He is perhaps the best LT in the NFL with his 95 overall rating. Spiller is a very capable backup with a rating of 80 overall, and his 95 in speed will make you want to get him some touches. He's only 23 years old, so his ratings should increase in Connected Careers. He has a 92 overall rating, only Shane Lechler of the Raiders and Andy Lee of the 49ers have a higher overall rating at the position. But the drop-off to the second-stringer is drastic. Andre Johnson is still an elite receiver. Player Notes. Zach Miller and Kellen Winslow are both solid pass-catching options. That said, they have almost nothing in the slot. Rob Bironas is the best kicker in Madden 13, and he's the only kicker who has the highest overall rating on his team. Aqib Talib is rated an 89 overall, but the next highest rated corner is Eric Wright. 1 corner right now, but Gilmore could push him. If you have the Bolts in Connected Careers you need to find young players to replace these veterans. Colin Kaepernick and Josh Johnson are athletic options to fill-in for Smith, if he's injured. Still, he's a decent backup for Bush. I got this down to a science, so this may not be the year you want to see me online in Madden 13. Should you start the rookie Ryan Tannehill or should you go with the veteran Matt Moore? It's hard enough entering the '99 Club' -- a rare group of Madden NFL players with high enough in-game attributes to earn a perfect 99 rating from EA Sports. Tommy Kelly is the other tackle, and he has an overall rating of 86. Madden 13 Rating:97 OVR. But the tackles may struggle holding their blocks on runs off their outside shoulders. Shonn Greene is the feature back, but he's not overly impressive with an 82 overall rating. Neither Browner nor Sherman crack the 90-mark in speed rating, and they are rated 84 and 83 overall, respectively. He has a 93 speed rating, but his 77 overall doesn't discourage you from finding a more dynamic player at RB. The Chargers have an elite kicking team. Davin Joseph is also a stud at the other guard position. Austin Collie is the second-best passing option, but he's a bit of a drop-off at a 78 overall rating. Final Madden 13 player ratings update! This unit needs help badly. Chris Long is the most dangerous player on the Rams' D-Line. The fullback John Conner is a decent blocking fullback at a 78 overall rating. The other starting linebackers are all just mediocre. Fortunately, the D-Line can be dominant so it can take pressure of this unit. Jackson has a 98 speed rating, while Maclin is at a 95, but Jackson should have a larger edge in catch rating and awareness. The tackles are solid ,lead by Geno Atkins. This is where the Bears have improved the most. Still, this unit is an awesome one, and it rounds out a very good offense for the Falcons. The rest of the Bears' defensive line benefits from his presence. In the middle, Pat Angerer (80 overall and Kavell Conner (73 overall) are a bit of a fall-off, but this is still a bright spot for the rebuilding Colts. He brings it with a 91 speed rating. Ike Taylor is blazing fast (95 speed overall), but I almost dropped my controller when I saw that he was rated an 88 overall. This is certainly an area in need of improvement for the Broncos. Either way things could be worse for the Titans. Combine that with the lack of a top-notch receiver and this could be a tough Madden season for Manning. Madden 13 Attribute Spotlight - Wide Receiver catch (CAT) attribute inconsistency. Eli has an overall of 97, and he's only 31 years old. Tight end Anthony Fasano is the highest rated option for whomever you choose to be your QB. Major Wright's ratings won't blow anyone away at strong safety either. The Colts have switched to a 3-4, but luckily the incumbent defensive ends: Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis had the skill-set to switch to 3-4 OLBs. Justin Tuck isn't far behind, he's at 93 overall. Tony Romo is a solid 90 overall, and despite what his haters may think, I believe his ratings are accurate. I cannot believe Madden doesn’t include the NFL in any of its roster settings in the franchise/coach mode. The best way to describe the Bengals' linebackers on Madden 13 is fast and steady. Mason Crosby is among the better kickers on Madden 13. The Jags signed Laurent Robinson and he's rated an 83 overall, but the future is Justin Blackmon. He has a 91 overall rating, with an 88 in speed and a 85 in catching. Right now, Madden has him rated a 70 overall. LeGarrette Blount is the highest-rated back at 79. Nate Kaeding is rated a 92 overall and the punter Mike Scifres is rated a 91. He is the best player on perhaps the game's best LB unit. The nickel and dime backs are a bit of a drop-off, but at least Sammy Shields has a blazing speed rating of 97. Terrence McGee is the No. My thoughts. Sage Rosenfels has only a 70 overall rating. 