Get ready for a thrilling ride as we dive into the world of Madden NFL 26 and its Week 5 ratings surge! The Indianapolis Colts' running back, Jonathan Taylor, is on a roll, adding another two points to his overall rating (OVR), now sitting at a solid 93. While it's not his highest career rating, the momentum is definitely in his favor.
But here's where it gets interesting: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is also making waves. He's reached a respectable 90 OVR, matching his career-best season finish from Madden NFL 24. Talk about a comeback!
Team of the Week 5 members, Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans and Rico Dowdle of the Carolina Panthers, are also making headlines. Simmons' new OVR of 94 sets a personal record, while Dowdle bounces back from his previous point loss.
However, not everyone is on a winning streak. Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III seems to have hit a roadblock, losing a point after three consecutive weeks of gains. His OVR now stands at 92.
The San Francisco 49ers had quite the rollercoaster week. Safety Ji'Ayir Brown experienced a five-point drop, while tight end Jake Tonges gained four points. Running back Christian McCaffrey, unfortunately, couldn't stop his point decrease, ending up with an OVR of 91, the same rating he had in Madden NFL 20.
Now, let's dive into the full list of Madden NFL 26 Week 5 ratings updates, team by team:
AFC East:
- Buffalo Bills: James Cook (92 OVR, -1), Christian Benford (83 OVR, -1), Terrel Bernard (83 OVR, +3), and more.
- New York Jets: Garrett Wilson (87 OVR, +1), John Simpson (81 OVR, -1), Joe Tippmann (78 OVR, -1), and others.
- New England Patriots: Stefon Diggs (88 OVR, +1), Mike Onwenu (83 OVR, +1), Drake Maye (82 OVR, +1), and so on.
- Miami Dolphins: Jaylen Waddle (85 OVR, +1), Darren Waller (83 OVR, +1), Jordyn Brooks (79 OVR, -1), and additional players.
AFC North:
- Cincinnati Bengals: Orlando Brown Jr. (77 OVR, -2), Dylan Fairchild (71 OVR, -1), Joe Flacco (71 OVR, -1), and others.
- Cleveland Browns: Corey Bojorquez (80 OVR, -1), Carson Schwesinger (79 OVR, +1), Tyson Campbell (78 OVR, -1), and more.
- Baltimore Ravens: Daniel Faalele (74 OVR, -1), Joseph Noteboom (69 OVR, -1), and additional players.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Alex Highsmith (87 OVR, -1), Pat Freiermuth (82 OVR, -1), Aaron Rodgers (78 OVR, +1), and so on.
AFC South:
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Hines-Allen (89 OVR, -1), Devin Lloyd (87 OVR, +1), Travis Hunter (82 OVR, +1), and others.
- Tennessee Titans: Jeffery Simmons (94 OVR, +1), Calvin Ridley (79 OVR, +1), Quandre Diggs (79 OVR, -1), and additional players.
- Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Taylor (93 OVR, +2), Charvarius Ward (89 OVR, +1), Tyler Warren (82 OVR, +2), and more.
- Houston Texans: Derek Stingley Jr. (91 OVR, -1), Will Anderson Jr. (90 OVR, +1), Jalen Pitre (83 OVR, +1), and so on.
AFC West:
- Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James Jr. (93 OVR, -1), Justin Herbert (89 OVR, -1), Daiyan Henley (84 OVR, -1), and others.
- Las Vegas Raiders: Jackson Powers-Johnson (79 OVR, +1), Geno Smith (75 OVR, -3), Jordan Meredith (74 OVR, -1), and more.
- Denver Broncos: Courtland Sutton (86 OVR, +1), Nik Bonito (86 OVR, +1), Evan Engram (80 OVR, -1), and additional players.
- Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes (96 OVR, +1), Drue Tranquill (85 OVR, +1), Josh Simmons (79 OVR, +2), and so on.
NFC East:
- Philadelphia Eagles: DeVonta Smith (90 OVR, +1), A.J. Brown (89 OVR, -1), Jalen Hurts (86 OVR, -1), and others.
- Dallas Cowboys: Dak Prescott (90 OVR, +1), Trevon Diggs (84 OVR, +1), Ryan Flournoy (72 OVR, +3), and more.
- Washington Commanders: Deebo Samuel (84 OVR, +1), Dorance Armstrong (79 OVR, +1), Jacory Croskey-Merritt (75 OVR, +2), and additional players.
- New York Giants: Andrew Thomas (89 OVR, +1), Paulson Adebo (81 OVR, -1), Jermaine Eluemunor (76 OVR, -1), and so on.
NFC North:
- Detroit Lions: Kerby Joseph (91 OVR, +1), Sam LaPorta (87 OVR, +1), Jack Campbell (86 OVR, +1), and others.
- Minnesota Vikings: T.J. Hockenson (86 OVR, -1), Adam Thielen (78 OVR, -1), Carson Wentz (66 OVR, +1), and more.
- Green Bay Packers: Rasheed Walker (79 OVR, -1), MarShawn Lloyd (72 OVR, -1), and additional players.
- Chicago Bears: DJ Moore (85 OVR, -1), Cole Kmet (79 OVR, -1), Roschon Johnson (71 OVR, -1), and so on.
NFC South:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Antoine Winfield Jr. (92 OVR, +1), Baker Mayfield (87 OVR, +1), Chris Godwin Jr. (84 OVR, -1), and others.
- New Orleans Saints: Rashid Shaheed (80 OVR, +1), Kendre Miller (76 OVR, +1), Kool-Aid McKinstry (75 OVR, +1), and additional players.
- Carolina Panthers: Derrick Brown (95 OVR, +1), Rico Dowdle (81 OVR, +2), Mike Jackson (75 OVR, -1), and more.
NFC West:
- Los Angeles Rams: Jared Verse (88 OVR, +1), Poona Ford (81 OVR, +1), Quentin Lake (79 OVR, -1), and others.
- Seattle Seahawks: Riq Woolen (82 OVR, -1), Sam Darnold (81 OVR, +2), Ernest Jones IV (80 OVR, -1), and more.
- Arizona Cardinals: Budda Baker (90 OVR, -2), Garrett Williams (79 OVR, -1), Will Johnson (78 OVR, +1), and additional players.
- San Francisco 49ers: Christian McCaffrey (91 OVR, -1), Dominick Puni (82 OVR, -1), Kendrick Bourne (77 OVR, +1), and so on.
There you have it, folks! A comprehensive look at the Week 5 ratings surge in Madden NFL 26. Who do you think will continue their upward trajectory, and who might face some challenges? Let's discuss in the comments and share our predictions!
