EA Sports has unveiled the top 10 defenses in "Madden NFL 27," with the Los Angeles Rams earning the highest overall rating.
The Rams' defense is rated 88 overall in the new game. Last season, the team allowed 327.5 total yards per game and recorded 47 sacks. Their top ranking in "Madden NFL 27" follows the addition of edge rusher Myles Garrett and cornerback Trent McDuffie.
Madden NFL 27 Top Defenses
The Seattle Seahawks are ranked 10th with an 82 overall rating. They allowed the second-fewest points per game in the NFL in 2025, with 285.9 total yards allowed per game and 47 sacks during the regular season.
The San Francisco 49ers also received an 82 overall rating, allowing 340.2 total yards per game and recording 20 sacks.
The Detroit Lions are ranked eighth with an 83 overall rating. Their defense allowed 331.9 total yards per game and recorded 49 sacks last season.
New England Patriots defense earned an 85 overall rating, ranking among the top ten teams in points allowed. They surrendered 295.2 total yards per game and 18.8 points per game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are rated 87 overall, relying on a physical defensive front. They allowed 356.9 total yards per game and recorded 48 sacks.
The Houston Texans also received an 87 overall rating. Their defense led the NFL in fewest total yards allowed per game at 277.2.
Denver Broncos defense is rated 87 overall, and they led the NFL in sacks with 68, while allowing 278.2 total yards per game.
The Baltimore Ravens' defense is rated 87 overall, allowing 354.5 total yards and 23.4 points per game.
The Philadelphia Eagles secured an 87 overall rating, having allowed under 20 points per game in 2025. Their defense allowed 314.2 total yards per game and recorded 42 sacks.