Madden NFL 26 Week 3 Ratings Update: Derrick Henry Slips While Penei Sewell Rises

EA Sports has dropped its latest Madden NFL 26 ratings update, ensuring in-game performance continues to mirror what’s happening on the field each week. With major boosts, steep drops, and a new shakeup at the top, this week’s adjustments highlight both breakout stars and players struggling to keep up.

📈 Biggest Rating Changes

• James Winchester (Chiefs, LS) – +7 OVR

• Chris Paul (Commanders, OL) – +7 OVR

• Brandon Coleman (Commanders, G) – -5 OVR

Winchester and Paul headline the week’s upgrades, while Coleman takes the biggest hit with a five-point drop.

⭐ Top of the Rankings

Two players now share the top spot in Madden 26:

• Derrick Henry (Ravens, RB): 97 OVR (down from 98)

• Penei Sewell (Lions, OT): 97 OVR (up from 96)

Despite losing a point, Henry remains among the elite. Sewell’s strong play earns him a bump, pushing him into the top overall rating tier.

📊 Madden NFL 26 Week 3 Team Updates

Here’s a look at updated rosters across each division:

AFC East

• Buffalo Bills

• Miami Dolphins

• New England Patriots

• New York Jets

AFC North

• Baltimore Ravens

• Cincinnati Bengals

• Cleveland Browns

• Pittsburgh Steelers

AFC South

• Houston Texans

• Indianapolis Colts

• Jacksonville Jaguars

• Tennessee Titans

AFC West

• Denver Broncos

• Kansas City Chiefs

• Las Vegas Raiders

• Los Angeles Chargers

NFC East

• Dallas Cowboys

• New York Giants

• Philadelphia Eagles

• Washington Commanders

NFC North

• Chicago Bears

• Detroit Lions

• Green Bay Packers

• Minnesota Vikings

NFC South

• Atlanta Falcons

• Carolina Panthers

• New Orleans Saints

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFC West

• Arizona Cardinals

• Los Angeles Rams

• San Francisco 49ers

• Seattle Seahawks

🔑 Takeaway

This week’s Madden NFL 26 ratings update proves that no one’s safe at the top. Henry’s slight slip and Sewell’s climb show how quickly things can change as weekly NFL performances shape the game. With huge boosts for role players and steep drops for others, these updates keep Ultimate Team and Franchise Mode feeling as close to real life as possible.

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