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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Patrick Mahomes loses Madden 99 Club spot to Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson despite better playoffs
Patrick Mahomes loses Madden 99 Club spot to Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson despite better playoffs (Image via Getty) Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, recently learned his rating in EA Sports' upcoming Madden NFL 26 landed well below fan hopes. The label came out on July 31, 2025, immediately sparking surprise on social media. Many expected Patrick Mahomes, a two‑time NFL MVP and three‑time Super Bowl winner, to make the elite '99 Club.' Instead, Patrick Mahomes was rated 95 overall, well behind three other quarterbacks. That drop has fans asking: how did this happen? Why Patrick Mahomes ranked behind Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow On July 31, 2025, EA Sports published its full Madden 26 quarterback rankings. Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson both earned the top 99 overall score. Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow followed with a 97 rating. Patrick Mahomes came in fourth with a 95 rating, his lowest since Madden NFL 23 placing him behind those three players. Allen and Jackson had standout seasons in 2024. Allen captured the NFL MVP award with strong stats. Jackson was MVP runner‑up with big passing and rushing numbers. Burrow led the league in passing yards (4,918) and touchdown passes (43) during the regular season. Patrick Mahomes completed an excellent season too, finishing with 3,928 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, and guiding the Chiefs to their third straight Super Bowl appearance before losing to the Philadelphia Eagles on February 11, 2025, in Super Bowl LIX. How NFL fans responded to EA Sports after Patrick Mahomes was ranked 4th Fans voiced frustration soon after the Madden 26 ratings went public. Many called Mahomes' 95 rating a disrespect. One fan wrote online: '95 is extremely disrespectful.' Another wrote, 'Mahomes at 4 is wild', calling out his fourth‑place finish among quarterbacks. On April 24, 2025, Madden NFL 26 was officially announced, with its release set for August 14, 2025. Saquon Barkley was later named the cover athlete and joined the '99 Club' alongside Allen and Jackson, sharing the elite highest rating with Lane Johnson, Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and Myles Garrett. Also Read: Patrick Mahomes Shares Quiet Family Moments Before Stepping Into New NFL Season This year marks the first time in four Madden editions that Mahomes was not given a mid‑season 99 upgrade at launch and that no Kansas City player made the 99 Club at launch. Despite the controversy, Mahomes still leads career passer rating standings among active QBs, behind only Aaron Rodgers historically. A recent ESPN poll gave him 60% of first‑place votes as the NFL's top quarterback. Yet Madden evaluators clearly saw Allen, Jackson, Burrow as having stronger 2024 seasons overall. FAQs Why is Patrick Mahomes not in the Madden 26 99 Club? EA Sports gave him a 95 rating, ranking him behind Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow. What is Patrick Mahomes' Madden 26 rating? Patrick Mahomes got a 95 overall rating in Madden NFL 26. Who is rated higher than Patrick Mahomes in Madden 26? Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow are all rated higher than Mahomes. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Fox Sports
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
How Do Mahomes, Burrow Stack Up At QB? 'Madden NFL 26' Top 10 Players By Position
If you were to ask those who determine the player ratings for "Madden NFL 26," they would say that Patrick Mahomes isn't a top-three quarterback entering the 2025 NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs star earned the fourth-highest overall rating among quarterbacks in "Madden NFL 26" as the top 10 player ratings at each position were unveiled on Thursday. Mahomes, who received a 95 overall rating, trails Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills (99), Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens (99) and Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals (97). Allen and Jackson were previously unveiled as two of the members in the "99 Club" on Monday. The 95 overall rating is the lowest Mahomes has had in "Madden" since "Madden NFL 23." It's also just the second time in the last six years that he wasn't in the "99 Club" when the game was released. Even though Mahomes was able to lead the Chiefs to a third-straight Super Bowl appearance, he threw for a career-low 3,928 yards in 2024. He also matched his career-worst in touchdown passes (26), but he missed two-plus games due to injury when he set his previous low mark in touchdown passes. As for the three quarterbacks ahead of Mahomes, Allen and Jackson battled it out for MVP last season, finishing in first and second, respectively. Burrow, meanwhile, led the league in passing yards (4,918) and passing touchdowns (43). While Mahomes has the fourth-best rating among the quarterbacks, there is a drop-off after him. Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams has the fifth-best overall rating at quarterback at 88. Most of the top-rated players at each position were essentially unveiled when the "99 Club" for "Madden NFL 26" was introduced on Monday. Saquon Barkley, who'll appear on the cover of "Madden NFL 26," is the highest-rated running back with a 99 overall rating. Derrick Henry is right behind him with a 98 overall rating. At wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson and his former LSU teammate, Ja'Marr Chase, also earned 99 overall ratings. Detroit Lions standout Amon-Ra St. Brown has the next highest rating at the position with a 96. George Kittle leads the way among tight ends. He has a 98 overall rating, while Travis Kelce has the second-best overall rating at the position at 93. Among offensive linemen, Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson is the highest-rated player at that grouping. He was named to the "99 Club" earlier in the