As EA Sports revealed its player ratings for “Madden NFL 24” this week, fans and players around the league reacted.
While some fans likely take the ratings a bit too seriously, the players feel a bit differently. Every year, players take to social media to take issue with their ratings.
Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and wide receiver Terry McLaurin were Washington’s highest-rated players in the popular video game. Each had a 92 rating.
It’s no surprise Allen had the highest rating of the defensive linemen. But it may have been a surprise that defensive end Chase Young had a higher rating [85] than Payne [83]. Young missed 13 games with a knee injury last season, while Payne had a breakout season.
Payne took notice of his rating on Twitter.
Who I pissed off @EAMaddenNFL 🤣 y’all wild
— Daron Payne (@94yne) July 18, 2023
We doubt Payne was too upset; it looks like he was having some fun. He did add one more comment, and he’s absolutely correct.
Cant compete in popularity contest, we get active fr 🥷
— Daron Payne (@94yne) July 18, 2023
Whatever you think of Madden ratings, an 83 is ridiculous for Payne, considering he’s coming off a season in which he had 18 tackles for loss and 11.5 from the defensive tackle position.
Regardless, the Commanders love when Payne plays with a chip on his shoulder.