1 option. Both Felix Jones and Dez Bryant have big play capabilities. Bush should be to Forte what he was to Darren McFadden over the last few seasons. They aren't exactly the Dream Team, as Asomugha isn't rated in top 10 defensive players this year, but he's still rock solid. He's rated a 95 in this role, and he's my guy for kick and punt return duties. The Bears backfield is just about as strong—if not stronger—than the QBs. They have 86 and 83-overall ratings, respectively. If that wasn't enough, tight end Aaron Hernandez and Brandon Lloyd are both rated 88 overall. The Kansas City Chiefs … Matthews is a maniac on the left side with a 94 overall rating. The ageless Ronde Barber is 37 years old, but he is still rated an 87 overall. If you're looking for a challenge in Connected Careers, this could represent the biggest one of all. An 84 in power moves, 99 in finesse moves and 98 in pursuit. The safeties aren't as highly rated, but Reggie Nelson (92 speed rating) and Taylor Mays (95 speed rating) bring the common factor with this Bengals' defense: speed. Are you ready for some virtual football?!?! This is another area of concern for the Bears. If you like to see your favorite team’s player ratings, type in the team’s nickname. He's only rated a 68, but I throw to the fullback from time to time, and Walker is a much better receiver. This is definitely not one of the Vikings strongest positions, and that partially explains why they weren't very good in 2011. They likely represent the future of the interior line, but for now veteran Corey Williams starts alongside Suh. The Jets will miss the likes of Plaxico Burress and Braylon Edwards. He's rated a 95 overall and with his 96 strength rating he requires some extra attention if you want to to run his way. Madden 13 has him rated at 90 overall, and I think it's justified. Welcome to Madden Ratings! Rookie Michael Floyd has a 75 overall now, but that is sure to rise in your Connected Careers. If you really look deep on the depth chart, rookie scat-back LaMichael James is there with a 73 overall rating, and a 92 in speed. If you live in a state with no team allegiance, or you just want the team most ready to win a Super Bowl now, the Patriots are the team to pick in the AFC. The Skins' line is just so-so. The problem is that neither is anything to shout about. Now that Freeman has an unquestioned No. Knowshon Moreno is the backup, but he is only rated a 76 overall. JPP is a beast at 96 overall, and here's that theme again, he's just 23 years old. He's a 97 overall and solid when it comes to pass-rushing and run defense. Captain Munnerlyn has the funniest name in the NFL, but he only has an overall rating of 73. The Eagles' secondary is one of the best—if not the best—defensive backs unit on Madden 13. Madden 13 Player Ratings Impact We expect Aaron Rodgers Madden 13 player ratings impact to be huge as he will be the top overall player in the game with a 99 overall rating. Find out which players had the biggest change in their OVR rating! With the passing game the Lions have, Best could pop a few huge gainers against you, or you on Madden 13. They even have a reserve OLB in Thomas Davis who is rated an 80 overall. He has a 97 throwing power, but his overall was brought down by his awareness rating of 76. All Madden 13 Player Ratings are below! He chimes in with an underwhelming 79 overall rating. The man that was born to be a Raider Stefen Wisniewski has already reached an overall rating of 82, and he's only 23 years old. His ratings will likely rise in Connected Careers. EA apparently tried to balance the seriousness of his neck injury with his iron man status prior to 2011. That's a good thing, because he has only a 63 overall. The corners are huge, and great in run-support. Those three options are great weapons and give Dallas one of the strongest WR/TE combinations on the game. It's anchored by