Playoffs Part 1: LTD A. Donald, S. Young, C. Bailey and more - Madden Ultimate Team 23

EA has revealed the first of three planned releases of this year's Playoffs Program in Madden Ultimate Team that is scheduled to go live on Thursday, January 12th. The first installment of this year's program includes 2x 96 OVR LTD Players, 4x 96 OVR Champions, 25+ 86-93 OVR Players, a 90 OVR Predictor Player for each team in the Playoffs that upgrades +1 OVR for each game the team wins, new challenges, game predictions, and its own Program Field Pass!

Check out everything we currently know about Part 1 of the Playoffs Program below:

Playoffs Players

Limited Editions

The following LTD's will be available in packs until 10 AM ET on Saturday, January 14th:

96 Aaron Donald | RE | Rams
- El Toro (0 AP), Edge Threat Elite (2 AP), Unpredictable (1 AP)
- Double or Nothing (1 AP), Inside Stuff (1 AP)
96 Randall Cobb | WR | Packers, Cowboys, Texans
- Slot Apprentice (0 AP), Deep Out Elite (1 AP), Evasive (1 AP)
- Route Technician (2 AP), Slot-O-Matic (1 AP)

Champions

96 Steve Young | QB | 49ers, Buccaneers, Legends
- Pass Lead Elite (2 AP), QB Playmaker (2 AP), Hot Route Master (2 AP)
- Fearless (1 AP), Gunslinger (1 AP)
96 Champ Bailey | CB | Broncos, Commanders, Legends
- Pick Artist (0 AP), Deep Route KO (1 AP), Outmatched (1 AP)
- Deep Out Zone KO (1 AP), Bench Press (2 AP)
96 Isiah Pacheco | HB | Chiefs
- RB Apprentice (1 AP), Juke Box (0 AP), Backfield Mismatch (0 AP)
- Short In Elite (1 AP), Human Joystick (1 AP)
96 C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | Eagles, Saints
- Tackle Supreme (1 AP), Pick Artist (1 AP), Tip Drill (0 AP)
- Crusher (1 AP), Deep In Zone KO (1 AP)

High Elites

93 Tyron Smith | LT | Cowboys
- Edge Protector (1 AP), Secure Protector (2 AP)
93 Scotty Miller | WR | Buccaneers
- Deep Out Elite (1 AP), Deep In Elite (1 AP)
93 Shaquill Griffin | CB | Jaguars, Seahawks
- Pick Artist (1 AP), Deep Out Zone KO (1 AP)
93 Patrick Queen | MLB | Ravens
- Mid Zone KO (1 AP), Lurker (1 AP)
93 Logan Wilson | ROLB | Bengals
- Lurker (1 AP), Flat Zone KO (1 AP)
93 Harrison Phillips | RE | Vikings, Bills
- No Outsiders (1 AP), Goal Line Stuff (1 AP)
93 Evan Neal | RT | Giants
- Nasty Streak (2 AP), Edge Protector (1 AP)
93 Dawson Knox | TE | Bills
- TE Apprentice (1 AP), Short In Elite (1 AP)
91 Matt Breida | HB | Giants, 49ers, Dolphins, Bills
91 DaVon Hamilton | DT | Jaguars
91 Evan McPherson | K | Bengals
91 Camryn Bynum | FS | Vikings
91 Donovan Smith | LT | Buccaneers
91 Elandon Roberts | MLB | Dolphins, Patriots
88 Richie James Jr | WR | Giants, 49ers
88 Justin Madubuike | RE | Ravens
88 Will Dissly | TE | Seahawks
88 Taron Johnson | CB | Bills
88 Joshua Palmer | WR | Chargers
88 Kyzir White | ROLB | Eagles, Chargers
86 Rachaad White | HB | Buccaneers
86 Brett Maher | P | Cowboys, Saints
86 Michael Burton | FB | Chiefs, Lions, Bears, Commanders, Saints
86 Folorunso Fatukasi | DT | Jaguars, Jets
86 Cordell Volson | RG | Bengals
86 Jordan Stout | P | Ravens

Predictor Players

Each team in the NFL Playoffs has one Predictor Player. For each Playoff game the player's team wins, their item will receive a +1 OVR upgrade. Since the Eagles and Chiefs both have first-round byes, their Predictor Player items begin at 91 OVR.

Predictor Players can be acquired by completing the respective player's set that requires 1 Player Predictor Token. A total of two Player Predictor Tokens can be earned from levels 2 and 4 of the Playoffs Field Pass. Predictor Sets will expire on Saturday, January 14th at 3 PM ET. After the sets have expired, the only way to acquire these players will be from the Auction House.

