Hurts, Herbert make gains in Madden NFL 26's first ratings update

Madden NFL 26 player ratings have been updated to reflect developments in the real world -- and those have been looking bright for both teams from LA. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has become the first player this season to break into 90 OVR thanks to two additional points, while quarterback Matthew Stafford stopped just short of joining him, reaching 89 OVR with one additional point.

The Los Angeles Chargers wouldn't be outdone, with their star safety Derwin Jones Jr. netting another point and propelling him upwards to 94 OVR -- a career high. Also riding the momentum is quarterback Justin Herbert, who gained two points to reach 88 OVR.

On the other side of the coin sits Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who lost a total of four points in the latest update, dropping down to 78 OVR.

Other highlights of the week's adjustments include upgrades for Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (up to 87 OVR) and Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (up to 91 OVR).

Here's the full list of Madden NFL 26 Week 1 ratings updates.

AFC East

Buffalo Bills

• Ed Oliver: 82 OVR (+1)


• Dalton Kincaid: 77 OVR (+2)


• Keon Coleman: 77 OVR (+1)


• Elijah Moore: 76 OVR (-1)


• AJ Epenesa: 75 OVR (-1)


• Dawson Knox: 75 OVR (-2)


• T.J. Sanders: 73 OVR (-1)

New York Jets

• Breece Hall: 86 OVR (+2)


• Armand Membou: 79 OVR (+2)


• Will McDonald IV: 77 OVR (+1)


• Justin Fields: 76 OVR (+2)

New England Patriots

• Harold Landry III: 81 OVR (+1)


• Drake Maye: 79 OVR (+1)


• Keion White: 77 OVR (-1)


• Kayshon Boutte: 75 OVR (+1)


• Garrett Bradbury: 74 OVR (-1)

Miami Dolphins

• Tua Tagovailoa: 78 OVR (-4)


• Chop Robinson: 76 OVR (-1)


• Patrick Paul: 74 OVR (+2)

AFC North

Cincinnati Bengals

• Trey Hendrickson: 93 OVR (+1)


• Dalton Risner: 72 OVR (-1)

Cleveland Browns

• Denzel Ward: 91 OVR (+1)


• Joel Bitonio: 86 OVR (+1)


• Isaiah McGuire: 72 OVR (+2)


• Dawand Jones: 69 OVR (-1)

Baltimore Ravens

• Kyle Hamilton: 91 OVR (+1)


• Jaire Alexander: 90 OVR (-1)


• Mark Andrews: 90 OVR (-1)


• Zay Flowers: 86 OVR (+1)


• Tyler Loop: 74 OVR (+1)

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Chris Boswell: 86 OVR (+1)


• Jaylen Warren: 79 OVR (-1)


• Aaron Rodgers: 77 OVR (+1)

AFC South

Jacksonville Jaguars

• Travis Etienne Jr: 83 OVR (+1)


• Trevor Lawrence: 76 OVR (+1)


• Brenton Strange: 73 OVR (+1)


• Anton Harrison: 72 OVR (+1)


• Robert Hainsey: 71 OVR (+3)

Tennessee Titans

• Tyler Lockett: 78 OVR (-1)


• Jarvis Brownlee Jr: 75 OVR (+2)


• Cam Ward: 73 OVR (+1)


• Dan Moore Jr. 73 OVR (-3)

Indianapolis Colts

• Tyler Warren: 76 OVR (+1)


• Matt Goncalves: 72 OVR (+1)


• Daniel Jones: 71 OVR (+1)


• Spencer Shrader: 72 OVR (+2)

Houston Texans

• Graham Mertz: 60 OVR (-1)

AFC West

Los Angeles Chargers

• Derwin James Jr: 94 OVR (+1)


• Justin Herbert: 88 OVR (+2)


• Joe Alt: 83 OVR (+1)


• Donte Jackson: 80 OVR (+2)


• Quentin Johnston: 77 OVR (+1)

Las Vegas Raiders

• Brock Bowers: 91 OVR (+1)


