Here are the top 5 tacklers in the NFL right now through last night. I honestly think tackles are recorded by the team's official scorer. I agree that Madden has too many assisted tackles, but 2 or 3 a game is low for the leaders who are in on alot of plays.
http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorysta...seasonType=REG
Total Solo Assist Sack
1 Reshad Jones MIA FS 40 24 16 0.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0 -- --
2 Kiko Alonso MIA LB 38 18 20 0.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0 2 0
3 Craig Robertson NO OLB 35 23 12 0.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0 -- --
4 Zach Brown BUF ILB 34 22 12 0.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0 -- --
4 Jerrell Freeman CHI ILB 34 21 13 0.0