5 laughable Madden NFL 23 player ratings ft. Ja’Marr Chase

#3 - T.J. Watt, rated 96

AFC Wild Card Playoffs - Pittsburgh Steelers v Kansas City Chiefs

Myles Garrett was inducted into Madden’s ’99 club’, awarded to players who reach 99 overall, the maximum rating available. However, many NFL fans questioned why Garrett has a 99 rating, while Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is rated 96.

Watt tied the single-season sack record in 2021, reaching 22.5 total sacks while Garrett put up a more than respectable 16.0. Looking at these numbers, NFL fans are wondering how Garrett deserves three more overall ratings than Watt.

#2 - Michael Thomas, rated 90

New Orleans Saints v Baltimore Ravens

Much like McCaffrey, Michael Thomas has a higher rating than he should in Madden NFL 23. Thomas has missed a lot of football during the last two seasons due to injury, but still has a 90 overall rating in the game. This puts him higher than elite wideouts such as Deebo Samuel, A.J. Brown and Ja’Marr Chase.

Thomas did win the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award in 2019, after setting the single-season reception record (149). But since then he’s only played seven games, catching 40 balls for 438 yards. He missed the entire 2021 season and is already listed on the New Orleans Saints’ PUP list. This 90 rating is a major surprise.

#1 - Ja’Marr Chase, rated 87

Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals

Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals has every right to be annoyed with his Madden 23 rating. He comes in at just an 87 overall. This puts him behind wideouts such as Amari Cooper, Adam Thielen and the aforementioned Michael Thomas.

Chase outgained all three veterans for yards and touchdowns as a rookie in 2021 and won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. This has left fans scratching their heads at his poor overall rating. This rating has been widely condemned not just by fans, but by players too.

We will see how accurate Madden NFL 23's ratings are when the season kicks off in under two months time.