• Jackson Powers-Johnson: 78 OVR (-1)


• Raheem Mostert: 78 OVR (-1)


• Jacob Bobenmoyer: 67 OVR (-1)

Denver Broncos

• Nik Bonitto: 85 OVR (+1)


• Bo Nix: 78 OVR (-1)


• Ben Powers: 75 OVR (+1)

Kansas City Chiefs

• Isiah Pacheco: 82 OVR (-1)


• Rashee Rice: 82 OVR (-1)


• Chamarri Conner: 74 OVR (-2)


• James Winchester: 68 OVR (+1)

NFC East

Philadelphia Eagles

• Jordan Mailata: 95 OVR (-1)


• Jalen Hurts: 87 OVR (+1)


• Landon Dickerson: 86 OVR (-2)


• Cam Jurgens: 77 OVR (+1)


• Jihaad Campbell: 77 OVR (+1)


• Adoree' Jackson: 75 OVR (-2)


• Andrew Mukuba: 73 OVR (+1)


• Sydney Brown: 72 OVR (-1)


• Will Shipley: 72 OVR (+1)


• Tyler Steen: 70 OVR (+1)


• Byron Young: 69 OVR (-1)


• Moro Ojomo: 69 OVR (+1)


• Brett Toth: 59 OVR (+5)

Dallas Cowboys

• Dak Prescott: 85 OVR (+1)


• Trevon Diggs: 85 OVR (+1)


• Kenny Clark: 81 OVR (-2)


• Javonte Williams: 79 OVR (+1)


• Tyler Booker: 78 OVR (+1)


• Cooper Beebe: 75 OVR (+1)


• Terence Steele: 75 OVR (+2)


• Tyler Guyton: 75 OVR (+2)


• Kenneth Murray Jr: 72 OVR (-1)

Washington Commanders

• Jacob Martin: 74 OVR (+1)


• Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 72 OVR (+2)

New York Giants

• Russell Wilson: 74 OVR (-2)


• Jameis Winston: 70 OVR (-1)

NFC North

Detroit Lions

• Aidan Hutchinson: 92 OVR (-1)


• Jared Goff: 86 OVR (-1)


• Isaac TeSlaa: 71 OVR (+1)

Minnesota Vikings

• Aaron Jones Sr: 84 OVR (-1)


• Javon Hargrave: 82 OVR (+1)


• Jordan Mason: 80 OVR (+1)


• Donovan Jackson: 75 OVR (+1)


• Eric Wilson: 74 OVR (+2)

Green Bay Packers

• Jordan Love: 84 OVR (+1)


• Devonte Wyatt: 76 OVR (+1)

Chicago Bears

• Darnell Wright: 81 OVR (+1)


• Grady Jarrett: 81 OVR (-1)


• Caleb Williams: 76 OVR (+1)


• Jonah Jackson: 76 OVR (-1)


• Kiran Amegadjie: 69 OVR (+1)


• Nahshon Wright: 67 OVR (+1)

NFC South

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Chase McLaughlin: 77 OVR (-2)


• Emeka Egbuka: 76 OVR (+1)


• Evan Deckers: 60 OVR (+2)

Atlanta Falcons

• Kirk Cousins: 72 OVR (-1)

NFC West

Los Angeles Rams

• Puka Nacua: 90 OVR (+2)


• Matthew Stafford: 89 OVR (+1)


• Byron Young: 79 OVR (+1)

Seattle Seahawks

• Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 87 OVR (+1)


• DeMarcus Lawrence: 86 OVR (-1)


• Cooper Kupp: 85 OVR (-1)

Arizona Cardinals

• Josh Sweat: 84 OVR (-1)


• Calais Campbell: 81 OVR (-1)


• Will Johnson: 76 OVR (+1)


• Will Hernandez: 75 OVR (-2)


• Zay Jones: 75 OVR (-1)

San Francisco 49ers

• Brock Purdy: 83 OVR (-1)


• Ricky Pearsall: 77 OVR (+2)


• Jake Tonges: 62 OVR (+3)