Madden 20: Best Franchise Teams 8-1


The moment everyone has been waiting for, we reveal the top 8 teams for Madden 20! If you missed 16-9 you can view those here. Again, this is 100% based on the numbers assigned to guys in Madden by EA then put into formulas to spit out rankings.

8). Houston Texans






Pros:

  • Second best pass rushing unit in the league
  • High level cap flexibility allows for long term development
  • QB is setup to be top tier throughout cycle
  • Secondary coverage score is elite level

Cons:

  • O-line is one of the worst units in the league
  • Team is starting to ages, especially on the defensive side
  • Weapons are about league average outside of WR

7). Chicago Bears





Pros:

  • Elite level pass rush
  • Elite level secondary coverage
  • Elite level team speed
  • Top tier O-line
  • Youth all over the field

Cons:

  • The worst cap situation in the game
  • QB situation is uncertain going forward

6). Los Angeles Chargers





Pros:

  • Elite secondary coverage unit
  • Elite weapons at all positions
  • Top end of the league in terms of youth across the field
  • High end pass rushing unit
  • QB has short term high end value

Cons:

  • Team is lowering then average speed wise
  • O line is lowering than league average and old
  • Cap situation is about league average

5). Philadelphia Eagles





Pros:

  • Best pass rush unit in the game
  • Elite level O line
  • Elite Weapons at each position group
  • QB has high end upside
  • Secondary cover score is above league average

Cons:

  • Cap management could be an issue after year 1
  • Team is slightly slower than league average
  • Youth is right at league average

4). Cleveland Browns





Pros:

  • Youngest team in the game
  • Elite level pass rushing unit
  • Elite level weapons at all levels
  • QB has elite level upside
  • Team speed is upper echelon

Cons:

  • Cap situation could get tough down the road if managed improperly
  • O line has issues making it below league average
  • Secondary coverage stats below league average

3.) Los Angeles Rams





Pros:

  • QB situation is solid long term
  • Elite weapons on offense at all positions
  • Elite coverage unit in the secondary
  • Youth on offense creates an above average youth score
  • O line is a high end unit

Cons:

  • Team is disturbingly slow, especially in the secondary
  • Cap is league average

2.) New Orleans Saints





Pros:

  • Second best weapons in the league
  • Elite level youth on both sides of the ball
  • High end offensive line unit
  • Above average pass rush unit
  • Above average secondary coverage unit

Cons:

  • Team speed is below league average

1). Dallas Cowboys





Pros:

  • Best O-line in the league
  • 2nd best youth in the league
  • High end team speed
  • Upper level pass rush unit
  • High end weapons outside of WR 3
  • QB has long term upside

Cons:

  • Secondary coverage unit is right about league average.

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