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  1. 7 CIN 21 CAR
  2. 27 NE 35 LV
  3. 0 SF 0 ARI
  4. 0 CHI 0 GB
  5. 0 BUF 0 JAX
  6. 0 TB 0 DEN
  7. 0 IND 0 NYJ
  8. 0 MIA 0 MIN
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  11. 0 LAR 0 LAC
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  13. 0 PIT 0 BAL
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Ranked and Filed Madden 18 Teams 11-19

by ig0easy | 8 years ago | 0 Comments

In our second installment we take a look at teams 11 to 19. These teams can all be competitive but all have issues ranging from age, lack of skill in certain key areas, or are located in a tough division. These teams will take less skill to rebuild and less time to be competitive for sure.

 

 

11.
Cincinnati is a complete football team, as long as their history of first round playoff performances doesn’t follow them into Madden 18. Their offense is solid and led by a two-headed monster at running back, Tyler Eifert at TE, and AJ Green on the outside. The defense can get after the passer and get to the ball carrier on the run. There are some age concerns for the Bengals, who will need to start replacing in the first few seasons.

Key Players:

  • QB Andy Dalton
  • RB Jeremy Hill
  • LB Vontaze Burfict

12. 
Arizona is a talented team all over the field. Their defense has almost no weaknesses, they have a top 5 running back in David Johnson, and a WR core that is both experienced and talented, led by a future hall of famer in Larry Fitzgerald. The biggest issue with this team is the age of their field general, Carson Palmer. You’ll be able to compete right away with Palmer and this squad, but some will struggle in subsequent seasons as they look to find and build up their future franchise quarterback.

Key Players:

  • QB Carson Palmer
  • RB David Johnson
  • FS Tyrann Mathieu

13. 
Honestly, the Jaguars will probably go in the Top 10 of teams selected this year. Why? Because they are young, have a lot of speed, and have a plethora of talented players. Their biggest weakness outside of Blake “10 second delivery” Bortles will be their offensive line. A defense is the real siren of this team, with studs like Jalen Ramsey, Telvin Smith, Dante Fowler Jr, Myles Jack, and recently acquired AJ Bouye. They have the ammo to lead and stay atop the AFC South all cycle.

Key Players:

  • QB Blake Bortles
  • WR Allen Robinson
  • DE Dante Fowler Jr.

14. 
Von Miller. Remember that name. He does commercials, he sacks Quarterbacks, and he makes it hell for opposing run games. Denver’s defense is dominant, but their offense has fallen off with the retirement of Peyton Manning. Paxton Lynch will probably garner the starting position for most who take this team, but their receiving core, once a cornerstone of this team has aged and fallen on hard times. Your first step will be to rebuild the weapons around your young Quarterback, do this and it’ll be time to rebuild your aging secondary.

Key Players:

  • QB Paxton Lynch
  • WR Demaryius Thomas
  • LB Von Miller

15. 
The Chiefs are similar in build to the Minnesota Vikings, relying on a very stout defense to keep them in games, but have a few things they don’t, a world-class tight end in Travis Kelce, a proven star WR in Jeremy Maclin, and a human swiss army knife in Tyreek Hill. Alex Smith may not make a lot of mistakes in real life, but with the noodle arm EA typically sticks him with he will need to be replaced as fast as humanly possible. The offensive line is serviceable but in need, and their defensive line will need to be addressed with the departure of Dontari Poe.

Key Players:

  • QB Alex Smith
  • WR/RB/KR/P/K/CB/DE/FB/HC Tyreek Hill
  • CB Marcus Peters

16. 
This team is rebuilding from the damage caused by Chip Kelley, but has a great young QB in Carson Wentz, dependable weapons in Jordan Matthews, Zach Erz, and Dorial Green-Beckham. The defense is led by Fletcher Cox and Mychal Kendricks, but as with plenty of teams do not possess competent cornerbacks. A solid team builder would be able to do wonders with the team from Philadelphia.

Key Players:

  • QB Carson Wentz
  • WR Jordan Matthews
  • LB Mychal Kendricks

17. 
Unlike real life, Minnesota will be led by Teddy Bridgewater to start out Madden 18. That’s a big plus. Their defense is fierce and while their offense has issues a plenty, this team will not take much to get over the hump once you get going. Xavier Rhodes, Harrison Smith, and Trae Waynes lead one of the better secondaries in the league. With And with a front seven led by Linval Joseph, Everson Griffen, and Anthony Barr the defense as a whole is stout albeit older. In the right hands the Vikings could dominate the NFC North from day one.

Key Players:

  • QB Teddy Bridgewater
  • WR Stefon Diggs
  • LB Anthony Barr

18. 
As we close in on the top half of the league the teams we are uncovering become less rebuilding project, and more adding pieces to become a championship caliber team, and no team so far on this list exhibits this more than the Bucs. With an offense sporting Jameis Winston, Mike Evans, and Charles Sims and a defense that sports Gerald McCoy, Vernon Hargreaves, and Lavonte David the Bucs have a solid young offense and defense to build around. They have holes on both sides of the ball as well, but they are not as gaping as a lot of teams.

Key Players:

  • QB Jameis Winston
  • WR Mike Evans
  • LB Kwon Alexander


19. 

The Ravens could be a bit lower on this list, but are propped up by Breshad Perriman and a plethora of solid receiving options from the TE position. Baltimore is also propped up by a solid, but slightly older offensive line. The keys on the defensive side of the ball are located at the linebacker position with CJ Mosley leading the way. The secondary is older, and the defensive line is nothing to write home about. Just like a lot of teams in this range, there are several issues that will need to be addressed.

Key Players:

  • QB Joe Flacco
  • TE Maxx Williams
  • LB CJ Mosley