NFL enthusiasts voice dismay over Jalen Hurts' low ranking in Madden NFL 26, with fans expressing their disbelief with the statement, "That Hurts."
Madden NFL 26 ratings have been unveiled, and one player causing a stir among fans is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Jalen Hurts. With an overall rating of 86, Hurts finds himself tied for 8th or 7th best quarterback in the game, depending on the source.
This rating places Hurts noticeably below the top quarterbacks like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, who have ratings of 99, and Joe Burrow at 97. The top four QBs have a significant gap from the rest, including Hurts, who is grouped with quarterbacks like Justin Herbert (86) and Jared Goff (87).
The rating for Hurts has sparked debate among fans, who believe he deserves a higher score given his recent performance as a reigning Super Bowl champion and elite NFL quarterback. Many have labelled the rating as "disrespectful" and "too low."
Geoffrey A Knox of USA Today wrote that Hurts' 86 overall grade seems "insulting," while others suggest that his grade should be at least 90. On the other hand, some fans argue that the overall grade for Hurts seems "pretty legit."
It is worth noting that the rankings in Madden 26 are subjective and have caused debate among fans and critics. Lane Johnson (right tackle) and Saquon Barkley (halfback) are the only players in Madden 26 to make the 99 club, with Barkley being the cover star for the game.
Madden 26 is set to launch on August 14, and fans who pre-order the Deluxe Edition can play seven days in advance. Fans have been expressing their opinions about Hurts' overall grade on social media, with some feeling that there are players graded ahead of A.J. Brown in Madden 26 who are not as skilled. Brown received a 93 rating in Madden 26, which some fans find generous.
Overall, Hurts is rated solidly but below the elite quarterbacks in Madden 26, which has been met with some criticism from fans who feel he deserves a higher rating based on his current stature in the NFL. As the release date approaches, it will be interesting to see how the debate unfolds among fans and critics alike.
- Despite the debate over his rating, Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, is grouped with other notable quarterbacks like Justin Herbert and Jared Goff in Madden NFL 26, all having an overall rating of 86.
- While some fans argue that Jalen Hurts' 86 overall grade in Madden NFL 26 seems "pretty legit," others, including journalist Geoffrey A Knox of USA Today, find it "insulting."
- In contrast to Hurts, both Lane Johnson and Saquon Barkley, the right tackle and halfback respectively, have earned a 99 overall rating in Madden NFL 26, making them the only players in the game to be part of the 99 club.
