Usually a lot of these ratings will fluctuate and change throughout the season. If Lawrence gets off to an MVP like start the first two months and the team is undefeated? They'll patch him up to an 85+ quickly.

I haven't bought any Madden games since 2017 to be honest with you. The game is still flat, the franchise mode has rarely been touched or modified, the scouting and draft aspect of the game is still bland.

I just don't care for it anymore. I know 2K was coming back, however, it's at the mercy of the NFLPA rights being in the hands of EA exclusively, so, they're only able to create a game that is more arcade and simulation based instead of Franchise mode enabled, etc.

I think the last great Madden I ever played was Madden 2003 and Madden 2004. That was peak EA in my opinion. After that? Madden 16 and Madden 25th Anniversary were pretty good.

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