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07-20-2015, 03:01 PM
Top 10 Rookie Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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Our Madden NFL 16 Player Ratings Reveal kicks off with the new kids on the block, the rookies.
What are the player ratings for Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota, and other top rookies in Madden NFL 16? Find out here:
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AMARI COOPER (82 OVR)
OAKLAND RAIDERS WR (4TH OVERALL)
6’1, 211 POUNDS
Cooper should be a primary receiver from day one and a favorite target of second-year QB Derek Carr. In addition to his rookie-best 82 OVR, he brings 92 Speed, 94 Agility, and 87 Catching (second only to Kevin White among rookies).
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JAMEIS WINSTON (81 OVR)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS QB (1ST OVERALL)
6’4, 231 POUNDS
Winston really impresses with 95 Throw Power and rookie-best 88 Throw Accuracy Short. He’s a threat to run with 81 Agility, 75 Strength, and 73 Speed.
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TODD GURLEY (80 OVR)
ST. LOUIS RAMS HB (10TH OVERALL)
6’1, 222 POUNDS
Gurley has the quickness with 91 Speed, 87 Acceleration, and 80 Elusiveness. The power shows up with 91 Trucking, 89 Stiff Arm, and 91 Carry. Just watch out for that 73 Injury Rating.
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LEONARD WILLIAMS (80 OVR)
NEW YORK JETS LE (6TH OVERALL)
6’5, 302 POUNDS
Williams brings excellent 90 Block Shedding, 87 Strength, and 85 Power Move ratings to beat offensive linemen. He also has 83 Pursuit and 82 Acceleration to get to the quarterback.
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BRANDON SCHERFF (80 OVR)
WASHINGTON REDSKINS RT (5TH OVERALL)
6’5, 319 POUNDS
Scherff won the Outland Trophy at left tackle, but he’ll play right tackle for the Redskins. He tops all rookie offensive linemen with 89 Run Block, as well as 83 Strength and 80 Pass Block.
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DANTE FOWLER (79 OVR)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS RE (3RD OVERALL)
6’3, 261 POUNDS
Fowler excels at edge rushing with 86 Speed, 89 Acceleration, and 83 Pursuit. He’ll get around linemen with 83 Finesse Move and 84 Agility, as well as 87 Tackle.
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MELVIN GORDON (78 OVR)
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS HB (15TH OVERALL)
6’1, 215 POUNDS
Gordon is an even better speed back than Gurley with 91 Speed, 88 Acceleration, 80 Elusiveness and 91 Spin Move. His 69 Trucking limits his inside runs, although he has 83 Stiff Arm.
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KEVIN WHITE (78 OVR)
CHICAGO BEARS WR (7TH OVERALL)
6’3, 215 POUNDS
White has big shoes to fill following the departure of Brandon Marshall, but he’s a deep threat with 94 Speed, 92 Acceleration, 88 Agility, and rookie-best 88 Catching.
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MARCUS MARIOTA (78 OVR)
TENNESSEE TITANS QB (2ND OVERALL)
6’4, 222 POUNDS
Mariota is a double threat with 87 Throw Accuracy Short and 88 Throw Accuracy Mid, as well as 90 Throw on the Run, 88 Speed, 90 Acceleration, and 79 Elusiveness.
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VIC BEASLEY (77 OVR)
ATLANTA FALCONS RE (8TH OVERALL)
6’3, 246 POUNDS
Beasley is another quick edge rusher, but he backs it up with 87 Strength. He’s coming around the end with 88 Speed and 89 Acceleration. To knock down passes, Beasley brings rookie-best 92 Jumping.
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Top RB Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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While an NFL record 11 quarterbacks threw for more than 4,000 yards in 2014, a strong running game is still extremely valuable.
Check out the top-rated running backs in Madden NFL 16.
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MARSHAWN LYNCH (96 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
5’11, 215 POUNDS
Beast Mode starts with league-best 99 Stiff Arm, 98 Trucking, and 89 Strength. Would you believe 94 Juke Move? Add Lynch’s 91 ELUS/88 ACC/85 SPD and you have a one-man wrecking crew.
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ADRIAN PETERSON (95 OVR)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
6’1, 220 POUNDS
He’s baaack! Peterson brings the power with 88 Strength and 94 Trucking. He has 90 Speed and 92 Elusiveness, and he’s got all the moves with 96 SFA/95 JKM/94 SPM.
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JAMAAL CHARLES (94 OVR)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
5’11, 199 POUNDS
Charles has everything you want in an all-purpose back, including 95 ELUS/92 SPD/92 ACC/98 AGI. You want moves? He has 97 Juke Move and 94 Spin Move. Don’t forget the league-best 86 CTH.
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DEMARCO MURRAY (94 OVR)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
6’0, 217 POUNDS
The newly-minted Philadelphia Eagle brings 96 Trucking and 97 Stiff Arm to the City of Brotherly Love. He’s hard to tackle with 97 JKM/95 ELUS/94 SPM, and hard to catch with 89 SPD/91 ACC/98 AGI.
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LE’VEON BELL (94 OVR)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
6’1, 244 POUNDS
Bell is a dependable, every-down back with league-best 99 Carrying. He adds 83 Catching for third down, and has speed with 88 SPD/95 ELUS/97 JKM. Up the middle, he brings 84 TRK/92 SFA.
Top QB Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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A five-time NFL MVP falls out of the top five, while the young star that beat him in January takes his place.
Here are the top-rated quarterbacks in Madden NFL 16.
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AARON RODGERS (99 OVR)
GREEN BAY PACKERS
6’2, 225 POUNDS
The NFL MVP is excellent at many things. Between his 95 Throw Power, 98 Play Action, and 88 Throw on the Run, Rodgers can beat you in or out of the pocket. He’s awfully accurate, too. His 80 TAD is tops in the league, and he also boasts 94 TAS/92 TAM.
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TOM BRADY (97 OVR)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
6’4, 225 POUNDS
Brady claims league-best marks with 96 TAS and 97 TAM. Brady threads the needle with 94 Throw Power, but lay off the deep ball with his 70 TAD.
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DREW BREES (95 OVR)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
6’0, 209 POUNDS
Even without All-Pro Tight End Jimmy Graham, it’s tough to bet against Brees. He starts 2015 with 93 TAS/91 TAM/79 TAD, and also adds 87 Throw Power and 93 Play Action.
