Well, let me tell ya, this whole thing ’bout T.J. Watt’s rating in Madden 23 got folks talkin’. Now, I ain’t no expert in video games, but I know when somethin’ don’t sit right. You see, T.J. Watt, that big ol’ fella playin’ for the Pittsburgh Steelers, he’s been a beast out there on the field. Last year, he won that Defensive Player of the Year thing, and even tied the NFL’s single-season sack record. But when Madden 23 came out, they gave him a 96 rating. Now, you might be thinkin’ that’s pretty good, but lemme tell ya, there’s more to this story.
So, folks was expectin’ ol’ T.J. to be at the top of the ratings, especially after all the records he broke. But no, they gave Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns a 99 rating, which made a lot of Steelers fans scratchin’ their heads. How’s that work? T.J. Watt, the one who set records, tied sacks, and is still kickin’ butt, gets a 96, and Myles Garrett, who didn’t do near as much, gets a perfect score? Don’t make no sense to me!
But hold on a minute! It ain’t all bad news for our T.J. Watt. I heard he moved up one spot in the EDGE ratings for Madden this season. Yep, that’s right. He jumped ahead of some big names like Von Miller, Khalil Mack, and even Nick Bosa. So, even though he ain’t number one, he’s still right up there in the top tier with the best of ’em.
Now, it’s clear that folks like T.J. Watt’s playstyle. He’s quick, aggressive, and knows how to get after that quarterback. But these Madden ratings, they’re more about what you did in the game last year, not just what you did in real life. And that’s what got people upset. I mean, sure, Myles Garrett’s a good player, but is he really better than T.J.? A lot of fans don’t think so, and I gotta agree with ’em.
And don’t forget, T.J. Watt ain’t just out there for fun. He’s a major part of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense. In fact, he’s been makin’ a name for himself every year. Some folks might say it’s all about the team around him, but I reckon T.J. is a difference-maker no matter what. He changes the game with his speed and ability to get to the quarterback like nobody else. So why’d they rate him lower than some others? Who knows!
What Does This Mean for the Game?
Now, these Madden ratings, they might be just numbers to some, but for others, they can make or break the whole game. You see, when you’re buildin’ your team in Madden, you want the best players. So, if T.J. Watt ain’t rated as high as he should be, it means you gotta work harder to get him on your team and make him shine. That’s somethin’ to think about if you’re playin’ in Madden 23.
But for those who like a good challenge, it might be just fine. Buildin’ a team with players like T.J. Watt and tryin’ to boost their stats, well, that’s part of the fun. Maybe it’s the way Madden’s got things set up to make it harder for ya, I don’t know. All I know is, even with a 96 rating, T.J. Watt’s still a force to be reckoned with, and I wouldn’t want to be a quarterback lookin’ his way!
Fans React to the Rating
Now, I been hearin’ from a lot of folks online, and let me tell ya, they ain’t too happy ’bout these ratings. A lotta Steelers fans feel like T.J. got the short end of the stick, especially after all the work he put in last year. They say, “How can you give him a 96 when he’s the Defensive Player of the Year?” And you know what? They got a point. Sometimes these video games just don’t seem to reflect the real talent out there. But it ain’t like Madden’s ratings are always right. Remember when they gave that one fella a low rating, and he came back and proved ’em all wrong? Yeah, that’s how it goes in the NFL!
Conclusion
So, in the end, while T.J. Watt may not have the 99 rating that some think he deserves, he’s still sittin’ pretty in the top rankings. A 96 might not be perfect, but it’s still a sign that Madden knows he’s one of the top dogs in the league. Who knows, maybe next year he’ll get that perfect score. But for now, T.J. Watt is out there showin’ everybody that numbers don’t always tell the whole story. He’s still a game-changer, and you can bet he’s gonna keep workin’ hard to prove his worth, whether Madden rates him high or not!
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