BRONCOS

Denver Broncos quarterback among worst-rated players on Madden 26 video game

Aug 5, 2025, 4:26 PM | Updated: Aug 6, 2025, 9:54 am

Electronic Arts unveiled its ratings for the upcoming Madden NFL 26 game, and you’ll hear a lot about the stars who have the highest ratings, but what about the guys at the bottom of the list? The Denver Broncos have one of those guys.

The lowest rated player on the team, and one of the lowest rated players on the game, is quarterback Sam Ehlinger, the team’s third string quarterback. Ehlinger has a 56 rating, which is only one point higher than Chiefs backup quarterback Chris Oladokun, who is rated at a game-low 55.

Ehlinger, a former Texas Longhorn, spent the first three years of his NFL career with the Colts, who drafted him in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Ehlinger received his most significant playing time in 2022, when he appeared in four games, including three starts. He completed 63.4 percent of his passes for 573 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.

Other Broncos’ quarterbacks on the game are Bo Nix (79) and Jarrett Stidham (62).

The Broncos have two players who received overall ratings of 90 or higher on the game: Cornerback Pat Surtain II (97) and guard Quinn Meinerz (95).

Madden NFL 26 is slated for an Aug. 14 release date on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S.

Broncos

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 02: Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos catches a touchdown pass a...

Brailey Jones

Nix Takes Over Late as Broncos Extend Win Streak to Six

It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win. The Denver Broncos extended their win streak to six games after grinding out an 18–15 victory over the Houston Texans this […]

5 days ago

Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images...

Shawn Patrick

Is Peyton Manning running for Lieutenant Governor in Colorado?

If Peyton Manning ever wanted to run for a political office in Colorado, he would likely have a lot of success after delivering the Denver Broncos a Super Bowl title. […]

10 days ago

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 26: RJ Harvey #12 and Pat Bryant #13 of the Denver Broncos celebrate aft...

Brailey Jones

Broncos rookies shine in dominant win over Cowboys

After last week’s wild win, the Denver Broncos left no room for doubt this Sunday — jumping out fast and never looking back in a 44–24 win at Mile High. […]

12 days ago

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images...

Shawn Patrick

Broncos announce when they’ll wear their popular throwback uniforms this season

What could possibly make the Monday after one of the most improbable wins in the history of Denver Broncos better? How about finally finding out when the team will wear […]

18 days ago

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images...

Shawn Patrick

Late, great Demaryius Thomas to be inducted into Broncos Ring of Fame Sunday

Through the Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning years, there was one thing was always there for the Denver Broncos…Demaryius Thomas. One of the best receivers the team ever had and […]

22 days ago

Tyson...

Shawn Patrick

Denver Broncos-shaped chicken nuggets are coming to Empower Field at Mile High

Nothing says super fan of the Denver Broncos like eating a chicken nugget shaped like their logo while watching them play a game! Back in September, Tyson Foods introduced new […]

1 month ago

Denver Broncos quarterback among worst-rated players on Madden 26 video game