For all NFL fanatics, get ready as EA Sports has released "Madden NFL 16'" roster update for Week 8. And just like any other roster updates from this season, gamers will find a new 99 club member in the name of Tryon Smith, whose ratings have surged.
It is worth noting that in the previous "Madden NFL 16" week roster update there were quite a few big-time rookie names to have seen an increased in ratings, including running back Todd Gurley and quarter back Jameis Winston. Now, as mentioned in EA Sports blog, Week 8 roster update will be joined by Tyron Smith as a "new member in the 99 club." This despite a Cowboy's loss, he is still one "juggernaut on the offensive line." And thanks to a phenomenal play, Smith acquired a +4 AGI (78) and AWR (94.)
As for the New Orleans Saints' Drew Bress, his seven touchdown performance with the New York Giants has led to his ratings skyrocketing - this despite his team's lost last weekend. Design & Trend reported that Bress is undeniably one of the league's top quarterbacks. In fact, fantasy football fanatics might be glad knowing that his remarkable 7 TD performance paved a way to a +2 OVR (94), AWR (98) and TOR (88).
NOLA, on the other hand, conducted a preview of New Orleans Saints' match against Tennessee Titans through the "Madden NFL 16's" simulation features. And just a week after the real Kai Forbath helped the Saints to victory, the virtual Forbath reportedly did the same - hitting a 45-yard field goal with 17 seconds remaining. This somehow shows how "Madden NFL 16" keeps everything up close with the league.
Furthermore, fans can expect to see an increase in ratings for Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Doug Martin and Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer. However, a significant decreased can reportedly be seen from quarterback Colin Kaepernick of San Francisco 49ers. Kaepernick was said to be benched, thus made his ratings down three points to 77 overall.
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