Madden 18: Top 5 rated players at each position

Madden 18: Top 5 players at each position

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 3: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots holds the Super Bowl trophy alongside Owner Robert Kraft, Rob Gronkowski #87, James White #28, and Dion Lewis #33 during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 3, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) /

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Quarterbacks

1. Tom Brady

After claiming a fifth Super Bowl victory by leading the New England Patriots to the biggest comeback in a Super Bowl ever, it’s not difficult to ascertain why Brady appears on Madden 18 as the only quarterback with a 99 overall rating.

2. Aaron Rodgers

Just a tick under Brady with a 98 overall rating, Rodgers is the highest-rated NFC quarterback for many reasons. His ability to buy time with his feet and allow his receivers to get open is unmatched in the launch ratings.

3. Matt Ryan

Ryan will look to get the bad taste of a Super Bowl defeat out of his mouth on the field this season, and Madden players should take advantage of that expectation. Ryan has a 96 overall rating to start the season.

4. Drew Brees

If Rodgers is already claimed by an opponent, Brees is just as good if a player likes to use a quarterback with the ability to make precise throws while in motion. Brees’ overall 92 rating isn’t as strong as his predecessors on this list, but players could do much, much worse.

5. Ben Roethlisberger

An overall 91 rating isn’t bad for beginning the season following an off-season in which Big Ben mulled hanging up his cleats. He is still among the hardest for opposing defense to actually bring down, creating lots of opportunities for players.