August is here, and so that must mean it’s time for some John Madden Football! EA Sports Madden NFL 25 launched worldwide today, and the game, once again, has a ton of hype around it this year. With many free agent signings and brand-new draft picks, several teams could be fun to use in this year’s game, but who’s the best?
Let’s discuss the best teams in the game that will help you win more games.
Madden NFL 25’s Best Teams
Kansas City Chiefs
The defending Super Bowl champs are tied for the highest overall in the game — and for a good reason. They are loaded everywhere and are led by the highest-rated quarterback in the game, Patrick Mahomes. Travis Kelce and Chris Jones are the top players at their respective positions also. Speed is king in Madden, and the Chiefs have plenty of that with three receivers above 94 speed.
Key Players
QB Patrick Mahomes – 99 Overall
TE Travis Kelce – 99 Overall
DT Chris Jones – 97 Overall
CB Trent McDuffie – 90 Overall
WR Xavier Worthy – 98 Speed
Miami Dolphins
Did I say the word speed? Well, let me introduce you to the Miami Dolphins, a team with an insane amount of speed at every position. Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane, and Anthony Schwartz. All these players are above 94 speed, with Hill leading the way at a game-high 99 speed. The defense isn’t lacking either, with one of the best secondaries in the game and a very fast linebacking core.
Key Players
WR Tyreek Hill – 99 Overall
CB Jalen Ramsey – 96 Overall
WR Jaylen Waddle – 87 Overall
RB Raheem Mostert – 95 Speed
SS Jordan Poyer – 86 Overall
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles have one of the most talented offenses in Madden NFL 25. Jalen Hurts is an elite level scrambling Quarterback, while new addition Saquon Barkley is the fifth-highest rated running back in the game. A loaded pass catching corp that includes A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert make this one of the more fun teams to use in this year’s game.
Key Players
WR A.J. Brown – 95 Overall
RB Saquon Barkley – 92 Overall
CB Darius Slay Jr. – 89 Overall
WR DeVonta Smith – 88 Overall
QB Jalen Hurts – 86 Overall
Baltimore Ravens
Led by the fastest quarterback in the game, Lamar Jackson, the Ravens come in as the third highest-rated team in Madden NFL 25. New addition Derrick Henry gives this offense a dynamic running threat to go along with Jackson and 94-speed Keaton Mitchell. A fast receiving corps and an elite defense at all three levels make the Ravens one of the more balanced teams in the game.
Key Players
QB Lamar Jackson – 98 Overall
MLB Roquan Smith – 95 Overall
RB Derrick Henry – 94 Overall
TE Mark Andrews – 94 Overall
SS Kyle Hamilton – 89 Overall
San Francisco 49ers
Led by Madden NFL 25 cover athlete Christian McCaffrey, the 49ers check in tied for the highest overall in the game at 92. Another well-balanced team, this team has a stud at each level on the defensive side of the ball, including All-Pro defensive end Nick Bosa. They have a very talented trio of pass catchers that all boast superstar abilities in the game with Deebo Samuel Sr., Brandon Aiyuk, and George Kittle.
Key Players
RB Christian McCaffrey – 99 Overall
TE George Kittle – 97 Overall
MLB Fred Warner – 97 Overall
LE Nick Bosa – 96 Overall
WR Brandon Aiyuk – 91 Overall