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Madden NFL 16 NFC North Team Ratings, Along with a Few More Player Ratings

03:42 PM - August 8, 2015 by Steve_OS

EA Sports has released Madden NFL 16 team ratings for the NFC North today, along with a few more player ratings.

Green Bay Packers (90 OVR)

Offense

Aaron Rodgers (99 OVR)
Jordy Nelson (93 OVR)
Randall Cobb (91 OVR)
Eddie Lacy (90 OVR)
Josh Sitton (97 OVR)
T. J. Lang (92 OVR)

Defense

Clay Matthews (90 OVR)
Julius Peppers (88 OVR)
Casey Heyward (85 OVR)
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (81 OVR)

Detroit Lions (83 OVR)

Offense

Matthew Stafford (84 OVR)
Joique Bell (80 OVR)
Calvin Johnson (95 OVR)
Golden Tate (88 OVR)

Defense

Haloti Ngata (92 OVR)
DeAndre Levy (93 OVR)
Glover Quin (90 OVR)
Stephen Tulloch (87 OVR)
Ezekiel Ansah (88 OVR)

Minnesota Vikings (77 OVR)

Offense

Adrian Peterson (95 OVR)
Mike Wallace (86 OVR)
Cordarrelle Patterson (73 OVR/90 SPD)
Teddy Bridgewater (82 OVR)

Defense

Harrison Smith (93 OVR)
Xavier Rhodes (86 OVR)
Robert Blanton (86 OVR)
Everson Griffen (89 OVR)
Sharrif Floyd (87 OVR)

Chicago Bears (75 OVR)

Offense

Jay Cutler (79 OVR)
Martellus Bennett (90 OVR)
Alshon Jeffery (90 OVR)
Kevin White (78 OVR)
Matt Forte (90 OVR)

Defense

Pernell McPhee (87 OVR)
Jared Allen (79 OVR)
Kyle Fuller (78 OVR)
Jon Bostic (75 OVR)

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# 41 jhigginsluckow @ 08/09/15 05:09 PM

Okay, as a neutral fan who doesn't cheer for either Green Bay or Minnesota (though I do live in Wisconsin), I feel the need to clear a few things up:

1 - The Vikings are in no way, shape, or form going to win the division unless Rodgers gets hurt. The Packers have a worse defense, I agree. But their offense is likely going to be the #1 offense in the league. 12 wins at minimum. I do believe Minnesota will push for 10 wins and a possible playoff spot, and they will definitely finish ahead of Detroit (fluke last year) and Chicago (gunning for another top 8 pick).

2 - Rodgers is by far the best quarterback at this stage. Lacy is more top 8 than top 3 like another poster stated, BUT seeing as the other team's defense is always in their nickel package to defend all of Green Bay's receivers, Lacy is the perfect fit for them because he just runs over defensive backs. Davante Adams has reportedly been outplayed by Ty Montgomery in camp, so I'm not sure why someone posted Adams is their best guy and going to break out. Nelson is totally underrated, and Cobb is probably THE most dangerous slot guy in the league.

3 - One of these days, the Packers defense will be above average. They spend all sorts of resources on that side of the ball. I think using the law of averages, this is the year they get SOME sort of return on investment lol.

4 - Packers offensive line isn't top three, but it's within the top 8. Top 25%. Sitton is a stud, Linsley is top 8 already, Lang and Bulaga aren't major weaknesses. But that group isn't dominant like Dallas, for example.

5 - Peterson is not done. Forget the 30 year old "wall". It's not happening. He is not like every other running back. I mean, I get it. Shaun Alexander, Edgerin James, Larry Johnson, etc were all elite backs who hit the wall and fell off. Peterson is a completely different breed. He's the Tim Duncan of running backs. Anyone who does not take him #1 in fantasy football will regret it. He will be rushing for 1200+ yards until he's 34 at least, and I'd peg him at 1600+ this year. His speed will decline over the next couple years, but at that point he'll essentially be what Eddie Lacy is now; running fools over every play.

Packers 12-13 wins
Vikings 9-10 wins
Lions 7-8 wins
Bears 5-6 wins

Book it.

