With the release of “Madden 26″ set for next week, EA Sports has released its rankings for the players in the popular video game.
And a Massachusetts native received a high ranking.
Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom had a 94 overall rating, making him the No. 2 ranked guard. He was one point behind fellow Falcons guard Jesse Bates III.
Lindstrom gave up just one sack in 2024 in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Dudley native has been an under-the-radar player for the Falcons, but his ability to protect the passer has been a big key to Atlanta’s offensive production.
What’s more, Lindstrom won the honor of being voted the top interior offensive lineman in the league by The Associated Press.
A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players among guards and centers, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points.
Lindstrom got three first place-votes, two seconds and one third to beat out Joe Thuney for the top spot. Thuney, who was traded from Kansas City to Chicago this offseason, got two first-place votes, one second, three thirds and one fourth to finish second.
The 28-year-old has been a steady force for the Falcons since 2020.
The Associated Press contributed to this article
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