Game Notes
- Release date: August 14, 2007 (Based on the 2007 NFL season.)
- Cover athlete: Vince Young QB Tennessee Titans (GameCube, Nintendo DS, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360, Mac OS X, Windows PC)
- This was the last of the games in the Madden series to include all 6 NFL Europa teams.
- This was also the last game to feature historical NFL teams, however positions and numbers were used instead of real names such as "QB #4".
Player Notes
- 99 Overall Club: QB Peyton Manning (Colts), RB LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers), MLB Brian Urlacher (Bears), FS Ed Reed (Ravens), CB Champ Bailey (Broncos)
- QB Trent Green was originally listed on the Kansas City Chiefs roster, but he was traded to the Miami Dolphins shortly before the game released, so he is still listed on the Kansas City Chiefs roster below.
- Kansas City Chiefs QB Trent Green signed with the Miami Dolphins roster in Roster Update #1
- Miami Dolphins QB Daunte Culpepper signed with the Oakland Raiders roster in Roster Update #1.
- Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick was removed from the game in Roster Update #2.
- Cincinnati Bengals sign QB Ryan Fitzpatrick in Roster Update #2.
- Jacksonville Jaguars release QB Byron Leftwich in Roster Update #2.
- Atlanta Falcons sign QB Byron Leftwich in Roster Update #3.
- Carolina Panthers sign QB Matt Moore in Roster Update #4.
AFC North Rosters
Baltimore Ravens
90 OVR |
Pittsburgh Steelers
88 OVR |
Cincinnati Bengals
87 OVR |
Cleveland Browns
67 OVR |
AFC East Rosters
New England Patriots
97 OVR |
New York Jets
84 OVR |
Miami Dolphins
78 OVR |
Buffalo Bills
67 OVR |
AFC South Rosters
Indianapolis Colts
94 OVR |
Jacksonville Jaguars
86 OVR |
Tennessee Titans
73 OVR |
Houston Texans
67 OVR |
AFC West Rosters
San Diego Chargers
95 OVR |
Denver Broncos
89 OVR |
Kansas City Chiefs
80 OVR |
Oakland Raiders
67 OVR |
NFC North Rosters
Chicago Bears
91 OVR |
Green Bay Packers
80 OVR |
Detroit Lions
76 OVR |
Minnesota Vikings
74 OVR |
NFC East Rosters
Philadelphia Eagles
87 OVR |
Dallas Cowboys
87 OVR |
Washington Redskins
81 OVR |
New York Giants
81 OVR |
NFC South Rosters
New Orleans Saints
88 OVR |
Carolina Panthers
85 OVR |
Atlanta Falcons
80 OVR |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
74 OVR |
NFC West Rosters
Seattle Seahawks
89 OVR |
St. Louis Rams
83 OVR |
San Francisco 49ers
82 OVR |
Arizona Cardinals
75 OVR |
NFL Europa Rosters
Rhein Fire
68 OVR |
Frankfurt Galaxy
67 OVR |
Hamburg Sea Devils
66 OVR |
Berlin Thunder
65 OVR |
Amsterdam Admirals
60 OVR |
Cologne Centurions
59 OVR |
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Madden NFL 08 Ratings & History
Madden NFL 08 is one of the more interesting historical releases in the MaddenRatings.net archive because it captures the 2007 NFL season at a major changing point in the league.
The game features Vince Young on the cover and includes a fascinating mix of established stars, future Hall of Famers, and a historic rookie class featuring Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson, and Joe Thomas.
It also captures Brett Favre's final season with the Green Bay Packers, while the offseason produced a memorable quarterback carousel that continued after the game was released.
Madden NFL 08 99 Overall Club
The Madden NFL 08 page lists five players at 99 overall:
A Historic Rookie Class
Madden NFL 08 is particularly valuable as a historical snapshot because it introduces several future stars at the beginning of their NFL careers.
Calvin Johnson
Detroit's rookie wide receiver was rated 87 overall, with 96 Speed, 95 Acceleration, 94 Spectacular Catch, and 97 Jumping.
The GameSpot guide specifically identifies Johnson as a rookie who should make an immediate impact and gives him the Spectacular Catch Receiver weapon.
