#Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie earned a significant ratings boost on ‘Madden 25’ after Kansas City’s win over the #Bengals in Week 2.
It is no secret that third-year cornerback Trent McDuffie has become one of the NFL’s top defenders, and as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for their Week 3 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, the experts at EA Sports have taken notice of his efforts.
McDuffie, who has become the top defensive back in Kansas City’s secondary, earned a significant rating boost on Madden 25 this week, making him a must-add player for users to utilize.
Madden announced his progression in a post to Twitter, that featured a graphic showing exactly what tweaks they made.
Though he isn’t the best cornerback in the game, McDuffie’s coverage ability is as impressive in Madden as it is on the real-life NFL gridiron.
It should come as no surprise that McDuffie is one of the most coveted players in Madden, especially given his outstanding play in the absence of veteran L’Jarius Sneed, who left the Chiefs in the 2024 offseason.
Buffalo Bills players reacted to the ratings given to their characters in the latest NFL video game, “Madden 25.”
Quarterback Josh Allen is the highest-rated player on the Bills. Just about every player agrees with that but most did not like their own numbers… that is, unless their number was on top of an individual category.
Right tackle Spencer Brown and tight end Dalton Kincaid helped put together the video which was shared by the team on social media in the clip below:
Good morning, Winners! Welcome back to the Morning Win. Thank you so much for rocking with us today. We appreciate you.
After having had College Football 25 take over my life for the last few weeks, I decided to give Madden a shot. I’ve been a sporadic Madden player over the years but figured I’d give it another shot since we finally got another college football video game, and it was awesome.
After playing it for four days straight, my feelings are mixed.
Don’t get it twisted — this isn’t a bad game! Anyone who has been a fan of Madden will love this one. There were plenty of redeemable qualities that kept me coming back.
The first thing that you should know about it is that this is not a copy-and-paste job with CFB 25. The two games are entirely different. Madden actually does a lot of things better than CFB 25, if I’m being honest.
The first thing I did was go into a Play Now game. I chose to replay the Eagles’ first preseason game against the Ravens.
Big mistake, guys. That defense is excellent. It destroyed me. But, honestly, I was in awe at how alive it felt. The defense kept shifting around pre-snap. It was like the players were communicating with one another. It felt like watching an honest NFL game, which was nice.
The playbooks were also unique. The Eagles offense was fun. It was filled with a ton of run-pass option plays with intricate route concepts for Jalen Hurts to cycle through. It was impressive.
What I really wanted to play was the game’s Superstar mode. I’d been glued to Road to Glory on CFB 25 since the game came out and wanted to continue my player’s career on Madden.
Things started off pretty well! My player transferred over neatly. He looked exactly like he did on CFB 25, which was nice.
Once your player loads in, you select an archetype. Since this was a quarterback, I had four choices: field general, scrambler, improviser and power runner. Ultimately, I built a custom improviser mix.
From there, you play the NFL Combine and do various drills to improve your player. There’s also a Combine interview you can take that impacts your draft standing, too.
The questions are super silly and easy if you pay attention to Madden and the NFL in the slightest bit. The questions aren’t about defensive coverages and how to attack them. Instead, they’re silly things like who won Kick Tac Toe at the Pro Bowl in 2023.
Pretty sure I still got this wrong, but whatever.
Ultimately, the Jets drafted me with the 11th pick in the first round. They do the whole draft thing, too, by the way. Robert Saleh called me to let me know the Jets were picking me. You also get to shake hands with Roger Goodell, which was nice.
But things got super weird, super fast. For some reason, New York traded Aaron Rodgers to the Rams after picking me, and, well, that didn’t make any sense mostly because my player kind of stinks.
This is what really irked me. You’d think that as a Heisman-winning quarterback who broke virtually every passing record at USC, I’d have been a pretty good prospect. But nope! He’s a 65 overall quarterback.
