Key facts
- Madden NFL 27 is the current game, and Josh Allen launched at 99 overall. It’s his second straight year in the 99 Club.
- Allen went from a 92 in Madden 23 to a 98 in Madden 25. He then hit 99 in both Madden 26 and Madden 27.
- James Cook is the second highest rated Bill at launch, with a 93 in EA’s reveal. Dion Dawkins and Gregory Rousseau are next at 88.
- Only a handful of the players in this Madden 23 article are still on the Madden 27 Bills roster. Allen, Cook, Dawkins, Rousseau, Oliver, Knox, Shakir, Brown, Bernard, Benford, Hamlin and Ferguson made it.
- Madden ratings change during the season with roster updates, so live numbers may differ from the launch numbers.
The Madden 23 ratings for the Buffalo Bills players have been released, and we have to ask ourselves: Did they get them right? Let’s go position-by-position and take a look at their overall rankings, and how they compare to their competition around the NFL.
Offensive Skill Positions
Wide Receivers
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Stefon Diggs | 95 | 5th |
| Gabriel Davis | 80 | T-52nd |
| Jamison Crowder | 80 | T-52nd |
| Isaiah McKenzie | 76 | T-84th |
| Tavon Austin | 75 | T-95th |
| Khalil Shakir | 70 | T-167th |
| Jake Kumerow | 69 | T-189th |
| Isaiah Hodgins | 64 | T-260th |
| Tanner Gentry | 59 | T-286th |
Stefon Diggs resides at fifth overall with his 95 grade, but one point behind DeAndre Hopkins, who was suspended for a positive Performance Enhancing Drug (PED) test. Is it dishonest to rank a player above him who just tested positive? Perhaps. Either way, Stefon Diggs is respected as one of the NFL’s best receivers. The same cannot be said for Tanner Gentry, who tied for the worst receiver rating in the game. Isaiah McKenzie is the team’s fastest receiver, with a 92 speed rating, but tied for 68th-best in the category.
Tight Ends
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Dawson Knox | 83 | T-12th |
| O.J. Howard | 75 | T-31st |
| Tommy Sweeney | 64 | T-102nd |
| Reid Ferguson | 35 | T-160th |
Dawson Knox played like a top tight end in 2021, but was relegated to a spot outside of the top 10 this season. Is he deserving of better, are are we biased?
Running Backs
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Devin Singletary | 81 | T-28th |
| James Cook | 75 | T-58th |
| Duke Johnson | 73 | T-70th |
| Zack Moss | 72 | T-78th |
| Taiwan Jones | 70 | T-90th |
| Christian Wade | 66 | T-129th |
Unsurprisingly, the Bills’ lackluster run game of the last few seasons means lower ratings for our starting running backs. Singletary is a great player, but he’s not the focus of the offense. It will be fun to watch, and see how James Cook’s stats change as his role evolves in this pass-first offense.
Fullbacks
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Reggie Gilliam | 68 | T-13th |
Reggie Gilliam may be beloved by Bills fans, but not by those who make the Madden 23 player rankings. Still, it could’ve been a lot worse.
Quarterbacks
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Josh Allen | 92 | 4th |
| Case Keenum | 65 | 50th |
| Matt Barkley | 58 | T-79th |
This is the one you’re probably here for, and we understand. Josh Allen is arguably the league’s best quarterback, and leads the Super Bowl favorites. After losing out on a shot at the Super Bowl last season, by a cruel twist of fate, he’s set to take on the champions in Week 1. The pressure is on. Heck, it never came off. According to the Madden 23 ratings adjustors, he’s still only the fourth-best QB in the NFL, behind Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers. However, his throw power is a solid 99, the strongest in the game amongst all players.
The Secondary (CB/S)
Strong Safety
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Jordan Poyer | 90 | T-6th |
| Damar Hamlin | 66 | T-69th |
Jordan Poyer finally got the respect he deserved, and his All-Pro status added further credibility to one of the NFL’s best safeties.
Free Safety
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Micah Hyde | 91 | T-3rd |
| Jaquan Johnson | 68 | T-59th |
Both of the Buffalo Bills’ starting safeties were ranked highly at their positions, and they both made the top-10 (overall) for their combined positions. Micah Hyde, who’s play last season put his name on the map in bold, earned a Second-Team All-Pro selection, the second of his career.