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BEN ROETHLISBERGER (95 OVR)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
6’5, 241 POUNDS
Big Ben is tops among all QBs with 85 Strength and 95 Throw on the Run, which makes him tough to bring down. He adds 94 Throw Power to 87 TAS/90 TAM/73 TAD, and deceives with 92 Play Action.
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ANDREW LUCK (94 OVR)
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
6’4, 240 POUNDS
Luck boasts the same league-high 95 Throw on the Run as Big Ben, with comparable accuracy at 88 TAS/89 TAM/75 TAD. He also features 95 Throw Power and 92 Play Action.
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TONY ROMO (93 OVR)
DALLAS COWBOYS
Top WR Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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Be The Playmaker and win the battle for Air Supremacy with these five elite wide receivers.
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ANTONIO BROWN (97 OVR)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
5’10, 186 POUNDS
The NFL’s leading receiver has top marks with 99 Catching and 99 Route Running. His raw skills include 90 SPD/96 ELUS/91 ACC. Other outstanding ratings are 95 JKM, 93 SPC, 98 CIT.
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DEZ BRYANT (96 OVR)
DALLAS COWBOYS
6’2, 220 POUNDS
Fight for the ball with Bryant’s three 98s for Catching, Jumping, and Spectacular Catch. He’ll get there with 89 SPD/90 ACC/92 ELUS and breaking loose is easy with 91 SPM/95 JKM.
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CALVIN JOHNSON (95 OVR)
DETROIT LIONS
6’5, 236 POUNDS
Megatron still beats press coverage with 98 Release, and his catching skills really shine with 97 CTH/91 CIT/98 SPC. Other standouts are 93 AGI/90 JKM/92 RTE.
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ODELL BECKHAM JR. (94 OVR)
NEW YORK GIANTS
5’11, 198 POUNDS
It’s no surprise that the Madden NFL 16 cover athlete has 99 Spectacular Catch. Other superlatives are 97 CTH/97 RTE/96 JKM. His physical skills impress with 92 SPD/93 ACC/94 ELUS.
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JULIO JONES (94 OVR)
ATLANTA FALCONS
6’3, 220 POUNDS
Already in his fifth year, Jones has emerged as one of the game’s premier wideouts. He brings 97 Spectacular Catch and three 94s in Catching, Catch in Traffic, and Agility. He also shines with 92 SPD/92 ACC/87 ELUS, as well as 87 JMP/91 RTE.
Top TE Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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The league’s premier tight ends are too fast for linebackers, and too big for defensive backs.
Check out the top-rated tight ends in Madden NFL 16, including a new arrival in Kansas City.
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ROB GRONKOWSKI (99 OVR)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
6’6, 265 POUNDS
Gronk has three of the top ratings among tight ends with 94 Spectacular Catch, 98 Catch in Traffic, and 95 Release. He adds 94 Catching and 82 SPD/87 ACC/84 JMP/84 SFA. When healthy, there’s nobody better.
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JIMMY GRAHAM (95 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
6’7, 265 POUNDS
Russell Wilson will welcome Graham and his 92 Catching, 90 Spectacular Catch, and 88 Catch in Traffic. He can fight for the ball with 85 SPD/92 JMP/87 RTE/88 REL.
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JASON WITTEN (93 OVR)
DALLAS COWBOYS
6’6, 263 POUNDS
Witten does not dazzle with speed and quickness, but still features skills like 95 Catching, 92 Catch in Traffic, 88 Route Running, 85 Release, and 79 Spectacular Catch.
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GREG OLSEN (92 OVR)
CAROLINA PANTHERS
6’5, 253 POUNDS
Olsen is an exceptional end zone target for Cam Newton with 89 Catching, 89 Jumping, 88 Spectacular Catch, 88 Release, and 87 Catch in Traffic.
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TRAVIS KELCE (91 OVR)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
6’5, 260 POUNDS
After missing his entire rookie season due to injury, Kelce shined in his on-field debut in 2014. He brings 89 Catching, 89 Jumping, 88 Spectacular Catch, 87 Catch in Traffic, 88 Release, and 81 Route Running. He also features 85 Run Block, tops among tight ends.
Top OL Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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Without a strong offensive line, nothing else matters.
Here are the top-rated offensive linemen in Madden NFL 16.
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MARSHAL YANDA (98 OVR)
BALTIMORE RAVENS RG
6’3, 305 POUNDS
Yanda is one of the game’s elite guards, and is playing for a contract extension in 2015. His 99 Run Blocking is tops in the league, and he also brings 90 Pass Blocking and 94 Strength.
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JOSH SITTON (97 OVR)
GREEN BAY PACKERS LG
6’3, 318 POUNDS
Sitton provides NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers with the protection he needs thanks to 96 Pass Blocking and 88 Run Blocking. Sitton is a key component to the Packers’ high-scoring offense.
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JASON PETERS (96 OVR)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES LT
6’4, 328 POUNDS
Peters starts with a league-best 98 Strength. His 97 Pass Blocking will be crucial to protecting the fragile Sam Bradford, and 96 Run Blocking will help make life easier for new additions DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews.
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NICK MANGOLD (95 OVR)
NEW YORK JETS C
6’4, 307 POUNDS
The six-time Pro Bowler has 91 Strength, and shows his veteran technique with 93 Run Blocking and 90 Pass Blocking.
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ANDREW WHITWORTH (95 OVR)
CINCINNATI BENGALS LT
6’7, 330 POUNDS
Whitworth will be challenged by talented rookies Cedric Ogbuehi and Jake Fisher. He’ll be hard to unseat with 94 Strength, 98 Pass Blocking, and 89 Run Blocking.
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Evan Mathis (LG - Free Agent)
Joe Thomas (LT – Cleveland Browns)
Top MLB Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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The quarterbacks of the defense are here to make playcalls and adjustments that shut down the opposition with all-new organic gang tackling.
Here are the top-rated middle linebackers in Madden NFL 16.
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LUKE KUECHLY (96 OVR)
CAROLINA PANTHERS
6’3, 238 POUNDS
Nobody runs opposing players down better than Kuechly, who brings 99 Pursuit and 98 Tackle. His coverage skills are top notch with 85 ZCV/70 MCV/72 CTH and 98 Play Recognition.
