Get ready for an exciting ride as we dive into the world of Madden NFL 26 and uncover the latest ratings surge! The Indianapolis Colts' star running back, Jonathan Taylor, is on a roll, adding another two points to his overall rating (OVR), now sitting at an impressive 93. While it's not quite his career high, the momentum is definitely in his favor, and he's climbing towards the top of the rankings.
But here's where it gets interesting: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is also on a similar journey. He's reached the 90 OVR mark, matching his previous career-best season finish from Madden NFL 24. It's a tight race between these two players, and their ratings are sure to spark some friendly rivalry among fans.
And this is the part most people miss: the Team of the Week 5 members, Jeffery Simmons and Rico Dowdle, are also making waves. Simmons, a defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans, has set a new career high with an OVR of 94, while Dowdle, the running back for the Carolina Panthers, has made up for his earlier point loss. These players are proving their worth and showing consistent improvement.
However, not everyone is on a winning streak. Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III seems to have hit a roadblock, losing a point after three consecutive weeks of gains. It's a reminder that ratings can be fickle and that momentum can shift quickly in the world of Madden NFL.
The San Francisco 49ers had a rollercoaster week, with some players experiencing significant point changes. Safety Ji'Ayir Brown suffered a five-point loss, while tight end Jake Tonges gained four points. Running back Christian McCaffrey, unfortunately, couldn't stop his point decrease, and his OVR has dropped to 91, the same rating he ended with in Madden NFL 20.
Now, let's dive into the full list of Madden NFL 26 Week 5 ratings updates, divided by conference and team. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of these players' journeys!
AFC East:
- James Cook: 92 OVR (-1)
- Christian Benford: 83 OVR (-1)
- Terrel Bernard: 83 OVR (+3)
- Dalton Kincaid: 81 OVR (+1)
- Shaq Thompson: 78 OVR (+1)
- Jackson Hawes: 67 OVR (+1)
New York Jets:
- Garrett Wilson: 87 OVR (+1)
- John Simpson: 81 OVR (-1)
- Joe Tippmann: 78 OVR (-1)
- Justin Fields: 75 OVR (-1)
- Mason Taylor: 74 OVR (+2)
New England Patriots:
- Stefon Diggs: 88 OVR (+1)
- Mike Onwenu: 83 OVR (+1)
- Drake Maye: 82 OVR (+1)
- Christian Barmore: 80 OVR (-1)
- Marcus Jones: 80 OVR (+1)
- Will Campbell: 80 OVR (+1)
- Bryce Baringer: 78 OVR (-1)
Miami Dolphins:
- Jaylen Waddle: 85 OVR (+1)
- Darren Waller: 83 OVR (+1)
- Jordyn Brooks: 79 OVR (-1)
- James Daniels: 78 OVR (-1)
- Kenneth Grant: 76 OVR (-1)
- Alexander Mattison: 75 OVR (-1)
AFC North:
Cincinnati Bengals:
- Orlando Brown Jr: 77 OVR (-2)
- Dylan Fairchild: 71 OVR (-1)
- Joe Flacco: 71 OVR (-1)
Cleveland Browns:
- Corey Bojorquez: 80 OVR (-1)
- Carson Schwesinger: 79 OVR (+1)
- Tyson Campbell: 78 OVR (-1)
- Cam Robinson: 77 OVR (-1)
- Maliek Collins: 77 OVR (+1)
- Quinshon Judkins: 77 OVR (+1)
- Malachi Corley: 69 OVR (-1)
- Alex Wright: 68 OVR (+2)
- Dillon Gabriel: 68 OVR (+2)
- Shedeur Sanders: 66 OVR (-1)
Baltimore Ravens:
- Daniel Faalele: 74 OVR (-1)
- Joseph Noteboom: 69 OVR (-1)
Pittsburgh Steelers:
- Alex Highsmith: 87 OVR (-1)
- Pat Freiermuth: 82 OVR (-1)
- Aaron Rodgers: 78 OVR (+1)
AFC South:
Jacksonville Jaguars:
- Josh Hines-Allen: 89 OVR (-1)
- Devin Lloyd: 87 OVR (+1)
- Travis Hunter: 82 OVR (+1)
- Walker Little: 77 OVR (+1)
- Trevor Lawrence: 76 OVR (+1)
- Patrick Mekari: 74 OVR (-1)
Tennessee Titans:
- Jeffery Simmons: 94 OVR (+1)
- Calvin Ridley: 79 OVR (+1)
- Quandre Diggs: 79 OVR (-1)
- Peter Skoronski: 78 OVR (+1)
- Will Levis: 69 OVR (-1)
Indianapolis Colts:
- Jonathan Taylor: 93 OVR (+2)
- Charvarius Ward: 89 OVR (+1)
- Tyler Warren: 82 OVR (+2)
- Germaine Pratt: 78 OVR (-1)
- Daniel Jones: 77 OVR (+2)
- Samson Ebukam: 76 OVR (+1)
- Tanor Bortolini: 72 OVR (+1)