Cornerbacks
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Tre’Davious White | 93 | 3rd |
| Taron Johnson | 82 | T-31st |
| Kaiir Elam | 73 | T-104th |
| Dane Jackson | 67 | T-179th |
| Siran Neal | 67 | T-179th |
| Christian Benford | 65 | T-218th |
| Tim Harris | 64 | T-231st |
| Cam Lewis | 63 | T-244th |
| Nick McCloud | 60 | T-272nd |
In his soon-to-be comeback season following his tragic Thanksgiving ACL tear, Tre’Davious White came in as the third-best cornerback in the game. Madden 23 clearly has big things in store for him. Kaiir Elam got a 73, which is rather standard for a top-tier rookie.
Front Seven (DL/LB)
Defensive Tackle
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Ed Oliver | 81 | T-15th |
| Daquan Jones | 75 | T-28th |
| Jordan Phillips | 74 | T-34th |
| Tim Settle | 73 | T-39th |
| Brandin Bryant | 64 | T-107th |
| Eli Ankou | 62 | T-123rd |
Ed Oliver is clearly the best defensive tackle on the roster, but who starts beside him? Daquan Jones and Jordan Phillips are both good candidates, as is Tim Settle. The grade for Eli Ankou feels a little disrespectful, considering his splash plays from last season.
Left Defensive End
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Greg Rousseau | 76 | T-17th |
| Shaq Lawson | 72 | T-38th |
| Carlos Basham Jr. | 70 | T-43rd |
The left side of this defensive line is young, and we can expect plenty of snaps for Greg Rousseau. How many of those pass-rush attempts will be stolen by Shaq Lawson? It remains to be seen, but we’re excited to find out.
Right Defensive End
| Player | Rating | Pos. Rank |
| Von Miller | 92 | 3rd |
| A.J. Epenesa | 72 | T-22nd |
| Mike Love | 64 | T-61st |
Von Miller is a huge addition to the Buffalo Bills, but also seemingly to the Madden 23 roster as well. His 92 rating was good for third-best coming off the right side of the line, and will inevitably cause many controllers to be launched in frustration. In a big year for A.J. Epenesa, he’ll be riding the virtual bench.
Right Outside Linebacker
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Matt Milano | 81 | T-12th |
| Andre Smith Jr. | 65 | T-62nd |
| Joe Giles-Harris | 64 | T-69th |
Matt Milano, the second half of our dynamic LB duo, has been great in coverage for a long time. Now, he’s got the mark of that. A high awareness rating, similar to the rest of this defense, is indicative of his strengths.
Left Outside Linebacker
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Marquel Lee | 68 | T-48th |
| Terrel Bernard | 67 | T-50th |
| Tyler Matakevich | 65 | T-60th |
For a team that typically plays only two linebackers, this position is essentially a luxury. Fans who don’t play the game with the Buffalo Bills’ own defensive scheme may find themselves with an unfortunate handicap as Marquel Lee leads the group with a 68.
Middle Linebacker
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Tremaine Edmunds | 84 | 8th |
| Baylon Spector | 64 | T-111th |
| Tyrel Dodson | 63 | T-120th |
Say what you will about Tremaine Edmunds, he’s highly respected by a lot of football minds. We may not count the Madden gods amongst those minds, but they paid their respects too, giving him an 84 overall. The eighth-best middle linebacker in the game, Edmunds will be as important to your lineup this summer as he is on the field come Autumn.
Offensive Line
Right Tackle
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| David Quessenberry | 73 | T-20th |
| Spencer Brown | 68 | T-35th |
| Bobby Hart | 63 | T-53rd |
Surprisingly, David Quessenberry ousted Spencer Brown as the highest-graded right tackle on the roster.
Left Tackle
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Dion Dawkins | 83 | 10th |
| Tommy Doyle | 62 | T-58th |
| Luke Tenuta | 61 | T-66th |
The Shnowman, Dion Dawkins, was Madden 23’s 10th-best left tackle. His connection with Josh Allen was surely noted.
Right Guard
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Ryan Bates | 71 | T-27th |
| Cody Ford | 70 | T-30th |
| Greg Van Roten | 67 | T-38th |
The digital version of Ryan Bates finds himself in a hot camp battle for the starting right guard spot, but it remains to be seen if the actual Bates is in the same place.
Left Guard
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Roger Saffold III | 80 | T-7th |
| Ike Boettger | 67 | T-39th |
The newly-acquired Rodger Saffold is the team’s second-highest rated offensive lineman. Saffold is expected to help Dawkins lock down the ever-important blind side, and this ranking reflects that.