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NAVORRO BOWMAN (93 OVR)
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
6’0, 242 POUNDS
After missing all of 2014, Bowman returns to a much different 49ers defense than the one he left. He brings 97 Tackle, 96 Pursuit, and 92 Block Shedding to the table as well as solid coverage with 88 Play Recognition and 82 ZCV/73 MCV.
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BOBBY WAGNER (92 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
6’0, 241 POUNDS
Starting his fourth year, Wagner is one of the best in the league with 97 Tackle. He also excels with 96 Pursuit and 90 Play Recognition. He completes the package with 85 ZCV and 70 MCV.
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CLAY MATTHEWS (90 OVR)
GREEN BAY PACKERS
6’3, 255 POUNDS
The definition of a “high motor” player, Matthews transitioned from outside to inside and didn’t lose a step with 11 sacks. He’s still got it with 96 Pursuit, 90 Tackle, and 88 Play Recognition in addition to 75 ZCV/65 MCV.
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DARYL SMITH (90 OVR)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
6’2, 250 POUNDS
The veteran linebacker showed up for the Ravens’ optional workouts and showed the rookies how it’s done. He has 92 Tackle, 92 Pursuit, and 95 Play Recognition along with 84 ZCV and 69 MCV.
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Lawrence Timmons (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Karlos Dansby (Cleveland Browns)
Top OLB Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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A dominant pass rush can change a game, and some of these players are capable of doing just that.
Check out the top-rated outside linebackers in Madden NFL 16.
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VON MILLER (97 OVR)
DENVER BRONCOS LOLB
6’3, 258 POUNDS
Miller returned to form last season with 14 sacks. He grades out as the game’s best outside linebacker with 93 BKS/99 FNM/89 PWM. He also brings 94 Tackle and 98 Pursuit.
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JUSTIN HOUSTON (97 OVR)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS LOLB
6’3, 258 POUNDS
Houston signed the biggest contract for a linebacker in NFL history after posting 22 sacks in 2014. He earns it in Madden NFL 16 with 97 Pursuit, 92 Tackle, 88 Play Recognition, and 93 BKS/98 PWM/89 FNM.
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TERRELL SUGGS (93 OVR)
BALTIMORE RAVENS ROLB
6’3, 260 POUNDS
Suggs is heavy for a linebacker, and his 91 Strength is tops for OLBs. He brings a 97 Power Move (one of the best), 92 Tackle, and 95 Pursuit to get into the backfield.
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DONT’A HIGHTOWER (93 OVR)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS ROLB
6’3, 270 POUNDS
Hightower is an every-down linebacker, and he’s one of the best with 86 Zone Coverage. Add 95 Tackle, 90 Hit Power, and 92 Pursuit, and he’s ready for anything.
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DEANDRE LEVY (93 OVR)
DETROIT LIONS ROLB
6’2, 235 POUNDS
Levy’s still waiting for his first Pro Bowl appearance, but he’s already turned plenty of heads around the league. He starts with 95 Play Recognition, and adds 96 Tackle and 96 Pursuit.
Top DE Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16:
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Win the battle up front with these five dominant players.
Take a look at the top-rated defensive ends in Madden NFL 16.
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J. J. WATT (99 OVR)
HOUSTON TEXANS RE
6’5, 289 POUNDS
The two-time Defensive Player of the Year boasts a game-best 99 Power Move rating, as well as 98 Pursuit, 97 Strength, 97 Tackle and 97 Block Shedding. As if that wasn’t enough, his three touchdown receptions in 2014 earned him a 78 Catch rating as well.
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MUHAMMAD WILKERSON (96 OVR)
NEW YORK JETS LE
6’4, 285 POUNDS
Wilkerson is looking for a new contract with talented rookie Leonard Williams now on the scene. The three-time All-Pro brings 94 Strength, 97 Block Shedding, and 93 PWM/96 TAK/96 PUR.
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MICHAEL BENNETT (95 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS LE
6’4, 274 POUNDS
Bennett is one of the keys to the Seahawks’ dominant defense. He’s strong across the board and features 91 STR/91 TAK/94 PWM.
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CALAIS CAMPBELL (95 OVR)
ARIZONA CARDINALS LE
6’8, 300 POUNDS
With Darnell Dockett moving to San Francisco, Campbell takes center stage on the tough Cardinals defense. He’s a huge man with amazing speed, shown by his 87 Strength, 85 Block Shedding, 92 Tackle, and 94 Pursuit.
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CAMERON WAKE (94 OVR)
MIAMI DOLPHINS LE
6’3, 262 POUNDS
Wake should be even more productive with the addition of dominant defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. Wake starts Madden NFL 16 with an outstanding 96 Power Move and 76 STR/79 TAK/93 PUR.
Top DT Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16:
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Win the battle up front with these five dominant players.
Check out the top-rated defensive tackles in Madden NFL 16.
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NDAMUKONG SUH (96 OVR)
MIAMI DOLPHINS
6’4, 305 POUNDS
Suh’s $114 million contract with the Dolphins is the largest ever given to a defensive player, and he should make an instant impact in Miami. His 98 Strength is best among all defensive tackles, and he also brings 97 PWM/95 POW/95 PUR/92 BKS.
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GERALD MCCOY (95 OVR)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
6’4, 300 POUNDS
McCoy is the centerpiece of the Bucs defense, and one of the top pass rushers in the NFL. His 98 Power Move is the best among DTs, and he also has 92 STR/89 TAK/87 BKS/93 PUR.
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MARCELL DAREUS (94 OVR)
BUFFALO BILLS
6’3, 331 POUNDS
Dareus and the rest of the Bills’ excellent defensive line should thrive under new head coach Rex Ryan. Marcell is one of the best-tackling DT’s with 95 Tackle, and he also brings 94 STR/92 PWM/94 BKS.
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KYLE WILLIAMS (93 OVR)
BUFFALO BILLS
6’1, 303 POUNDS
Buffalo’s defense led the league in sacks and ranked high in every category. Williams still shines with great stats across the board like 90 STR/88 TAK/91 BKS/87 PUR and excellent 94 Play Recognition.
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AARON DONALD (92 OVR)
ST. LOUIS RAMS
6’1, 285 POUNDS
The reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year should be even better in year two. His Madden NFL 16 ratings include 93 Strength, 90 TAK/92 PWM/90 PUR with a DT-best 82 Speed.
