Madden 22 Cover Athletes – Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes

When it comes to announcing specifics, Madden 22 gives you just enough info to pique your interest and keep you coming back for more.

For example the Madden 22 All-Access promos on social media have hyped up the launch of the game more than ever. The promos and production videos have been amazing.

Who Is On The Madden 22 Cover/What Is The Madden 22 Cover Release Date

When is Madden 22 Coming Out/Madden NFL 22 Release Date

Madden NFL 22 Ratings

Quick Jump Links to Top 10 Ratings at Each Position:

Check out the Official Reveal Trailer here:

MADDEN 22 ALL ACCESS

“As we get closer to the official launch of Madden NFL 22 in August, we plan to give you a more in depth look at things to come in Madden NFL 22 through Madden All Access.

Things you can expect from Madden All Access:

Developer Deep Dives: An in depth look at features in Madden NFL 22
Madden Creator Content Reveals: Madden NFL 22 content shared by some of your favorite Community Creators
Making Madden Podcast: An exciting podcast series, led by Madden NFL developers, sharing all the stories and decisions that go into Making Madden NFL
Gridiron Notes: Deep Dive articles summarizing the latest features and updates across Madden NFL 22″

In terms of innovation Madden 22 looks like the best Madden game we’ve seen in years.

Way back in 2006 a sports video game called NFL Head Coach was launched. I loved the concept of the game, the minutiae of daily tasks, and the unique graphics.

And for 15 years I’ve thought, “Why can’t they combine the best parts of NFL Head Coach with the best parts of Madden Football?” Each game had what the other was lacking.

But with Madden 22, it sure looks and feels a lot like that.

Who Is On The Madden 22 Cover/What Is The Madden 22 Cover Release Date

First off, I LOVE the cover and how simple it is. Minimalist. Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes are on the cover of Madden 22. Just vibing.

The Madden 22 cover was released on 6/17/2021.

Who Is On The Madden 22 Cover/What Is The Madden 22 Cover Release Date

Madden NFL 22 launches worldwide on August 20, 2021.

Madden 22 Ratings:

“Madden 22 Ratings Week” on ESPN began Sunday 7/25.

Quick Jump Links to Top 10 Ratings at Each Position:

In an interesting partnership between Madden and ESPN, positions will be highlighted each day (along with members of the Madden “99 Club” the players who’ve achieved the highest possible overall rating in this year’s game) and will be revealed on the horrible ESPN Mike Greenburg vehicle Get Up each day.

Here is the schedule of Madden 22 Ratings release by day and where you can watch:

Sunday (July 25)
Kickoff Special at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN

Monday (July 26)
Top 10 wide receivers with Chad Johnson on First Take
Full wide receiver ratings on SportsCenter

Tuesday (July 27)
Top 10 defensive linemen with Vince Wilfork on First Take
Top 10 edge rushers on SportsCenter and NFL Live

Wednesday (July 28)
Top 10 running backs with Marshawn Lynch on First Take
Full running back ratings on SportsCenter and NFL Live

Thursday (July 29)
Top 10 safeties with Ed Reed on First Take
Additional ratings on SportsCenter and NFL Live

Friday (July 30)
Top 10 quarterbacks with Alex Smith on First Take
Additional ratings on SportsCenter and NFL Live

Coverage will wrap up with a SportsCenter special Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, where the final ratings will be revealed along with player interviews.

How bummed/upset are you if you are an offensive lineman?

The NFL makes its fortune on the performance of offenses (and referees lol) and the HAWGS up front power the offenses!

Steve Hutchinson’s famous “Poison Pill” contract stipulation changed the way NFL contracts were negotiated.

Am I the only MADDEN NERD that wants to know who the 10 best right guards are? Centers?

Thanks to The Blind Side, everyone knows how important a left tackle is. But they still can’t get any love?

Going to also be interesting to see how ESPN screws this up. What race related low Madden 22 player ratings will Screamin’ A Smith yell and posture about?

I don’t know, but I do know you can guarantee 100+ hours of ESPN content focused on it, from all angles, in all holes!

