The kickoffs are now at the 35-yard line rather than the 30-yard line, to match the NFL's rule changing.
Onside kicks can be executed from standard kickoff formations.
Tuner or for developers to improve gameplay code without the distribution of official patches.
To support awareness for concussions, players who suffer a concussion during gameplay will no longer be allowed to return to the game.[11]
A new collision system uses momentum to produce more authentic tackling and hits with 100 new tackle animations, including 40 gang tackles.
AI enhancements allow players in zone and man coverage to correctly recognize and react to plays with the capability to break out of assignments when necessary.
The custom playbooks feature allows players to modify existing playbooks or create their own by selecting plays from 75 playbooks.
The opening presentation for games includes mascots and cheerleaders for all teams that have them.[12]
Player traits change dynamically throughout a game based on his performance.
Quarterbacks have distinct throwing motions, making them look much more like their real-life counterparts.