What video games say about Cleveland sports

State of play: The Cavs easily win Cleveland's virtual power rankings.

• NBA 2K27, which drops on Sept. 4, gives Cleveland an 83 overall rating, putting the Cavs among the game's top-tier teams.
• Donovan Mitchell leads the way at 93 overall, while Evan Mobley and James Harden check in at 87.

MLB The Show 26 gives the Guardians star power. José Ramírez has a rating of 95, making him one of baseball's elite players.

• The game hasn't adequately adjusted its low rating of 69 for Chase DeLauter, Cleveland's best hitter this season.

And then there are the Browns. Madden 27 gives the team a 78 overall, putting it near the bottom of the NFL.

• With Myles Garrett gone, Denzel Ward leads the roster with a rating of 93.
• Quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are both rated 69.

Reality check: Video games aren't exactly scientific power rankings, but it's hard to argue with these virtual numbers.

The bottom line: Cleveland's best championship odds might currently involve a controller.