Jacksonville Jaguars
Division: AFC South
2002 Record: 6-10
Head Coach: Jack Del Rio (first season)
2002 Offensive Stats: 303.2 yards per game
2002 Defensive Stats: 333.4 yards allowed per game
Key Players:
| PLAYER | POSITION | OVERALL | THROW ACCURACY | THROW POWER | AWARENESS | AGILITY | ACCELERATION |
| Mark Brunell | QB | 86 | 89 | 87 | 87 | 60 | 61 |
| PLAYER | POSITION | OVERALL | AWARENESS | SPEED | ACCELERATION | AGILITY | CARRYING | BREAK TACKLES |
| Fred Taylor | RB | 90 | 85 | 92 | 93 | 89 | 88 | 90 |
| PLAYER | POSITION | OVERALL | SPEED | ACCELERATION | CATCHING | AGILITY | AWARENESS |
| Jimmy Smith | WR | 89 | 87 | 89 | 93 | 88 | 94 |
| PLAYER | POSITION | OVERALL | STRENGTH | TACKLE | AWARENESS | AGILITY | ACCELERATION |
| Hugh Douglas | DE | 97 | 86 | 87 | 94 | 73 | 83 |
The Jacksonville Jaguars have had the weapons in place for a championship run but haven't put together a solid season since their loss in the AFC Championship game to the Tennessee Titans a few years ago. Now their stars are beginning to age and it shows in their decline in statistics. Mark Brunell is a capable passer but this looks to be one of his last--if not his last--season as the Jaguars' signal caller. Byron Leftwich, drafted seventh overall in this year's collegiate draft, is the Jaguars' future at the quarterback position.
Fred Taylor is an exciting running back with a good mix of speed and tackle breaking ability. Jimmy Smith was consistently one of the best receivers in the NFL and still receives star treatment with above average ratings. Newly signed J.J. Stokes serves as the Jaguars' second receiver. Expect opponents to give Jimmy Smith a lot of attention so be prepared to look for Taylor or the Jags' tight end Kyle Brady as second and third options on the pass.
The Jaguars upgraded considerably on defense and it could be one of the better defensive squads in the NFL. Hugh Douglas is a dominant pass rusher at defensive end and Mike Peterson anchors a retooled linebacker group.
Kansas City Chiefs
Division: AFC West
2002 Record: 8-8
Head Coach: Dick Vermeil (90-91 overall, 6-4 postseason)
2002 Offensive Stats: 388.3 yards per game
2002 Defensive Stats: 408.4 yards allowed per game
Key Players:
| PLAYER | POSITION | OVERALL | THROW ACCURACY | THROW POWER | AWARENESS | AGILITY | ACCELERATION |
| Trent Green | QB | 87 | 92 | 88 | 89 | 57 | 48 |
| PLAYER | POSITION | OVERALL | AWARENESS | SPEED | ACCELERATION | AGILITY | CARRYING | BREAK TACKLES |
| Priest Holmes | RB | 97 | 91 | 92 | 97 | 94 | 97 | 91 |
| PLAYER | POSITION | OVERALL | RUN BLOCK | CATCHING | STRENGTH | AWARENESS | BREAK TACKLE |
| Tony Gonzalez | TE | 97 | 57 | 90 | 71 | 91 | 75 |
| PLAYER | POSITION | OVERALL | RUN BLOCK | PASS BLOCK | STRENGTH | AWARENESS | AGILITY |
| Will Shields | RG | 98 | 95 | 93 | 95 | 95 | 50 |
Kansas City's stars are apparent by just looking at the player stats: Priest Holmes and Tony Gonzalez lead the way. This dominant duo leaves little doubt what your offensive gameplan should be woven around. Steady doses of Priest Holmes on inside and outside runs then play action passes to Tony Gonzalez when your opponent decides he won't let Priest Holmes control the game. Run Priest behind highly rated right guard Will Shields for optimum success.
Trent Green and the Kansas City receiving squad are certainly not the best rated in Madden but they can certainly get the job done. Holmes and Gonzalez should always be your first and second options, but when your opponent takes those away, call a ball control passing game to support the low-rated receivers. Call plays with Priest Holmes going out of the backfield as often as possible even if you don't plan to toss the rock to him. Priest's presence will force your opponent to guard him or else, which should open up lanes for the receivers.
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