Backyard Ballers: LTD R. Williams, J. Graham and more - MUT 22

A new program was released in Madden Ultimate Team today called "Backyard Ballers". The Backyard Ballers program theme is out-of-position players, similar to how we played on both sides of the football as kids in the backyard. There are 4 scheduled releases: March 4th, 8th, 11th, and 15th.

All players included in this program have baked-on Abilities with discounted AP costs. Similar to team chemistry, this program has its own chem boost that works the same way. Add more Backyard Ballers to your lineup and receive more boosts! A Backyard Ballers Strategy Item that boosts every Backyard Ballers Player's ratings +1 can be earned from reaching 20 Stars in the Borough Solo Challenges.

A new currency is available with Backyard Ballers called "Paint". This currency can be earned by completing Missions, Challenges, and House Rules. Spend this currency in the Store for Backyard Ballers Players.

Players

All Backyard Ballers Players have the option to select a Team Chemistry from any team the player has played a snap for in a regular-season or playoff game during their career.

LTD

• 98 Ricky Williams | WR | LTD | Dolphins, Saints, Ravens
  • Bruiser (1 AP)
  • Route Technician (1 AP)
• 94 Ricky Williams | WR | NCAT LTD | Dolphins, Saints, Ravens
  • Bruiser (1 AP)
  • Route Technician (1 AP)

Challenge Reward

NCAT Gilmore can be earned by completing the new solo challenges and his item has x2 Backyard Ballers chemistry.

• 94 Stephon Gilmore | QB | NCAT | Panthers, Bills, Patriots
  • Set Feet Lead (1 AP)
  • Hot Route Master (1 AP)

Champions

Champions can be acquired by completing their set and have x2 Backyard Ballers chemistry.

• 97 Micah Parsons | HB | Cowboys
  • Red Zone Threat (1 AP)
  • Tank (1 AP)
• 97 Jimmy Graham | SS | Bears, Saints, Seahawks, Packers
  • Pick Artist (1 AP)
  • Acrobat (1 AP)

Heroes

• 95 Tyreek Hill | MLB | Chiefs
  • Lurker (1 AP)
  • Acrobat (1 AP)
• 94 Joe Mixon | QB | Bengals
  • Pass Lead Elite (2 AP)
  • Dashing Deadeye (1 AP)
• 93 Andrew Thomas | TE | Giants
  • Secure Protector (1 AP)
  • Mid In Elite (1 AP)
• 93 Sean Taylor | ROLB | Washington
  • Crusher (1 AP)
  • Lurker ( 1 AP)

Elites

• 91 Robert Hunt | CB | Dolphins
  • Acrobat (1 AP)
  • Tackle Supreme (1 AP)
• 91 Richard Sherman | WR | Seahawks, 49ers, Buccaneers
  • Mid In Elite (1 AP)
  • Slot Apprentice (1 AP)
• 89 Vince Wilfork | K | Texans, Patriots
  • Bulldozer (1 AP)
• 89 Tim Tebow | TE | Jaguars, Broncos, Jets
  • Mid In Elite (1 AP)
  • Bulldozer (1 AP)
• 89 Vernon Butler Jr | C | Panthers, Bills
  • Identifier (1 AP)
• 89 Patrick Ricard | DT | Ravens
  • Inside Stuff (1 AP)
  • Under Pressure (1 AP)
• 87 Aaron Donald | FB | Rams
  • Honorary Lineman (1 AP)
  • Bulldozer (1 AP)
• 87 Kenny Clark | RT | Packers
  • Edge Protector (1 AP)
• 87 Grover Stewart | FB | Colts
  • Secure Protector (2 AP)
• 87 Penei Sewell | RE | Lions
  • Edge Threat (1 AP)
  • Tip Drill (1 AP)

