Highlights
- Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions both have an OVR of 88, but differ in Superstar players and gameplay style.
- Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers are top teams with varying strengths and star players.
Madden NFL 25 gives players a massive lineup of players, each contributing to just how high they can raise the Overall Rating of the team they play for. However, if you get the average of all the players on the roster for a team, this does not make up the team’s OVR — there is more at play than just that.
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Chemistry will come into play, which can boost ratings beyond just tallying up each player’s OVR, and game modes like Franchise are intended to build up players by developing them. This can leave wildly differing OVRs. Luckily, coaches that just want to play the game and have fun can hop into Quick Play with some friends.
6 Detroit Lions
Team OVR: 88
The Detroit Lions will be for coahces looking to push the offensive with an OVR of 88. The team has various Superstar players, but only 1 Superstar X-Factor. Coaches will want lots of Superstar X-Factor players to make use of strong abilities once their players get in the zone.
The Detroit Lions play more to their offensive drives than to their defensive ones, but this does not mean they are bad on defense. Their best ranking in Madden NFL 24 was their Pass Rush. This is when players are able to get through the line of scrimmage and sack the opposing team’s quarterback while on defense.
5 Dallas Cowboys
Team OVR: 88
The Dallas Cowboys are tied with the Detroit Lions with an OVR of 88. However, this team has a lot more going for it in terms of Superstar and Superstar X-Factor players — wIth a notable player being CeeDee Lamb. CeeDee is one of the best wide receivers in the game, and players can build many solid plays thanks to his Yac ‘Em Up Superstar X-Factor ability.
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The Dallas Cowboys are a solid choice for players who want to play both offense and defense, with a slight edge in their defensive game. Their best ranking in Madden NFL 24 was also their Pass Rush. However, they did not place as high as the Detroit Lions.
4 Miami Dolphins
Team OVR: 89
The Miami Dolphins fall just shy of breaking into the 90s ratings with an OVR of 89. While this team only has 2 Superstar X-Factor players, they are fierce ones — with Tyreek Hill being a member of the 99 club. This is not something many players are able to achieve in their careers.
The Miami Dolphins are another solid choice for players who want to play both offense and defense. Their best ranking in Madden NFL 24 was their Team Speed, in which they managed to come first. There are various Attributes that can play into this, such as Acceleration and Stamina. This allows players to reach their max speed faster, and sprint more before they get tired.
3 Baltimore Ravens
Team OVR: 91
The Baltimore Ravens are a very well-rounded and strong team, with an OVR of 91. This team has several Superstar X-Factor players that cover a wide range of positions. Such as strong safety, quarterback, halfback, right end, and even one of the best linebackers in the game, Roquan Smith.
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The Miami Dolphins play a stronger offensive game than other teams, meaning players will want to get their hands on the best offensive playbook strategies. Their best ranking in Madden NFL 24 was their coverage, which is slightly better than their passing — in which they came first and second, respectively. This makes them a very versatile option while also pushing for points.
2 Kansas City Chiefs
Team OVR: 92
The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the best choices players can make for an offensive team and have an OVR of 92. They have the single best quarterback in the entire game, Patrick Mohomes. Patrick Mohomes is one of the few players with a 99 OVR, but they are not the only one on this team. The Kansas City Chiefs also have Travis Kelce as their tight end, and this allows them to pull off some amazing team plays.
Their best ranking in Madden NFL 24 was their passing, followed by their Rushing. Just like the Ravens, this team leans a lot more into playing an offensive game than a defensive one. Players that want more defensive options will want some stronger safeties on their team.
1 San Francisco 49ers
Team OVR: 92
The San Francisco 49ers tie up with the Kansas City Chiefs for a total OVR of 92. They are also tied with them for the highest OVR of 88 in the Franchise game mode, making for a very strong start to the game mode. This team has plenty of Superstars and Superstar X-Factor players across various positions for both offense and defense — and two of these players are members of the 99 club, Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams.
Their best ranking in Madden NFL 24 was both their passing andRushing, in which they came 3rd. Their distribution of Attributes is not as offensive as that of the Kansas City Chiefs, but this improves their defense while still maintaining a very strong presence when it comes time for them to snap the ball.