# 42 roadman @ 08/09/15 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jhigginsluckow


	Okay, as a neutral fan who doesn't cheer for either Green Bay or Minnesota (though I do live in Wisconsin), I feel the need to clear a few things up: 1 - The Vikings are in no way, shape, or form going to win the division unless Rodgers gets hurt. The Packers have a worse defense, I agree. But their offense is likely going to be the #1 offense in the league. 12 wins at minimum. I do believe Minnesota will push for 10 wins and a possible playoff spot, and they will definitely finish ahead of Detroit (fluke last year) and Chicago (gunning for another top 8 pick). 2 - Rodgers is by far the best quarterback at this stage. Lacy is more top 8 than top 3 like another poster stated, BUT seeing as the other team's defense is always in their nickel package to defend all of Green Bay's receivers, Lacy is the perfect fit for them because he just runs over defensive backs. Davante Adams has reportedly been outplayed by Ty Montgomery in camp, so I'm not sure why someone posted Adams is their best guy and going to break out. Nelson is totally underrated, and Cobb is probably THE most dangerous slot guy in the league. 3 - One of these days, the Packers defense will be above average. They spend all sorts of resources on that side of the ball. I think using the law of averages, this is the year they get SOME sort of return on investment lol. 4 - Packers offensive line isn't top three, but it's within the top 8. Top 25%. Sitton is a stud, Linsley is top 8 already, Lang and Bulaga aren't major weaknesses. But that group isn't dominant like Dallas, for example. Packers 12-13 wins Vikings 9-10 wins Lions 7-8 wins Bears 5-6 wins Book it.

The only thing I will add, if Rodgers does get hurt, Tolzien has been playing lights out behind him. There will be a definite drop-off, but not as much when he was thrown into the fire two years ago.

# 43 ktd1976 @ 08/09/15 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jhigginsluckow


	Okay, as a neutral fan who doesn't cheer for either Green Bay or Minnesota (though I do live in Wisconsin), I feel the need to clear a few things up: 1 - The Vikings are in no way, shape, or form going to win the division unless Rodgers gets hurt. The Packers have a worse defense, I agree. But their offense is likely going to be the #1 offense in the league. 12 wins at minimum. I do believe Minnesota will push for 10 wins and a possible playoff spot, and they will definitely finish ahead of Detroit (fluke last year) and Chicago (gunning for another top 8 pick). 2 - Rodgers is by far the best quarterback at this stage. Lacy is more top 8 than top 3 like another poster stated, BUT seeing as the other team's defense is always in their nickel package to defend all of Green Bay's receivers, Lacy is the perfect fit for them because he just runs over defensive backs. Davante Adams has reportedly been outplayed by Ty Montgomery in camp, so I'm not sure why someone posted Adams is their best guy and going to break out. Nelson is totally underrated, and Cobb is probably THE most dangerous slot guy in the league. 3 - One of these days, the Packers defense will be above average. They spend all sorts of resources on that side of the ball. I think using the law of averages, this is the year they get SOME sort of return on investment lol. 4 - Packers offensive line isn't top three, but it's within the top 8. Top 25%. Sitton is a stud, Linsley is top 8 already, Lang and Bulaga aren't major weaknesses. But that group isn't dominant like Dallas, for example. 5 - Peterson is not done. Forget the 30 year old "wall". It's not happening. He is not like every other running back. I mean, I get it. Shaun Alexander, Edgerin James, Larry Johnson, etc were all elite backs who hit the wall and fell off. Peterson is a completely different breed. He's the Tim Duncan of running backs. Anyone who does not take him #1 in fantasy football will regret it. He will be rushing for 1200+ yards until he's 34 at least, and I'd peg him at 1600+ this year. His speed will decline over the next couple years, but at that point he'll essentially be what Eddie Lacy is now; running fools over every play. Packers 12-13 wins Vikings 9-10 wins Lions 7-8 wins Bears 5-6 wins Book it.

The Lions Weren't a fluke last year. Top 5 defense all season long. Beat the Packers once. Losing Suh won't hurt the Lions as much as everyone thinks. The offense will be improved. If any team could possibly unseat the Packers in the north (not likely) It is the Lions, not the Vikings.....

# 44 Godgers12 @ 08/09/15 08:02 PM

I would take the Packers interior OL over anyone's. Sutton is the best OG in football in my opinion, Lang and Linsley are both top 5. Really the only thing that separates the Cowboys' unit from ours is Tyron Smith. But Bakhtiari and Bulaga are no slouches either.

# 45 Candyman5 @ 08/10/15 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fmw32


	Why is Jared Allen a 79 that doesn't make sense at all Sent from my Z970 using Tapatalk

Because he isn't anything anymore. There's a reason the Vikings got rid of him.