Madden 22 Rookie Ratings Ratings

Madden 22 Rookie Ratings (so far):

Patrick Surtain II (CB, Denver Broncos) – 76 Overall, 75 Awareness
Jaycee Horn (CB, Carolina Panthers) – 74 Man Coverage (guessed 84)
Elijah Moore (WR, New York Jets) – 93 Change of Direction (guessed 100)
Travis Etienne (WR, Jacksonville Jaguars) – 67 Short Route Running (guessed 87)
Asante Samuel Jr. (CB, Los Angeles Chargers) – 92 Speed (guessed 92)
Mac Jones (QB, New England Patriots) – 71 overall, 85 Throw Power, 25 Break Tackle
Kyle Pitts (TE, Atlanta Falcons) – 81 (highest rated rookie)
Trevor Lawrence – 78
Jaylen Waddle – 76
Zach Wilson – 75
Ja’Marr Chase – 75
DeVonta Smith – 75
Penei Sewell – 75
Trey Lance – 74
Justin Fields – 74

Madden NFL 22 Quarterback Ratings

Top 10 Overall QB:

Patrick Mahomes 97
Tom Brady 97
Aaron Rodgers 96
Russell Wilson 94
Lamar Jackson 90
DeShaun Watson 90
Josh Allen 88
Dak Prescott 87
Ryan Tannehill 87
Matt Ryan 85

Madden 22 Wide Receiver Ratings

Top 10 Overall WR:

Davante Adams – 99 overall
DeAndre Hopkins – 98 overall
Tyreek Hill – 98 overall
Stefon Diggs – 97 overall
Julio Jones – 95 overall
Michael Thomas – 94 overall
Keenan Allen – 93 overall
Amari Cooper – 92 overall
Mike Evans – 91 overall
Allen Robinson – 90 overall

Top 10 Fastest Wide Receivers

Tyreek Hill – 99 speed
Henry Ruggs III – 98 speed
Marquise Brown – 97 speed
Mecole Hardman – 97 speed
Jaylen Waddle – 97 speed
Anthony Schwartz – 97 speed
Marquise Goodwin – 96 speed
John Ross III – 96 speed
Rico Gafford – 96 speed
DK Metcalf – 95 speed

Medium Route Running Top 10:

Davante Adams 98
Stefon Diggs 97
DeAndre Hopkins 96
Keenan Allen 93
Tyreek Hill 93
Michael Thomas 92
Amari Cooper 92
Julio Jones 91
Calvin Ridley 91
Odell Beckham Jr. 90

Top-Rated Rookie WRs:

Jaylen Waddle: 76 OVR
Ja’Marr Chase: 75 OVR
DeVonta Smith: 75 OVR
Elijah Moore: 73 OVR
Kadarius Toney: 72 OVR
Rashod Bateman: 72 OVR

Top-Rated Veteran WRs:

DeAndre Hopkins: 98 OVR
Tyreek Hill: 98 OVR
Stefon Diggs: 97 OVR
Julio Jones: 95 OVR
Michael Thomas: 94 OVR

Madden 22 Running Back Ratings:

Top 10 Overall RB:

Christian McCaffery 97
Derrick Henry 96
Nick Chubb 96
Dalvin Cook 95
Alvin Kamara 94
Aaron Jones 91
Saquon Barkley 90
Josh Jacobs 89
Ezekial Elliot 88
Joe Mixon 88

Madden 22 Tight End Ratings

Top 10 Overall Tight Ends:

Travis Kelce 99
George Kittle 96
Darren Waller 93
Mark Andrews 88
Hunter Henry 87
Austin Hooper 86
Rob Gronkowski 86
Mike Gesicki 85
TJ Hockenson 85
Dallas Goedart 84

Madden 22 Safety Ratings

Top 10 Overall Safeties:

Tyrann Mathieu 95
Budda Baker 93
Devin McCourty 92
Jessie Bates III 91
Justin Simmons 91
Jamal Adams 90
Harrison Smith 90
Eddie Jackson 89
Adrian Amos 89
Minkah Fitzpatrick 89

Madden 22 Cornerback Ratings

Top 10 Overall Cornerbacks:

Jalen Ramsey 99
Stephon Gilmore 97
Jaire Alexander 95
Tre-Davious White 93
Marlon Humphrey 92
Xavien Howard 91
James Bradberry IV
Denzel Ward 89
Kendall Fuller 89
Darius Slay Jr. 88

Madden 22 Edge Rusher Ratings

Top 10 Overall Edge Rushers:

Myles Garrett 98
Khalil Mack 96
T.J. Watt 94
Chandler Jones 94
JJ Watt 94
Cameron Jordan 93
Von Miller 93
Joey Bosa 92
Nick Bosa 90
Za’Darius Smith 89

Madden 22 Defensive Line Rankings

Top 10 Overall Defensive Linemen

Aaron Donald 99
Fletcher Cox 94
Chris Jones 92
DeForest Buckner 92
Cameron Heyward 92
Michael Pierce 91
Calais Campbell 90
Kenny Clark 89
Stephon Truitt 89
Vita Vea 88

