Madden 26 team ratings: The best and worst NFL teams to play with listed by overall rating

EA Sports has made its judgments for the 2025 NFL season.

With training camp underway and Week 1 inching closer, the official team ratings for Madden 26 dropped on Friday. Each of the 32 squads received its overall rating, as well as ratings for their offenses, defenses, and special teams units.

Naturally, teams like the Eagles, Chiefs, Bills, and Lions, four of the most successful teams in the league in 2024, are near the top of the pack due to their top-to-bottom talent. But there may be a few surprises for fans, as well — where do the new-look Steelers rank? What about the Patriots, who went 4-13 last season but revamped their roster with new head coach Mike Vrabel?

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Here's a look at where each NFL team currently sits entering the 2025 season by the standard of Madden 26's overall ratings, plus breakdowns of the rankings for offenses, defenses, and special teams.

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Madden 26 team ratings

It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that the top five in Madden 26 team ratings all had strong 2024 seasons. The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles rank second, while the Chiefs, who went 15-2 but lost in the title game, are third. The Bills, owners of the defending MVP in Josh Allen, came in at fourth. The top spot at the start of the game goes to the Ravens. 

Notable rankings towards the middle of the pack include the Cowboys, who missed the playoffs last year but are hoping for a rebound behind a healthy Dak Prescott and WR addition George Pickens, as well as the Seahawks, who brought in a new quarterback in Sam Darnold.

Among the lowest-ranked teams overall are the Titans, who now have a core piece at quarterback in No. 1 pick Cam Ward, and the Saints, who may also be starting a rookie passer in Week 1 with Tyler Shough.

Madden 26 team overall ratings

Here are the Madden 26 starting ratings for franchise mode.

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Madden 26 team offense ratings

As for the offense ratings in Madden 26, the Ravens and Eagles were crowned the game's best offenses. The Eagles, who have a member of the "99 Club" in running back Saquon Barkley, came in at 92, with the Ravens, who also have a "99 Club" member in quarterback Lamar Jackson, on their heels at an 89.

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Madden 26 team defense ratings

Defensively, it was the Steelers who came in as the highest-rated unit for Madden 26 at an 88. Other top squads include the Ravens (87), Chiefs (85) and Lions (85). The Browns, who own "99 Club" member Myles Garrett, did not place in the top 10.