Underneath the caption, EA Sports gave the rating of 99 to Richard Sherman, while they gave the rating of 93 to Patrick Peterson. First stumbling upon this, I have tried to come up with reasons that may cause the major separation between the two. I understand that Sherman is arguably the best corner in the game, and there plenty of reasons to believe so. He has shutdown/ slowed down some of the greatest receivers in the game. Sherman has had 8 interceptions in each of the past two seasons. No other corner has that many interceptions within the past two seasons. In the past three seasons, Sherman has had a total of 20 interceptions. He is also one of the most clutch players in the game, making the game saving pass deflection against the 49ers in the NFC Championship game. I could see why Sherman is a 99. He is like no other when it comes to the definition of a shutdown corner.
With that being said, Patrick Peterson is toe for toe in the running with Richard Sherman for the title as "best corner in the NFL". In the past three seasons, Peterson has a total of 12 interceptions. In addition, Peterson has 8 fumble recoveries and 4 punt returns taken for a touchdown. On the defensive end , Peterson has been seen playing both corner and safety for the Arizona Cardinals. Peterson is Mr. Everything for the Cardinals. What also helps Peterson make a case to be considered the best is the fact Peterson will literally go to whichever side that the receiver he is covering goes to. Based on the scheme that the Seahawks use, Sherman only stays on the offense's right side of the field. Whether it's considered a fair judgement or not, Peterson truly following the opposite's best receiver is a more challenging scheme that he happens to do very well.
In my opinion, Sherman should be rated a 97, while Peterson should be rated a 95. They are both great at what they do, and I do not believe that they are a differential of 6 in Madden.