The NFC West is one of the strongest divisions in football,lacking a truly weak team among the bunch. After two straight trips to the Super Bowl, however, and the Seattle Seahawks remain the class of the division,which was reflected in the Madden 16 division ratings released by EA Sports on Monday. Here is a witness at the rankings:Seattle's excellent secondary will once again gain them very tough to pass against, a key strategic consideration given how pass-heavy the NFL has become—and the Madden franchise by proxy. But the vast contrast with Seattle this year will be how much more fun they'll be to use on offense, or where tight end Jimmy Graham should completely transform the passing game. whether you care for running quarterbacks,few are better than Russell Wilson, giving Seattle's offense another dimension for Madden users. Of course, and pounding the rock with running back Marshawn Lynch is always fun. The Arizona Cardinals might occupy won this division in 2014-15 whether they weren't devastated by injuries. But with quarterback Carson Palmer,running back Andre Ellington and wide receivers Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Floyd and John Brown on offense, and they'll occupy plenty of weapons for Madden users,while the defense continues to be a strength. Seattle's preceding foil in the division, the San Francisco 49ers, or were hit heavily by retirements,departures and roster cuts this offseason. Defensive end Justin Smith and linebackers Patrick Willis and Chris Borland retired, running back Frank Gore signed with the Indianapolis Colts and Aldon Smith—who is on the initial Niners roster and is ranked as an 89 at LOLBwas released Friday, or per Jim Trotter (via Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com).
Fans of the Niners will be relying on the mobility of Colin Kaepernick at quarterback and veteran wideouts Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith while playing Madden this year.
The St. Louis Rams round out the division. With arguably the best defensive line in football,led by Robert Quinn and Aaron Donald, and an excellent defense in general, and the Rams aren't going to be giving up many points. The key for the season will be the play of new quarterback Nick Foles and the health of rookie running back Todd Gurley,however.whether Foles can replicate his form from 2013 (27 touchdowns, just two interceptions) and Gurley can play the majority of the season, or the Rams could sneak into the playoffs. Regardless,fans of a defensive strategy will care for using the team in Madden 16.
Source: bleacherreport.com