Edit: He got slower but won't change up his style of rush. When he was younger that outside-in spin was fast enough to wollop people, now he is a step or two behind and allows giant gaps to run through when he does it.

He was a great player but unless he changes something up and realizes he can't do the same things he used to without changing stuff up he is a liability.

# 46 Candyman5 @ 08/10/15 12:44 AM

As the Ratings go I like them. I would like Bridgwater a little higher but at the same time I can understand his rating now. A little higher than his Rookie year.

I'm glad they didn't completely drop Peterson off a cliff for not playing last year.

Patterson Rating is fine due to his struggles with the playbook as long as his Speed is high and his catching is decent.

# 47 MoneyOvaHuds @ 08/10/15 01:28 AM

Jared Allen was very ill last year , he lost like 15 pounds when he had pneumonia playing DE at 239 , he was like 254 before and he was playing with a herniated disc . I expect him to bounce back , he's loving playing olb now and reports are he's in great shape .

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	The pneumonia that sidelined him in Week 4 melted 15 pounds off his frame, creating a two-month battle to restore his power and conditioning. In retrospect, he wishes he had taken more time off to regain strength and muscle mass. "I just don't know how to miss games," Allen says. "It killed me that I had to miss one." There was also a nagging back issue that Allen says was diagnosed as a herniated disc this winter.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...ry.html#page=1

# 48 michaelhalljr @ 08/10/15 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by grodbetatted


	Peterson isn't on a decline not even close... and we are poised to have a top 10 defense this year... you must've forgotten that your O-Line isnt that good either i remember aaron rogers sitting on his butt a few times last year. Honestly your receivers arent as good as they think, if they played for another team they wouldnt be nearly as good. So again out defense is waaaay better than yours, the only thing you have is a high powered offense, defense is subpar at best. Clay matthews oh ok cool... Our OL was hurt last year, remember we have the same O-line we had when peterson rushed for over 2000 yds and they are healthy now

LMAO!!! Packs o-line is top 5, best wr group in the league. top 10 rb and the best qb in the game. don't get me wrong, the Vikings are trending upwards and will b dangerous next year if not this year, but they are still a step or two down from the pack

# 49 michaelhalljr @ 08/10/15 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by grodbetatted


	didnt say they didnt improve, but they arent that good at all... rogers takes sacks period, but your boy just said blasphemy. he said peterson is on a decline, he is the best for a reason. He isn't on a decline and the packers know that first hand. he puts on a show everytime we play them

dude can run for 200 every time he plays the pack, who cares!! if they cant win. they could win in Minnesota, but that one win wont win them the division when gb wins 13-14 games

# 50 michaelhalljr @ 08/10/15 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Candyman5


	Because he isn't anything anymore. There's a reason the Vikings got rid of him. Edit: He got slower but won't change up his style of rush. When he was younger that outside-in spin was fast enough to wollop people, now he is a step or two behind and allows giant gaps to run through when he does it. He was a great player but unless he changes something up and realizes he can't do the same things he used to without changing stuff up he is a liability.

isn't he moving to outside lb? that is something he's never done, you gotta expect a ratings drop just for that.

# 51 Jaysworld26 @ 08/10/15 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Equinox831


	I gotta say, some of the ratings seem a little too high. All of the team ratings are fine, but Julius Peppers at an 88? What year is it? Golden Tate at 88 is also a bit too high even if he did have a solid year last season. Martellus Bennett and Alshon Jeffery both shouldn't be a 90 either, as well as Pernell McPhee coming in at 87. The ratings this year are just so damn weird.

Did you see or watch Peppers play? I am guessing no.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBCr9vWIdtY

# 52 D13 @ 08/10/15 02:45 AM

When the hell did the Vikings fans get to the party? Jesus H. The way they talk about their team would make one think they've won the division the last 7 years in a row and not cellar dwellers. [emoji23][emoji23]

I'm a Bears fan but I also live in reality land. Not fantasy land.

Your defense isn't better than Green bays, your QB sure as hell Isnt better than GB's, your WR core is 3rd POSSIBLY 4th in the division, your RB is a 30 year old child abuser that's been out of the league for a year, who's also not better than "RIGHT NOW" eddie lacy and hell maybe not even forte.

First preseason game in and you guys are going 10-6 and maybe knocking off the defending division 4 in a row champs lead by all time great AR12 ALL while derailing this thread.

It's time to log off people.

