September 19, 2025
Madden 26 Week 2 Ratings Update: Jaylen Warren, Byron Young Spark Heated Fan Debate EA’s latest roster adjustments have fans calling for big upgrades after standout Week 2 performances
Week 2 of the NFL season brought more than just thrilling matchups — it sparked another wave of Madden 26 ratings controversy. Fans were already buzzing last week when Jalen Hurts and Justin Herbert didn’t receive upgrades after strong outings. Now, attention has shifted to two rising stars: Jaylen Warren of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Byron Young of the Los Angeles Rams.
📊 Jaylen Warren: Underrated in Madden?
Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has become the center of fan frustration after his impressive stat line failed to earn him a ratings bump.
- Week 2 performance: 48 rushing yards on 14 carries + 86 receiving yards on 4 catches, including a 65-yard highlight grab.
- Fans argue his consistency as a versatile playmaker deserves recognition beyond his current Madden rating.
💪 Byron Young: Breakout on Defense
On the defensive side, Byron Young has made his case impossible to ignore.
- Week 2 performance: 2 sacks, 5 total tackles (4 solo), and a forced strip-sack.
- Social media reaction: “Byron Young needs to be at least 82” and “Byron Young is going crazy!”
His relentless energy on the Rams’ defensive line has fans demanding a serious boost.
🔥 Other Players Fans Want Upgraded
The debate didn’t stop with Warren and Young. Madden players also called for upgrades across the league, including:
- Jonathan Taylor (Colts): Explosive runs not fully reflected in his numbers.
- Malik Nabers (Giants): Rookie WR flashing big potential but overlooked.
- Deommodore Lenoir (49ers): Still stuck at 81 OVR with unchanged COD rating.
- Matthew Stafford & Fred Warner (49ers): Fans pushing for both trait and OVR bumps.
📈 Official Week 2 Ratings Highlights
EA did spotlight several big performances with this week’s changes:
- Bijan Robinson (Falcons, HB): +2 to 94 OVR with agility (+2), COD (+4), and break tackle (+1).
- Brian Branch (Lions, SS): +1 to 90 OVR with boosts to hit power, zone coverage, and man coverage.
- James Cook (Bills, HB): +1 to 90 OVR with improved juke (+1), spin (+2), and vision (+1).
- Roquan Smith (Ravens, MLB): +1 to 95 OVR, raising awareness and coverage ratings.
- Brandon Aubrey (Cowboys, K): +1 to 88 OVR, holding a perfect 99 in kick accuracy.
- Tucker Kraft (Packers, TE): +2 to 81 OVR, including a massive +5 to juke moves.
⚡ The Bigger Picture
With weekly live updates shaping Madden 26’s player pool, fans are making it clear: they want ratings that keep pace with real-life performances. Whether EA adjusts quickly to meet those expectations or lets the debates roll into Week 3, one thing is certain — ratings updates have become must-watch events for the Madden community.