Adrian Peterson
Minnesota rookie running back Adrian Peterson was rated 85 overall.
His ratings included 93 Speed, 93 Acceleration, 92 Juke Move, and 92 Elusiveness, giving an early indication of the athletic profile that would eventually make him one of the NFL's premier running backs.
Joe Thomas
Cleveland's first-round rookie left tackle Joe Thomas was rated 83 overall.
His rating included 93 Run Block, 93 Run Block Strength, and 92 Pass Block, making him one of the more highly rated rookies at an offensive line position.
Looking back, the three players make this one of the more historically significant rookie classes represented in Madden.
Brett Favre's Final Season in Green Bay
Madden NFL 08 captures Brett Favre's final season as a Green Bay Packer.
The GameSpot guide rates Favre 89 overall, with an incredible 98 Throw Power. Aaron Rodgers is listed behind him at only 76 overall.
The guide even describes Favre as an iron-man quarterback and suggests that the 2007 season would likely be his final year.
Instead, Favre would eventually return for another season — but Madden NFL 08 remains the final Madden release representing his last season in Green Bay.
The Quarterback Carousel
The offseason surrounding Madden NFL 08 produced one of the most interesting quarterback movements in recent NFL history.
Trent Green was originally listed with Kansas City but moved to Miami.
Daunte Culpepper moved from Miami to Oakland.
Byron Leftwich went from Jacksonville to Atlanta.
And Madden eventually removed Michael Vick from the game in Roster Update #2 following his legal issues.
That makes Madden NFL 08 unusual because its original roster and subsequent updates document a rapidly changing quarterback landscape.
Michael Vick's Incredible Madden Rating
Before being removed from the game, Michael Vick was still one of Madden's most dangerous players.
The GameSpot guide lists him at 90 overall with:
His 98 Elusiveness rating is particularly remarkable and helps explain why Vick was so difficult to defend in Madden.
Some Wild Madden NFL 08 Ratings
Madden NFL 08 contains several ratings that stand out even today.
Reggie Bush — 89 OVR
Bush had 98 Speed, 100 Acceleration, 99 Agility, 99 Elusiveness, and 99 Juke Move.
Devin Hester — 70 OVR
Despite only a 70 overall rating, Hester had 100 Speed, 99 Acceleration, and 99 Elusiveness. That makes his rating one of the most interesting examples of why overall rating doesn't always tell the whole story.
Drew Brees — 95 OVR
Brees was already rated 95 overall in his first Madden season with the New Orleans Saints, with 96 Throw Accuracy.
Tony Romo — 84 OVR
Romo's rating had climbed significantly as he entered his first full season as Dallas' quarterback. The guide gives him 84 overall, 89 Throw Power, and 86 Throw Accuracy.
Madden Ratings Historical Analysis
Madden NFL 08 is more than another annual roster update.
It captures a fascinating transition between generations.
Brett Favre was entering his final season in Green Bay while Aaron Rodgers was still a 76 overall backup. Peyton Manning and Tom Brady were already established stars. Drew Brees was beginning his New Orleans era at 95 overall. Tony Romo was becoming Dallas' quarterback. And rookies such as Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson, and Joe Thomas were just beginning their NFL careers.
The ratings also demonstrate how different overall ratings could be from individual abilities.
Devin Hester was only 70 overall but had 100 Speed. Reggie Bush had 100 Acceleration and 99 Elusiveness. Michael Vick combined 90 overall with 94 Speed and 98 Elusiveness.
Those details make Madden NFL 08 particularly valuable as a historical ratings resource.
Madden NFL 08 is one of the more interesting historical releases in the MaddenRatings.net archive because it captures the 2007 NFL season at a major changing point in the league.
The game features Vince Young on the cover and includes a fascinating mix of established stars, future Hall of Famers, and a historic rookie class featuring Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson, and Joe Thomas.
It also captures Brett Favre's final season with the Green Bay Packers, while the offseason produced a memorable quarterback carousel that continued after the game was released.
Madden NFL 08 99 Overall Club
The Madden NFL 08 page lists five players at 99 overall:
- Peyton Manning — Colts — QB
- LaDainian Tomlinson — Chargers — RB
- Brian Urlacher — Bears — MLB
- Ed Reed — Ravens — FS
- Champ Bailey — Broncos — CB
A Historic Rookie Class
Madden NFL 08 is particularly valuable as a historical snapshot because it introduces several future stars at the beginning of their NFL careers.