Back on topic. Cutler is overrated at 79. Jeffery and Bennett are underrated. I was expecting Bennett at 92-94 honestly. Was top 3 TE in all of football last year. AJ is a top 5 WR no debate.

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# 53 Candyman5 @ 08/10/15 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by D13


	When the hell did the Vikings fans get to the party? Jesus H. The way they talk about their team would make one think they've won the division the last 7 years in a row and not cellar dwellers. [emoji23][emoji23] I'm a Bears fan but I also live in reality land. Not fantasy land. Your defense isn't better than Green bays, your QB sure as hell Isnt better than GB's, your WR core is 3rd POSSIBLY 4th in the division, your RB is a 30 year old child abuser that's been out of the league for a year, who's also not better than "RIGHT NOW" eddie lacy and hell maybe not even forte. First preseason game in and you guys are going 10-6 and maybe knocking off the defending division 4 in a row champs lead by all time great AR12 ALL while derailing this thread. It's time to log off people. Back on topic. Cutler is overrated at 79. Jeffery and Bennett are underrated. I was expecting Bennett at 92-94 honestly. Was top 3 TE in all of football last year. AJ is a top 5 WR no debate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dont lump all the Vikings Fans together please. I basically agree with everything you said other than the Bolded. Adrian, until proven otherwise, is a top running back in the league. Forte and Lacy are good but not up to Petersons level. Despite how you feel about him off the field he has earned the right to be called the best on the field until proven otherwise.

Also regarding Bennett and Jeffery's. Neither one have shown anything saying they will do the same thing with Marshall gone. I think thier ratings as of right now are fair. Its a completely different game plan to go up against Marshall, Jeffery's and Bennett together, You cant double them all. Now that Marshall is gone they can start doubling Jeffery's and keying on Bennett.

I want to clarify I am in no way saying that they are not great players, just thier rating are fair for now until they can show that they are just as much as a threat with out Marshall as they were with him.

# 54 Jaysworld26 @ 08/10/15 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Candyman5


	Dont lump all the Vikings Fans together please. I basically agree with everything you said other than the Bolded. Adrian, until proven otherwise, is a top running back in the league. Forte and Lacy are good but not up to Petersons level. Despite how you feel about him off the field he has earned the right to be called the best on the field until proven otherwise. Also regarding Bennett and Jeffery's. Neither one have shown anything saying they will do the same thing with Marshall gone. I think thier ratings as of right now are fair. Its a completely different game plan to go up against Marshall, Jeffery's and Bennett together, You cant double them all. Now that Marshall is gone they can start doubling Jeffery's and keying on Bennett. I want to clarify I am in no way saying that they are not great players, just thier rating are fair for now until they can show that they are just as much as a threat with out Marshall as they were with him.

Lacy won Rookie of the Year and has posted 1,178 rushing yards + 257 receiving and 11 touchdowns in 2013. Then he had 1,139 rushing + 427 receiving and 13 touchdowns in 2014 (which if you followed Packers he was used lightly for half the year and didn't get more than 15 touches a game to keep him healthy and ready for playoffs.) He posted better #s his 2nd year on limited playing time and was 4th in broken tackles. He had 36 missed tackles in 2013 and 51 in 2014 almost double. If lacy was Green Bays offense alone his #s would be triple this. I hate when people are ignorant, he deserved his rating.

# 55 michaelhalljr @ 08/10/15 06:48 AM

team rankings are about right. vikes could be rated a little closer to the lions though. those two will fight it out for 2nd place and a wild card spot. hell, sporting news yearbook has vikes in 2nd at 8-8, ahead of lions 7-9

# 56 Candyman5 @ 08/10/15 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaysworld26


	Lacy won Rookie of the Year and has posted 1,178 rushing yards + 257 receiving and 11 touchdowns in 2013. Then he had 1,139 rushing + 427 receiving and 13 touchdowns in 2014 (which if you followed Packers he was used lightly for half the year and didn't get more than 15 touches a game to keep him healthy and ready for playoffs.) He posted better #s his 2nd year on limited playing time and was 4th in broken tackles. He had 36 missed tackles in 2013 and 51 in 2014 almost double. If lacy was Green Bays offense alone his #s would be triple this. I hate when people are ignorant, he deserved his rating.

Not sure what your trying to argue? I never said anything bad about Lacys rating in my post at all?

Only thing I said is Adrian is the better back until proven he is not due to him earning that through his play. I don't see why your so against that idea?

