The game received mixed reviews, albeit a bit more well-received than the first NFL Xtreme, according to the review aggregationwebsiteGameRankings. John Lee of NextGen said, "Football purists will not be amused. Blitz fans will not be amused. In fact, unless you're looking for a simple diversion and don't mind an erratic playbook, neither will you." The Rookie of GamePro, however, called it "a topnotch arcade-style football game with enough features, trash-talk, and insane action to get your blood pumping."