Backbreaker Football League archetypes were created for game balancing. Backbreaker has no sliders to affect gameplay, so adjustments had to be made to player ratings to balance the game a bit. All positions have multiple archetypes and those archetypes affect how players are rated.
Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
- Deep Threat:
- Possession Receiver
- YAC Specialist
Tight Ends
- Blocking Tight End
- H-Back
- Receiving Tight End
- Vertical Threat
Offensive Lineman
- Bodyguard
- Mauler
- Zone Blocker
Defensive Lineman
- Power Rusher
- Run Stopper
- Speed Rusher
Linebackers
- Blitzing Linebacker
- Coverage Linebacker
- Run Stopper
Cornerbacks
- Hard Hitter
- Man Coverage
- Zone Coverage
Safeties
- Ball Hawk
- Man Coverage
- Hard Hitter
Kickers
- Long Range Kicker
- Precision Kicker
Punter
- Long Range Punter
- Precision Punter
Kick Returners
- Agile Returner
- Power Returner
- Speed Returner
