The turf is ready, the stands are packed, and kickoff is about to begin with Madden NFL 25. As players storm onto the field, many are wondering which teams are standing above the rest of the competition as the best teams in the game.
There are 32 different teams across the United States vying for your allegiance this season, whether you’re looking for the bandwagon of a top-tier organization or jumping in to support a dark horse or underdog squad looking to make their mark on the league. There are, however, a select few teams that are better than the rest.
If you’re jumping into the fray and want a team you can rely on, here are the top 10 best teams in Madden 25.
Best teams in Madden 25, ranked
There might be some unsurprising names at the top of the leaderboards in Madden 25, especially when you’ve won the Super Bowl three times over the last four years. There are, however, a few teams that have jumped into the top 10 that could surprise you.
Whether you’re hoping Saquon Barkley elevates the Eagles into true championship contention or the Baltimore Ravens can finally get that elusive chip with the addition of Derrick Henry, there are plenty of different teams that make sense with how the offseason has shaken out.
Here are the best teams in Madden 25, starting with the defending Super Bowl champs, the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Team name | Overall (OVR) |
|---|---|
| 1) Kansas City Chiefs | 92 |
| 2) Philadelphia Eagles | 91 |
| 3) Buffalo Bills | 90 |
| 4) Cincinnati Bengals | 89 |
| 5) Dallas Cowboys | 88 |
| 6) Baltimore Ravens | 87 |
| 7) Cleveland Browns | 87 |
| 8) Miami Dolphins | 86 |
| 9) San Francisco 49ers | 86 |
| 10) Minnesota Vikings | 85 |
If you’re looking to rebuild a struggling team in Madden 25‘s franchise mode, however, you could look towards some of the lower overall teams. These teams include the Arizona Cardinals, since they currently the lowest overall rating of any team in the game at 71. They do, however, have a couple of decent players to build around, like quarterback Kyler Murray and rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
The Chicago Bears currently have a 76 overall, but have some decent prospects to rebuild with, such as rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. The Los Angeles Rams are also lower down the list with a 73 team overall, but they also have some definite bright spots on the team like the wide receiver duo of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.