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Haloti Ngata (Detroit Lions)
Top CB Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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All-new DB mechanics make it even more fun to control defensive backs in Madden NFL 16.
Here are the top-rated cornerbacks.
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RICHARD SHERMAN (97 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
6’3, 195 POUNDS
Sherman is the best corner in the game, and his Madden NFL 16 stats back that up. He brings 92 Man Coverage, 99 Zone Coverage, 87 SPD/99 PREC/99 PRS, and best among CBs 85 CTH/98 JMP.
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DARELLE REVIS (97 OVR)
NEW YORK JETS
5’11, 198 POUNDS
Revis returns to the Jets after winning a Super Bowl title with their most-hated rivals. His coverage skills are 99 MCV/94 ZCV, and he adds 88 SPD/95 PRC/87 PRS. Beware of Revis Island.
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VONTAE DAVIS (95 OVR)
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
5’11, 207 POUNDS
Davis is a shutdown corner with 97 Man Coverage, 94 Zone Coverage, and 98 Press. He also shines in run support, with 88 Speed and 88 Play Recognition.
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CHRIS HARRIS JR. (94 OVR)
DENVER BRONCOS
5’10, 199 POUNDS
Harris Jr. made his first Pro Bowl last year after coming off an ACL injury. He starts Madden NFL 16 with 89 Speed, 95 Play Recognition, 98 Man Coverage, 97 Zone Coverage, and 78 Press.
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SEAN SMITH (91 OVR)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
6’3, 218 POUNDS
Smith was instrumental in improving the Chiefs’ passing defense from 25th to 2nd last season. He has 86 Speed, 94 Play Recognition, and 93 MCV/95 ZCV/97 PRS.
Top S Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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The Seahawks have two of the best five safeties in football, but they’re not number one on the list.
Here are the top-rated safeties (free and strong) in Madden NFL 16.
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ERIC WEDDLE (96 OVR)
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS FS
5’11, 200 POUNDS
Weddle had another terrific year in 2014 and wants to leverage that into a big, new contract. He deserves it with 84 Speed, 83 Tackle, 77 Hit Power, and 94 PREC/66 MCV/91 ZCV.
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EARL THOMAS III (95 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS FS
5’10, 202 POUNDS
Seattle’s hard-hitting safety duo begins with Thomas. His 96 Zone Coverage is best among all safeties, and he also brings 90 Speed, 75 Tackle, 72 Hit Power, and 83 PREC/83 MCV.
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KAM CHANCELLOR (94 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS SS
6’3, 232 POUNDS
One of the biggest and tallest DBs in the NFL, Chancellor’s 97 Hit Power is tops among safeties. He adds 83 Speed, 85 Tackle, and 77 PREC/64 MCV/83 ZCV.
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DEVIN MCCOURTY (94 OVR)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS FS
5’10, 195 POUNDS
With Patrick Chung in the box for run support, McCourty plays center field with 96 Zone Coverage, 87 Man Coverage, 87 Play Recognition, and 90 Speed.
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HARRISON SMITH (93 OVR)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS FS
6’3, 218 POUNDS
Smith hit career highs in interceptions and sacks en route to the All-Pro team. He starts Madden NFL 16 with 86 Speed, 85 Play Recognition, and 75 MCV/92 ZCV/92 POW.
Top K Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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The rules for PATs have changed for the upcoming NFL season, and these kickers are more important than ever.
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JUSTIN TUCKER (95 OVR)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
6’0, 189 POUNDS
Tucker’s 89.8 field goal percentage is the best ever for an NFL kicker. He starts Madden NFL 16 with 95 Kick Accuracy and league-best 98 Kick Power.
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STEPHEN GOSTKOWSKI (95 OVR)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
6’1, 215 POUNDS
The Patriots made Gostkowski the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. He led the NFL with 35 field goals converted, and also in scoring with 156 points. He has 94 Kick Power and 95 Kick Accuracy.
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DAN BAILEY (94 OVR)
DALLAS COWBOYS
6’0, 195 POUNDS
Bailey’s 89.7 field goal percentage is just behind Tucker’s for the best in NFL history. Bailey has 93 Kick Power and 96 Kick Accuracy (tops among all kickers).
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MATT BRYANT (91 OVR)
ATLANTA FALCONS
5’9, 203 POUNDS
Bryant was perfect in 2014 with 100% conversion on all attempts from less than 50 yards. He has 90 Kick Power and 94 Kick Accuracy in Madden NFL 16.
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PHIL DAWSON (91 OVR)
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
5’11, 200 POUNDS
Dawson’s clutch kicking is a welcome constant for a 49ers team that has weathered so many offseason changes. He has 92 Kick Power and 89 Kick Accuracy.
Top P Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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That’s just a myth about Madden NFL players never punting, right? You need these guys! Punters are people too.
Here are the top-rated punters in Madden NFL 16.
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PAT MCAFEE (95 OVR)
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
6’1, 240 POUNDS
McAfee put 30 punts inside the 20, and led the NFL with 70 touchbacks on kickoffs. His 97 Kick Power is tied for best among punters, and he also brings 92 Kick Accuracy and 88 Awareness.
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JOHNNY HEKKER (93 OVR)
ST. LOUIS RAMS
6’5, 236 POUNDS
Hekker has 97 Kick Power and 97 Kick Accuracy (both best among punters). A former high school quarterback, he is your choice for fake punts with 64 THP/65 TAS/40 TOR/79 AWR.
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MATT BOSHER (92 OVR)
ATLANTA FALCONS
6’0, 208 POUNDS
Bosher already owns all of the Falcons’ franchise records for punting, and ended 2014 with a 45.7-yard average. He has 92 Kick Power and 97 Kick Accuracy with 83 Awareness.
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THOMAS MORSTEAD (91 OVR)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
6’4, 235 POUNDS
Morstead led all qualified punters by allowing just 99 return yards on his 58 punts. His net average was second in the league at 42.9 yards. He has 95 Kick Power and 91 Kick Accuracy with 86 Awareness.
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SAM MARTIN (91 OVR)
DETROIT LIONS
6’1, 210 POUNDS
Martin has 96 Kick Power and 95 Kick Accuracy with 80 Awareness, and he also helped the Lions with kickoffs in 2014. His total of 53 touchbacks tied for fifth in the league.
