I'm just an average over 40 gamer.
The game has been getting better and better with each patch and I played one game last night post Nov Title Update and it definitely plays a tighter all around game and the CPU running game is even better, which is great.
I haven't played Madden like this since probably the Sega Genesis days.
I just call a play and go with it, no audibles or anything, 15 minute quarters/18 accel and default AP with 75 speed parity.
Thanks EA, I sit at work and think about my CFM and even create my own virtual football world in my head (haha). Last night playing my 5th game of the 2019 season vs the Ravens with my Cardinals and it's just a great experience. (I've played all my games since the start of the 2018 season)
Fumbles seem fixed, there were 3 total which I typically didn't see any pre-update. CPU running game is finally at the point where I'll call it working as intended and they can really rip off nice runs. Even had the Ravens kick a record 66 yard FG with 11 MPH winds, kind of neat to see. I like the way fatigue works, you really need to bench players if they are out for a certain amount of time. Commentary, although repetitive at times, does have some nice moments that keep me immersed in my CFM. For me, it's just an all around fantastic game and I love the pacing, it's perfect with all the options you can turn on or off. The UI is deep, yet simple enough I never feel overwhelmed or feel like there is a lack of information. Juggling my team with backups and unproven rookies is fun as I typically have 3-6 players out on any given week. I've found some guys who are now starters due to what they've done in backup roles and allowed me to trade or pass on resigning them. (I love text sims, but something can be said about visually seeing that rookie OLB make a game saving tackle or sack)
Everything is within the realm of typical NFL statistics (except maybe QB rushing stats) and it's those oddities I actually like, since it writes its own story. WR JJ Nelson was the #5 WR in the NFL last season which allowed me to pass on resigning Fitzgerald, he ended up retiring. Nelson is still the #2 behind my 1st round, 9th pick WR Dixon who's a beast but he's leading the league in yardage after 5 games and the guy I typically check to first.
Thanks again Madden team, I'm enjoying Madden for the first time in many years and the rest of my games are idle for the foreseeable future.