The NFL season concluded last weekend with the Kansas City Chiefs winning their third Super Bowl in franchise history. For this week’s top 10 list, we decided to rank the best Super Bowl player items in Madden Ultimate Team.
Top 10 Super Bowl Players in MUT 23
1. 99 OVR Patrick Mahomes (QB)
Mahomes is one of the best quarterbacks in MUT right now (alongside Tribute Tom Brady). He can run Hot Route Master (2 AP), Pass Lead Elite (2 AP), Fearless (1 AP), and Gunslinger (0 AP) for just 5 AP total. He also has 94 speed, 99 throw under pressure, 98 throw power, and 96+ in all accuracy ratings. Mahomes has everything you want in a MUT quarterback.
2. 97 OVR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (WR)
While MVS had no catches and only one target in the Super Bowl, he’s having a much bigger impact on the virtual gridiron. He’s 6’4” with 97 speed and exceptional ratings across the board. He can equip Short Out Elite for 0 AP which helps him beat man press on the outside. He also gets Route Technician for just 1 AP which gives him an advantage against man coverage in general by getting better separation on the final cut of his route.
3. 97 OVR Julian Edelman (WR)
Edelman is the best slot receiver in MUT right now. He’s the first player in the game that can equip Slot-O-Matic for 0 AP. Since he is a slot archetype, he also can equip Short In Elite for 1 AP without any discount. He also has 96 agility and 97 change of direction, both of which also help him against a man defender.
4. 97 OVR Jaylen Watson (CB)
Jaylen Watson has one of the best ability stacks in the game right now at corner. He can equip Acrobat (1 AP) and Pick Artist (0 AP), along with Deep Route KO (1 AP) or Medium Route KO (1 AP), for just 2 AP total. Combine these abilities with his 96 speed, 6’2” frame, and 96 man coverage, and you’re looking at one of the best man-to-man CBs MUT has to offer.
5. 97 OVR Travis Kelce (TE)
Kelce is basically an elite wide receiver that just happens to play the tight end position. He’s 6’5” with 95 speed and the best route running of any TE in MUT. In one of his custom ability slots, you get to choose between Mid In Elite, Route Technician, and Short In Elite, each for 0 AP. On top of that, Kelce can equip Red Zone Threat for just 1 AP.
6. 97 OVR Frank Clark (RE)
While he’s not the fastest defensive end in MUT (89 SPD), there’s still a lot to love about Frank Clark. He has 97 power moves, 95 strength, 97 hit power, and all three pass rush moves traits. His ability discounts are respectable as well. He can equip Defensive Rally for 0 AP which helps your entire defensive line by giving them an extra pass rush point on 3rd and 4th downs. He also gets Double or Nothing for 1 AP to put more pressure on opposing quarterbacks and Inside Stuff for 1 AP to help defend against the run.
7. 97 OVR Jalen Hurts (QB)
Hurts may be a step down from Mahomes, but he’s still a great MUT QB. Hurts can equip Hot Route Master (3 AP), Pass Lead Elite (2 AP), and Fearless (1 AP) for a combined 6 AP. If you plan on running with him regularly as part of your scheme, consider swapping out either Fearless or Pass Lead Elite for 0 AP Fast Break.
8. 97 OVR Jerome Bettis (HB)
Last week we ranked the top 10 halfbacks and Bettis came in at number 3. The only players we ranked above him have special AKA abilities that give them a significant advantage. Check our last week’s list to read why we like Bettis so much.
9. 97 OVR Ray Lewis (MLB)
Middle linebackers have been mostly ignored on our lists this season. The reality is that you’re usually much better off using safeties at SUB LB instead of a middle linebacker. The exception is if you can get Lurker for 0 AP, which Lewis can. He can also equip Tackle Supreme for 1 AP to help bring down the AKA running backs that seem to be on everyone’s squad right now.
10. 97 OVR Jalen Mills (CB)
Mills is one of the top zone corners in MUT right now. He’s 6’0” with 96 speed, 97 zone coverage, and 97 jumping. Mills gets 0 AP Pick Artist and two of the following zone KO abilities, each for 1 AP: Flat Zone KO, Mid Zone KO, and Deep Out Zone KO. Keep in mind that James Bradberry is only a slight step back in ratings and has the same ability options for half the price.
Give Us Your Feedback
Who did we miss this week that is dominating on your MUT team? What would you have done differently in your top 10 list?
Thanks again to Hurc and Hodgey from the MUT.GG Discord server and PIHCAM, one of the Madden pros over at Huddle.gg, for their input that helped create this list.
We’ll be back next Friday with another list. Have a great weekend!
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