Sets

• 97 OVR Champion Micah Parsons (HB) - Exchange 1x 95 OVR Backyard Baller, 1x 94 OVR Backyard Baller, and 2x 93 OVR Backyard Baller Players for 97 OVR Champion Micah Parsons and your choice of 1x 95 OVR, 1x 94 OVR, and 2x 93 OVR Backyard Ballers NCAT Players.
• 97 OVR Champion Jimmy Graham (SS) - Exchange 1x 95 OVR Backyard Baller, 1x 94 OVR Backyard Baller, and 2x 93 OVR Backyard Baller Players for 97 OVR Champion Jimmy Graham and your choice of 1x 95 OVR, 1x 94 OVR, and 2x 93 OVR Backyard Ballers NCAT Players.
• 95 OVR Hero Tyreek Hill (MLB) - Exchange 1x 93 OVR Backyard Ballers and 2x 91 OVR Backyard Ballers Players for 95 OVR Hero Tyreek Hill.
• 94 OVR Hero Joe Mixon (QB) - Exchange 2x 91 OVR Backyard Ballers and 2x 89 OVR Backyard Ballers Players for 94 OVR Hero Joe Mixon.
• 93 OVR Hero Andrew Thomas (TE) - Exchange 1x 91 OVR Backyard Baller and 2x 89 OVR Backyard Ballers for 93 OVR Hero Andrew Thomas.
• 93 OVR Hero Sean Taylor (ROLB) - Exchange 1x 91 OVR Backyard Baller and 2x 89 OVR Backyard Ballers for 93 OVR Hero Sean Taylor.
• 91 OVR Backyard Ballers Fantasy Pack - Exchange 1x 89 OVR Backyard Baller and 3x 87 OVR Backyard Ballers Players for your choice of 1x 91 OVR Backyard Baller Player.
• 89 OVR Backyard Ballers Fantasy Pack - Exchange 2x 87 OVR Backyard Ballers and 1x ANY 84-85 OVR Player for your choice of 1x 89 OVR Backyard Baller Player.
• 87 OVR Backyard Ballers Fantasy Pack - Exchange 3x ANY 84-85 OVR Players and 1x ANY 82-83 OVR Player for your choice of 1x 87 OVR Backyard Baller Player.

Missions

Complete Backyard Ballers objectives to earn XP and Paint currency.

• Earn 75 Stars in Backyard Ballers Challenges (2,000 XP - 1,000 Paint)
• Earn 150 Stars in Backyard Ballers Challenges (3,000 XP - 2,000 Paint)
• Earn 300 Stars in Backyard Ballers Challenges (3,000 XP - 3,000 Paint)
• Complete 1 Backyard Ballers Set (2,000 XP - 1,000 Paint)
• Complete 5 Backyard Ballers Sets (3,000 XP - 2,000 Paint)
• Complete 15 Backyard Ballers Sets (3,000 XP - 2,000 Paint)
• Pass for 2,500 Yards (2,000 XP - 1,000 Paint)
• Get 4,000 Total Yards of Offense (3,000 XP - 2,000 Paint)
• Get 20 Sacks (2,000 XP - 2,000 Paint)
• Win 30 games with at least 125 yards of Offense (3,000 XP - 2,000 Paint)
• Win 15 games with at least 10 passing attempts each game (2,000 XP - 1,000 Paint)
• Score 4 TDs in a single game (2,000 XP - 1,000 Paint)
• Win 25 games while rushing for a TD in each (2,000 XP - 2,000 Paint)
• Rush for 2,000 Yards (3,000 XP - 3,000 Paint)
• Force 40 Fumbles (3,000 XP - 2,000 Paint)
• Win 10 Solo Battle or H2H Game (2,000 XP - 1,000 Paint)
• Win 20 Solo Battle or H2H Games (3,000 XP - 2,000 Paint)
• Score 40 TDs in H2H Games (3,000 XP - 2,000 Paint)
• Get 4,000 Total Yards of Offense in H2H Games (3,000 XP - 3,000 Paint)
• Score 250 Points in House Rules (3,000 XP - 2,000 Paint)

Challenges

New Backyard Ballers Challenges have unique rulesets depending on the Borough you are playing in. Earn 20 Stars in Borough Blitz Challenges to earn the Backyard Ballers Strategy Item that boosts all 87-95 OVR Backyard Ballers Player ratings +1. Earn 80 Stars for 94 OVR NCAT QB Stephon Gilmore.

Borough Blitz

Complete each of the Borough Challenge Sequences to unlock its corresponding Stoop Battle Challenges.

• Blue Sky Hills - 15 Challenges, 60 Stars possible
• 7th Street - 15 Challenges, 60 Stars possible
• Silver Trails - Details TBD.
• Bunker Cove - Details TBD.

Milestone Rewards

10 Stars: 500 Paint
20 Stars: 500 Paint + Backyard Ballers Strategy Item
30 Stars: 500 Paint
40 Stars: 1,000 Paint
50 Stars: 750 Paint
60 Stars: 750 Paint
70 Stars: 750 Paint
80 Stars: 94 OVR NCAT Stephon Gilmore
90 Stars: 750 Paint
100 Stars: 750 Paint
110 Stars: 750 Paint
120 Stars: 2,000 Paint
130 Stars: 750 Paint
140 Stars: 750 Paint
150 Stars: 750 Paint
160 Stars: 94 OVR NCAT Brandon Marshall
170 Stars: 750 Paint
180 Stars: 750 Paint
190 Stars: 750 Paint
200 Stars: 1,000 Paint
210 Stars: 1,000 Paint
220 Stars: 2,000 Paint
230 Stars: 2,000 Paint
240 Stars: 2,000 Paint

Stoop Battles

Once you have completed a Borough sequence, a Stoop Battle will unlock 20 Challenges with up to 100 Stars. Complete these challenges to earn even more Paint currency.

