What a difference a year makes on the Madden 24 best teams list. The Los Angeles Rams ranked 3rd this time last season – yet they go into as the second-worst roster in the game. There’s better news for the Chiefs, who ascend from 7th to 1st, and both Philadelphia and Dallas. Those two NFC East rivals both crack the top five. Below we profile all the game’s best franchises, and two worst two – before taking you through the complete Madden 24 team ratings list. 1 Kansas City Chiefs - 92 The Bills entered last season as many experts’ pick to claim the AFC Championship. Pat Mahomes (QB, 99) and Travis Kelce (TE, 99) had something to say about that – outlasting their rivals in blue to claim a second Lombardi trophy in four years. Mahomes is almost impossible to defend both in the air and on foot, while main runner Isiah Pacheco (HB, 80) has developed into one of the league’s most elusive running backs. You’ll face constant headaches against the Chiefs online – so may have to adopt the ‘can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em’ approach. 2 Philadelphia Eagles - 91 There’s plenty to get pumped for in Philly, despite falling short in February’s Super Bowl. Like Mahomes, Jalen Hurts’ (QB, 88) dual-threat abilities make him a thrill to handle in Madden 24. AJ Brown (WR, 91) brings a big body and safe hands, DeVonta Smith (WR, 87) adds masses of after-the-catch ability, and trading for D’Andre Swift (HB, 81) gives the Eagles two very different, yet potentially deadly, threats behind the line of scrimmage. Nick Sirianni’s innovative playbook offers myriad variety, too. These guys could easily have been number one – and there’s a chance they finish the season that way. 3 Buffalo Bills - 90 In third place we find the winner. Bills quarterback Josh Allen (QB, 94) scored that honor this year, ensuring he’s a deadly threat both online and off. Stefon Diggs (WR, 96) and Gabe Davis (WR, 83) help Allen out with super glue hands, while new signing Damien Harris (HB, 79) adds a powerful alternative to key rusher James Cook (HB, 75). Von Miller (RE, 94), Ed Oliver (DT, 81), Jordan Poyer (SS, 90) and Micah Hyde (FS, 89) should make plenty of big plays on D, too. 4 Cincinnati Bengals - 89 Cinci has proven itself as a play-off heavyweight over the past two seasons, and the 2023-24 campaign may well see them go deep into January yet again. That’s reflected in high individual ratings for the likes of Joe Burrow (QB, 95), Ja’Marr Chase (WR, 94), and Joe Mixon (HB, 87). While those guys make for a dangerous offense, there are playmakers on D too – such as DJ Reader (DT, 87) and fellow lineman Trey Hendrickson (RE, 87). 5 Dallas Cowboys - 88 The Cowboys are widely seen as the NFL’s Marmite team - you either love them, or love to hate them. A top five placing this year is likely to increase that divide on social media. Right guard and 99 Club member Zack Martin is the standout player on the roster, rivalled only by Micah Parsons (RE, 97). QB Dak Prescott starts the campaign with an 87 OVR, although back-up Cooper Rush can consider himself harshly treated. In 2022 he became the first ever Cowboys signal-caller to win his first five starts. His reward from EA? An overall rating of 65. Ouch. The two Madden 23 worst teams 31 Los Angeles Rams - 73 Well, this is quite the fall from grace. The Rams kicked off the list in 3rd place, only outdone by Tampa Bay and Buffalo. Ahead of Madden 24, they’re relegated all the way down to 31st. Oof. There are some signs of hope, such as sack machine Aaron Donald (RE, 99) – who tops the – and ball magnet Cooper Kupp (WR, 96), but you’re going to struggle against the teams featured above if you go to war in yellow and blue. It’s especially tough news for Matthew Stafford, with the veteran QB starting this season on a lowly OVR of 75. 32 Arizona Cardinals - 72 If there’s a glimmer of cheer for Rams fans, it’s that they’re not the worst team in the NFC West, according to EA’s data digitisers. That 'honor' belongs to the Cards. Budda Baker (SS, 90) is the team’s top-scoring player, but they only have four others rated 80 or above: Marquise Brown (WR, 84), Zach Ertz (TE, 83), Isaiah Simmons (SS, 81) and Rondale Moore (WR, 80). There is a shred of positivity on the list: a 77 OVR for new offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. Madden 23 complete team ratings list