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Our Madden NFL 16 Player Ratings Reveal kicks off with the new kids on the block, the rookies.
What are the player ratings for Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota, and other top rookies in Madden NFL 16? Find out here:
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AMARI COOPER (82 OVR)
OAKLAND RAIDERS WR (4TH OVERALL)
6’1, 211 POUNDS
Cooper should be a primary receiver from day one and a favorite target of second-year QB Derek Carr. In addition to his rookie-best 82 OVR, he brings 92 Speed, 94 Agility, and 87 Catching (second only to Kevin White among rookies).
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JAMEIS WINSTON (81 OVR)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS QB (1ST OVERALL)
6’4, 231 POUNDS
Winston really impresses with 95 Throw Power and rookie-best 88 Throw Accuracy Short. He’s a threat to run with 81 Agility, 75 Strength, and 73 Speed.
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TODD GURLEY (80 OVR)
ST. LOUIS RAMS HB (10TH OVERALL)
6’1, 222 POUNDS
Gurley has the quickness with 91 Speed, 87 Acceleration, and 80 Elusiveness. The power shows up with 91 Trucking, 89 Stiff Arm, and 91 Carry. Just watch out for that 73 Injury Rating.
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LEONARD WILLIAMS (80 OVR)
NEW YORK JETS LE (6TH OVERALL)
6’5, 302 POUNDS
Williams brings excellent 90 Block Shedding, 87 Strength, and 85 Power Move ratings to beat offensive linemen. He also has 83 Pursuit and 82 Acceleration to get to the quarterback.
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BRANDON SCHERFF (80 OVR)
WASHINGTON REDSKINS RT (5TH OVERALL)
6’5, 319 POUNDS
Scherff won the Outland Trophy at left tackle, but he’ll play right tackle for the Redskins. He tops all rookie offensive linemen with 89 Run Block, as well as 83 Strength and 80 Pass Block.
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DANTE FOWLER (79 OVR)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS RE (3RD OVERALL)
6’3, 261 POUNDS
Fowler excels at edge rushing with 86 Speed, 89 Acceleration, and 83 Pursuit. He’ll get around linemen with 83 Finesse Move and 84 Agility, as well as 87 Tackle.
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MELVIN GORDON (78 OVR)
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS HB (15TH OVERALL)
6’1, 215 POUNDS
Gordon is an even better speed back than Gurley with 91 Speed, 88 Acceleration, 80 Elusiveness and 91 Spin Move. His 69 Trucking limits his inside runs, although he has 83 Stiff Arm.
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KEVIN WHITE (78 OVR)
CHICAGO BEARS WR (7TH OVERALL)
6’3, 215 POUNDS
White has big shoes to fill following the departure of Brandon Marshall, but he’s a deep threat with 94 Speed, 92 Acceleration, 88 Agility, and rookie-best 88 Catching.
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MARCUS MARIOTA (78 OVR)
TENNESSEE TITANS QB (2ND OVERALL)
6’4, 222 POUNDS
Mariota is a double threat with 87 Throw Accuracy Short and 88 Throw Accuracy Mid, as well as 90 Throw on the Run, 88 Speed, 90 Acceleration, and 79 Elusiveness.
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VIC BEASLEY (77 OVR)
ATLANTA FALCONS RE (8TH OVERALL)
6’3, 246 POUNDS
Beasley is another quick edge rusher, but he backs it up with 87 Strength. He’s coming around the end with 88 Speed and 89 Acceleration. To knock down passes, Beasley brings rookie-best 92 Jumping.
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Top RB Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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While an NFL record 11 quarterbacks threw for more than 4,000 yards in 2014, a strong running game is still extremely valuable.
Check out the top-rated running backs in Madden NFL 16.
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MARSHAWN LYNCH (96 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
5’11, 215 POUNDS
Beast Mode starts with league-best 99 Stiff Arm, 98 Trucking, and 89 Strength. Would you believe 94 Juke Move? Add Lynch’s 91 ELUS/88 ACC/85 SPD and you have a one-man wrecking crew.
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ADRIAN PETERSON (95 OVR)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
6’1, 220 POUNDS
He’s baaack! Peterson brings the power with 88 Strength and 94 Trucking. He has 90 Speed and 92 Elusiveness, and he’s got all the moves with 96 SFA/95 JKM/94 SPM.
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JAMAAL CHARLES (94 OVR)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
5’11, 199 POUNDS
Charles has everything you want in an all-purpose back, including 95 ELUS/92 SPD/92 ACC/98 AGI. You want moves? He has 97 Juke Move and 94 Spin Move. Don’t forget the league-best 86 CTH.
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DEMARCO MURRAY (94 OVR)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
6’0, 217 POUNDS
The newly-minted Philadelphia Eagle brings 96 Trucking and 97 Stiff Arm to the City of Brotherly Love. He’s hard to tackle with 97 JKM/95 ELUS/94 SPM, and hard to catch with 89 SPD/91 ACC/98 AGI.
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LE’VEON BELL (94 OVR)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
6’1, 244 POUNDS
Bell is a dependable, every-down back with league-best 99 Carrying. He adds 83 Catching for third down, and has speed with 88 SPD/95 ELUS/97 JKM. Up the middle, he brings 84 TRK/92 SFA.
Top QB Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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A five-time NFL MVP falls out of the top five, while the young star that beat him in January takes his place.
Here are the top-rated quarterbacks in Madden NFL 16.
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AARON RODGERS (99 OVR)
GREEN BAY PACKERS
6’2, 225 POUNDS
The NFL MVP is excellent at many things. Between his 95 Throw Power, 98 Play Action, and 88 Throw on the Run, Rodgers can beat you in or out of the pocket. He’s awfully accurate, too. His 80 TAD is tops in the league, and he also boasts 94 TAS/92 TAM.
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TOM BRADY (97 OVR)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
6’4, 225 POUNDS
Brady claims league-best marks with 96 TAS and 97 TAM. Brady threads the needle with 94 Throw Power, but lay off the deep ball with his 70 TAD.
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DREW BREES (95 OVR)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
6’0, 209 POUNDS
Even without All-Pro Tight End Jimmy Graham, it’s tough to bet against Brees. He starts 2015 with 93 TAS/91 TAM/79 TAD, and also adds 87 Throw Power and 93 Play Action.
