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Madden NFL 10's Top Ten Players

by Nate Ahearn

August 5, 2009 - Every year there are top performers in the NFL that are given a free roundtrip to Hawaii to participate in the Pro Bowl. But before the kicker's foot makes contact with the ball later this year and the season gets underway, fans can take a look at the predicted cream of the crop through EA Sports' Madden NFL 10.

Madden 10 Top 10

We've compiled the top five rated players on offense and the top five rated players on defense and captured video of each wrecking shop on the field. We're also giving you a rundown of each meaningful attribute these scintillating players. And no, offensive lineman and punters are not included (sorry Steve Hutchinson, Shane Lechler and Joe Thomas). Read on to find out if your favorite player made the cut, starting with the offensive side of the ball.

Larry Fitzgerald

Click to watch Larry Fitzgerald dominate the field.

Career Stats

  • Catches: 426
  • Receiving Yards: 5,975
  • Longest Catch: 78
  • Touchdowns: 46
  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Speed: 89
  • Strength: 75
  • Agility: 93
  • Acceleration: 93
  • Awareness: 97
  • Trucking: 74
  • Elusiveness: 54
  • Ball Carrier Vision: 86
  • Stiff Arm: 75
  • Spin Move: 85
  • Juke Move: 87
  • Carrying: 74
  • Catching: 99
  • Route Running: 98
  • Catch in Traffic: 99
  • Spectacular Catch: 99
  • Release: 98
  • Jumping: 99
  • Stamina: 99
  • Injury: 93
  • Overall: 99



Peyton Manning

Click above to watch Peyton Manning marshal his troops.

Career Stats

  • Passing Attempts: 5,960
  • Completions: 3,839
  • Passing Yards: 45,628
  • Touchdowns: 333
  • Interceptions: 165
  • Position: Quarterback
  • Speed: 60
  • Strength: 64
  • Agility: 54
  • Acceleration: 55
  • Awareness: 99
  • Carrying: 65
  • Juke Move: 55
  • Ball Carrier Vision: 50
  • Jumping: 49
  • Throw Power: 95
  • Throw Accuracy: 99
  • Short Throw Accuracy: 96
  • Medium Throw Accuracy: 98
  • Deep Throw Accuracy: 85
  • Throw on the Run: 75
  • Play Action: 99
  • Stamina: 99
  • Injury: 99
  • Overall: 99



Andre Johnson

Click to see Andre Johnson shine for the Texans.

Career Stats

  • Catches: 486
  • Receiving Yards: 6379
  • Longest Catch: 77
  • Touchdowns: 33
  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Speed: 94
  • Strength: 80
  • Agility: 94
  • Acceleration: 95
  • Awareness: 91
  • Trucking: 74
  • Elusiveness: 80
  • Ball Carrier Vision: 78
  • Stiff Arm: 85
  • Spin Move: 85
  • Juke Move: 85
  • Carrying: 75
  • Catching: 96
  • Route Running: 94
  • Catch in Traffic: 94
  • Spectacular Catch: 94
  • Release: 96
  • Jumping: 95
  • Stamina: 98
  • Injury: 87
  • Overall: 98



Tony Gonzalez

Watch Tony Gonzalez prove that he's still got it with his new team.

Career Stats

  • Catches: 916
  • Receiving Yards: 10,940
  • Longest Catch: 73
  • Touchdowns: 76
  • Position: Tight End
  • Speed: 82
  • Strength: 72
  • Agility: 80
  • Acceleration: 82
  • Awareness: 99
  • Trucking: 65
  • Elusiveness: 60
  • Ball Carrier Vision: 86
  • Stiff Arm: 68
  • Spin Move: 74
  • Juke Move: 82
  • Carrying: 80
  • Catching: 95
  • Route Running: 98
  • Catch in Traffic: 94
  • Spectacular Catch: 91
  • Release: 96
  • Jumping: 90
  • Stamina: 95
  • Injury: 97
  • Overall: 98



Adrian Peterson

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Career Stats

  • Rushing Attempts: 601
  • Rushing Yards: 3101
  • Catches: 40
  • Receiving Yards: 393
  • Touchdowns: 23
  • Position: Halfback
  • Speed: 95
  • Strength: 85
  • Agility: 96
  • Acceleration: 97
  • Awareness: 87
  • Trucking: 98
  • Elusiveness: 95
  • Ball Carrier Vision: 97
  • Stiff Arm: 98
  • Spin Move: 97
  • Juke Move: 96
  • Carrying: 69
  • Catching: 95
  • Route Running: 55
  • Catch in Traffic: 94
  • Spectacular Catch: 91
  • Release: 55
  • Jumping: 85
  • Stamina: 90
  • Injury: 85
  • Overall: 98





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