Madden 18 player ratings update analysis: Week 8
Every week, theScore's football editors will take a deep dive into the rating changes from the Madden 18 video game, looking at the most notable risers and fallers based on the previous week's action.
Risers
Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks
88 overall ➔ 89 overall
Wilson put the Seahawks' offense on his back in Sunday's win over the Giants. In one of his two best games this season, Wilson threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers only one sack.
Micah Hyde, S, Bills
81 overall ➔ 85 overall
Hyde's stock just keeps rising this season as he has found ways to help the Bills stop both the run and pass. He couldn't add to his league-leading four interceptions in the win over Tampa Bay, but with four tackles and two pass deflections, his effort was strong enough to warrant a boost.
Marshon Lattimore, CB, Saints
81 overall ➔ 84 overall
Lattimore has played himself into the conversation for Defensive Rookie of the Year with his shutdown coverage. The rookie led the Saints' secondary in keeping the Packers' top three receivers to a combined five catches for 45 yards Sunday.
Kenny Stills, WR, Dolphins
79 overall ➔ 81 overall
Stills played a big part in Miami's win over the Jets, scoring both of the team's fourth-quarter touchdowns and totaling 85 yards. Without a healthy DeVante Parker in the lineup, Stills is seeing plenty of targets.
Aaron Jones, RB, Packers
73 overall ➔ 77 overall
Though many expected Ty Montgomery to re-claim the starting role in Green Bay, Jones collected 70 yards and a touchdown on the opening drive last weekend and finished the game with 131 yards on the ground.
Fallers
Trent Williams, LT, Redskins
90 overall ➔ 88 overall
Several Eagles pass-rushers found success against Williams on Monday as Kirk Cousins was sacked four times and suffered ten quarterback hits. Williams is usually on top of his game, but Philly had him spinning in circles.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Giants
85 overall ➔ 82 overall
Following his mysterious one-game suspension, Rodgers-Cromartie had a poor outing in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, failing to re-gain his starting job from Eli Apple and making just one tackle.
Martavis Bryant, WR, Steelers
80 overall ➔ 78 overall
After making one catch for three yards in last week's win over the Bengals, Bryant's outburst of frustration landed him on the inactive list for the upcoming contest. No surprise to see his rating drop when he isn't even being used.
Terrelle Pryor, WR, Redskins
80 overall ➔ 78 overall
Pryor's demotion from the starting lineup in favor of Josh Doctson didn't go unnoticed. Without making more than three catches in any game since Week 1, Pryor's performance has not lived up to expectations.
Vincent Rey, LB, Bengals
80 overall ➔ 77 overall
After being juked hard by Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell on Sunday, Rey could apparently be heard saying "oh my goodness." If you're openly admitting you can't handle opponents on the field, some Madden points will have to go.
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