Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into the latest Madden NFL 26 ratings update! The Week 5 rankings are here, and they're packed with surprises and shifts that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Leading the charge is none other than Indianapolis Colts' running back, Jonathan Taylor. He's on a roll, adding another two points to his overall rating (OVR), now sitting at a solid 93. While it's not his highest career rating just yet, the momentum is undeniable, and he's well on his way to the top.
But here's where it gets controversial... Dallas Cowboys' quarterback, Dak Prescott, is also making waves. He's reached an impressive 90 OVR, matching his career-best finish from Madden NFL 24. Some might argue that this is a sign of Prescott's consistent performance, while others might question if he deserves such a high rating. What do you think?
Team of the Week 5 members, Jeffery Simmons and Rico Dowdle, are also making headlines. Simmons, a defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans, has set a new career high with an OVR of 94. Meanwhile, Dowdle, the running back for the Carolina Panthers, has bounced back from a point loss in Week 2, proving that he's a force to be reckoned with.
However, not everyone is on a winning streak. Buffalo Bills' running back, James Cook III, seems to have lost his momentum. After three weeks of gains, he suffered a point loss, dropping back to 92 OVR. It's a reminder that in the world of Madden ratings, success can be fleeting.
And this is the part most people miss... the San Francisco 49ers had a rollercoaster week. Safety Ji'Ayir Brown took a hit, losing five points, while tight end Jake Tonges gained a whopping four points. Running back Christian McCaffrey, on the other hand, couldn't stop his point decrease, resulting in a fourth consecutive loss and an OVR of 91, the same rating he ended with in Madden NFL 20.
So, who else made the cut in this week's ratings update? Let's dive into the full list and explore the ups and downs of each team's players:
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:
- Orlando Brown Jr: 77 OVR (-2)
- Dylan Fairchild: 71 OVR (-1)
- Joe Flacco: 71 OVR (-1)
- 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)
- Daniel Faalele: 74 OVR (-1)
- Joseph Noteboom: 69 OVR (-1)
- Alex Highsmith: 87 OVR (-1)
- Pat Freiermuth: 82 OVR (-1)
- Aaron Rodgers: 78 OVR (+1)
AFC South:
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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:
- 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)
- Jackson Powers-Johnson: 79 OVR (+1)
- Geno Smith: 75 OVR (-3)
- Jordan Meredith: 74 OVR (-1)
- Devin White: 70 OVR (+1)
- Courtland Sutton: 86 OVR (+1)
- Nik Bonito: 86 OVR (+1)
- Evan Engram: 80 OVR (-1)
- 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:
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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:
- 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)
- T.J. Hockenson: 86 OVR (-1)
- Adam Thielen: 78 OVR (-1)
- Carson Wentz: 66 OVR (+1)
- Rasheed Walker: 79 OVR (-1)
- MarShawn Lloyd: 72 OVR (-1)
- DJ Moore: 85 OVR (-1)
- Cole Kmet: 79 OVR (-1)
- Roschon Johnson: 71 OVR (-1)
NFC South:
- 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)
- 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)
- 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:
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
There you have it, folks! A comprehensive look at the Madden NFL 26 Week 5 ratings update. Who do you think deserves their rating? And who do you think was overlooked? Let's discuss in the comments and share our thoughts on this week's rankings!
