Seattle Seahawks slammed by fans over Madden 27 rating as QB Sam Darnold eyes title defense

EA Sports drew criticism after rating the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks only 84 overall in Madden NFL 27 and misspelling the team’s name on a promotional graphic. Fans argued the rating ignored the Seahawks’ recent success, including their Super Bowl LX victory and dominant playoff performances.

Quarterback Sam Darnold, who joined Seattle for his first season as starter, said he is ignoring external narratives and focusing on the team’s new offensive system under first‑year coordinator Brian Fleury. Darnold highlighted his work with wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, a recent three‑year, $51 million signing, and emphasized that his confidence remains high as the Seahawks prepare to defend their title.