By: Doug Radcliff
This is Gamespot's biggest Madden game guide ever! Madden 08 is the most complete next-gen Madden yet and we've
compiled a game guide to match. This guide features the full Madden 08 NFL roster and player ratings, profiles of all 32
NFL teams, coverage of all read and react player weapons and the players that have them, and exclusive in-depth
offense and defense strategies from SportsGamer Madden 08 experts.
● Team Stats: This section reveals each team's overall rating and number of players with read and react weapons.
● Team Profiles and Rosters: You'll find profiles of all 32 NFL teams and full rosters here.
● Read & React Weapons: Madden 08 features new read and react weapons to identify on-field strengths and
abilities. This section lists each weapon and reveals which Madden 08 stars have them.
● SportsGamer's Madden 08 Cheat Sheet: An exclusive tip sheet from SportsGamer--ten ways to immediately
improve at Madden 08.
● Offense Formations and Playbooks: Here you'll find descriptions of each offensive formation and package and tips
on using them. The section also includes team playbooks.
● SportsGamer's Passing Training Camp: The Madden experts from SportsGamer provide in-depth strategies for
improving your passing game.
● SportsGamer's Rushing Training Camp: SportsGamer experts offer tips on strengthening your rushing attack.
● Defense Formations and Playbooks: This section provides descriptions of each defensive formation and tips on
when to use them.
● SportsGamer's Defense Training Camp: Dominate on defense with these in-depth strategies from the experts at
SportsGamer.
● Xbox 360 Achievements: Look here for the complete list of Madden 08 Xbox 360 achievements and tips on
unlocking them.
Chapter 1 - Team Stats
The chart below reveals all Madden 08 NFL teams, their 2006 record, overall Madden rating (in general, the higher the
rating, the stronger the team), and the number of players on the team that feature read and react weapons. The team
with the most players with weapons is San Diego with 16; the lowest is Tennessee with just three (including Speed QB
and Madden 08 cover player Vince Young).
Note that these statistics are from the default version of the game before any roster updates. The first update has made
a few changes; for instance, the Raiders have two more players with weapons: Daunte Culpepper who moves from the
Dolphins and Donovin Darius, a Big Hitter safety.
TEAM CONFERENCE AND
DIVISION '06 RECORD OVERALL RATING # OF PLAYERS WITH
WEAPONS
Arizona Cardinals NFC West 5-11 75 5
Atlanta Falcons NFC South 7-9 80 12
Baltimore Ravens AFC North 13-3 90 13
Buffalo Bills AFC East 7-9 67 5
Carolina Panthers NFC South 8-8 85 8
Chicago Bears NFC North 13-3 91 14
Cincinnati Bengals AFC North 8-8 87 9
Cleveland Browns AFC North 4-12 67 8
Dallas Cowboys NFC East 9-7 87 12
Denver Broncos AFC West 9-7 89 8
Detroit Lions NFC North 3-13 76 7
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