Josh Allen was not in his usual form this week, 6. He tossed two picks, and Buffalo dropped that one to Atlanta.. Now, with Madden ratings fresh off real-life play, a handful of signal-callers look primed to light him up in a sim matchup. These are my best five; who would own him at this point?
Josh Allen, Shedeur Sanders, Justin Herbert, Josh Allen | Credits: Imagn Sep 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images Sep 18, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks on before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Sep 21, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) leaves the field after defeating the Denver Broncos 23-20 at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Josh Allen, Shedeur Sanders, Justin Herbert, Josh Allen | Credits: Imagn
1. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) gets the crowd hyped before an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) gets the crowd hyped before an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Kansas City Chiefs 31-28. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Pat throws dimes when the box is piled up. Despite having a short average depth, he lost 257 yards and three points in Week 6, yet still managed to play the game. His 97 OVR is solid, and his rushing advantage is impressive. Allen couldn’t keep up.
2. Baker Mayfield, Bucs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield, NFL
Oct 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
On a tear, Baker is taking Tampa with 5-1 and four game-winning drives already. After cutting defense throughout the year, he has leaped up the big dogs in the power ranking. He would dissect Allen with those clutch throws at 89 OVR, but playing like 95.
3. Drake Maye, Patriots
New England Patriots, Drake Maye
Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) walks off the field against the Buffalo Bills after the game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Drake is a prodigy in five consecutive games with more than 200 yards and a 100 passer rating at 24. In week 6, the top QBR of the slate was 92.6. The second-year gun of New England, with its sneaky high rating, would go round and round the Josh in Madden.
4. Sam Darnold, Seahawks
Sam Darnold
Aug 15, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) participates in pregame warmups ak
at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Darnold slinging it deep tops all full-time starters with 10.1 yards per target. In six weeks, his QBR is ranked the third-best in the league. Bombs that make games dead in Seattle, he exploited Allen with his recent wobbles.
5. Justin Herbert, Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers, Justin Herbert
August 23, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) watches warm ups before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Herbert remains consistent, 264 yards and two TDs in Week 6, sixth in EPA that week. He is achieving 90 OVR relatively quickly, and his arm skill appears effective against mobile QBs like Allen. Present him with a script, and he would carve Buffalo up.
Still, 99 OVR Allen, but form dips are brutal in Madden tweaks. These men are on the verge of virtual victories. Bills fans, pump the brakes. Josh bounces back, but now? He’d get schooled. Which boss is your choice in the simulation in the end?