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BEN ROETHLISBERGER (95 OVR)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
6’5, 241 POUNDS
Big Ben is tops among all QBs with 85 Strength and 95 Throw on the Run, which makes him tough to bring down. He adds 94 Throw Power to 87 TAS/90 TAM/73 TAD, and deceives with 92 Play Action.
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ANDREW LUCK (94 OVR)
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
6’4, 240 POUNDS
Luck boasts the same league-high 95 Throw on the Run as Big Ben, with comparable accuracy at 88 TAS/89 TAM/75 TAD. He also features 95 Throw Power and 92 Play Action.
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TONY ROMO (93 OVR)
DALLAS COWBOYS
Top WR Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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Be The Playmaker and win the battle for Air Supremacy with these five elite wide receivers.
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ANTONIO BROWN (97 OVR)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
5’10, 186 POUNDS
The NFL’s leading receiver has top marks with 99 Catching and 99 Route Running. His raw skills include 90 SPD/96 ELUS/91 ACC. Other outstanding ratings are 95 JKM, 93 SPC, 98 CIT.
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DEZ BRYANT (96 OVR)
DALLAS COWBOYS
6’2, 220 POUNDS
Fight for the ball with Bryant’s three 98s for Catching, Jumping, and Spectacular Catch. He’ll get there with 89 SPD/90 ACC/92 ELUS and breaking loose is easy with 91 SPM/95 JKM.
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CALVIN JOHNSON (95 OVR)
DETROIT LIONS
6’5, 236 POUNDS
Megatron still beats press coverage with 98 Release, and his catching skills really shine with 97 CTH/91 CIT/98 SPC. Other standouts are 93 AGI/90 JKM/92 RTE.
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ODELL BECKHAM JR. (94 OVR)
NEW YORK GIANTS
5’11, 198 POUNDS
It’s no surprise that the Madden NFL 16 cover athlete has 99 Spectacular Catch. Other superlatives are 97 CTH/97 RTE/96 JKM. His physical skills impress with 92 SPD/93 ACC/94 ELUS.
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JULIO JONES (94 OVR)
ATLANTA FALCONS
6’3, 220 POUNDS
Already in his fifth year, Jones has emerged as one of the game’s premier wideouts. He brings 97 Spectacular Catch and three 94s in Catching, Catch in Traffic, and Agility. He also shines with 92 SPD/92 ACC/87 ELUS, as well as 87 JMP/91 RTE.
Top TE Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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The league’s premier tight ends are too fast for linebackers, and too big for defensive backs.
Check out the top-rated tight ends in Madden NFL 16, including a new arrival in Kansas City.
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ROB GRONKOWSKI (99 OVR)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
6’6, 265 POUNDS
Gronk has three of the top ratings among tight ends with 94 Spectacular Catch, 98 Catch in Traffic, and 95 Release. He adds 94 Catching and 82 SPD/87 ACC/84 JMP/84 SFA. When healthy, there’s nobody better.
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JIMMY GRAHAM (95 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
6’7, 265 POUNDS
Russell Wilson will welcome Graham and his 92 Catching, 90 Spectacular Catch, and 88 Catch in Traffic. He can fight for the ball with 85 SPD/92 JMP/87 RTE/88 REL.
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JASON WITTEN (93 OVR)
DALLAS COWBOYS
6’6, 263 POUNDS
Witten does not dazzle with speed and quickness, but still features skills like 95 Catching, 92 Catch in Traffic, 88 Route Running, 85 Release, and 79 Spectacular Catch.
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GREG OLSEN (92 OVR)
CAROLINA PANTHERS
6’5, 253 POUNDS
Olsen is an exceptional end zone target for Cam Newton with 89 Catching, 89 Jumping, 88 Spectacular Catch, 88 Release, and 87 Catch in Traffic.
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TRAVIS KELCE (91 OVR)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
6’5, 260 POUNDS
After missing his entire rookie season due to injury, Kelce shined in his on-field debut in 2014. He brings 89 Catching, 89 Jumping, 88 Spectacular Catch, 87 Catch in Traffic, 88 Release, and 81 Route Running. He also features 85 Run Block, tops among tight ends.
Top OL Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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Without a strong offensive line, nothing else matters.
Here are the top-rated offensive linemen in Madden NFL 16.
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MARSHAL YANDA (98 OVR)
BALTIMORE RAVENS RG
6’3, 305 POUNDS
Yanda is one of the game’s elite guards, and is playing for a contract extension in 2015. His 99 Run Blocking is tops in the league, and he also brings 90 Pass Blocking and 94 Strength.
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JOSH SITTON (97 OVR)
GREEN BAY PACKERS LG
6’3, 318 POUNDS
Sitton provides NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers with the protection he needs thanks to 96 Pass Blocking and 88 Run Blocking. Sitton is a key component to the Packers’ high-scoring offense.
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JASON PETERS (96 OVR)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES LT
6’4, 328 POUNDS
Peters starts with a league-best 98 Strength. His 97 Pass Blocking will be crucial to protecting the fragile Sam Bradford, and 96 Run Blocking will help make life easier for new additions DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews.
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NICK MANGOLD (95 OVR)
NEW YORK JETS C
6’4, 307 POUNDS
The six-time Pro Bowler has 91 Strength, and shows his veteran technique with 93 Run Blocking and 90 Pass Blocking.
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ANDREW WHITWORTH (95 OVR)
CINCINNATI BENGALS LT
6’7, 330 POUNDS
Whitworth will be challenged by talented rookies Cedric Ogbuehi and Jake Fisher. He’ll be hard to unseat with 94 Strength, 98 Pass Blocking, and 89 Run Blocking.
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Evan Mathis (LG - Free Agent)
Joe Thomas (LT – Cleveland Browns)
Top MLB Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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The quarterbacks of the defense are here to make playcalls and adjustments that shut down the opposition with all-new organic gang tackling.
Here are the top-rated middle linebackers in Madden NFL 16.
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LUKE KUECHLY (96 OVR)
CAROLINA PANTHERS
6’3, 238 POUNDS
Nobody runs opposing players down better than Kuechly, who brings 99 Pursuit and 98 Tackle. His coverage skills are top notch with 85 ZCV/70 MCV/72 CTH and 98 Play Recognition.