Center
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Mitch Morse | 79 | T-12th |
| Greg Mancz | 61 | T-58th |
Special Teamers (K/P)
Punter
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Matt Araiza | 74 | T-19th |
| Matt Haack | 68 | 34th |
It may come as no surprise that Matt Araiza, despite being a rookie special teamer, has a very strong leg. His cannon comes in at a 98 kick power, and he’s the only punter to surpass a 96. Haack’s stat line (unsurprisingly) disappoints.
Kicker
| Player | Rating | Rank |
| Tyler Bass | 77 | T-15th |
Now, being tied 15th might seem a little disrespectful for one of the best kickers in the NFL, but his kick power ranking is at a whopping 96. He’s still tied for 13th in that regard, but there’s only four kickers with a leg (pun) up on him.
Overall, the Buffalo Bills found themselves rated at an 89, second-best in the upcoming release. They reside three spots behind the first-place Tampa Bay Buccaneers and one ahead of the Green Bay Packers and the L.A. Rams.
Well, those are the player ratings for the Buffalo Bills in Madden 23. How do you feel about them? Who should be higher, who should be lower? Let us know!
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Where Things Stand in November 2026
Four Maddens later, this Madden 23 list is a time capsule. Diggs, Von, Tre’Davious, Poyer and Hyde are all gone, and a lot of the guys stuck at the bottom of those depth charts are now the core. Here’s what we’re working with in Madden NFL 27.
Josh Allen finally got his 99
Back in 2022, Madden had Allen as only the fourth best QB at 92 overall. That 92 held for Madden 24. Then came a 98 in Madden 25, followed by a 99 in Madden 26 and again in Madden 27. When he got the 99 in Madden 26, Allen became the first Bills player to achieve the honor in the 37-year history of the game.
This year he has company at the top. Rams QB and reigning MVP Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, Ja’Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Trey McBride joined him in the 99 Club. Stafford and Allen tied for the top quarterback rating, but Stafford was listed ahead of the Bills star. A fun footnote: Allen’s arm went from the strongest in Madden 23 at 99 throw power to a 98 throw power. Somehow I think he’ll get by.
The Madden 23 holdovers, then and now
| Player | Madden 23 | Madden 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | 92 | 99 |
| James Cook | 75 | 93 |
| Dion Dawkins | 83 | 88 |
| Gregory Rousseau | 76 | 88 |
| Spencer Brown | 68 | 85 |
| Christian Benford | 65 | 83 |
| Terrel Bernard | 67 | 83 |
| Ed Oliver | 81 | 82 |
| Khalil Shakir | 70 | 82 |
| Dawson Knox | 83 | 76 |
| Damar Hamlin | 66 | 73 |
| Reid Ferguson | 35 | 71 |
Madden 27 numbers are launch ratings from EA’s Bills reveal, Yahoo’s full list and the roster posted at Two Bills Drive.
Remember Benford tied for 218th among corners at 65? He’s now an 83. Bernard was a backup outside linebacker at 67 and is now an 83 at MIKE. James Cook went from a 75 overall rookie to a 93, which tells you how far his role has come. Knox is the one guy who went backwards. That’s partly because Dalton Kincaid now sits ahead of him at 81.
The new faces
The roster around the holdovers looks completely different. Offseason addition D.J. Moore comes in at 85 overall alongside right tackle Spencer Brown, and Bradley Chubb shows up on the edge at 78. In the draft class, second-round pick T.J. Parker leads all Bills rookies with a 77 overall. Fellow second-round pick Davison Igbinosun is next at 74.
A note on live ratings
Launch numbers aren’t the final word. Cook is listed at 94 in a later full roster breakdown, and MaddenRatings currently shows him at 92. EA updates ratings throughout the season, so check the game itself before you build your franchise around one number. I haven’t covered the 2026 season record here. For reference, Allen threw for 3,668 yards with 25 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns in 2025, before falling to the Broncos in the Wild Card.
For the full history of our virtual Bills, check out our buffalo bills video games hub. Go Bills!
FAQ
What is Josh Allen's rating in Madden 27?
Allen is rated 99 overall in Madden NFL 27, the same as his rating in Madden 26.
Who else made the Madden 27 99 Club?
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, Ja’Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Trey McBride joined Allen in the 99 Club.
Who is the second highest rated Bill in Madden 27?
James Cook. He launched at 93 overall in EA’s reveal, though some later rating lists show him at 94.
How many players from the Madden 23 Bills roster are still on the team?
Twelve players from this 2022 article show up on the Madden 27 Bills roster. Big names like Stefon Diggs, Von Miller, Tre’Davious White, Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde are gone.
Do Madden ratings change during the season?
Yes. EA updates ratings throughout the season, so the numbers you see in the game may not match the launch numbers.
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