• Blue Sky Hills Stoop - Details TBD.
• 7th Street Stoop - Details TBD.
• Silver Trails Stoop - Details TBD.
• Bunker Cove Stoop - Details TBD.

Milestone Rewards

10 Stars: 750 Paint
20 Stars: 750 Paint
30 Stars: 750 Paint
40 Stars: 1,000 Paint
50 Stars: 1,000 Paint
60 Stars: 1,000 Paint
70 Stars: 2,000 Paint
80 Stars: 1,000 Paint
90 Stars: 1,000 Paint
100 Stars: 5,000 Paint
110 Stars: 500 Paint
120 Stars: 500 Paint
130 Stars: 2,000 Paint
140 Stars: 500 Paint
150 Stars: 500 Paint
160 Stars: 500 Paint
170 Stars: 1,000 Paint
180 Stars: 1,000 Paint
190 Stars: 1,000 Paint
200 Stars: 5,000 Paint

House Rules: Super Plays

Rack up the wins in this H2H event, featuring quick games with fun rules, to earn Paint currency that's used to purchase Backyard Ballers content from the Store.

Rules

• First to 15 Points wins
• Possessions start at the 50 Yard Line with 25 Yards for a 1st Down
• TDs are worth 10 Points
• INTs are worth 5 Points

Milestone Rewards

5 Wins: 1,000 Paint
10 Wins: 2,000 Paint
15 Wins: 1,000 Paint
20 Wins: 1,000 Paint
25 Wins: 8,000 Paint
30 Wins: 1,000 Paint
35 Wins: 2,000 Paint
40 Wins: 1,000 Paint
45 Wins: 1,000 Paint
50 Wins: 8,000 Paint

Store

The following offers can be found in the Store with Backyard Ballers (cost listed first):

• 87+ OVR Backyard Baller - 8,000 Paint. Contains 1x random 87+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player.
• 87+ OVR Backyard Baller - 4,000 Paint. Contains an 87+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player. Limit of 1.
• 91+ OVR Backyard Baller - 20,700 Paint. Contains 1x random 91+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player. Limit of 3.
• 93+ OVR Backyard Baller - 32,000 Paint. Contains a 93+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player. Limit of 2.
• 95 OVR Backyard Baller Fantasy Pack - 35,500 Paint. Contains your choice from any currently released 95 OVR Backyard Ballers Player. Limit of 1.
• 94 OVR Backyard Baller NCAT LTD - 8,200 Paint. Contains your choice of any 94 OVR Backyard Ballers NCAT LTD Player. Limit of 1.
• 87+ OVR Backyard Baller - 5,500 Training. Contains 1x random 87+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player.
• 93+ OVR Backyard Baller - 20,000 Training. Contains a 93+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player.
• Backyard Ballers Starter Pack - 1,050 Points. Contains 1x 93+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player and 1x 87+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player. Limit of 1.
• Backyard Ballers Pack - 70,000 Coins or 1,050 Points. Contains 1x 87+ OVR Backyard Ballers Player, 1x 82+ Elite Player, 2x 77+ Gold Players, and 1x 73+ OVR Gold Player. Limit of 12.
• 6x Backyard Ballers Bundle - 5,850 Points. Contains 6x Backyard Ballers Packs and 1x 91+ OVR Backyard Baller Player as a topper. Limit of 4.
• 12x Backyard Ballers Bundle - 12,000 Points. Contains 12x Backyard Ballers Packs, 1x 95 OVR Backyard Ballers Player, 1x 94 OVR Backyard Ballers Player, and 1x 93 OVR Backyard Ballers Player. Limit of 3.
• Backyard Ballers Fantasy Pack - 100,000 Coins or 1,500 Points. Contains your choice of 1 of 2 87+ OVR Backyard Ballers Players, your choice of 1 of 2 82+ OVR Elite Players, and your choice of 3 of 5 73+ OVR Gold Players. Limit of 8.
• 6x Backyard Ballers Fantasy Bundle - 8,900 Points. Contains 6x Backyard Ballers Fantasy Packs and a topper with your choice of 2 of 5 91+ OVR Backyard Ballers Players. Limit of 4.

What's your first impression of this new program in MUT?