Last week on The Lex List, we looked at the top 5 AFC teams to own in the upcoming Madden NFL 25, due out on August 27th. This week, we'll be running down the top 5 NFC teams to own in Madden NFL 25, as well as some honorable mentions. Let's go!
5) Green Bay Packers
Lambeau Field
Stadium Opened: 1957
Last Playoff Appearance: 2012
Key Player: Aaron Rodgers
Lambeau field is old in name, but it's been recently renovated and is in great shape. The special thing about Green Bay is, at the moment, they are a Shareholder team. They have several owners, and you can continue that route or you can take the whole team over for yourself. While it may just be all the same in the game, you'll know the differences. Now the fans will be looking at you to make every decision a perfect one. Luckily, you'll have a franchise guy like Aaron Rodgers, but if you don't like Rodgers, that could pose a problem. The Packers are steeped in tradition and it would be a challenge to keep that going.
Stadium Opened: 1957
Last Playoff Appearance: 2012
Key Player: Aaron Rodgers
Lambeau field is old in name, but it's been recently renovated and is in great shape. The special thing about Green Bay is, at the moment, they are a Shareholder team. They have several owners, and you can continue that route or you can take the whole team over for yourself. While it may just be all the same in the game, you'll know the differences. Now the fans will be looking at you to make every decision a perfect one. Luckily, you'll have a franchise guy like Aaron Rodgers, but if you don't like Rodgers, that could pose a problem. The Packers are steeped in tradition and it would be a challenge to keep that going.
4) St. Louis Rams
Edward Jones Dome
Stadium Opened: 1995
Last Playoff Appearance: 2004
Key Player: Sam Bradford
The focus of the Rams, should you decide to take ownership, is the stadium. The Edward Jones Dome isn't that old, but it's in desperate need of renovations and the current ownership is having trouble getting the cities cooperation. In fact, the rams want half the stadium rebuilt. The project would cost $700m. At that point, is it worth keeping the team in St. Louis? Is it time to bring the Rams back to LA? The playoff drought has been rough on fans, and the Rams play in one of the toughest divisions with Seattle and San Francisco constantly finishing better in the standings. How would you bring the fans spirits back up? Would you call for a complete rebuilding of the offense, or continue to have faith in Sam Bradford?
Stadium Opened: 1995
Last Playoff Appearance: 2004
Key Player: Sam Bradford
The focus of the Rams, should you decide to take ownership, is the stadium. The Edward Jones Dome isn't that old, but it's in desperate need of renovations and the current ownership is having trouble getting the cities cooperation. In fact, the rams want half the stadium rebuilt. The project would cost $700m. At that point, is it worth keeping the team in St. Louis? Is it time to bring the Rams back to LA? The playoff drought has been rough on fans, and the Rams play in one of the toughest divisions with Seattle and San Francisco constantly finishing better in the standings. How would you bring the fans spirits back up? Would you call for a complete rebuilding of the offense, or continue to have faith in Sam Bradford?
3) Minnesota Vikings
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Stadium Opened: 1982
Last Playoff Appearance: 2012
Key Player: Adrian Peterson
Now we're ramping up. Let's start with the stadium. The H.H.H. Metrodome is ready to be retired. Everyone remembers the roof caving in due to snowfall a few years back. A new stadium is on the horizon, but probably won't be up until 2016. Luckily, we have video game football to speed time up. The first line of order should be to build yourself a new stadium. It's going to cost lots of money, sure, but there's a plan in place. You can get one of those fancy retractable roofs, but I'm an open roof man, myself. Let it snow! After that's taken care of, it's time to get Adrian Peterson a Super Bowl ring. Bolster your roster for Peterson. Solidify that offensive line. Make Adrian want to retire a Viking. He'll be a sure-fire Hall of Famer, so you'll want him on your squad until the end. If you succeed, you'll be sitting pretty with a new stadium and a Super Bowl Trophy in your clutches sooner than later. That's a license to print money.
