Summary
EA Sportsrecently revealed its rankings for all the athletes inMadden NFL 25, revealing whichSafeties the company considers the best in the league. Safeties are a very important defensive position in the NFL, as they help provide additional coverage downfield to help with pass coverage or prevent running plays from getting too far. This is an especially vital position inMadden NFL 25and other football games because it is a little easier to pull off ridiculously long passes in the game than it is in real life.
Since having a good Safety is essential for defense, players will want to be aware of which teams have the best players. Fans of the NFL are also likely curious to see which players EA decided to rank as the best in the league. As was seen with some ofMadden NFL 25’s other rankings,some fans aren’t fully on board with EA’s rankings for their Safeties. It will be interesting to see if these rankings shift afterMadden NFL 25has been released.
All Madden NFL 25 Edition Differences & Preorder Bonuses
Madden NFL 25 has both a Standard and Deluxe edition with some slight differences. The game also has some additional bonuses for pre-ordering.
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The top spot for Safeties inMadden NFL 25went to Jessie Bates III who joined the Atlanta Falconsin the 2023 season following five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. Bates likely earned the top spot thanks to his excellent ability to stay on top of the ball. Not only can he shut down plays, but he was also one of the best at intercepting the ball last season. Players challenging the Falcons will need to be very careful where they throw the ball.
Antoine Winfield Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick are not surprising runners-up. Winfield is a multi-talented player who has a lot of defensive experience, not just as a safety. This versatility has made him a serious asset. Fitzpatrick also has a strong awareness when reading plays and has made a lot of picks. Although these players have proven that they deserve to be on the list, some football fans have questioned EA’s overall rankings.
Some Players Feel Madden NFL 25’s Rankings Are Off
Players Have Expressed Their Opinions On Which Athletes They Believe Deserve Higher Ranks
When EA shared these rankings on the officialMadden NFL 25Xaccount, some players expressed frustration at what they perceived to be snubs of certain athletes.One name that pops up a lot in the replies is the Baltimore Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton. Hamilton is younger, so he doesn’t have as high career stats as some of the other players, but many still consider him to be one of the best Safeties in the league. Of course,Maddenstill has him in the top 10, so this isn’t a huge snub, but someplayers think Hamilton deserves a higher overall score.
BecauseEA Sportsisn’t fully transparent with the exact metrics it uses to determine overall scores, there will always be room for fans to argue over what stats they believe certain players deserve. It can also be hard to separate hype over new exciting players from hard stats. Sure, Kyle Hamilton has had an explosive start to his career, but he has still only played two seasons. EA may be hesitant to overestimate his stats forMadden NFL 25until he is more of a known quantity.
