Madden NFL 26 Week 9 Roster Update: Player Rating Changes Revealed EA Sports rolls out the latest Madden NFL 26 roster update ahead of Week 9 — here’s every major player rating rise and fall following last week’s performances

EA Sports has officially released the Week 9 roster update for Madden NFL 26, syncing up with the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins.

While this update arrived slightly later than usual, it’s packed with rating adjustments based on standout and disappointing performances from Week 8 across the NFL.

Let’s dive into some of the biggest movers this week.

📈 Players on the Rise

Several players saw well-deserved boosts to their overall ratings after impressive on-field showings. Offensive linemen, running backs, and young quarterbacks headline the upgrades in this update.

Notable Rating Increases:

🦈 Christian Gonzalez – +1 (Overall 96)
💪 Quinn Meinerz – +1 (Overall 96)
⚙️ Creed Humphrey – +1 (Overall 95)
🐎 Jonathan Taylor – +1 (Overall 95)
🛡️ Trent McDuffie – +1 (Overall 95)
🚀 James Cook III – +1 (Overall 92)
🧱 Andrew Thomas – +1 (Overall 91)
🦍 Jake Matthews – +2 (Overall 88)
🧩 Bernhard Raimann – +1 (Overall 86)
🔥 Jordan Love – +1 (Overall 86)
🎯 Drake Maye – +2 (Overall 85)
💪 Spencer Brown – +1 (Overall 85)

Young offensive talents like Drake Maye and Jordan Love continue to build momentum, while trench warriors like Creed Humphrey and Andrew Thomas reinforce their elite reputations.

📉 Players Trending Down

Not everyone had a strong week. A few stars saw their Madden ratings dip slightly after underwhelming performances in Week 8.

Notable Rating Decreases:

🏃‍♂️ Bijan Robinson – -1 (Overall 94)
🦅 Jesse Bates III – -1 (Overall 94)
🐾 Christian McCaffrey – -1 (Overall 91)
🧱 Christian Darrisaw – -1 (Overall 90)

Even with minor drops, these players remain among the top-rated at their positions — but EA clearly expects more consistent production as the season progresses.

🔍 How Ratings Are Determined

Each week, EA Sports analysts review NFL game film and advanced stats to adjust player ratings based on performance, consistency, and impact. A strong game can lead to a temporary boost, while a quiet or sloppy week might cost players a point or two.

These weekly updates aim to reflect the real-life form and momentum of the league’s top stars — keeping Madden’s virtual gridiron as close as possible to Sunday reality.

💭 Final Thoughts

The Madden NFL 26 Week 9 roster update continues EA’s effort to keep ratings dynamic and reflective of on-field performance. While players like Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Taylor are trending upward, even established stars like McCaffrey and Bijan Robinson aren’t immune to small dips.

Stay tuned for next week’s update as more rookies emerge and the playoff picture begins to take shape.