Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Curl has jokingly declared he won’t be playing “Madden NFL 26” this year after a trailer showed him missing a tackle on Saquon Barkley. The light-hearted exchange highlights the playful interactions between NFL players and the popular video game franchise.

Spanning over three decades and more than 40 titles, the Madden NFL franchise has left an indelible mark on gaming culture. We rank the top 10 games that defined this iconic series and revolutionized virtual football.