Top 10 Strength Ratings (Defensive Line)

Aaron Donald 99
Mathew Ioannidis 98
Linval Joseph 98
Vita Vea 97
Michael Pierce 96
Kenny Clark 96
Brandon Williams 96
Fletcher Cox 95
Akiem Hicks 95
Da’Ron Payne 95

Top 10 Power Move (Defensive Line)

Aaron Donald 99
Chris Jones 97
Fletcher Cox 95
Cameron Heyward 94
Akiem Hicks 91
Stephon Tuitt 90
Mathew Ioannidis 89
Jonathan Allen 88
Vita Vea 87
David Onyemata 86

Madden 22 Linebacker Ratings

Top 10 Overall Linebackers

Fred Warner 94
Lavonte David 93
Bobby Wagner 92
Demario Davis 91
Eric Kendricks 90
Darius Leonard 89
Roquan Smith 88
Dont’a Hightower 87
Myles Jack 86
Deion Jones 86

The Lowest Ranked Player In Madden 22 is Zach Tiner at 25 overall!

Tiner is the long snapper for the reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Bucs.

Which means he got a Tampa Bay Super Bowl ring this week.

Madden 22 player ratings were announced the week of 7/26/21. The Madden 99 Club for Madden 22 was also be announced this week.

In the meantime, read our list of All-Time Madden 99 Club members for each Madden version. At one time, the early Madden’s actually had 100 overall player ratings.

Madden 22 rookie ratings were released that week.

Madden 22 Screenshot - Justin Fields — Madden 22 Screenshot – Justin Fields

Madden 22 Franchise Mode – What’s New

From the EA blog:

“We heard you. Not only is your feedback extremely important to us, but also helps Madden NFL get better each year. Our development team worked tirelessly to incorporate highly-requested updates to Franchise in Madden NFL 22 that make you feel more connected and in control.

There will be more detailed staff management and skill tree progression systems, with comprehensive weekly game strategy that integrates into your gameplan. Through the regular season and off-season, new scenarios will keep things fresh as you weigh various risks and rewards to make the right decisions for your team. Plus, Franchise will see improvements throughout the year via three Live Service updates. Our first live service update targeting September to release is one of your top requested features, Player Scouting. Keep an eye out for more Gridiron Notes as each Live Service update rolls in.”

Madden 22 New Features – My Top 5 Favorites:

Coaching staff + coaching trees = complete nerdery. If you loved setting the prices for hot dogs as a franchise owner in the early 2000s, you will love this. you can hire
offensive coordinators defensive coordinators and a player personnel department you can also fire them and other teams can hire these guys away from you as well not only do you have a full coaching staff but you also have skill trees that come with these coaching staff so that you can upgrade them throughout playing your franchise these skills can help upgrade players faster scout players easier trade for players easier re-sign players easier.

overhauled scouting can hire regional and national scouts you can send them to certain areas they all have their own expertise and now you will find out more about players than
ever before

System engine – reminds me of NFL Head Coach

Game planning – more minute than ever

New fatigue system – set practice reps

Platform Availability – PS4, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PC

Live Service Approach Will Continue – Several game elements will see upgrades and improvements after the initial launch.

Enhanced Crowd Visuals – This builds on some of the scenes we saw in next-gen last year.

Better Looking Ball – The actual football looks super realistic.

Faux Social Media Integration – These pieces of visual presentation are similar to what we saw last year. The fake posts are used to create some franchise mode storylines.

Scanned Rookies – Some rookies appear to have already been scanned.

Madden NFL 22 Screenshot - Tom Brady — Madden NFL 22 Screenshot – Tom Brady

New Pregame Presentation – We will see some different packages for prime time games and playoffs in franchise mode.

Signature Animations – Some wide receivers like the Buffalo Bills’ Stefon Diggs have signature moves at the line of scrimmage as they get into their routes.

New Sideline Reception Animations – There are some new foot-placement animations with toe-drags and more.

The Next-Gen Movement is Improved – Based on the trailer, the improvements to player movement is a little more noticeable in this year’s game.

Team Game Plans – Within the franchise, weekly game plans have been changed. There are no more bronze-silver-gold exercises to master plays. It has been replaced by free practice only, but the game planning is based on the tendencies of your upcoming opponent.

Halftime Adjustments – At halftime, you will be shown a breakdown of your opponent’s most successful attacks and allowed to shift your focus in areas designed to shut them down.

