The Detroit Lions are set to be one of the more loaded offenses in the next Madden release, and the leaked ratings suggest EA Sports sees plenty of star power in the group. The game is scheduled to officially release on Aug. 13, and while the full ratings haven’t been unveiled yet, the top-100 player and rookie leaks already point to six Lions in the top-100 players and two rookies in that same group.
At quarterback, Jared Goff looks like a safe bet to land in the upper tier again. He has been one of the league’s steadiest passers over the past three seasons, topping 4,500 passing yards in each year and throwing 101 touchdowns against 34 interceptions.
He also finished second in passing yards in all three seasons. His lack of mobility keeps him from the very top group of quarterbacks, but his accuracy, deep-ball touch and pre-snap command should translate well into Madden.
After reaching as high as an 89 overall during last season before finishing at 88, he looks deserving of a bump to 90 heading into 2026.
Jahmyr Gibbs is the kind of player video game ratings are built for. His reported number reflects just how quickly he has become one of the best running backs in the league, and his speed should be near the max at 99.
He brings more than just burst, though. Gibbs runs with real physicality, even if his pass protection is still a work in progress.
A 98 overall feels right, with room to climb during the season if he keeps delivering in 2026.
Amon-Ra St. Brown is listed as one point lower than he was a year ago, but that feels a little light after what he did in 2025.
He played through bumps and bruises, missed some time in OTAs last year after an offseason knee procedure, and still suited up for every game. The USC product finished with 1,401 receiving yards, the second-highest total of his career, and remains one of the league’s most dependable receivers because of his route-running, hands and yards-after-catch ability.
He may not have the same physical build as Ja’Marr Chase or Jaxon Smith-Njigba, both reportedly 99 overall, but he belongs in that next tier right near the top of the board.
Jameson Williams has moved well beyond the “speed only” label that followed him into the league. Now entering his fifth season, he has shown better hands, sharper route-running and even improved run-blocking to go with the game-breaking speed everyone already knew about.
Still, there are some uneven stretches in his production, including two games last year without a catch and another with just one. Cleaning up those quiet outings is the last major step if he wants to push into 90-overall territory.
Sam LaPorta remains another key piece of the passing game, even if his numbers have dipped since that historic rookie season. Injuries played a role, since he missed the final eight games of last year, and so did the number of playmakers around him.
Even so, his value is obvious. He is dependable as a receiver and continues to grow as a run-blocker.
Health will be the big thing to watch in training camp, and if he’s right, he could move even higher once the season gets going.
The strongest case for a perfect rating belongs to Penei Sewell. The leaks have him just outside the game’s top tier, but the argument for the 99 Club is easy to make.
He has been an All-Pro for three straight seasons, allowed only two sacks last year and posted a 95.1 offensive grade from Pro Football Focus, the best mark among tackles in the league. Sewell’s impact on Detroit’s offense is enormous, and that kind of dominance belongs at the very top of Madden’s ratings.
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