Madden 23 Best Teams (August 2022) – All Team Ratings & Stats

The annual release of the Madden NFL franchise means yet another rebalancing of teams to match changes in the real-world National Football League. Whether you are looking to find the best team in Madden NFL 23, or just want to see whatever rating injustice has befallen your favorite squad, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we look at the Best Overall teams in Madden 23, broken down by Offense, Defense, and Special Teams, and which explain which teams are better suited for the most popular modes.

Official Madden NFL 23 Team Rankings

Football is a game of three phases: Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. Offense is all about scoring, Defense is about keeping the other team out of the end zone, and Special Teams are… special. Ok, not all three phases are created equally, but the punters and kickers that make up your Special Teams are people too! Scores across all three categories contribute to a team’s overall rating.

Note that the Overall Rating isn’t an average of the three phases, nor is it a strict aggregate. Some teams, the Eagles, for instance, have a higher Overall Score than any of their individual ratings. That’s because the Overall Score is calculated based on the individual players of the team. Things like how deep the roster is will come into play, though the official formula that EA uses is a closely guarded secret.

Best Madden NFL 23 Teams

Based on this list, there is a smattering of teams that stand above the rest, and they all have one very important thing in common: Elite Quarterback play. No player on the field has a bigger impact on the game than the Quarterback, and that’s reflected in how teams are rated. Combine that with an average to decent defense, and you’ve got a winner. These are the five Best Overall teams in Madden NFL 23.

1. Buccaneers (92)
2. Bills (89)
3. Rams (88)
4. Packers (88)
5. Ravens (87)

Worst Madden NFL 23 Teams

If some teams are going to rise, others must fall. Such is the nature of sports. If you fancy yourself a challenge, then these are the underdog teams for you. If your favorite squad is on this list (I’m looking at you, Seahawks) then you have my condolences. These are the Worst Overall Teams in Madden NFL 23.

1. Falcons (77)
2. Jaguars (77)
3. Seahawks (76)
4. Giants (75)
5. Texans (74)

Best Teams for Franchise Mode in Madden NFL 23

The best teams today won’t always remain the best teams. Players age, start to lose a step, and eventually retire. For players that like to experience the triumphs and sadness of running their own team in a Connected Franchise, you need to take a longer term, big picture approach to the team’s Roster, and factor in things like player age and contracts. Sure, the Buccaneers are great now, but Tom Brady can’t play forever. (Right? Please, say right).

Conversely, young players will develop, and their ratings will increase. Finding teams with young, ascending talent is the best way to build a future powerhouse. These are our recommendations for the best teams for Connected Franchise.

1. Chargers (87)
2. Bills (89)
3. Bengals (85)
4. Ravens (87)
5. 49ers (86)