Coordinators and Player Personnel Departments Are In – The series has brought back offensive and defensive coordinators, but unfortunately, they are fictional. However, those coaches can be progressed through your organization by developing RPG-like traits and special abilities.

Staff and Coordinator Upgrades – Each week you will be able to upgrade your staff with XP. More than 60 talents will be available at launch for coordinators and the player personnel department, and more will be added after launch.

Manage Player Health – A new mechanic lets you monitor your rosters’ fatigue and health.

New Sideline Emotion – Players on the sidelines supposedly have more realistic and emotional reactions to events on the field.

The 99 Club – This annual staple returns. There were a few references to it in the preview event, but no idea which players will get that distinction.

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Dynamic GameDay 1 – Momentum Factors are like X-Factors for teams and NFL stadiums. The genesis of this concept was from the NCAA series.

For example, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are rolling at home, they can activate “Fire the Cannons,” which restores player energy for the Bucs when they are in the red zone. There is also “Shook,” which distorts the play art for the opposing team, and there is also “Tunnel Vision,” which hides some of the visiting team’s receiver icons on pass plays.

The entire mechanic is designed to deliver an element of home-field advantage. Home teams will have access to more M-Factors. The Momentum Meter is at the top of the screen, so players will know what stage they are in. Other examples of M-Factors are kickers always kicking in the ice stage, tougher kick meter to stop, fewer stamina reserves in high-altitude stadiums, and hot routes being made more difficult.

Every stadium has a unique M-Factor based on the history of the building and team. Neutral site games won’t have a home-field advantage. There will be presentation elements added to augment the M-Factors effect on the game and situation. This element will be tuned for every mode. The home-field advantage factor won’t be active in MUT.

Future Updates To GameDay Momentum – More experienced players won’t be less impacted by M-Factors at launch.

Post-Launch Franchise Mode Upgrades – We will see more upgrades post-launch.

Dynamic GameDay 2 – This initiative comprises three components: GameDay Atmosphere, GameDay Momentum, and Star-Driven AI.

Atmosphere is about crowd reactions, stadiums, and presentation. Star-Driven AI is designed to make teams play in ways that are true to their real-life versions. It is all about tendencies and AI. Specifically, this should impact QB decision-making under pressure, ball-carrier moves, etc. From a team standpoint, offensive and defensive play-calling and tendencies are based on real-life behavior, or in franchise, based on the play from team owners and sims.

More Tackle Variety – Touch tackles for downed ball carriers and new sideline tackle options.

More Catch Types – In addition to sidelines, players will have more variety in the middle of the field.

Blocking Improvements – Work was done to create more realistic pockets, and run blocking will incorporate momentum, size, speed, and physical traits.

Superman Characters – Fictional men and women decked out in the stands.

New Celebrations – New player Celebrations have been added.

New Pre-Game Presentation

More Authentic Crowd Noise – EA has worked with real teams, stadiums, and sound experts to get realistic crowd noise.

High-Altitude Gameplay Effects – In Denver, pass and kick distance will be increased for both teams. Players will also have short-term stamina drains.

Madden 22 Homefield Advantages – Listed By Team

Every Signature M-Factor & Homefield Advantage Here is a list of every Madden 22 homefield advantage and gameday factor by team:

Chicago Bears – Bear Down:

The Away team’s kick meter moves slightly faster. Windy conditions make kicking a field goal more more difficult.

San Diego Chargers – Bolt Up:

Home team gains bonus momentum for yardage gains.

Cleveland Browns – Dawg Pound:

Away team Hot Routes have a chance to fail in the red zone. Receivers who are hot routed will receive a “?” indicator at the time of a hot route to signify they are unsure of what the call is.

Dallas Cowboys – Deflected:

Away team punt distance is shortened when kicking across the 50.

Buffalo Bills – Down Wind:

The Away team kicking arch is harder to control.

Jacksonville Jaguars – Duuuval:

Home team gains bonus momentum on Touchdowns.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Fire Cannons:

Home team players have their Fatigue replenished temporarily while in the Red Zone.

Green Bay Packers – Go Pack Go & The Frozen Tundra:

Home team gains more momentum and away team gains less.
Away team fatigues faster and can’t change direction as easily.

Indianapolis Colts – Hat Count:

The Home team defense can see the hat count on all plays via coach cam.

Kansas City Chiefs – Home of the Chiefs

Offensive audibles made by the Away team have a chance to fail.