It felt like the work I did on CFB 25 kind of didn’t matter, which sucked. But the mode was still fun to play. I played the preseason and, after a few quick games, he’s already a 70 overall. It’s not hard to level up. You get skill points upon completion of “quests,” which are basically stat goals for the season. The progression system is also much better than CFB 25’s. It’s more granular, so you can improve individual “core” skills instead of broadly improving a swath of them without control.
The mode was a bit glitchy. I had to restart the game a few times to get some of the menus to work. It also just completely kicked me in the middle of a fourth quarter, which was irritating, but I still had fun with it.
The presentation was excellent. The commentators knew I won the Heisman, which was nice. They also gave me a sweet chyron, too.
I haven’t had much time to explore the rest of the game, but these two modes gave me a pretty good sampling on what to expect.
Ultimately, this game is good. If you like Madden or love football, you’ll have a good time playing it. It’s an immersive NFL experience that breathes a lot of life into the experience.
Me, personally? I think I’m going to slide back to CFB 25 for a sec. I miss those drums.
Harbaugh reportedly told Kap he had a coaching job waiting for him with the Chargers if he wanted it. The head coach reportedly offered Kaepernick that job back in January.
Now, it seems, it’s a bit too late to take it. Harbaugh told reporters that Kaepernick wouldn’t be coaching on the staff or playing on the team this year.
“I love Colin, but he’s not going to be on the coaching staff I set for this year, and he’s not going to be playing on the roster either,” he said.
That’s a reasonable position for Harbaugh, considering that the NFL season starts in a couple of weeks here. It’s a bit late to be adding names to the coaching staff.
It also seems he’s closing the window on Kaepernick playing for him, too, which is a bit disappointing. I guess Easton Stick is good enough? Whatever.
Maybe next year. We’ll see.
Ws > Records
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Angel Reese has done a lot of record breaking in her rookie WNBA season so far, but she’s more concerned with wins. That was made clear during her press conference after a rough loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday.
“After a rough loss to the Phoenix Mercury Thursday, Angel was asked about breaking Sylvia Fowles’ franchise single-season rebounding record. And, while that’s really dope, it’s probably the last thing she wants to hear following a loss.
That’s something she’s said before — for example, after she broke the rookie double-double record — and it certainly wasn’t going to change on a night where the team mostly struggled without Chennedy Carter. As you might suspect, Angel rattled off an icy but blunt “I don’t wanna hear about no record” response to a reporter who asked.”
Record, schmecord. Angel is trying to make the playoffs.
Photo Friday: The cycle, baby!
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Weston Wilson got showered with sunflower seeds after becoming the first Phillies rookie to ever hit the cycle in a game.
Drake Maye is finally in Madden, but what is his overall rating?
For New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye, it all started as a dream in front of a television screen playing EA’s “Madden NFL” football game.
So it was a full-circle moment for Maye to see himself revealed in the game for the first time. Who would have ever thought that kid playing the game would actually be in it one day?
Maye, who was drafted out of North Carolina, was selected by the Patriots with the No. 3 overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft.
“Been playing my whole life, excited to officially be in #Madden25 today on the @Patriots,” Maye posted on social media.
The first order of business for Maye is improving his overall rating, which is currently sitting at 74.
It’s a fair number for a rookie quarterback who isn’t expected to start in his first season. But there’s a strong possibility of that number being drastically different in the future as Maye continues to learn and develop behind the scenes.
There’s hope that he’ll improve and bring the Patriots’ struggling offense along with him.
Madden 25 ranks two former Alabama standouts in the Top 10 for speed.
College Football 25 has taken the video game world by storm after an 11-year hiatus, but the action continues as Madden 25 is set to be released later this week on August 16. The Madden franchise has always been popular, especially amongst Alabama Crimson Tide fans as it is littered with former Nick Saban-coached players.
In this year’s game, two former Alabama players ranked in the Top 10 fastest players in the game with Detroit Lions’ Jameson Williams ranking No. 2 at a 98 overall speed and the Miami Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle ranking No. 4 with a 97 overall speed.
To nobody’s surprise, Waddle’s teammate in Miami, Tyreek Hill, is No. 1 on the list with a 99 overall speed.