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NAVORRO BOWMAN (93 OVR)
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
6’0, 242 POUNDS
After missing all of 2014, Bowman returns to a much different 49ers defense than the one he left. He brings 97 Tackle, 96 Pursuit, and 92 Block Shedding to the table as well as solid coverage with 88 Play Recognition and 82 ZCV/73 MCV.
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BOBBY WAGNER (92 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
6’0, 241 POUNDS
Starting his fourth year, Wagner is one of the best in the league with 97 Tackle. He also excels with 96 Pursuit and 90 Play Recognition. He completes the package with 85 ZCV and 70 MCV.
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CLAY MATTHEWS (90 OVR)
GREEN BAY PACKERS
6’3, 255 POUNDS
The definition of a “high motor” player, Matthews transitioned from outside to inside and didn’t lose a step with 11 sacks. He’s still got it with 96 Pursuit, 90 Tackle, and 88 Play Recognition in addition to 75 ZCV/65 MCV.
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DARYL SMITH (90 OVR)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
6’2, 250 POUNDS
The veteran linebacker showed up for the Ravens’ optional workouts and showed the rookies how it’s done. He has 92 Tackle, 92 Pursuit, and 95 Play Recognition along with 84 ZCV and 69 MCV.
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Lawrence Timmons (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Karlos Dansby (Cleveland Browns)
Top OLB Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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A dominant pass rush can change a game, and some of these players are capable of doing just that.
Check out the top-rated outside linebackers in Madden NFL 16.
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VON MILLER (97 OVR)
DENVER BRONCOS LOLB
6’3, 258 POUNDS
Miller returned to form last season with 14 sacks. He grades out as the game’s best outside linebacker with 93 BKS/99 FNM/89 PWM. He also brings 94 Tackle and 98 Pursuit.
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JUSTIN HOUSTON (97 OVR)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS LOLB
6’3, 258 POUNDS
Houston signed the biggest contract for a linebacker in NFL history after posting 22 sacks in 2014. He earns it in Madden NFL 16 with 97 Pursuit, 92 Tackle, 88 Play Recognition, and 93 BKS/98 PWM/89 FNM.
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TERRELL SUGGS (93 OVR)
BALTIMORE RAVENS ROLB
6’3, 260 POUNDS
Suggs is heavy for a linebacker, and his 91 Strength is tops for OLBs. He brings a 97 Power Move (one of the best), 92 Tackle, and 95 Pursuit to get into the backfield.
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DONT’A HIGHTOWER (93 OVR)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS ROLB
6’3, 270 POUNDS
Hightower is an every-down linebacker, and he’s one of the best with 86 Zone Coverage. Add 95 Tackle, 90 Hit Power, and 92 Pursuit, and he’s ready for anything.
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DEANDRE LEVY (93 OVR)
DETROIT LIONS ROLB
6’2, 235 POUNDS
Levy’s still waiting for his first Pro Bowl appearance, but he’s already turned plenty of heads around the league. He starts with 95 Play Recognition, and adds 96 Tackle and 96 Pursuit.
Top DE Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16:
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Win the battle up front with these five dominant players.
Take a look at the top-rated defensive ends in Madden NFL 16.
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J. J. WATT (99 OVR)
HOUSTON TEXANS RE
6’5, 289 POUNDS
The two-time Defensive Player of the Year boasts a game-best 99 Power Move rating, as well as 98 Pursuit, 97 Strength, 97 Tackle and 97 Block Shedding. As if that wasn’t enough, his three touchdown receptions in 2014 earned him a 78 Catch rating as well.
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MUHAMMAD WILKERSON (96 OVR)
NEW YORK JETS LE
6’4, 285 POUNDS
Wilkerson is looking for a new contract with talented rookie Leonard Williams now on the scene. The three-time All-Pro brings 94 Strength, 97 Block Shedding, and 93 PWM/96 TAK/96 PUR.
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MICHAEL BENNETT (95 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS LE
6’4, 274 POUNDS
Bennett is one of the keys to the Seahawks’ dominant defense. He’s strong across the board and features 91 STR/91 TAK/94 PWM.
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CALAIS CAMPBELL (95 OVR)
ARIZONA CARDINALS LE
6’8, 300 POUNDS
With Darnell Dockett moving to San Francisco, Campbell takes center stage on the tough Cardinals defense. He’s a huge man with amazing speed, shown by his 87 Strength, 85 Block Shedding, 92 Tackle, and 94 Pursuit.
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CAMERON WAKE (94 OVR)
MIAMI DOLPHINS LE
6’3, 262 POUNDS
Wake should be even more productive with the addition of dominant defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. Wake starts Madden NFL 16 with an outstanding 96 Power Move and 76 STR/79 TAK/93 PUR.
Top DT Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16:
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Win the battle up front with these five dominant players.
Check out the top-rated defensive tackles in Madden NFL 16.
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NDAMUKONG SUH (96 OVR)
MIAMI DOLPHINS
6’4, 305 POUNDS
Suh’s $114 million contract with the Dolphins is the largest ever given to a defensive player, and he should make an instant impact in Miami. His 98 Strength is best among all defensive tackles, and he also brings 97 PWM/95 POW/95 PUR/92 BKS.
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GERALD MCCOY (95 OVR)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
6’4, 300 POUNDS
McCoy is the centerpiece of the Bucs defense, and one of the top pass rushers in the NFL. His 98 Power Move is the best among DTs, and he also has 92 STR/89 TAK/87 BKS/93 PUR.
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MARCELL DAREUS (94 OVR)
BUFFALO BILLS
6’3, 331 POUNDS
Dareus and the rest of the Bills’ excellent defensive line should thrive under new head coach Rex Ryan. Marcell is one of the best-tackling DT’s with 95 Tackle, and he also brings 94 STR/92 PWM/94 BKS.
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KYLE WILLIAMS (93 OVR)
BUFFALO BILLS
6’1, 303 POUNDS
Buffalo’s defense led the league in sacks and ranked high in every category. Williams still shines with great stats across the board like 90 STR/88 TAK/91 BKS/87 PUR and excellent 94 Play Recognition.
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AARON DONALD (92 OVR)
ST. LOUIS RAMS
6’1, 285 POUNDS
The reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year should be even better in year two. His Madden NFL 16 ratings include 93 Strength, 90 TAK/92 PWM/90 PUR with a DT-best 82 Speed.
