Madden NFL 25‘s Franchise mode is a perfect place to enjoy managing your favorite franchise and turning them into annual Super Bowl winners.
This job is easier said than done, even if you select one of the stronger teams. If you, like me, love to play as an underdog, the task gets a lot harder. But the addition of a stiff challenge certainly adds to the fun element. In this guide, I explore ten great save ideas you can enjoy in Franchise mode solo, or with friends.
Top 10 Franchise mode teams to pick in Madden NFL 25
When I say top 10, I don’t necessarily mean the 10 best lineups. After all, the word fun has a subjective value for all of us. Battering opponents like the Kansas City Chiefs might be entertaining for some, while another player might want to go on my underdog ride. Keeping that in mind, here are ten great potential ideas for a Franchise mode save to start your Madden NFL 25 experience.
| Team | OVR | Why you should consider |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 88 | One of the strongest squads with several superstars. Mahomes has years on his contract, and you have Kelce and Jones as well. |
| Baltimore Ravens | 86 | Pretty strong squad that will be title contenders from the get-go. Lamar Jackson is the fastest QB of the game. |
| Buffalo Bills | 80 | You’ll have to push for the championship while the squad can definitely do with some improvements |
| Arizona Cardinals | 78 | Light expectations but a decent squad. You also get over $30 million in salary cap space |
| Carolina Panthers | 79 | Poor squad, nightmarish 2023 record, and minimal salary cap space makes this a really hard challenge |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 84 | Poor squad, nightmarish 2023 record, and minimal salary cap space make this a really hard challenge |
| New England Patriots | 80 | Poor squad that can be improved once you make use of the $44 million cap space. |
| Green Bay Packers | 76 | Average squad with average cap space, but the playbooks sync well with the game’s meta. |
| Cleveland Browns | 85 | Can you win a Championship with the strongest defense in Madden NFL 25? |
| Miami Dolphins | 85 | Fun squad, unique “cheat” playbooks, and Tyreek Hill. |
Out of all the choices mentioned here, the Carolina Panthers is arguably the hardest challenge, while the Kansas City Chiefs is the easiest. Then again, it all depends on what type of experience you’re seeking in Franchise mode. Make sure to tweak the in-game difficulty and Game Styles based on your preferences.
Published: Aug 22, 2024 10:37 am