Waddle has proven to be an elite player in the NFL and signed a massive extension this off season for three years and $84.75 million. Williams, however, is entering his third year and has struggled to stay on the field. If he can stay healthy in 2024, he will be a massive part of the Detroit offense and will be in line to receive a similar deal that Waddle had. Speed kills and speed pays.
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Seahawks’ DK Metcalf and Riq Woolen Top 10 fastest players in Madden 25
Breaking news! The Seattle Seahawks have a pair of speedsters in wide receiver DK Metcalf and cornerback Riq Woolen.
Okay, so that might not be the most breaking news ever. But what is new and noteworthy is the fact their speed is being recognized by the popular Madden video game franchise. In the latest update for the latest installement, Woolen and Metcalf are among the Top 10 fastest players in Madden 25.
We at Seahawks Wire have written extensively about how Madden 25 has snubbed multiple Seattle players at multiple positions. DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett did not crack into the Top 10 for wide receivers. Meanwhile, Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon were similarly dissed for the cornerback ratings. This despite both Woolen and Metcalf cracking into the Top 100 players list at No. 91 and No. 84, respectively.
However, Madden 25 has redeemed itself (a little) by getting the speed factor right for these two. Woolen and Metcalf have a unique skillset when it comes to running, blistering past anyone in their way. Of course, for Metcalf arguably the greatest display came in 2020 when he chased down Budda Baker from scoring a would-be pick-six.
A year ago, DK Metcalf went viral on this epic chase down of Budda Baker 🤯
Baker may not have scored a touchdown, but Riq Woolen sure did. As a rookie, he intercepted Lions quarterback Jared Goff on the first play of the second half to give the Seahawks a commanding 31-15 lead in an eventual 48-45 victory.
Madden 25 rankings are starting to come out, and they may have officially make CJ Stroud underrated as numerous quarterback are ranked above him.
The Ohio State Buckeyes had a reputation for having high-profile quarterbacks go into the NFL and not have instant success.
That is, until C.J. Stroud changed that narrative and had one of the best rookie seasons in the history of the position. Stroud was the Houston Texans‘ first round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, having been taken as the No. 2 overall selection.
Stroud, who won the AP and PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year, made the Pro Bowl as a rookie and ended with 4,108 passing yards and 23 touchdowns. He had just five interceptions.
One would think that’d make him a top-ten quarterback in the NFL, but EA Sports’ Madden 25 doesn’t see it that way, having released its top-ten quarterbacks.
Here they are below, with San Francisco’s Brock Purdy and Atlanta’s Kirk Cousins being the bottom two on the list. Unfortunately, there are no signs of Stroud.
Fun fact, Stroud has as many interceptions as Cousins and about 1,800 more passing yards. While Purdy was impressive, he had more than double the interceptions.
The rumors on ‘X’ make it appear that Stroud is ranked 81 overall and the 14th-best quarterback in the NFL. To say the least, that’s disappointing after one of the best rookie seasons in the history of the game.
Broncos CB Pat Surtain has a 95 overall rating in Madden 25, making him the third-best CB in the game. He’s aiming to join the 99 Club next.
EA Sports released ratings for Madden NFL 25 earlier this week and Denver Broncos star cornerback Pat Surtain was given an overall rating of 95.
That’s a one-point increase from his rating last year as Surtain remains the third-highest-rated cornerback in the game, only trailing Sauce Gardner (97) and Jalen Ramsey (96).
The Broncos shared a video on their Twitter/X page on Thursday showing PS2’s reaction to his rating in the video game.
“Overall rating: 95. See, that’s a good start,” Surtain says in the video. “That’s a good start, Madden. That’s a good start. I’mma get that 99 soon. In due time, for sure. Trust it. Truss.”
Surtain is Denver’s highest-rated player by a wide margin, with guard Quinn Meinerz (87) left tackle Garett Bolles (85) and wide receiver Courtland Sutton (84) next in line. The team’s only other players above 79 overall are running back Javonte Williams (80) and right tackle Mike McGlinchey (80).
