Christian Watson is how low on the new Madden 24 ratings? Where do the other Packers rank?

Player ratings for Madden NFL 24 have emerged, meaning everyone has begun to needlessly freak out over the nominal numbers assigned to their favorite NFL players by a video game manufacturer. Except us, of course.

Wait, Christian Watson is ranked HOW LOW? Launch the investigation immediately.

Apparently, the Electronic Arts game engineers aren't all that impressed with the second-year Packers wide receiver, who flashed serious potential as a rookie last year. He's been given a 77, tied with teammate and right guard Jon Runyan and one point ahead of safety Darnell Savage.

We know, we know, he'll probably see his rating increase over the length of the season if he plays well. But right now, that's only good for 67th among wide receivers in the NFL, behind ex-Packers like Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Allen Lazard. It's also just seventh in the NFC North, behind Vikings star Justin Jefferson (99), Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (87), Bears wideouts D.J. Moore (86) and Darnell Mooney (81) and Lions wideouts Jameson Williams (79) and Marvin Jones Jr. (78).

Williams, a first-round draft pick out of Alabama, spent most of last year injured and finished with 1 catch for a 41-yard touchdown for the season. Jones, who spent the last two seasons in Jacksonville, caught 46 passes for 529 yards and three scores last year.

Watson, the 34th overall pick in last year's draft, caught 41 passes for 611 yards and seven touchdowns, landing him seventh in the voting for the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Former Packers star Davante Adams has a 97, by the way, after scoring a 99 last year.

In fairness, Watson was given a 96 rating for speed, tying him for sixth in the NFL among receivers. Watson took the biggest ding in his "strength" rating, regarded as a 65.

Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell had some fun on Twitter when he saw the speed ratings for Packers receivers and considered his own speed rating of 86.

For Jefferson, reaching the hallowed 99 was a milestone. He's one of five players given the 99 score, along with Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Aaron Donald, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce and Dallas right guard Zack Martin (again, so far).

Who's the highest Madden rating for a member of the Green Bay Packers?

That would be Jaire Alexander, whose score of 95 is second among NFL cornerbacks.

David Bakhtiari is next on the list with a 90, just ahead of Aaron Jones (88).

Alexander has developed into a star and will already be entering his sixth NFL season, having made two Pro Bowls and second-team All Pro twice. Only Miami's Jalen Ramsey (97) is listed ahead of him, and he ranks ahead of Denver's Patrick Surtain II (94).

Bakhtiari played at his usual all-Pro level once fully recovered from the injury that cost him nearly the entire 2021 season. At age 31, he's very nearly the elder statesman on the roster, just one year younger than punter Pat O'Donnell and a year older than Campbell and Preston Smith.

Alexander's 95 is second in the division, and Bakhtiari's rating is tied for third with Minnesota safety Harrison Smith and tight end T.J. Hockenson.

Bakhtiari ranks tied for sixth in the Madden rankings at left tackle across the league, behind San Francisco's Trent Williams, Houston's Laremy Tunsil, Giants' Andrew Thomas, Tampa's Tristan Wirfs and Miami's Terron Armstead.

Edge rusher Rashan Gary, himself on his way back from injury, landed an 88, with left guard Elgton Jenkins at 87 and defensive tackle Kenny Clark at 86.

Where do the top Green Bay Packers rank in Madden ratings?

Taking a look at the top representative from the Packers at each of the Madden positions (again, still waiting on a few of them).

• Cornerback: Jaire Alexander, 95 (second); Rasul Douglas, 81 (tied for 33rd)

• Left tackle: David Bakhtiari, 90 (tied for sixth)

• Halfback: Aaron Jones, 88 (tied for eighth); AJ Dillon, 78 (tied for 33rd)

• Left outside linebacker: Rashan Gary, 88 (sixth); Lukas Van Ness, 73 (tied for 22nd)

• Left guard: Elgton Jenkins, 87 (fourth)

• Defensive tackle: Kenny Clark, 86 (tied for seventh)

• Middle linebacker: De'Vondre Campbell, 85 (tied for eighth); Quay Walker, 78 (tied for 22nd)

• Right guard: Jon Runyan, 77 (15th)

• Wide receiver: Christian Watson, 77 (67th); Romeo Doubs, 74 (tied for 98th)

• Right outside linebacker: Preston Smith, 76 (tied for 18th)

• Strong safety: Darnell Savage, 76 (tied for 34th)

• Free safety: Rudy Ford, 74 (tied for 30th)

• Center: Josh Myers, 73 (tied for 19th at his position in NFL)

• Right tackle: Yosh Nijman, 71 (tied for 25th)

• Quarterback: Jordan Love, 70 (tied for 32nd)

• Right defensive end: Devonte Wyatt, 70 (tied for 49th)

• Punter: Pat O'Donnell, 70 (tied for 30th)

• Kicker: Anders Carlson, 69 (tied for 31st)

• Tight end: Josiah Deguara, 68 (tied for 61st)

• Left defensive end: TJ Slaton, 66 (tied for 55th)

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What about Jordan Love, Aaron Rodgers and the quarterbacks?

Aaron Rodgers, coming off two consecutive MVP seasons, was ranked with a 92 last year and placed fifth among NFL quarterbacks. This year, he was given an 86, which placed him eighth (just ahead of Kirk Cousins with Minnesota, the top QB in the NFC North).

Understandably, the game doesn't have much of a feel for Jordan Love, who's given a 70 rating that ranks him tied for 32nd. Yes, there are backup quarterbacks ranked ahead of him, including in San Francisco's Trey Lance and Sam Darnold and Carolina's Andy Dalton.

Detroit starter Jared Goff has an 80, and Chicago's Justin Fields has a 76.

Madden 24, with Bills quarterback Josh Allen on the cover, arrives Aug. 15.

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to add final positions.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Where are the Green Bay Packers rated in Madden 24?