Only a few siblings have the opportunity to compete together in the same professional sport, and TJ and JJ Watt have not only done so, but they may also be the first siblings to each win the Defensive Player of the Year award in the same season. TJ Watt has appeared to be overlooked for the award the past couple of seasons, despite his outstanding work for the Pittsburgh Steelers during that time. In Madden 22, one use of Watt’s overall card (number 87) clearly communicates that he will win the Heisman Trophy at some point during his career, rather than if he will do so.

Will Madden 22 continue the trend of making playing defense?

To be sure, Madden 22 continues the trend of making playing defense significantly more difficult than playing offense, but people enjoy a good competition. When it comes to winning championships, defense wins championships, and Madden 22 is stacked with studs on that side of the ball. While being undersized for the defensive tackle position, Aaron Donald has consistently demonstrated that he is the best player in the NFL. He has also been extremely dominant throughout his career. His overall card score of 88 places him in a tie for the highest overall score in the mode, but in reality, he should be in a different category entirely. The game-wrecker has provided the Los Angeles Rams with a distinct advantage that is unlikely to be overcome anytime soon.

Myles Garrett went from being a strong, silent type to being viewed as a deranged lunatic by many when he attacked a player who was not wearing a helmet with their helmet. Since that incident, time has passed, and thankfully, the uber-talented and well-spoken Garrett has reclaimed his position as someone who can be rooted for by the general public. It is expected that he will win the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2021, but until that time, his best card will remain an 87 overall, according to the football world.

When it comes to physical strength and athleticism, Jones has a lot to offer. However, it’s unclear how his inside dominance will translate when he’s up against tackles on almost every play for his team. No matter how well he performs, he’ll always be able to look back on his overall ranking of 87 in Madden 22 as a source of pride. Assuming, of course, that he participates in the Madden 22 Ultimate Team mode at some point.

The Green Bay Packers have fielded a middle-tier defense that has seen its ups and downs over the course of their history. Whether the team is struggling to defend the run or putting up a strong pass rush, one thing has remained constant, and that is Alexander’s presence on defense. With an overall card ranking of 87, he remains in elite company, but some may argue that he and Ramsey should share an overall ranking.

When you look around the NFL, there aren’t many other inside linebackers with his level of talent and skill set, especially at his age and position. The 49ers may not have had the best season in 2020, but for Warner, it was yet another notch in an ever-growing list of accomplishments and awards. People who read this list may be surprised to learn that he has an 87 overall card in Madden 22’s Ultimate Team mode, but his stat sheet and game tape demonstrate that he earned the card, not that it was given to him.

Years after the infamous Chicago Bears-Las Vegas Raiders trade that sent Khalil Mack to the Windy City, it’s clear who benefited from the transaction: the Chicago Bears. Mack has been the epitome of dominance, and he has contributed to the Bears’ legacy of having some of the best defensive talent in the NFL on their roster. An overall rating of 87 seems about right for a man who can be seen on any given Sunday tossing massive offensive linemen to the sidelines as if they were nothing more than a cardboard box of matches.

He embodies the prototypical larger-than-life persona that has been ascribed to the cornerback and wide receiver positions in the NFL for decades. The Los Angeles Rams have made particular use of his abilities, assigning him to their ‘Star’ position, which requires him to move around the field rather than remain in one spot. In Madden 22, this helped him to earn a 99 overall rating in the base game and an 88 overall rating in the Ultimate Team mode.