Las Vegas Raiders – Just Win Baby

Home team gain momentum faster and has increased fatigue recovery while winning.

Carolina Panthers – Keep Pounding

The Home team has more stamina during plays.

Philadelphia Eagles – Lincdin

While winning the Eagles gain momentum and Away team gains less.

Miami Dolphins – Made in the Shade

The Dolphins fatigue slower. Their bench in real life home games is strategically placed on the OPPOSITE side of the direct sun.

Denver Broncos – Mile High

Away team players have less stamina.

Detroit Lions – Motor City

Home team accelerates slightly faster.

New England Patriots – Our House

Home team gains momentum on TD and third down stops.

Atlanta Falcons – Rise Up

Home team gains a flat amount of bonus momentum on every offensive play.

Arizona Cardinals – Rise Up Red Sea

Home team gains momentum faster.

Minnesota Vikings – SKOL

The home team gains a small amount of speed rating when in the red zone.

Pittsburgh Steelers – Terribly Distracting

Away team hot routes have a chance to fail on 3rd/4th down requiring them to be made again.

Houston Texans – The Bullpen

Away teams gain less momentum for TDs.

Seattle Seahawks – The Twelves

Random portions of the play art for the away team offense will be squiggly and hard to read.

Tennessee Titans – Titan Up

Home team will avoid committing holding penalties.

LA Rams – Rams House

Home team gains momentum for defensive stops.

New York Giants – Turf War

New York Jets – Turf War

San Francisco 49ers – Unstable Ground

Washington Redskins – Unstable Ground

Baltimore Ravens – Truzz the System

Home team gains bonus momentum on every running play while winning.

New Orleans Saints – Who Dat?

On away team 3rd/4th conversion attempts, a random receiver will have an incorrect route when he lines up pre-play.

Cincinnati Bengals – Who Dey?

No huddle results in reduced clock runoff.

GameDay and Momentum Factors:

These will affect both teams and can vary wildly.

Momentum Factors:

Franchise Mode Acknowledgement – According to EA, franchise mode is the game’s most played mode.

Franchise Mode Season Engine – Think of it as the menu screens and conversations we saw in NBA 2K’s MyGM Mode, only with specific scenarios. It will deliver cinematics to drive home the story and journey components. There will be 35 at launch and more added post-launch.

Scouting in Franchise Mode – The revamped scouting feature got a lot of respect, but it won’t be added until September. When it becomes available, it will allow you to disperse scouts to specific regions, etc.

New Super Bowl Presentation – It will be different this year

Trade Logic in Franchise – There are more improvements to this piece of the game at launch, and a “robust” offering will come after launch.

Face of the Franchise – It will return, and it is called United We Rise with a new cast of characters.

Next-Gen and Current-Gen Versions are Almost Identical – Aside from some of the presentations in Dynamic GameDay, which leans on the PS5 and Xbox Series X strength, the features are the same.

Next-Gen Stats Update – When asked how often the NGS will be updated, Oldenburg said they are still working on that, as they don’t want to make changes too quickly.

Mini-Games Aren’t In – The old-school favorite will not be back in Madden 22, but it will be added in the future.

All-Pro Difficulty – This remains the difficulty setting for experienced and online competitive matches.

Madden 22 NFL Team Ratings

TEAM – OVERALL RATING – DEFENSE RATING – OFFENSE RATING

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 92 90 92
Kansas City Chiefs 90 78 96
Green Bay Packers 89 85 91
Baltimore Ravens 88 85 84
Cleveland Browns 87 79 89
Buffalo Bills 86 82 86
Dallas Cowboys 86 76 88
Arizona Cardinals 85 84 83
Tennessee Titans 85 80 87
Los Angeles Chargers 84 80 82
Los Angeles Rams 84 83 81
New Orleans Saints 84 83 80
San Francisco 49ers 83 84 80
New England Patriots 83 86 78
Denver Broncos 82 86 72
Seattle Seahawks 82 77 85
Washington Football Team 81 81 76
Las Vegas Raiders 81 75 82
Indianapolis Colts 80 78 75
Pittsburgh Steelers 80 88 74
Chicago Bears 79 87 73
Miami Dolphins 79 79 70
New York Giants 78 82 72
Minnesota Vikings 78 81 77
Atlanta Falcons 77 73 79
Philadelphia Eagles 76 77 73
Houston Texans 76 72 78
Cincinnati Bengals 75 74 74
Jacksonville Jaguars 75 75 76
Detroit Lions 74 74 75
Carolina Panthers 73 76 71
New York Jets 72 74 69