91 Landon Dickerson | LG | Eagles
- Post Up (1 AP)
91 Carlos Dunlap II | LOLB | Chiefs, Bengals, Seahawks
- Edge Threat (1 AP)
90 Marquise Goodwin | WR | Seahawks, Bills, 49ers, Bears
- Deep Out Elite (1 AP)
90 Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 49ers, Ravens
- Honorary Lineman (1 AP)
90 Jaelan Phillips | ROLB | Dolphins
- Under Pressure (1 AP)
90 Julian Love | SS | Giants
- Pick Artist (1 AP)
90 Isaiah McKenzie | WR | Bills, Broncos
- Short Out Elite (1 AP)
90 Harrison Smith | SS | Vikings
- Crusher (1 AP)
90 Germaine Pratt | MLB | Bengals
- Lurker (1 AP)
90 Dalton Schultz | TE | Cowboys
- TE Apprentice (1 AP)
90 Cam Robinson | LT | Jaguars
- Edge Protector (1 AP)
90 Chris Godwin | WR | Buccaneers
- Slot Apprentice (1 AP)
90 Calais Campbell | RE | Ravens, Cardinals, Jaguars
- No Outsiders (1 AP)
90 Asante Samuel Jr | CB | Chargers
- Pick Artist (1 AP)

Sets

96 OVR Wildcard Champions - Each of the 4 Wildcard Champions has its own set with the same requirements. Exchange 5x 93 OVR Playoff Players to receive the respective player's 96 OVR Wildcard Champion and a Fantasy Pack containing your choice of 5x 93 OVR Playoff Elite Players (BND).
93 OVR Playoff Hero Fantasy Pack - Exchange 2x 91 OVR Playoff Players and 2x 88 OVR Playoff Players to receive 1x 93 OVR Playoff Hero Fantasy Pack containing your choice of 1x 93 OVR Playoff Hero.
91 OVR Playoff Elite Fantasy Pack - Exchange 2x 88 OVR Playoff Players and 4x 86 OVR Playoff Players to receive 1x 91 OVR Playoff Elite Fantasy Pack containing your choice of 1x 91 OVR Playoff Elite.
88 OVR Playoff Elite Fantasy Pack - Exchange 2x 86 OVR Playoff Players and 1x 84-85 OVR Player to receive 1x 88 OVR Playoff Elite Fantasy Pack containing your choice of 1x 88 OVR Playoff Elite.
86 OVR Playoff Elite Fantasy Pack - Exchange 1x 84-85 OVR Player and 3x 82-83 OVR Players to receive 1x 86 OVR Playoff Elite Fantasy Pack containing your choice of 1x 86 OVR Playoff Elite.
88+ OVR Playoff Pack - Exchange 4x 86 OVR Playoffs Players to receive 1x 88+ OVR Playoff Pack.

Playoffs Field Pass

Rewards

Level 2: Player Predictor Token
Level 3: 20,000 Season XP
Level 4: Player Predictor Token
Level 5: 20,000 Season XP
Level 6: 86+ OVR Playoff Player
Level 7: Predictor Token Pack
Level 8: 20,000 Season XP
Level 9: 93 OVR BND Playoffs Pack
Level 10: Predictor Token Pack
Level 11: 20,000 Season XP
Level 12: 2x Predictor Tokens
Level 13: 86+ OVR Playoff Player
Level 14: 20,000 Season XP
Level 15: Predictor Token Pack
Level 16: 86+ OVR Playoff Player
Level 17: 20,000 Season XP
Level 18: Predictor Token Pack
Level 19: 86+ OVR Playoff Player
Level 20: Predictor Token Pack
Level 21: 20,000 Season XP
Level 22: Predictor Token Pack
Level 23: 93 OVR BND Playoffs Pack
Level 24: 20,000 Season XP
Level 25: Predictor Token Pack
Level 26: 86+ OVR Playoff Player
Level 27: 20,000 Season XP
Level 28: Predictor Token Pack
Level 29: 20,000 Season XP
Level 30: 93 OVR Playoffs Pack

Objectives

Challenges

Earn 15 Stars in Playoffs Present Challenges (1,000 XP)
Earn 30 Stars in Playoffs Present Challenges (1,000 XP)
Earn 45 Stars in Playoffs Present Challenges (1,000 XP)
Earn 60 Stars in Playoffs Present Challenges (1,000 XP)
Earn 10 Stars in Playoffs Past Challenges (1,000 XP)
Earn 20 Stars in Playoffs Past Challenges (1,000 XP)

Sets

Complete 1 Playoffs Set (1,000 XP)
Complete 5 Playoffs Sets (1,500 XP)
Complete 10 Playoffs Sets (2,000 XP)
Complete 1 Playoffs Hero Set (2,000 XP)

H2H/Solo Battles

Win 5 H2H or SB Games with a Playoffs Player in your lineup (1,500 XP)
Win 15 H2H or SB Games with a Playoffs Player in your lineup (2,500 XP)
Win 30 H2H or SB Games with a Playoffs Player in your lineup (3,000 XP)
Win 5 Games with 3+ Playoffs Players in your lineup (1,000 XP)

Stats

Rush for 500 Yards with a Playoffs Player in your lineup (750 XP)
Rush for 1,000 Yards with a Playoffs Player in your lineup (1,000 XP)
Rush for 2,000 Yards with a Playoffs Player in your lineup (1,250 XP)
Rush for 3,000 Yards with a Playoffs Player in your lineup (1,500 XP)

Game Predictor Tokens and Sets

Completing Challenges and increasing your Playoffs Field Pass Level will reward you with Game Predictor Tokens. Use Predictor Tokens in sets to predict the outcome of each Playoff game and potentially earn greater rewards. Predictions include game winners as well as a few different player/team props.