Madden NFL 17 – Best Teams of “Win Now” and “Teams for the Future” in Franchise Mode

In Franchise Mode, you will have two types of teams “Win Now” and “Teams for the Future”, Win now teams are built or have an existing roster with the highest Overall rating and for “Teams for the Future” you build your own team and see how far it goes, that might need a season or two before they’re ready to contend in the playoffs. The fun part about Franchise is taking a team from a list such as this one and making the necessary adjustments to turn them into a championship team quickly.

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Best Win Now Teams:

New England Patriots

• Overall: 88
• Offense: 87
• Defense: 93
• Key Offense Player: TE
• Key Defense Player: FS

Well New England Patriots has some best players on his side which makes him one of the best team in Madden NFL 17. Rob Gronkowski, Tom Brady, and Don’t’a Hightower are on their side. It’s important to mention that even though most of the superstars are on the offense, the depth chart on defense has the highest rating in the game.

Arizona Cardinals

• Overall: 86
• Offense: 87
• Defense: 87
• Key Offense Player: WR
• Key Defense Player: FS

This one is known for his passing game, with a veteran QB and enough speed, it’s going to be tough to stop any air attack this team puts together. With Tryann Mathieu, Arizona Cardinals zone defense is just perfect.

Green Bay Packers

• Overall: 87
• Offense: 91
• Defense: 85
• Key Offense Player: QB
• Key Defense Player: RE

Well Green Bay Packers is best for ground control with their short passing game, because Aaron Rodgers is still in his prime, with the QB like Rodgers, and other best QB’s it is very difficult to defend this type of play. Green Bay Packers also have two of the top WRs in the league on their side. With Eddie Lacey’s acceleration and speed as the alternative, will always make the Packers a serious offensive threat.

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Overall: 87
• Offense: 93
• Defense: 83
• Key Offense Player: WR
• Key Defense Player: LE

Pittsburgh Steelers is best for running and passing game in Madden NFL 17. Due to rebuild of their defensive line, now they can put more pressure on the offense. With their tough loss last year, they should be hungry this season and ready to get another great year under their belt.

Carolina Panthers

• Overall: 87
• Offense: 83
• Defense: 85
• Key Offense Player: TE
• Key Defense Player: MLB

Carolina Panthers has improved their both the offense and the defense in last couple of years. Cam Newton’s leadership and mobility provide an advantage against the blitz. What gives Carolina a major edge is the defensive linebackers and the fact that both Zone Coverage and Man defense will keep most offenses at bay.

Best Teams for the Future:

Dallas Cowboys

• Overall: 85
• Offense: 89
• Defense: 83
• Key Offense Player: WR
• Key Defense Player: ROLB

Cowboys is best for the passing game, and they will have no trouble this season. Unless against a roster with a great air defense, they need some major improvements from the running backs. Tony Romo should have no problems getting the ball out of his hands as he has one of the best offensive lines in the league defending him. However, a HB with a high Awareness rating and ability to break tackles, should turn this team around very quickly.

Kansas City Chiefs

• Overall: 86
• Offense: 83
• Defense: 91
• Key Offense Player: HB
• Key Defense Player: LOLB

Kansas City Chiefs have still failed to deliver in their postseason performances. Getting points on the board is of the utmost importance when it comes to this team’s playstyle because of their ever improving defense. This year the defense should still have little problem holding back the opposition, but now with some experienced WRs and a good HB, the team is set up to do well.

Oakland Raiders

• Overall: 85
• Offense: 89
• Defense: 87
• Key Offense Player: QB
• Key Defense Player: LOLB

Oakland Raiders has shown up on the board for a few years, with a young and experienced QB leading the charge with a defense that wins games. This team just need a Playmaker HB or TE who can catch on the run, and this team will go on. Slants and HB Dive will become staples in the Raiders’ offense.

Seattle Seahawks

• Overall: 84
• Offense: 79
• Defense: 89
• Key Offense Player: QB
• Key Defense Player: FS

Seattle Seahawks had some issues during the few past years, which makes them to rebuild their team again. Now they have a strongest defenses, but both their running and passing game is not as good as dew years back. With a strong HB and WR to play alongside Doug Baldwin can really turn this team’s offense around. Because of their strong defense, making minor adjustments there may not be required, but you definitely need to back them up on the offensive end to put points on the board.

Cincinnati Bengals

• Overall: 85
• Offense: 91
• Defense: 85
• Key Offense Player: WR
• Key Defense Player: ROLB

Cincinnati has a solid starting roster, the Bengals have made leaps and bounds over the last year. With a few key players, including receivers who can outrun and out-maneuver almost every CB in the league, this team is one of the best team in Madden NFL 17. If you can score a few points just to have the other team answer back, winning games will not be in your future and that will be the case with this team until the backfield shapes up a bit.