Madden 18 Ratings Analysis: Kicking Specialists
theScore's Jack Browne and Mitch Sanderson take a deep dive into the ratings from the newly released Madden 18 video game.
QB | RB | WR | TE | OL | K/P
DL | LB | DB | Rookie | Team
| Kicker | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Tucker | Ravens | 87 |
| Matt Bryant | Falcons | 85 |
| Adam Vinatieri | Colts | 84 |
| Dan Bailey | Cowboys | 84 |
| Matt Prater | Lions | 83 |
| Punter | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Hekker | Rams | 86 |
| Bryan Anger | Buccaneers | 85 |
| Marquette King | Raiders | 85 |
| Thomas Morstead | Saints | 84 |
| Sam Koch | Ravens | 84 |
Specialists are people too. No Madden fan wants to deal with an inconsistent kicker or punter ruining their chances, so going with the Baltimore Ravens might be the best option.
Ravens' Justin Tucker is the game's top kicker following a near-perfect 2016 season, and arguably should be rated even higher, while his teammate Sam Koch is tied for fifth among punters. Ageless wonders Matt Bryant and Adam Vinatieri continue to laugh in the face of Father Time, coming in at second and third, respectively.
With Pat McAfee's retirement, Johnny Hekker rightfully earns the distinction of being the game's top-rated punter, though the charismatic Marquette King could easily knock him from his perch during the season.
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