This weekend brings a show that many Madden NFL fans will want to check out, as E:60 will present “Numbers Game.” The special will focus on the job of the EA ratings adjustor and what is involved in arriving at all the Madden 20 player ratings. It will give unique insight into the crew behind the ratings, as well as the players, teams, and video game. Here are more details including how to watch the Numbers Game on TV or online this weekend.
ESPN shows off E:60 Numbers Game preview
Not only fans take the Madden player ratings serious, but the players most certainly do. Not being rated as high as a fellow player in the league can sting some players who feel they’ve shown their abilities. That was the case with one Jacksonville Jaguars star a year or so ago.
In the E:60 Numbers Game preview clip below, EA’s Clint Oldenburg talks about how the players react to ratings. It can get pretty serious, as they show what happened when Leonard Fournette learned of his 87 OVR in the game. It ultimately involved the Madden ratings adjustor team heading to training camp in Jacksonville.
As Madden Marketing Lead Joe Fraler, the ratings adjustor program really began due to Fournette’s anger over that 87. The Jags’ running back even requested Madden just remove him from the game, which is why the team had to go see him in person. Eventually, more players began to ask for ratings adjustors to come attend games to give them more accurate scores.
There are some players out there who are happy with their Madden 20 ratings including wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. He’s the only member from offense in this year’s four member Madden 99 Club.
How to watch Madden ratings adjustor show on TV or online
The inside special covering the Madden ratings adjustor will premier on Sunday, July 21st. It has an official start time of 9 a.m. Eastern Time (6 a.m. Pacific Time). The E:60 Numbers Game show has a one-hour run time on ESPN via cable or satellite television. It should also include insight on how the Madden 20 ratings were changed for this year’s game. It lowered a number of players in the upcoming NFL sim title.
During Sunday’s show, Keenan Allen will learn more about the guys he feels rated him a tad too low for the Madden 20 game.
For those who want to watch E:60 Numbers Game live streaming online, you’ll need to have access to WatchESPN on mobile or set-top streaming media player. It typically requires a cable or satellite account log-in in order to use it.
Otherwise, the other option is to consider one of several streaming media subscription services. Among the best may be SlingTV which commonly offers a one-week free trial offer. A current deal offers the Sling Blue package including ESPN for $15 for the first month.
Other options for streaming media online include Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, and PlayStation Vue, which each offer different packages and subscription options. Of those, Hulu with Live TV currently offers a free one-week trial for new customers before the monthly price starts at $44.99 per month.
There will likely be ways to watch the episode on-demand at a later time, so keep an eye out on the ESPN listings for E:60 Numbers Game if you miss it the first time around.
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