Willams at LT, and he is one of the top three players on the Skins' roster. Derek Anderson is Cam's backup, and he has a 73 overall rating. Rogers has a 91 overall rating. Cam Newton is perhaps the best young QB you can have on Madden 13. He has a 98 throwing power, and only Matthew Stafford of the Detroit Lions has a stronger arm. T.J. Ward is the third standout player in the Browns' secondary. Charlie Peprah is the only member of the Packers' secondary that doesn't have an 80 overall or higher. The answer is simple for me, I would go with Tebow. Up the middle the Bills are just as good. The Boys should be much improved in pass coverage. Eddie Royal is a very dangerous return man. They do have talented rookie Janoris Jenkins (73 overall) who has tremendous upside, but none of them have an overall rating higher than 77. We know about Jared Allen and his 98 overall rating, but Brian Robison is no slouch on the other side. Roster Update #14 Week 14. Sort by any column! Many of Stafford's passes are not throw with a ton of touch or accuracy, but Megatron doesn't require much accuracy. He has an overall rating of 81 and that will make him a popular target. If Josh Cribbs is your best receiver there is a problem. Not one player in this unit is rated beneath an 80 overall. Antonio Brown is a great return man, he's rated a 99 in this role. He's rated a 75 overall right now, but he will improve over time. Brandon Carr was a great addition to the secondary. Luck is rated an 84 overall, he has an 82 speed rating to go with his ratings of 92 throw power and 88 throwing accuracy. The backfield is not as promising for Washington. But his injury rating is only a 75. Suggestions for EA Madden NFL 13 regarding player ratings/attributes This is one area the Browns are set up nicely on offense. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft gets an 84 overall rating in Madden 13. I suppose it wouldn't really be fair if the Pack had a stud RB to go with Rodgers and their awesome receiving corp. No fear, the Packers have the lowest-rated starting RB in the game—at least for now. Goldson has an overall rating of 84 and Whitner is rated an 88. The Colts don't have a dynamic running back, and they have a precious, rookie franchise QB. Popular, but non-EA-affiliated website, Madden School has had the ratings a bit early in the past, and that appears to be the case again this year. But if he gets hurt, and you're controlling the Packers, you are in trouble. He has a 91 overall rating. The Steelers 3-4 defense has two standouts on the D-Line. He has an 88 overall rating, and the clear No. His receiver corps is great, but so is the O-Line. If you are a Connected Careers coach for the Bears, you'll have to get Urlacher's successor on the team as soon as possible. Alright, this is getting absurd. Punter Chris Jones rounds out an underwhelming kicking tandem for the Cowboys. Greg Jones is one of the best FBs in the game as well, he is rated a 91 overall. I personally think that is a bit low, but this is the hand he's been dealt. Tim Masthay is just average at the punter position. Madden players love to pick teams with fast quarterbacks who can throw on the run. I have had my hands all over Madden 13, and I have scoured the ratings like Jon Gruden breaking down a rookie QB. David Reed handles the kick return duties, and he's decent but not devastating in that regard. If their ratings rise from 83 overall and 81 overall, respectively, then the unit will improve. Brian Hartline is the highest rated receiver with a meager 77 overall. They finally inked Matt Forte, and he's one of the best runners on the game with a 93 overall rating. Roster Update #15 ... ---> Source: EA Sports---> Info: Roster spreadsheet file containing full player ratings for all 32 NFL teams. He's an 83 overall with an 86 speed, so he isn't a burner, but he can get the tough yardage with his 94 truck rating. Only Vince Wilfork stands out, but boy does he stand out. He has a 89 overall, and most notably an 85 in awareness. But they both tackle well, and their overall ratings are decent: an 89 for Webster and 85 for Thomas. Eric Weddle's 95 overall rating makes him one of the highest rated free safeties on Madden 13. They can wreak havoc in three receiver sets, which is why your fullback may not matter much. He has an 89 overall rating, and in 89 awareness. The Bills boast one