ALSO 92
Haloti Ngata (Detroit Lions)
Top CB Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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All-new DB mechanics make it even more fun to control defensive backs in Madden NFL 16.
Here are the top-rated cornerbacks.
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RICHARD SHERMAN (97 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
6’3, 195 POUNDS
Sherman is the best corner in the game, and his Madden NFL 16 stats back that up. He brings 92 Man Coverage, 99 Zone Coverage, 87 SPD/99 PREC/99 PRS, and best among CBs 85 CTH/98 JMP.
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DARELLE REVIS (97 OVR)
NEW YORK JETS
5’11, 198 POUNDS
Revis returns to the Jets after winning a Super Bowl title with their most-hated rivals. His coverage skills are 99 MCV/94 ZCV, and he adds 88 SPD/95 PRC/87 PRS. Beware of Revis Island.
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VONTAE DAVIS (95 OVR)
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
5’11, 207 POUNDS
Davis is a shutdown corner with 97 Man Coverage, 94 Zone Coverage, and 98 Press. He also shines in run support, with 88 Speed and 88 Play Recognition.
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CHRIS HARRIS JR. (94 OVR)
DENVER BRONCOS
5’10, 199 POUNDS
Harris Jr. made his first Pro Bowl last year after coming off an ACL injury. He starts Madden NFL 16 with 89 Speed, 95 Play Recognition, 98 Man Coverage, 97 Zone Coverage, and 78 Press.
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SEAN SMITH (91 OVR)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
6’3, 218 POUNDS
Smith was instrumental in improving the Chiefs’ passing defense from 25th to 2nd last season. He has 86 Speed, 94 Play Recognition, and 93 MCV/95 ZCV/97 PRS.
Top S Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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The Seahawks have two of the best five safeties in football, but they’re not number one on the list.
Here are the top-rated safeties (free and strong) in Madden NFL 16.
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ERIC WEDDLE (96 OVR)
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS FS
5’11, 200 POUNDS
Weddle had another terrific year in 2014 and wants to leverage that into a big, new contract. He deserves it with 84 Speed, 83 Tackle, 77 Hit Power, and 94 PREC/66 MCV/91 ZCV.
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EARL THOMAS III (95 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS FS
5’10, 202 POUNDS
Seattle’s hard-hitting safety duo begins with Thomas. His 96 Zone Coverage is best among all safeties, and he also brings 90 Speed, 75 Tackle, 72 Hit Power, and 83 PREC/83 MCV.
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KAM CHANCELLOR (94 OVR)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS SS
6’3, 232 POUNDS
One of the biggest and tallest DBs in the NFL, Chancellor’s 97 Hit Power is tops among safeties. He adds 83 Speed, 85 Tackle, and 77 PREC/64 MCV/83 ZCV.
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DEVIN MCCOURTY (94 OVR)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS FS
5’10, 195 POUNDS
With Patrick Chung in the box for run support, McCourty plays center field with 96 Zone Coverage, 87 Man Coverage, 87 Play Recognition, and 90 Speed.
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HARRISON SMITH (93 OVR)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS FS
6’3, 218 POUNDS
Smith hit career highs in interceptions and sacks en route to the All-Pro team. He starts Madden NFL 16 with 86 Speed, 85 Play Recognition, and 75 MCV/92 ZCV/92 POW.
Top K Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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The rules for PATs have changed for the upcoming NFL season, and these kickers are more important than ever.
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JUSTIN TUCKER (95 OVR)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
6’0, 189 POUNDS
Tucker’s 89.8 field goal percentage is the best ever for an NFL kicker. He starts Madden NFL 16 with 95 Kick Accuracy and league-best 98 Kick Power.
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STEPHEN GOSTKOWSKI (95 OVR)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
6’1, 215 POUNDS
The Patriots made Gostkowski the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. He led the NFL with 35 field goals converted, and also in scoring with 156 points. He has 94 Kick Power and 95 Kick Accuracy.
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DAN BAILEY (94 OVR)
DALLAS COWBOYS
6’0, 195 POUNDS
Bailey’s 89.7 field goal percentage is just behind Tucker’s for the best in NFL history. Bailey has 93 Kick Power and 96 Kick Accuracy (tops among all kickers).
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MATT BRYANT (91 OVR)
ATLANTA FALCONS
5’9, 203 POUNDS
Bryant was perfect in 2014 with 100% conversion on all attempts from less than 50 yards. He has 90 Kick Power and 94 Kick Accuracy in Madden NFL 16.
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PHIL DAWSON (91 OVR)
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
5’11, 200 POUNDS
Dawson’s clutch kicking is a welcome constant for a 49ers team that has weathered so many offseason changes. He has 92 Kick Power and 89 Kick Accuracy.
Top P Player Ratings in Madden NFL 16
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That’s just a myth about Madden NFL players never punting, right? You need these guys! Punters are people too.
Here are the top-rated punters in Madden NFL 16.
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PAT MCAFEE (95 OVR)
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
6’1, 240 POUNDS
McAfee put 30 punts inside the 20, and led the NFL with 70 touchbacks on kickoffs. His 97 Kick Power is tied for best among punters, and he also brings 92 Kick Accuracy and 88 Awareness.
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JOHNNY HEKKER (93 OVR)
ST. LOUIS RAMS
6’5, 236 POUNDS
Hekker has 97 Kick Power and 97 Kick Accuracy (both best among punters). A former high school quarterback, he is your choice for fake punts with 64 THP/65 TAS/40 TOR/79 AWR.
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MATT BOSHER (92 OVR)
ATLANTA FALCONS
6’0, 208 POUNDS
Bosher already owns all of the Falcons’ franchise records for punting, and ended 2014 with a 45.7-yard average. He has 92 Kick Power and 97 Kick Accuracy with 83 Awareness.
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THOMAS MORSTEAD (91 OVR)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
6’4, 235 POUNDS
Morstead led all qualified punters by allowing just 99 return yards on his 58 punts. His net average was second in the league at 42.9 yards. He has 95 Kick Power and 91 Kick Accuracy with 86 Awareness.
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SAM MARTIN (91 OVR)
DETROIT LIONS
6’1, 210 POUNDS
Martin has 96 Kick Power and 95 Kick Accuracy with 80 Awareness, and he also helped the Lions with kickoffs in 2014. His total of 53 touchbacks tied for fifth in the league.