Best Halfbacks In Madden NFL 25

Madden NFL 25 has 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 the halfback.

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 for Madden NFL 25.

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5 Joe Mixon

Overall Rating: 91

Joe Mixon is a halfback for the Houston Texans. Like all halfbacks, one of his key Attribute categories is his Ball-carrier category. His best Attribute in this category is Carrying, 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.

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This player made his debut for the franchise in Madden NFL 18, where he has risen from 79 to 91. His highest rating was in Madden NFL 23, where he managed to hold an Overall rating of 93. While he may 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 to turn up the difficulty settings.

Attribute Category	Rating
Overall	91
General	90
Passing	32
Receiving	63
Ball-carrying	81
Defense	23
Blocking	41
Kicking	39

4 Saquon Barkley

Overall Rating: 92

Saquon Barkley is a halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles, and has been a recurring character in the Madden NFL franchise since Madden NFL 19. Just like Joe Mixon, the highest rated Attribute in his Ball-carrier category is Carrying, 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 a Superstar 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 use First 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 are even more realistic with the right sliders.

Attribute Category	Rating
Overall	92
General	91
Passing	31
Receiving	69
Ball-carrying	82
Defense	21
Blocking	38
Kicking	38

3 Derrick Henry

Overall Rating: 94

Derrick Henry is a halfback for the Baltimore Ravens, and first appeared in the Madden NFL games in Madden 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 is Stiff 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.

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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 called Freight 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 of the best quarterbacks to get the ball to Henry, Lamar Jackson.

Attribute Category	Rating
Overall	94
General	91
Passing	30
Receiving	52
Ball-carrying	82
Defense	25
Blocking	44
Kicking	26

2 Nick Chubb

Overall Rating: 96

Nick Chubb is a halfback for the Cleveland Browns, and has appeared in Madden NFL games since Madden 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, his Break Tackle stands 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 of Wrecking Ball. Once Chubb enters the zone, he will see an increase in the likelihood of successful trucks and stiff arms. This can make an already powerful offensive playbook play even more fearsome.

Attribute Category	Rating
Overall	96
General	90
Passing	19
Receiving	53
Ball-carrying	83
Defense	22
Blocking	38
Kicking	21

1 Christian McCaffrey

Overall Rating: 99

Christian McCaffry is a halfback for the San Francisco 49ers, and first appeared in Madden NFL in Madden NFL 18. McCaffry rose up the ratings to become a member of the fabled 99 club, only to lose it in Madden NFL 23. It took two additional entries, but he has once again climbed back to one of the highest ratings that few other players share. His best Attribute in his Ball-carrier category is a 97 rating in BC Vision. This Attribute is responsible for a player’s yardage during plays, and synergizes with his 99 rating in Awareness for reacting to various possibilities during these plays.

When it comes to his Superstar X-Factor ability, McCaffry can use Ankle 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 to First One Free, but the difference is that First One Free affects the movement, while Ankle Breaker affects the opponent.