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    Launch ratings for every Packers player in Madden NFL 25

    By Zach Kruse,

    2 days ago

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    How good are the Green Bay Packers in the new “Madden NFL 25” video game from EA Sports?

    At launch, the young and ascending Packers offense looks underrated across the board virtually, while the defense could be menacing with a strong front, two speedy linebackers and plenty of talent in the secondary.

    Here are the launch ratings for every Packers player in the game (note: not all players are in the game):

    Quarterbacks

    Jordan Love — 81 overall
    Michael Pratt — 59 overall
    Sean Clifford — 58 overall
    Alex McGough — 51 overall (released)

    Love’s virtual form isn’t highly respected, yet. He’s the 14th best quarterback in the game. Clearly, the Packers need Love to stay healthy in Madden because the backup situation isn’t good. McGough is listed as a quarterback, even the Packers transitioned him to receiver and then released him.

    Running backs

    Josh Jacobs — 89 overall
    A.J. Dillon — 78 overall
    MarShawn Lloyd — 73 overall
    Emanuel Wilson — 63 overall

    Jacobs is the seventh best running back in the game, and he’s rated one point higher than former Packers running back Aaron Jones (88). Dillon provides a solid backup, while Lloyd is the fifth-best rookie running back.

    Wide receivers

    Romeo Doubs — 79 overall
    Jayden Reed — 78 overall
    Christian Watson — 77 overall
    Dontayvion Wicks — 75 overall
    Bo Melton — 73 overall
    Samori Toure — 67 overall
    Malik Heath — 66 overall
    Grant DuBose — 64 overall

    No receiver over 80 overall? You can bet the ratings of at least a few of these receivers will be going up midseason. Still, the Packers have five receivers with at least a 73 rating.

    Tight ends

    Luke Musgrave — 73 overall
    Tucker Kraft — 69 overall
    Ben Sims — 62 overall
    Tyler Davis — 60 overall
    Henry Pearson — 59 overall (released)

    Like receiver, there’s a good chance either Musgrave or Kraft will get a midseason ratings boost. Musgrave is tied for the fourth-fastest tight end at 89 speed. Pearson, who was released on Tuesday, is no longer on the roster.

    Offensive line

    Elgton Jenkins — 86 overall
    Zach Tom — 80 overall
    Rasheed Walker — 76 overall
    Jordan Morgan — 74 overall
    Josh Myers — 72 overall
    Royce Newman — 70 overall
    Andre Dillard — 69 overall
    Sean Rhyan — 69 overall
    Jacob Monk — 65 overall
    Donovan Jennings — 64 overall
    Travis Glover — 64 overall
    Kadeem Telfort — 61 overall
    Luke Tenuta — 61 overall
    Caleb Jones — 60 overall
    Lecitus Smith — 59 overall

    Tom’s rating could probably be higher after a solid 2023 season. Expect him and Rasheed Walker to be quality pass protectors in the game. Morgan is listed as a left tackle.

    Defensive line

    Kenny Clark — 87 overall
    Rashan Gary — 85 overall
    Preston Smith — 79 overall
    Devonte Wyatt — 74 overall
    Lukas Van Ness — 74 overall
    Kingsley Enagbare — 70 overall
    TJ Slaton — 70 overall
    Karl Brooks — 68 overall
    Colby Wooden — 66 overall
    Jonathan Ford — 63 overall
    Brenton Cox Jr. — 62 overall
    Arron Mosby — 60 overall

    Deep and disruptive up front for the Packers defense. Gary should probably be a little bit better overall, but the Packers could eventually get big jumps from the likes of Van Ness, Wyatt, Slaton and Brooks.

    Linebackers

    Quay Walker — 79 overall
    Edgerrin Cooper — 73 overall
    Eric Wilson — 69 overall
    Isaiah McDuffie — 69 overall
    Ty’Ron Hopper — 69 overall
    Kristian Welch — 63 overall

    Madden likes Walker, who has 88 speed at right outside linebacker. Cooper is one of the best rookie linebackers and has 89 speed. Those two could fly around and create plenty of virtual havoc.

    Cornerbacks

    Jaire Alexander — 93 overall
    Eric Stokes — 76 overall
    Keisean Nixon — 73 overall
    Carrington Valentine — 71 overall
    Corey Ballentine — 71 overall
    Robert Rochell — 69 overall
    Kalen King — 65 overall

    Alexander is the team’s best player overall and fourth best cornerback overall. In the virtual world, Stokes has the upper hand in the battle to be CB2. The Packers have five corners at 70 overall or better.

    Safeties

    Xavier McKinney — 85 overall
    Javon Bullard — 75 overall
    Evan Williams — 69 overall
    Kitan Oladapo — 67 overall
    Anthony Johnson Jr. — 66 overall
    Tyler Coyle — 62 overall
    Zayne Anderson — 62 overall
    Benny Sapp III — 60 overall

    Somehow, McKinney failed to crack the top 10 safeties. He’s probably underrated. Bullard is the second-highest rated rookie safety.

    Kickers

    Greg Joseph — 73 overall
    Anders Carlson — 69 overall

    Joseph, who has only missed two kicks in training camp through nine practices, gets the virtual edge over Carlson, who has 93 kick power but only 70 accuracy. Joseph has 95 kick power and 74 accuracy.

    Punters

    Daniel Whelan — 70 overall

    No one punts in a video game, right? Well, Whelan has 91 power and 77 accuracy.

    Long snappers

    Matt Orzech — 26 overall (as a TE)

    Madden still does this weird thing where long snappers are tight ends.

    Among those not in the game currently are rookie long snapper Peter Bowden, defensive lineman Spencer Waege, cornerback Gemon Green and edge rusher Keshawn Banks. In fact, none of the team’s undrafted free agent rookies are currently in the game.

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