Lacy has Aaron Rodgers as his QB. While Lacy is a great back that fits the system well, his QB helps him tremendously.

Adrian has done almost all his damage with McNabb, Ponder, Joe Webb and Cassel as his QB's. 9 to 10 men in the box almost all the time. There were the years with Favre and this year hopefully a good and improved Teddy as his QBs but they were far and in between. The man almost broke the single season rushing record, broke multiple Vikings record, holds the record for most yards in a game.

I'm sorry there's just no contest between the two as of now at this point. If/when Adrian starts to show his age and if/when he slows down then this could be a discussion but as of right now it isnt.

# 57 D13 @ 08/10/15 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Candyman5


	Dont lump all the Vikings Fans together please. I basically agree with everything you said other than the Bolded. Adrian, until proven otherwise, is a top running back in the league. Forte and Lacy are good but not up to Petersons level. Despite how you feel about him off the field he has earned the right to be called the best on the field until proven otherwise. Also regarding Bennett and Jeffery's. Neither one have shown anything saying they will do the same thing with Marshall gone. I think thier ratings as of right now are fair. Its a completely different game plan to go up against Marshall, Jeffery's and Bennett together, You cant double them all. Now that Marshall is gone they can start doubling Jeffery's and keying on Bennett. I want to clarify I am in no way saying that they are not great players, just thier rating are fair for now until they can show that they are just as much as a threat with out Marshall as they were with him.

TOTALLY agree with what you said. I just thought those two would have just a tad bit higher rating than what they got but also I'm a little biased lol.

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# 58 Twinkie12 @ 08/10/15 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by D13


	When the hell did the Vikings fans get to the party? Jesus H. The way they talk about their team would make one think they've won the division the last 7 years in a row and not cellar dwellers. [emoji23][emoji23] I'm a Bears fan but I also live in reality land. Not fantasy land. Your defense isn't better than Green bays, your QB sure as hell Isnt better than GB's, your WR core is 3rd POSSIBLY 4th in the division, your RB is a 30 year old child abuser that's been out of the league for a year, who's also not better than "RIGHT NOW" eddie lacy and hell maybe not even forte. First preseason game in and you guys are going 10-6 and maybe knocking off the defending division 4 in a row champs lead by all time great AR12 ALL while derailing this thread. It's time to log off people. Back on topic. Cutler is overrated at 79. Jeffery and Bennett are underrated. I was expecting Bennett at 92-94 honestly. Was top 3 TE in all of football last year. AJ is a top 5 WR no debate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The Vikings defense was basically dead last in every category two years ago, but last year Zimmer helped them become middle of the pack. They added Waynes and Kendricks, and guys like Barr, Rhodes, Floyd, Smith and Griffen should all continue to get better. It's very possible they are a top 5-7 defense this year.

OL - I really dont think either are that special. That's actually an area of concern for me on the Vikes.

Even though I hate to say it, the Packers are winning the North and will probably be the best team in the NFC. Rodgers is just too good. Vikings may be able to start competing on that level next year, but this year is all about getting wild card spot.

# 59 Sheba2011 @ 08/10/15 01:06 PM

As someone who doesn't have a dog in the fight I would rank the NFC North RB's as follows:

1. AP - still the king until proven otherwise.
2. Forte - One of the most dangerous weapons in the game.
3. Lacy - very good young RB.

Lacy will probably one day surpass both of these guys if he stays healthy. He is very close but not quite there yet.

# 60 Jaysworld26 @ 08/10/15 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Candyman5


	Not sure what your trying to argue? I never said anything bad about Lacys rating in my post at all? Only thing I said is Adrian is the better back until proven he is not due to him earning that through his play. I don't see why your so against that idea? Lacy has Aaron Rodgers as his QB. While Lacy is a great back that fits the system well, his QB helps him tremendously. Adrian has done almost all his damage with McNabb, Ponder, Joe Webb and Cassel as his QB's. 9 to 10 men in the box almost all the time. There were the years with Favre and this year hopefully a good and improved Teddy as his QBs but they were far and in between. The man almost broke the single season rushing record, broke multiple Vikings record, holds the record for most yards in a game. I'm sorry there's just no contest between the two as of now at this point. If/when Adrian starts to show his age and if/when he slows down then this could be a discussion but as of right now it isnt.

You stated Lacy didn't deserve his rating thats my point. I never said peterson wasn't better. Peterson is the closest thing since Barry Sanders, but Lacy has alot of time to rack in stats at Age 25.

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