Stadium Opened: 1982
Last Playoff Appearance: 2012
Key Player: Adrian Peterson
Now we're ramping up. Let's start with the stadium. The H.H.H. Metrodome is ready to be retired. Everyone remembers the roof caving in due to snowfall a few years back. A new stadium is on the horizon, but probably won't be up until 2016. Luckily, we have video game football to speed time up. The first line of order should be to build yourself a new stadium. It's going to cost lots of money, sure, but there's a plan in place. You can get one of those fancy retractable roofs, but I'm an open roof man, myself. Let it snow! After that's taken care of, it's time to get Adrian Peterson a Super Bowl ring. Bolster your roster for Peterson. Solidify that offensive line. Make Adrian want to retire a Viking. He'll be a sure-fire Hall of Famer, so you'll want him on your squad until the end. If you succeed, you'll be sitting pretty with a new stadium and a Super Bowl Trophy in your clutches sooner than later. That's a license to print money.
2) dALLAS cOWBOYS
New Cowboys Stadium
Stadium Opened: 2009
Last Playoff Appearance: 2009
Key Player: Demarcus Ware
One of the best things about playing a video game is using your imagination to accompany what the developers have designed for you. While Jerry Jones probably isn't going anywhere any time soon, that doesn't mean he can't "go away" in Madden 25. With a brand new Stadium and one of the biggest markets in the league, Dallas is set up nicely so that you can focus on improving the team. My first action? TRADE TONY ROMO. I've never been a fan and maybe he can fetch a good price in the trade market. Either way, it's time to find a new centerpiece for this Dallas offense. Dez Bryant has the ability to be an absolute freak in video game-football. The Cowboys are one of the most storied franchises in the league and it would be a fun challenge to try and reclaim the moniker "America's Team."
Stadium Opened: 2009
Last Playoff Appearance: 2009
Key Player: Demarcus Ware
One of the best things about playing a video game is using your imagination to accompany what the developers have designed for you. While Jerry Jones probably isn't going anywhere any time soon, that doesn't mean he can't "go away" in Madden 25. With a brand new Stadium and one of the biggest markets in the league, Dallas is set up nicely so that you can focus on improving the team. My first action? TRADE TONY ROMO. I've never been a fan and maybe he can fetch a good price in the trade market. Either way, it's time to find a new centerpiece for this Dallas offense. Dez Bryant has the ability to be an absolute freak in video game-football. The Cowboys are one of the most storied franchises in the league and it would be a fun challenge to try and reclaim the moniker "America's Team."
1) Washington Redskins
FedEx Field
Stadium Opened: 1997
Last Playoff Appearance: 2012
Key Player: Robert Griffin III
Ok, Snyder. That's enough. We'll take over from here. After many years of "big free agents," the Redskins finally got their marquee player, and he came via the draft. Robert Griffin III is arguably the perfect figurehead for a squad and would be any owners dream. It's up to you to keep him healthy though. The field has to be in tip-top shape, unlike last year. And what about those against the name "Redskins?" Do you humor them and move the squad? Do you tell them to get bent and keep the team as-is? Regardless, on the field, the Redskins look like an extremely promising squad with two key pieces in Alfred Morris and RGIII playing for many years to come. But let's play pretend for a bit and assume that RGIII re-injures his leg and has to make an early retirement.... what then? That's the variable in this scenario. Do you quickly change your bet and trade Griffin, or do you let it ride and take the risk/reward route?
Stadium Opened: 1997
Last Playoff Appearance: 2012
Key Player: Robert Griffin III
Ok, Snyder. That's enough. We'll take over from here. After many years of "big free agents," the Redskins finally got their marquee player, and he came via the draft. Robert Griffin III is arguably the perfect figurehead for a squad and would be any owners dream. It's up to you to keep him healthy though. The field has to be in tip-top shape, unlike last year. And what about those against the name "Redskins?" Do you humor them and move the squad? Do you tell them to get bent and keep the team as-is? Regardless, on the field, the Redskins look like an extremely promising squad with two key pieces in Alfred Morris and RGIII playing for many years to come. But let's play pretend for a bit and assume that RGIII re-injures his leg and has to make an early retirement.... what then? That's the variable in this scenario. Do you quickly change your bet and trade Griffin, or do you let it ride and take the risk/reward route?
Thanks for reading another edition of The Lex List. You can leave a comment below and let me know what your pick for NFC team to own would be. You can also follow me on Twitter @The_Lexicon. In the coming days, as a bonus, I will be going over some honorable mentions for teams to own in Madden NFL 25 that I didn't cover in either Part 1 or Part 2. Thanks again for reading and don't forget to check out all the cool stuff here on RantemRadio.com!
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