settings.
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4Saquon Barkley
Overall Rating: 92
Saquon Barkley is a halfback for thePhiladelphia Eagles, and has been a recurring character in theMadden NFLfranchise sinceMadden NFL 19. Just like Joe Mixon, the highest rated Attribute in his Ball-carrier category isCarrying, with a rating of 94. While this Attribute rating may be lower than Mixon’s, Barkley has one point higher for each of his Ball-carrier and General categories.
Barkley is also aSuperstar X-Factor player, which means he will be able to make use of several Superstar abilities, as well as a special one thanks to his X-Factor. Thanks to his X-Factor, he can useFirst One Free. Once Barkley enters the zone, he will see an increased chance to his fake out rate for his next hurdle, spin, or juke. This can make for some visually impressive plays, which areeven more realistic with the right sliders.
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3Derrick Henry
Overall Rating: 94
Derrick Henry is a halfback for theBaltimore Ravens, and first appeared in theMadden NFLgames inMadden NFL 17. He has more appearances in the franchise than the other entries on this list. Henry’s best rated Attribute in his Ball-carrier category isStiff Arm, with a phenomenal 99 rating. Stiff Arm is used to knock down defenders, and this Attribute will determine how strong this action will be in the game.
Just like Saquon Barkley and all the entries to follow on this list, Henry is a Superstar X-Factor player. His Superstar X-Factor ability is calledFreight Train. When Henry enters the zone, they will have an increased chance to break the next tackle used against him. This synergizes beautifully with his Stiff Arm Attribute. The Baltimore Ravens also have one ofthe best quarterbacksto get the ball to Henry, Lamar Jackson.
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2Nick Chubb
Overall Rating: 96
Nick Chubb is a halfback for theCleveland Browns,and has appeared inMadden NFLgames sinceMadden NFL 19. While he only started with a rating of 76, he made massive leaps to achieve a strong 96 rating — a very impressive achievement. Among all of his Ball-Carrier Attributes, hisBreak Tacklestands as his highest rated, with a stunning 99 rating. This Attribute will help determine the tackle success against tackles while Nick is the ball carrier.
Thanks to being a Superstar X-Factor player, he will be able to make use ofWrecking Ball. Once Chubb enters the zone, he will see an increase in the likelihood of successful trucks and stiff arms. This can make an alreadypowerful offensive playbook playeven more fearsome.
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1Christian McCaffrey
Overall Rating: 99
Christian McCaffry is a halfback for theSan Francisco 49ers, and first appeared inMadden NFLinMadden NFL 18. McCaffry rose up the ratings to become a member of the fabled 99 club, only to lose it inMadden NFL 23. It took two additional entries, but he has once again climbed back to one of the highest ratings thatfew other players share. His best Attribute in his Ball-carrier category is a 97 rating inBC Vision. This Attribute is responsible for a player’s yardage during plays, and synergizes with his 99 rating inAwarenessfor reacting to various possibilities during these plays.
When it comes to his Superstar X-Factor ability, McCaffry can useAnkle Breaker. When he enters the zone, he will have a more successful chance of deceiving opponent players with his hurdles, spins, and jukes after he catches the ball. This might sound similar toFirst One Free, but the difference is that First One Free affects the movement, while Ankle Breaker affects the opponent.
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