Calvin Johnson
Detroit's rookie wide receiver was rated 87 overall, with 96 Speed, 95 Acceleration, 94 Spectacular Catch, and 97 Jumping.
The GameSpot guide specifically identifies Johnson as a rookie who should make an immediate impact and gives him the Spectacular Catch Receiver weapon.
Adrian Peterson
Minnesota rookie running back Adrian Peterson was rated 85 overall.
His ratings included 93 Speed, 93 Acceleration, 92 Juke Move, and 92 Elusiveness, giving an early indication of the athletic profile that would eventually make him one of the NFL's premier running backs.
Joe Thomas
Cleveland's first-round rookie left tackle Joe Thomas was rated 83 overall.
His rating included 93 Run Block, 93 Run Block Strength, and 92 Pass Block, making him one of the more highly rated rookies at an offensive line position.
Looking back, the three players make this one of the more historically significant rookie classes represented in Madden.
Brett Favre's Final Season in Green Bay
Madden NFL 08 captures Brett Favre's final season as a Green Bay Packer.
The GameSpot guide rates Favre 89 overall, with an incredible 98 Throw Power. Aaron Rodgers is listed behind him at only 76 overall.
The guide even describes Favre as an iron-man quarterback and suggests that the 2007 season would likely be his final year.
Instead, Favre would eventually return for another season — but Madden NFL 08 remains the final Madden release representing his last season in Green Bay.
The Quarterback Carousel
The offseason surrounding Madden NFL 08 produced one of the most interesting quarterback movements in recent NFL history.
Trent Green was originally listed with Kansas City but moved to Miami.
Daunte Culpepper moved from Miami to Oakland.
Byron Leftwich went from Jacksonville to Atlanta.
And Madden eventually removed Michael Vick from the game in Roster Update #2 following his legal issues.
That makes Madden NFL 08 unusual because its original roster and subsequent updates document a rapidly changing quarterback landscape.
Michael Vick's Incredible Madden Rating
Before being removed from the game, Michael Vick was still one of Madden's most dangerous players.
The GameSpot guide lists him at 90 overall with:
- 94 Speed
- 96 Acceleration
- 97 Agility
- 98 Elusiveness
- 97 Throw Power
His 98 Elusiveness rating is particularly remarkable and helps explain why Vick was so difficult to defend in Madden.
Some Wild Madden NFL 08 Ratings
Madden NFL 08 contains several ratings that stand out even today.
Reggie Bush — 89 OVR
Bush had 98 Speed, 100 Acceleration, 99 Agility, 99 Elusiveness, and 99 Juke Move.
Devin Hester — 70 OVR
Despite only a 70 overall rating, Hester had 100 Speed, 99 Acceleration, and 99 Elusiveness. That makes his rating one of the most interesting examples of why overall rating doesn't always tell the whole story.
Drew Brees — 95 OVR
Brees was already rated 95 overall in his first Madden season with the New Orleans Saints, with 96 Throw Accuracy.
Tony Romo — 84 OVR
Romo's rating had climbed significantly as he entered his first full season as Dallas' quarterback. The guide gives him 84 overall, 89 Throw Power, and 86 Throw Accuracy.
Madden Ratings Historical Analysis
Madden NFL 08 is more than another annual roster update.
It captures a fascinating transition between generations.
Brett Favre was entering his final season in Green Bay while Aaron Rodgers was still a 76 overall backup. Peyton Manning and Tom Brady were already established stars. Drew Brees was beginning his New Orleans era at 95 overall. Tony Romo was becoming Dallas' quarterback. And rookies such as Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson, and Joe Thomas were just beginning their NFL careers.
The ratings also demonstrate how different overall ratings could be from individual abilities.
Devin Hester was only 70 overall but had 100 Speed. Reggie Bush had 100 Acceleration and 99 Elusiveness. Michael Vick combined 90 overall with 94 Speed and 98 Elusiveness.
Those details make Madden NFL 08 particularly valuable as a historical ratings resource.
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