Madden NFL 25 will hit stores on Friday, Aug. 16. The game will be available on PlayStation, Xbox and PC platforms.
Nearly everyone can agree that Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was shafted in his Madden ranking heading into 2024.
C.J. Stroud wasn’t expected to do much in the NFL before the 2023 season. As the No. 2 overall pick out of Ohio State on a franchise that won 11 games in three combined seasons, expectations were markedly low heading into September.
Stroud never got that memo since he put together one of the best seasons in NFL history for a rookie en route to helping Houston secure its first division title in four years. Players even were dazzled by his heroics, ranking him No. 20 in the NFL’s Top 100 list.
Even NFL coaches, executives and scouts voted Stroud the seventh-best quarterback in the league entering the 2024 season despite only having one season under his belt.
The folks over at EA Sports still need to see more from the offensive rookie of the year before placing at the top-tier spot.
EA Madden 25 revealed its ratings for quarterbacks on Friday, with Stroud grading out as an 81 overall. That would place him not just outside the top 10, but nearly outside the top 15.
Stroud, who became the fifth rookie in league history to throw for 4,000 yards in their first season, was sandwiched between Detroit’s Jared Goff (82 overall) and Green Bay’s Jordan Love (81 overall).
It would be one thing to argue that Stroud’s inexperience warrants a lower ranking, but EA Sports listed San Francisco’s Brock Purdy as a top-10 passer. Few can insist that Purdy hasn’t shown promise since taking over in the Bay Area, but he’s also been blessed with arguably the league’s top defense and a cast of All-Pro weapons.
Entering Year 2, Stroud has one of those thanks to the additions of Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon and former All-Pro receiver Stefon Diggs, but remember that he made history with eight different offensive line combinations and a lackluster run game.
On top of that, the Texans’ defense was hit-or-miss most of the season, especially in the secondary. Twice last season, Stroud led comeback drives to secure victories and plant Houston at the top of the AFC South rankings.
The top 32 QBs in Madden NFL 25:
1) Patrick Mahomes: 99 2) Lamar Jackson: 98 3) Joe Burrow: 93 4) Josh Allen: 92 5) Dak Prescott: 90 6) Tua Tagovailoa: 88 7) Justin Herbert: 87 8) Jalen Hurts: 86 9) Brock Purdy: 85 10) Kirk Cousins: 84 11) Aaron Rodgers: 83 12) Matthew Stafford:…
Without Stroud, the Texans would have remained an underwhelming franchise with a lack of direction at the most essential position for success.
Could the same be said for the 49ers with Purdy, who graded out with an 85 overall ranking?
Could the same be said for Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts, who ranked eighth at 86 grade?
How about Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa or Dallas Dak Prescott, who each ranked in the top six with an 88 overall grade or higher?
Stroud, who didn’t play in Thursday’s 21-17 loss against the Chicago Bears in the Hall of Fame game, likely has other things on his mind as the Texans prepare for Week 1.
Fans, however, have ample time to complain about the egregious decision made by those who say, “It’s in the game.”
#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes earned a 99 overall rating in ‘Madden 25’, joining TE Travis Kelce as one of the game’s best players.
The Kansas City Chiefs have dominated their competition in the NFL over the last two years, and seem destined for greatness as the 2024 season draws closer.
Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been a key part of Kansas City’s offensive attack, and after winning his third Super Bowl earlier this year, the experts at EA Sports gave him the highest honor in ‘Madden 25’, which is set to release later this month.
Mahomes earned a 99 overall rating, the best that is possible in the acclaimed game, cementing his status as the NFL’s top signal-caller as the Chiefs prepare to defend their Super Bowl LVIII title.
Though his exceptional rating shouldn’t come as a surprise to fans who are familiar with the ‘Madden’ franchise, Mahomes’ outstanding abilities are sure to make him a player worth using when the game finally hits the shelves.
Expect to see some otherworldly virtual highlights from Mahomes when the game comes out on August 16.
