Where did the Chargers’ running backs and safeties end up in the Madden 23 ratings release?
The soon-to-be released video game Madden 23 revealed the player ratings for running backs and safeties on Wednesday, continuing EA Sports’ Day 3 of release week.
After last season in which running back Austin Ekeler totaled a league-high 20 touchdowns from scrimmage, it was apparent that he would rate relatively high. Ekeler was awarded an overall score of 88, but given that eight other rushers were slotted ahead of him with a higher overall rating is quite shocking.
Among other running backs to throw on the powder blue, fourth-round pick Isaiah Spiller picked up a 73 rating – a typical spot for an incoming rookie.
Chargers running back Madden 23 ratings
Austin Ekeler: 88Isaiah Spiller: 73Joshua Kelley: 70Larry Rountree III: 65
The Chargers All-Pro safety Derwin James clocked in with a 93 rating, marking the second-highest at his position just behind Tyrann Mathieu who was granted a 94. James’ counterpart, Nasir Adderley, was rated as a 75 – another questionable score from the Madden rankings crew.
Third-round pick JT Woods was given a rating of 68, putting him five points lower than Spiller, his rookie classmate.
Chargers safeties Madden 23 ratings
Derwin James: 93Nasir Adderley: 75Alohi Gilman: 69JT Woods: 68Mark Webb Jr.: 64Ben DeLuca: 64
Madden 23 ratings week schedule
July 21: Cornerbacks and defensive linemenJuly 22: Quarterbacks, 99 Club, NFL team ratings
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