This has been a contention for years regarding the AI vs you as a player. There seems to be a set algorithym for speed, stamina, passing ability, elite edges, as well as anticipation regarding your defencive move against their offensive attack. Somehow, the ratings on the individual AI players is ignored or enhanced, too allow them to play at a level above their team rating. Its understandable, that the AI at times has to be competitive in order for the game to be qorth playing. But when you alter specific criteria in a player card makeup, to be more competitive. You are falsifying the whole idea of ratings. Your team is not altered to the same extent as the AI team. So why should the AIs team be. If competiveness is the forefront of making the game challenging. Then put out higher rsted teams at different levels. Why an 81 rated team plays like an 88 level team at superstar, makes no sense. You build your team around the abilities each card has. No manipulation. Your team as an 84 rated team. Plays true to form. So should the AI team.