Following the death of Hall of Fame coach John Madden, and EA Sports’ decision to put Madden on the cover, there seems to be an added feeling of legacy around the game this year. The player rating reveal has become part of that legacy, and EA has recently released the Madden 23 player ratings.
As the game has grown so has the attention that comes with player ratings. Ratings matter to players, they complain on social media about their rating, the Madden staff has an entire crew dedicated to adjusting ratings throughout the year. It’s a thing.
With that in mind, here’s a breakdown of the Madden 23 launch ratings.
Quarterbacks
1. Tom Brady, Buccaneers: 97
2. Aaron Rodgers, Packers: 96
3. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs: 95
4. Josh Allen, Bills: 92
5. Joe Burrow, Bengals: 90
6. Dak Prescott, Cowboys: 89
7. Justin Herbert, Charges: 88
T-8. Lamar Jackson, Ravens: 87
T-8. Russell Wilson, Broncos: 87
10. Matthew Stafford, Rams: 85
Offensive line
1. Trent Williams, OT, 49ers: 99
2. Zack Martin, G, Cowboys: 98
T-3. Tyron Smith, OT, Cowboys: 95
T-3. Quenton Nelson, G, Colts: 95
5. David Bakhtiari, OT, Packers: 94
6. Terron Armstead, OT, Dolphins: 93
7. Lane Johnson, OT, Eagles: 92
T-8. Tristan Wirfs, OT, Buccaneers: 91
T-8. Corey Linsley, C, Chargers: 91
10. Ronnie Stanley, OT, Ravens: 90
Running backs
1. Derrick Henry, Titans: 97
T-2. Nick Chubb, Browns: 96
T-2. Christian McCaffrey, Panthers: 96
4. Jonathan Taylor, Colts: 95
5. Dalvin Cook, Vikings: 94
6. Joe Mixon, Bengals: 93
7. Alvin Kamara, Saints: 90
8. Aaron Jones, Packers: 89
T-9. Austin Ekeler, Chargers: 88
T-9. Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys: 88
Wide receivers
1. Davante Adams, Raiders: 99
2. Cooper Kupp, Rams: 98
3. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins: 97
4. DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals: 96
5. Stefon Diggs, Bills: 95
6. Justin Jefferson, Vikings: 93
7. Mike Evans, Buccaneer: 92
T-8. Terry McLaurin, Commanders: 91
T-8. Keenan Allen, Chargers: 91
10. Amari Cooper, Browns: 90
Tight ends
1. Travis Kelce, Chiefs: 98
2. George Kittle, 49ers: 97
3. Mark Andrews, Ravens: 93
4. Darren Waller, Raiders: 91
5. T.J. Hockenson, Lions (89
6. Kyle Pitts, Falcons: 87
7. Mike Gesicki, Dolphins: 86
8. Dallas Goedert, Eagles: 85
T-9. Zach Ertz, Cardinals: 84
T-9. Hunter Henry, Patriots: 84
1. Justin Tucker, Ravens: 90
2. Harrison Butker, Chiefs: 84
3. Evan McPherson, Bengals: 83
T-4. Chris Boswell, Steelers: 82
T-4. Younghoe Koo, Falcons: 82
T-6. Graham Gano, Giants: 81
T-6. Daniel Carlson, Raiders: 81
8. Robbie Gould, 49ers: 80
9. Matt Gay, Rams: 79
10. Nick Folk, Patriots: 78
1. Myles Garrett, Browns: 99
2. T.J. Watt, Steelers: 96
3. Nick Bosa, 49ers: 94
T-4. Von Miller, Bills: 92
T-4. Khalil Mack, Chargers: 92
T-6. Joey Bosa, Chargers: 91
T-6. Cameron Jordan, Saints: 91
T-8. DeMarcus Lawrence, Cowboys: 90
T-8. Chandler Jones, Raiders: 90
10. Rashan Gary, Packers: 89
1. Aaron Donald, Rams: 99
T-2. Cameron Heyward, Steelers: 93
T-2. Vita Vea, Buccaneers: 93
4. Jonathan Allen, Commanders: 92
5. Chris Jones, Chiefs: 91
6. DeForest Buckner, Colts: 90
7. Kenny Clark, Packers: 89
T-8. Jeffery Simmons, Titans: 88
T-8. Michael Pierce, Ravens: 88
10. Fletcher Cox, Eagles: 88
1. Fred Warner, 49ers: 94
2. Demario Davis, Saints: 93
3. Lavonte David, Buccaneers: 92
4. Bobby Wagner, Rams: 91
5. Darius Leonard, Colts: 90
6. Roquan Smith, Bears: 89
T-7. Micah Parsons, Cowboys: 88
T-7. Eric Kendricks, Vikings: 88
9. De’Vondre Campbell, Packers: 87
10. Devin White, Buccaneers: 85
1. Jalen Ramsey, Rams: 98
2. Jaire Alexander, Packers: 94
3. Tre’Davious White, Bills: 93
T-4. Darius Slay, Eagles: 92
T-4. Denzel Ward, Browns: 92
T-6. Marshon Lattimore, Saints: 91
T-6. Stephon Gilmore, Panthers: 91
T-8. J.C. Jackson, Chargers: 90
T-8. Marlon Humphrey, Ravens: 90
10. A.J. Terrell, Falcons: 89
1. Tyrann Mathieu, Saints: 94
2. Derwin James Jr., Chargers: 93
T-3. Budda Baker, Cardinals: 92
T-3. Kevin Byard, Titans: 92
T-5. Micah Hyde, Bills: 91
T-5. Justin Simmons, Broncos: 91
T-7. Jessie Bates III, Bengals: 90
T-7. Jordan Poyer, Bills: 90
T-7. Harrison Smith, Vikings: 90
T-7. Jamal Adams, Seahawks: 90
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