of Madden 13's best backfields. He'll be a solid choice for your starter for a while. He has an 84 overall rating, but his 95 speed rating and 97 in acceleration make him a weapon. Witherspoon is a 10-year-veteran so they need Akeem Myers (78 overall and 23 years old) to step up and become a force. He has a 91 overall rating, and though he isn't fast (85), he has a 97 catch rating and a 90 jump rating. K.J. Evan Mathis does help strengthen the left side of the line. The other players in this unit don't crack the 80-mark in overall rating. Percy Harvin has an 87 overall rating—which I think is about two or three points too high—and the ultra athletic Jerome Simpson has an 80. Both halfbacks, DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, are rated an 84 overall. T.J. Yates is only rated a 74 overall rating, so that isn't the answer. With so much team speed it's only natural that the Raiders would have great return men. His tackle rating is an 83, but his hit power is a whopping 95. The starting corners Brent Grimes (90 overall) and Asante Samuel (88 overall) can match up with any tandem. The 39-year-old, 15-year veteran Olindo Mare is the kicker, and he can still get the job done with an 82 overall rating. Only Nick Barnett sticks out from this group. The Eagles' fullback Stanley Havili isn't a major part of what they do on offense. One such player is Jabaal Sheard (84 overall rating). He was 24-of-27 in field goals, and that has lead to an increase from his Madden 12 rating of 66. C.J. He is simply a beast, and a weapon that you must utilize. But in Connected Careers it's a concern. I love Cameron Wake, but Connected Careers coaches must note that even though he's only been in the NFL for three years, he's 30 years old. He has a 97 overall rating and is clearly one of the best players at his position in Madden 13. Washington is an elusive kick and punt returner as well as the backup RB. He has a rating of 97 in throwing power, but your challenge will be to boost his 70 awareness rating. The best thing about the Bucs D-Line is its youthfulness. Andrew Whitworth anchors a very solid Bengals' O-Line with a 91 overall rating. Carson Palmer's 84 overall rating may be a little higher than he deserves, but some of it is based on what he did in Cincinnati. He doesn't have anything lower than an 88 in any stationary throwing categories. He also has an 85 catching rating. Travis Kelce | TE | Kansas City Chiefs. The Lions young defensive line is ferocious, and besides the Stafford-to-Megatron connection, this is the best thing the team has going for it. Quincy Black (73 overall), Mason Foster (74 overall) and rookie Lavonte David (71 overall) are all rated well below 80 overall. This entire unit is a glimmer of hope for the Jags. Davis is one of the most dangerous weapons on Madden 13. Backing Stafford is Shaun Hill, and he's serviceable with a 76 overall rating, but Megatron can make anyone look good. None of them have a speed rating lower than 80. Michael Turner made the top 10 HBs list with a 91 overall rating. They aren't exceptionally fast as a group, but they all tackle well. If you're playing with existing injuries on, David Garrard may not be available for you to chose. Philip Rivers got a bit of a gift rating with his 92 overall. Jurrell Casey is rated 82 overall at DT, but this unit could use a talent injection. Thomas DeCoud (82 overall) and William Moore (81 overall) are not a superstar safety tandem, but they are certainly not a weakness on the team. This is not a strong suit for the Giants. But I point to these accuracy numbers and I cry foul: 96 short accuracy, 88 medium accuracy and 87 deep accuracy. Sammie Stroughter is not a weapon, yet he's placed in that position. An 85-to-75 rating is too much to ignore on the game. He has a 98 in trucking so he can wreak havoc on those inside runs. They are young, so a Connected Careers coach should feel comfortable with this group now and into the immediate future. Madden 14 Preview. The Boys are solid here, but if your CC uses pre-existing injuries, you'll be stung by Jason Witten's spleen injury. He has a 99 overall in that role, and even Eric Weems is a solid performer in this role. Info Photos. I like the rookie David Wilson. Green is a stud, and he may have deserved to be amongst the top 10 WR/TE. If you choose the Steelers as your team, you're good at