Five quarterback ratings that 'Madden 25' got wrong

EA Sports released the quarterback ratings for “Madden 25” on Friday, and while most seemed to be reflective on how each passer is reflected in the real world, some of the ratings simply missed the mark.

Here are five quarterback ratings that “Madden” got wrong.

1. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions | Rating: 82

Goff was rated a 79 in last year’s game, and after throwing for 4,575 yards, 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions with a passer rating of 97.9, he only moves up three points overall. Make it make sense.

You’d think a QB who ranked second in passing yards, fourth in touchdowns, fifth in completion percentage and seventh in passer rating, and who led a team to a Lions franchise to team record in wins (12) and just its second-ever appearance in an NFC Championship game would at least be close to a 90 overall. Goff has been underrated for much of his career, and that’s no different in the virtual-reality world.

2. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans | Rating: 81

Jumping from a 72 to an 81 in just one season would typically be commendable, but considering what Stroud accomplished last year — second-most passing yards per game, third-most passing yards and sixth-most touchdown passes ever for a rookie QB while leading Houston to a division title — he should be rated much higher than the low 80s.

Stroud is one of five QBs to throw for 4,000 yards in his rookie season, and he ranked fifth in the NFL in passer rating (100.8), eighth in passing yards (4,108) and 13th in touchdown passes (23), and was the only passer with 20 or more touchdowns to throw five or fewer interceptions. Many consider Stroud a borderline top-10 QB; his “Madden” rating should reflect that.

3. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams | Rating: 83

Like Goff, Stafford is another quarterback who often seems to get undervalued. What he accomplished last season isn’t being talked about enough. Coming off a severe spinal cord injury, Stafford was just 35 yards away from his 10th 4,000-yard season.

He was without No. 1 receiver Cooper Kupp for five games, and the rest of his WR corps barely averaged 25 years of age. Yet, Stafford still threw for 3,965 yards and 24 touchdowns and helped then-rookie fifth-round pick Puka Nacua break the rookie record for single-season receptions (105) and receiving yards (1,486). Stafford was the No. 5-ranked QB in the league, according to an ESPN poll of league execs, coaches and scouts. That should be good for at least a 90 overall rating, no?

4. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers | Rating: 81

Love is another member of the criminally low “Madden” rating club. Sure, he has just one season of starting experience under his belt. And yes, he didn’t turn things around until midway through the season, but Love had arguably the best season for a first-time Packers starting QB ever, including Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers.

Love threw for 4,159 yards, 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while rallying Green Bay from a 3-6 start to finish 9-8 and upset the No. 3-seeded Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs. Not only that, but it was one of the worst home playoff losses in Cowboys history, and Love carved up a top-five defense to the tune of 272 yards, three TDs and zero turnovers.

Judging by Love’s “Madden” rating, EA Sports clearly cared very little about him finishing second in the league in touchdown passes, seventh in passing yards and ninth in passer rating (96.1), or being one of just four QBs to throw for 30 or more touchdowns.

5. Will Levis, Tennessee Titans | Rating: 72

This has more to do with the fact that Levis is rated so low, yet Caleb Williams (76), Drake Maye (74) and Jayden Daniels (74) — rookies who have yet to play an NFL down — plus Bryce Young (73) and backup Gardner Minshew (74) are rated higher.

Levis had a better passer rating (84.2 to 73.7), touchdown percentage (3.1% to 2.1), and interception percentage (1.6% to 1.9%). He also threw for more yards per game (200.1 to 179.8) than Young did. He showed flashes of greatness while running for his life behind the worst offensive line in football last year with only one legit receiver to throw to (DeAndre Hopkins).

This year, Levis has an improved O-line (JC Latham, Lloyd Cushenberry, Saahdiq Charles) and WR crops (Calvin Ridley, Tyler Boyd), and his production this year could match what Stroud accomplished last year.