Madden 26 Ultimate Team - FREE 79 OVR JJ McCarthy & Xavier Worthy
Don’t Skip These Madden 26 Ultimate Team Challenges – Get 79 OVR JJ McCarthy & Xavier Worthy FREE!
If you’re grinding Madden 26 Ultimate Team this year, you know every early-game reward counts — especially if you’re running No Money Spent.
Right now, there’s a set of 10 challenges you absolutely can’t afford to skip.
Why? Because finishing them will net you two free 79 OVR players:
- QB JJ McCarthy – a balanced, early-game QB option
- WR Xavier Worthy – a speedster who can stretch the field from Day 1
How to Unlock 79 OVR JJ McCarthy & Xavier Worthy in MUT 26
To get both players, you’ll need to work through the full 10-Challenge Program.
Step 1 – Complete All 10 Challenges to Unlock JJ McCarthy
- Objective: Finish all 10 program challenges
- Reward: 79 OVR JJ McCarthy — solid throw power, decent mobility, and reliable accuracy for an early MUT QB.
Step 2 – Earn the Token Collectible
When you complete the final challenge, you’ll receive a Token Collectible in addition to JJ McCarthy.
Step 3 – Redeem the Token for Xavier Worthy
- Head to the Sets menu in Madden 26 Ultimate Team
- Find the Xavier Worthy Set
- Redeem your Token Collectible from the challenges
- Reward: 79 OVR Xavier Worthy — elite speed, sharp route running, and a dangerous deep threat who can instantly impact your offense.
Why These Players Are Worth Your Time
Early in the MUT season, every position upgrade matters — especially if you’re No Money Spent.
Both McCarthy and Worthy bring:
- Competitive stats for launch week without spending coins
- Flexibility for team-building and chemistry setups
- Long-term value as depth or specialist roles even after upgrades
Pair these rewards with other early-game challenges and you’ll have a strong foundation before most players even start grinding coins.
Watch the Full Guide
I walk through the entire process — step-by-step — in my latest video so you can get these rewards fast. Madden 26 is about stacking early wins so you can compete later in the season. Who are you adding to your starting lineup first — JJ McCarthy or Xavier Worthy?
🎥 Watch here:Final Thoughts
Skipping these 10 challenges means missing out on two free starters — and that’s a mistake you can’t afford to make.
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