the starting QB spot. Urlacher is second only to Peppers in overall rating for the Bears with a 95, and Briggs is a stout 92 overall. This is just part of the reason the Texans offense is so good. If Cutler gets hurt for your Cyber Bears, as he did for the real Bears in 2011, Jason Campbell is a solid backup. No other Seahawks lineman cracks the 80-mark. The Seahawks O-Line is decent, but not great. Derrick Johnson is also a standout here, as he has a 92 overall rating. The Jets still have studs on the O-Line. New England isn't spectacular here, but then again they don't have to be. That is a great weapon for a team with a dominant defense. That is definitely significant, but with the hops he's displayed he should have been rated a 100. Overall Team Rankings ... their overall scores may differ if … They could use an upgrade from Joe Mays in the middle, though. He has 92 speed and a 96 trucking rating. Claiborne is a future superstar. Peterson and the little man with the big name (Stephens-Howling) are both rated a 99 as return men. Still, the strength of the left side makes this a solid part of the team, but the right side makes them far from perfect. Jermaine Gresham is a solid option at tight end with an 81 overall rating, but the second receiver will be a problem. Please be patient while it loads. LeSean McCoy is one of the most devastating weapons on the game, but if you pick the Eagles, you better hope he doesn't get hurt. That said, they have almost nothing in the slot. The Bears O-Line is their biggest weakness. Harvin is a dynamic kick returner, and he could help the Vikes' offense out with field position, and they may need all the help they can get. He has an overall rating of 93, and he's one of the premier pass-rushers. Max Unger is the other standout. Michael Griffin is a big-hitter, and he's rated 89 overall. Rivers has a 98 injury rating and a 97 in toughness. Darryl Smith is one of the team's best players with a 92 overall rating. The solid O-Line that helped MJD lead the league in rushing is back, but the LG spot is a weakness. Eric Berry is coming off a serious injury, but he and Earl Thomas are the two best young safeties in the NFL. The 94 catch rating and 96 jump is what red zone fade routes are made for. The Falcons also have Jacquizz Rodgers as his backup. Beanie Wells is a solid power-style runner, but beware this could be a trap. Akers is a rated a 91 overall and Lee a 95. Grossman has a 75 overall and Cousins' 72 overall rating is solid for a rookie, and a third-stringer. Madden 13 is still paying much respect to Lewis, as he received an overall rating of 94. The isn't much to shout about with the Lions receivers after Megatron. He's rated an insane 98 in speed, but only a 73 in overall rating. Moore (78) has a slight edge over Garrard (77) in overall ratings, so this is a tough one. He does have a TE honored in Graham, but he doesn't have a plethora of outstanding weapons at his disposal. I think he deserved more than a 76 hit power rating, but he's still the best player in the Titans' secondary. That said, only Bryan Thomas (79 overall) has an overall rating below 80. Rookie Mychal Kendricks is dinged in his ratings a bit because of inexperience, but look for his ratings to rise after a few updates. The Jets' receivers are slightly better than the RBs. This unit is definitely going to feel the loss of Terrell Suggs—if you keep pre-existing injuries on. Javier Arenas is a demon in the return game. Thanks to a beast at ROLB, these big guys don't have to apply much pressure on the QB. The NFL's second-stringer has an 80 overall rating. Steve Smith is the fourth-highest rated receiver on the game with a 95 overall. Manning is also an impact player in the return game. He has a 90 throwing power rating and 90 in deep accuracy, so he'll be able to hit Dez Bryant, Miles Austin and Jason Witten for long completions. The Dolphins have the play-making ability of Reggie Bush at their disposal. He's only 23, and he's already at an 80 overall. Dawson is like Old Faithful as he continues to be a quality placekicker, but Hodges is below standard as a punter. Frank Gore is rated a 92 overall. For now, rookie Nick Perry has only a 73 overall, but his ratings could rise through the season, and definitely in your Connected Careers. 