Houston Texans:
- Derek Stingley Jr: 91 OVR (-1)
- Will Anderson Jr: 90 OVR (+1)
- Jalen Pitre: 83 OVR (+1)
- Ka'imi Fairbairn: 81 OVR (+1)
- Ed Ingram: 77 OVR (+1)
- Dameon Pierce: 76 OVR (-1)
- Juice Scruggs: 71 OVR (-1)
- Jake Andrews: 67 OVR (+1)
AFC West:
Los Angeles Chargers:
- Derwin James Jr: 93 OVR (-1)
- Justin Herbert: 89 OVR (-1)
- Daiyan Henley: 84 OVR (-1)
- Ladd McConkey: 83 OVR (-1)
- Odafe Oweh: 79 OVR (-3)
- Andre James: 71 OVR (-1)
- Trey Pipkins III: 69 OVR (-1)
Las Vegas Raiders:
- Jackson Powers-Johnson: 79 OVR (+1)
- Geno Smith: 75 OVR (-3)
- Jordan Meredith: 74 OVR (-1)
- Devin White: 70 OVR (+1)
Denver Broncos:
- Courtland Sutton: 86 OVR (+1)
- Nik Bonito: 86 OVR (+1)
- Evan Engram: 80 OVR (-1)
Kansas City Chiefs:
- Patrick Mahomes: 96 OVR (+1)
- Drue Tranquill: 85 OVR (+1)
- Josh Simmons: 79 OVR (+2)
- Xavier Worthy: 79 OVR (-1)
- Tyquan Thornton: 75 OVR (+1)
- Elijah Mitchell: 74 OVR (-1)
- Derrick Nnadi: 73 OVR (-1)
NFC East:
Philadelphia Eagles:
- DeVonta Smith: 90 OVR (+1)
- A.J. Brown: 89 OVR (-1)
- Jalen Hurts: 86 OVR (-1)
- Jihaad Campbell: 80 OVR (+2)
- Joshua Uche: 75 OVR (+1)
- Andrew Mukuba: 74 OVR (+1)
Dallas Cowboys:
- Dak Prescott: 90 OVR (+1)
- Trevon Diggs: 84 OVR (+1)
- Ryan Flournoy: 72 OVR (+3)
- James Houston: 71 OVR (+2)
- T.J. Bass: 69 OVR (+2)
- Brock Hoffman: 67 OVR (+1)
- Shemar James: 67 OVR (+1)
Washington Commanders:
- Deebo Samuel: 84 OVR (+1)
- Dorance Armstrong: 79 OVR (+1)
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 75 OVR (+2)
- Chris Paul: 69 OVR (+1)
- Jordan Magee: 66 OVR (-1)
New York Giants:
- Andrew Thomas: 89 OVR (+1)
- Paulson Adebo: 81 OVR (-1)
- Jermaine Eluemunor: 76 OVR (-1)
- Dane Belton: 74 OVR (+1)
- Russell Wilson: 72 OVR (-2)
- Darius Muasau: 68 OVR (+2)
NFC North:
Detroit Lions:
- Kerby Joseph: 91 OVR (+1)
- Sam LaPorta: 87 OVR (+1)
- Jack Campbell: 86 OVR (+1)
- Jack Fox: 78 OVR (-1)
- Graham Glasgow: 77 OVR (+1)
- Isaac TeSlaa: 73 OVR (+1)
Minnesota Vikings:
- T.J. Hockenson: 86 OVR (-1)
- Adam Thielen: 78 OVR (-1)
- Carson Wentz: 66 OVR (+1)
Green Bay Packers:
- Rasheed Walker: 79 OVR (-1)
- MarShawn Lloyd: 72 OVR (-1)
Chicago Bears:
- DJ Moore: 85 OVR (-1)
- Cole Kmet: 79 OVR (-1)
- Roschon Johnson: 71 OVR (-1)
NFC South:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
- Antoine Winfield Jr: 92 OVR (+1)
- Baker Mayfield: 87 OVR (+1)
- Chris Godwin Jr: 84 OVR (-1)
- Chase McLaughlin: 80 OVR (+2)
- Emeka Egbuka: 80 OVR (+1)
- Tykee Smith: 77 OVR (+1)
- Tez Johnson: 70 OVR (+1)
New Orleans Saints:
- Rashid Shaheed: 80 OVR (+1)
- Kendre Miller: 76 OVR (+1)
- Kool-Aid McKinstry: 75 OVR (+1)
- Pete Werner: 75 OVR (-1)
- Alontae Taylor: 74 OVR (+1)
- Spencer Rattler: 70 OVR (+1)
Carolina Panthers:
- Derrick Brown: 95 OVR (+1)
- Rico Dowdle: 81 OVR (+2)
- Mike Jackson: 75 OVR (-1)
- Brady Christensen: 74 OVR (+1)
- Bryce Young: 74 OVR (+1)
NFC West:
Los Angeles Rams:
- Jared Verse: 88 OVR (+1)
- Poona Ford: 81 OVR (+1)
- Quentin Lake: 79 OVR (-1)
- Nate Landman: 77 OVR (+2)
- Coleman Shelton: 73 OVR (+1)
- Justin Dedich: 67 OVR (+3)
Seattle Seahawks:
- Riq Woolen: 82 OVR (-1)
- Sam Darnold: 81 OVR (+2)
- Ernest Jones IV: 80 OVR (-1)
- Byron Murphy II: 79 OVR (+1)
- Abraham Lucas: 77 OVR (+1)
- AJ Barner: 71 OVR (+3)
- Anthony Bradford: 71 OVR (-2)
- Dareke Young: 67 OVR (+1)
Arizona Cardinals:
- Budda Baker: 90 OVR (-2)
- Garrett Williams: 79 OVR (-1)
- Will Johnson: 78 OVR (+1)
- Will Hernandez: 72 OVR (-1)
- Emari Demercado: 70 OVR (-1)
San Francisco 49ers:
- Christian McCaffrey: 91 OVR (-1)
- Dominick Puni: 82 OVR (-1)
- Kendrick Bourne: 77 OVR (+1)
- Dee Winters: 76 OVR (+1)
- Mac Jones: 73 OVR (+2)
- Ji'Ayir Brown: 72 OVR (-5)
- Marques Sigle: 72 OVR (+2)
- Jake Tonges: 70 OVR (+4)
So, what do you think about these ratings updates? Are you surprised by any of the changes? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss the potential impact these ratings might have on the virtual NFL season! Don't be shy, let's spark some conversation!
