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Intercept the ball from the opposing team to gain the advantage during defensive plays in Madden NFL 25. Read on to learn how to intercept and its control for each console, as well as all intercept abilities and stats in Madden NFL 25.
| Platform | Button |
|---|---|
| PC | Press Mid-Mouse Button or F to switch players, then press R to intercept. |
| Xbox | Press  to switch players, then press  to intercept. |
| PS | Press  to switch players, then press  to intercept. |
To intercept the ball, you will need to be on the defensive play of the game. Once the Quarterback passes the ball, switch to the player nearest to the designated Receiver of the pass.
Once you're on the route of the pass trajectory, press the Intercept button indicated on the table above to intercept the ball from the opposing team.
 Lurker
|
Type: Superstar Defenders with this ability can make jumping; 180-degree interceptions while lurking in a zone in the middle of the field. |
|---|---|
 Pick Artist
|
Type: Superstar 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). |
 Shutdown
|
Type: X-Factor Shutdown defenders have the talent to erase receivers from the game. When they enter the zone; their coverage is tighter and interceptions are more frequent on contested catches. |
 Zone Hawk
|
Type: X-Factor Zone Hawk defenders lock down a part of the field. When they enter the zone; this ability increases the rate of interceptions while in zone coverage. |
| Stat | Description |
|---|---|
| Tackle | Determines a player's success in tackling against another player. |
| Power Moves | Determines how effective a player uses his strength to get through defensive or offensive linemen. |
| Block Shedding | Determines how effective a player can free themselves from an offensive player's block. |
| Pursuit | Determines the effectiveness for defenders to chasedown the ballcarrier. |
| Play Recognition | Determines how well a defender can read the offensive team's play. |
| Man Coverage | Determines how effective a defender can stick to his assigned receiver to defend. |
| Zone Coverage | Determines how effective a player will guard his area against receivers. |
| Hit Power | Determines how powerful a player will be able to perform a hit-stick tackle to force fumbles. |
| Press | Determines the ability of a player to pressure and disrupt passes. |
| Finesse Moves (Defense) | Determines how effective a player uses his speed and agility to get through offensive linemen. |
All Stats and Attributes Explained
How to Intercept
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