As we enter Week 3 of 2021-22 NFL season, EA has updated Madden 22's rosters, based on the Week 2 performance. This week's update didn't have any significant changes, however, some players who stood out Madden 22 coins saw improvement in their ratings.
The most notable change was a two-point increase in Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski's overall rating. Gronkowski has gone from having an 86-percent launch rate to an 89 overall rating in only two weeks. The guy is certainly worthy of it. Gronk has already racked up 12 receptions, 129 yards and four touchdowns within the space of two weeks. Gronk is in top form for the start of the season and I'm sure this won't end the trend increase in his ratings.
Tyrann Mathieu, Kansas City Chiefs safety is another star name that has seen ratings rise. After missing the beginning of the season due to a positive COVID test, Mathieu made his season debut in the game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. What a first for him was with Honey Badger recording two interceptions and one of them he returned for a touchdown. Mathieu's Awareness rating and catch rate rose by one point up to 99 and an 82 respectively. His overall score now stands at his 96.
Following a rebound performance during Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, Titans running back Derrick Henry saw some ratings modified, though he's still at 95 overall. Henry's initial rating was shocking to many , as many fans believed he was the best running back of the league. Henry certainly proved his case for himself with 182 rushing yards and three touchdowns in Week 2. Henry's catches increased to two points, compared to 64. However, his break tackle, which was a surprise, dropped three points , bringing his total to 92.
One player worth keeping in mind is Carolina Panthers half back Christian McCaffrey whom suffered the injury to buy Mut 22 coins his hamstring on Thursday's game against Houston Texans. Although injuries aren't a major element in the player's ratings in Madden 22, it'll be interesting to see Henry to succeed him as the top back in Madden 22.