1 receiver in Vincent Jackson, he'll have no excuse in real life, and you shouldn't give him one on Madden. Mike Nugent's overall rating of 81 makes him a solid kicker, and Kevin Huber is average as the team's punter with a 75 overall rating. He's one of the QBs that will slice-up opponents on Madden 13. But he and Kory Lichtensteiger are the only two O-Lineman that crack the 80-overall rating mark. D'Qwell Jackson is one of the more underrated players in the NFL. He was tied for the NFL lead in INTs in 2011 with seven. How do you know a team is a legitimate Super Bowl contender? The Seahawks are a bit unproven at QB. In 2011, he made 32 of 39 FGs, but only made one from 50 yards or longer. When your best receiver on Madden isn't even rated an 80 overall, you got problems. Steve Smith is the highest rated receiver with a 77 overall. He's rated an 88 overall. Kenny Britt is coming off an injury, but Madden still gave him a lot of respect. The secondary is solid, but definitely not on the level of the D-Line and LB. The highest-rated player in the group is LT Jared Veldheer. Of course it starts with Willis and his 98 rating. Chris Johnson isn't the 99 overall he was in Madden 11, but a 90 overall is nothing to sneeze at. He has a 95 spectacular catch and catch rating, and he also has a 96 catch-in-traffic rating. The quarterback position is not in good shape for Arizona. Without Cedric Benson the Bengals turn to BenJarvus Green-Ellis as the feature back. Charles Woodson is 35 years old, but he also still has an 89 overall rating. The ROLB is rated an 88 overall, but the other two starting spots are like patchwork. Even though Madden 13 may not put DeSean Jackson back to return punts, most gamers probably will. He had five sacks in 2011, and he's a solid run stuffer. Matt Schaub comes back from his injury in 2011 and he's rated an 89 overall in Madden 13. Release date: August 27, 2013 (Based on the 2013 NFL season. The Chiefs may miss Brandon Carr a little, but they will be alright. Randall Cobb is the return man, and his 94 rating in this role makes him a valuable weapon to an already devastating offense. Both of them are rated 70 overall, but they can scoot. Zoltan Mesko (83 overall) and Stephen Gostkowski (87 overall) can both carry the load of their positions. 1 receiver for the Titans. EA Sports has already given him a 92 overall rating. The other starter is Letroy Guion, and he only boasts a 69 overall rating. He is rated a 91 overall, but no other starter across the D-Line is rated an 80 or better. Richard Seymour is the best position player on the roster. He has a 40 truck rating, so the Saints must depend on Pierre Thomas for the inside running duties. Stefan Logan is a returner extraordinaire. Mathias Kiwanuka (83) and Michael Boley (81) are both in the 80s for their overall rating. Lawrence Vickers is a solid blocking fullback. You'll need to address that as you won't want him protecting Fitzpatrick or Young from the beasts in the NFL at RE. Michael Bush is also a very capable second option. The Niners are a fierce bunch on Madden 13. He is rated an 88 overall, and he's just 25 years old. Antoine Cason (86 overall) and veteran Quentin Jammer (84 overall) make up a solid cornerback tandem. His 90 overall speed rating is still formidable, but thanks to Robert Griffin III, he's not the fastest QB in the game anymore. If the unthinkable were to happen, and Eli was injured, David Carr (71) and Ryan Perrilloux (55) won't do you much good. Javon Ringer isn't a terrible backup, but with a 73 overall rating he's no CJ. But there aren't any other players at the position rated higher than 76. Dwayne Bowe is the unquestioned No. He has a 72 overall rating, and because he has only a 63 speed rating, you'll have to change your style of play if Vick gets injured. We have all of the Post-Superbowl ratings for all players! Tight end Scott Chandler is the best at his position with a 78 overall rating. Rian Lindell is rated an 85 overall, Brian Moorman is even better with an 88 overall, and the return men are dynamic. Besides RB, this is the weakest aspect of the Pats' team. He does still boast a ridiculously strong arm. Search our database for the full ratings of any player in Madden Ultimate Team 16 . Chances are I'll know your team better than you. This is where Washington's defense is nasty. He has an 83 overall, and his 84 speed and 87 catch rating will cause some issues for your opponents' LB core.