Summary
Madden NFL 25gives players a massive lineup of players, each contributing to just how high they can raise theOverall Ratingof the team they play for. However, if you get the average of all the players on the roster for a team, this does not make upthe team’s OVR— there is more at play than just that.
Chemistrywill come into play, which canboost ratingsbeyond just tallying up each player’s OVR, and game modes likeFranchiseare intended to build up players by developing them. This can leave wildly differing OVRs. Luckily, coaches that just want to play the game and have fun canhop into Quick Play with some friends.
6Detroit Lions
Team OVR: 88
TheDetroit Lionswill be for coahces looking to push the offensive with anOVR of 88. The team has various Superstar players, but only 1 Superstar X-Factor. Coaches will want lots of Superstar X-Factor players to make use of strong abilities once their players get in the zone.
The Detroit Lions play more to their offensive drives than to their defensive ones, but this does not mean they are bad on defense. Their best ranking inMadden NFL 24was theirPass Rush. This is when players are able to get through the line of scrimmage and sack the opposing team’s quarterback while on defense.
5Dallas Cowboys
TheDallas Cowboysare tied with the Detroit Lions with anOVR of 88. However, this team has a lot more going for it in terms ofSuperstarandSuperstar X-Factor players— wIth a notable player beingCeeDee Lamb. CeeDee is one ofthe best wide receivers in the game, and players can build many solid plays thanks to hisYac ‘Em UpSuperstar X-Factor ability.
The Dallas Cowboys are a solid choice for players who want to play both offense and defense, with a slight edge in their defensive game. Their best ranking inMadden NFL 24was also theirPass Rush. However, they did not place as high as the Detroit Lions.
4Miami Dolphins
Team OVR: 89
TheMiami Dolphinsfall just shy of breaking into the 90s ratings with anOVR of 89. While this team only has 2 Superstar X-Factor players, they are fierce ones — with Tyreek Hill being amember of the 99 club. This is not something many players are able to achieve in their careers.
The Miami Dolphins are another solid choice for players who want to play both offense and defense. Their best ranking inMadden NFL 24was theirTeam Speed,in which they managed to come first. There are variousAttributesthat can play into this, such asAccelerationandStamina. This allows players to reach their max speed faster, and sprint more before they get tired.
3Baltimore Ravens
Team OVR: 91
TheBaltimore Ravensare a very well-rounded and strong team, with anOVR of 91. This team has several Superstar X-Factor players that cover a wide range of positions. Such as strong safety, quarterback, halfback, right end, and even one ofthe best linebackers in the game,Roquan Smith.
The Miami Dolphins play a stronger offensive game than other teams, meaning players will want to get their hands on thebest offensive playbook strategies. Their best ranking inMadden NFL 24was theircoverage,which is slightly better than theirpassing— in which they came first and second, respectively. This makes them a very versatile option while also pushing for points.
2Kansas City Chiefs
Team OVR: 92
TheKansas City Chiefsare one of the best choices players can make for an offensive team and have anOVR of 92. They havethe single best quarterback in the entire game,Patrick Mohomes. Patrick Mohomes is one of the few players with a 99 OVR, but they are not the only one on this team. The Kansas City Chiefs also haveTravis Kelceas their tight end, and this allows them to pull off some amazing team plays.
Their best ranking inMadden NFL 24was theirpassing,followed by theirRushing. Just like the Ravens, this team leans a lot more into playing an offensive game than a defensive one. Players that want more defensive options willwant some stronger safetieson their team.
1San Francisco 49ers
TheSan Francisco 49erstie up with the Kansas City Chiefs for a totalOVR of 92. They are also tied with them for the highest OVR of 88 in the Franchise game mode, making for a verystrong start to the game mode. This team has plenty of Superstars and Superstar X-Factor players across various positions for both offense and defense — and two of these players are members of the 99 club,Christian McCaffreyandTrent Williams.
Their best ranking inMadden NFL 24was both theirpassing andRushing, in which they came 3rd. Their distribution of Attributes is not as offensive as that of the Kansas City Chiefs, but this improves their defense while still maintaining a very strong presence when it comes time for them to snap the ball.
