Von Miller is one of just three players in the NFL to receive a 99 Overall rating for "Madden NFL 18." The Super Bowl 50 MVP presents an incredible challenge for offensive lines with his 97 in Finesse Moves and 95 Block Shedding.
Only two inside linebackers are rated in the 90s. Luke Kuechly doesn't have the 99 Overall he did last year, but he's right there with a 98. He excels in attributes such as Block Shedding (92) and Zone Coverage (87). From the same draft class but taken a round later is Bobby Wagner, who starts this season at 93 Overall and features 93 Speed and 88 Block Shedding.
The Panthers, Seahawks, Broncos, Ravens, Redskins and Eagles all have linebacker corps that feature two highly-rated players from the lists below.
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Madden NFL 18 player ratings
Outside linebacker
Von Miller, Broncos: 99 Overall
Justin Houston, Chiefs: 93 Overall
Sean Lee, Cowboys: 91 Overall
Melvin Ingram, Chargers: 89 Overall
Chandler Jones, Cardinals: 88 Overall
K.J. Wright, Seahawks: 87 Overall
Whitney Mercilus, Texans: 87 Overall
Vontaze Burfict, Bengals: 87 Overall
Thomas Davis, Panthers: 87 Overall
Ryan Kerrigan, Redskins: 86 Overall
Terrell Suggs, Ravens: 86 Overall
James Harrison, Steelers: 86 Overall
Inside Linebacker
Luke Kuechly, Panthers: 98 Overall
Bobby Wagner, Seahawks: 93 Overall
C.J. Mosley, Ravens: 89 Overall
Dont'a Hightower, Patriots: 89 Overall
NaVorro Bowman, 49ers: 88 Overall
Jerrell Freeman, Bears: 88 Overall
Paul Posluszny, Jaguars: 87 Overall
Brandon Marshall, Broncos: 86 Overall
Zach Brown, Redskins: 85 Overall
Jordan Hicks, Eagles: 85 Overall
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EA Sports recently released the first gameplay trailer for "Madden NFL 18," which includes a quick look at new features like Target Passing, Play Styles, and WR/DB Interactions.
"Madden NFL 18" also introduces the series' first ever story mode, featuring actors that include Mahershala Ali and Scott Porter, plus appearances from licensed colleges Texas and Oregon.
The game will release Aug. 22 for those who buy the $80 "G.O.A.T" edition, and Aug. 25 for the standard edition. Those with an EA Access subscription on Xbox One will be able to start playing a 10-hour trial of the game Aug. 17.
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