week. San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams, formerly a member of the "99 Club," had the second-best rating among offensive linemen (97). Defensively, Myles Garrett was already unveiled as the top edge rusher when he was included in the "99 Club" announcement. Micah Parsons wasn't too far behind, though. He received a 98 overall rating, putting him in the upper echelon of pass rushers. As T.J. Watt and Maxx Crosby are the next two pass rushers around him, Parsons is the only player among the top four at his position who hasn't received a contract extension this offseason. He's currently seeking a new deal from the Cowboys. Elsewhere along the defensive front, Chiefs mainstay Chris Jones and New York Giants standout Dexter Lawrence II have the top overall rating among defensive tackles (97). At linebacker, Fred Warner of the 49ers is the top-rated player at the position (97), with Roquan Smith of the Ravens behind him (94). In the secondary, reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II is the top-rated cornerback. He received a 97 overall rating, with rising New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzlaez placing second at the position (95). At safety, Jessie Bates II of the Atlanta Falcons (95) edged out Derwin James of the Los Angeles Chargers (93). You can check out the top 10 rated players at each position below (overall ratings in parentheses). "Madden NFL 26" will be available to play on Aug. 14, but those who purchase the game via Early Access will be able to play the game as early as Aug. 7. Quarterbacks 1. Josh Allen (99) 2. Lamar Jackson (99) 3. Joe Burrow (97) 4. Patrick Mahomes (95) 5. Matthew Stafford (88) 6. Jared Goff (87) T7. Justin Herbert (86) T7. Jalen Hurts (86) T9. Baker Mayfield (85) T9. Jayden Daniels (85) Running backs 1. Saquon Barkley (99) 2. Derrick Henry (98) 3. Jahmyr Gibbs (95) 4. Christian McCaffrey (94) 5. Bijan Robinson (92) 6. Joe Mixon (91) 7. Josh Jacobs (90) 8. James Cook (89) T9. Jonathan Taylor (88) T9. Kenneth Walker (88) Wide receivers T1. Ja'Marr Chase (99) T1. Justin Jefferson (99) 3. Amon-Ra St. Brown (96) T4. CeeDee Lamb (95) T4. Tyreek Hill (95) 6. Terry McLaurin (94) T7. Mike Evans (93) T7. A.J. Brown (93) 9. Drake London (91) 10. Davante Adams (90) Tight ends 1. George Kittle (98) 2. Travis Kelce (93) 3. Trey McBride (92) 4. Mark Andrews (91) 5. Brock Bowers (90) 6. David Njoku (89) 7. T.J. Hockenson (88) 8. Dallas Goedert (87) 9. Sam LaPorta (86) 10. Evan Engram (85) Offensive linemen 1. Lane Johnson (99) 2. Trent Williams (97) T3. Penei Sewell (96) T3. Tristan Wirfs (96) T3. Jordan Mailata (96) 6. Quinn Meinerz (95) T7. Creed Humphrey (94) T7. Chris Lindstrom (94) T7. Laremy Tunsil (94) 10. Joe Thuney (93) Edge rushers 1. Myles Garrett (99) 2. Micah Parsons (98) T3. T.J. Watt (96) T3. Maxx Crosby (96) 5. Nick Bosa (95) 6. Aidan Hutchinson (93) 7. Trey Hendrickson (92) 8. Danielle Hunter (91) 9. Josh Hines-Allen (90) 10. Will Anderson Jr. (89) Defensive linemen T1. Chris Jones (97) T1. Dexter Lawrence II (97) 3. Derrick Brown (95) 4. Cameron Hayward (94) T5. Vita Vea (93) T5. Nnamdi Madubuike (93) 7. Jeffrey Simmons (92) 8. Quinnen Williams (91) 9. Jalen Carter (90) 10. DeForest Buckner (88) Linebackers 1. Fred Warner (97) 2. Roquan Smith (94) 3. Bobby Wagner (91) 4. DeMario Davis (90) T5. Lavonte David (88) T5. Zack Baun (88) 7. Foyesade Oluokon (87) T8. Dre Greenlaw (86) T8. Bobby Okereke (86) 10. Devin Lloyd (85) Cornerbacks 1. Patrick Surtain II (97) 2. Christian Gonzalez (95) T3. Sauce Gardner (94) T3. Trent McDuffie (94) T3. Jalen Ramsey (94) 6. Derek Stingley Jr. (93) 7. Marlon Humphrey (92) 8. Jaire Alexander (91) 9. Denzel Ward (90) 10. Jaylon Johnson (89) Safeties 1. Jessie Bates II (95) T2. Derwin James Jr. (93) T2. Xavier McKinney (93) T4. Budda Baker (92) T4. Minkah Fitzpatrick (92) 6. Antoine Winfield Jr. (91) T7. Kyle Hamilton (90) T7. Kerby Joseph (90) 9. Brian Branch (89) 10. Harrison Smith (88) Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! 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USA Today
6 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt down 1 point on his Madden 26 player rating
When EA Sports put out the 99 Club for Madden 26, we were hopeful that Pittsburgh Steelers edge defender T.J. Watt might be part of the group. Unfortunately, only seven players made the cut and the only defensive player on the list was Cleveland Browns edge defender Myles Garrett. So where did Watt end up? The official Madden 26 X account put out the top 10 at every position group on Thursday, and they have Watt with a 96 player rating and tied with Maxx Crosby as the third-highest rated. This is behind the Garrett, as mentioned earlier, and Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons. Watt's 96 rating is actually one point lower than his rating from the previous incarnation of the game. Watt finished last season with 11.5 sacks. This is his worst output since his rookie season in a year where he didn't miss significant time due to injury. Watt had 5.5 sacks in 2022 when he only appeared in 10 games and was injured in two of those.
Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Madden 26 overall ratings: Best QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs, CBs and LBs for 2025- from Josh Allen to Saquon Barkley
Madden NFL 26 on Thursday unveiled their ratings, posting lists of the elite quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, cornerbacks, and linebackers for the 2025 season. Josh Allen and Saquon Barkley lead the charge as part of the prestigious 99 Club. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17), center, looks to throw as quarterbacks Shane Buechele (6) and Mike White (14) watch(AP) Here's how the Madden ratings stand for now Quarterbacks (QBs): Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) tops the list with a 99 overall rating, earning his spot with a 2024 NFL MVP season of 3,731 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 531 rushing yards. Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) also joins the 99 Club, boasting 4,172 passing yards and 915 rushing yards, showcasing his dual-threat prowess. Other high-rated QBs, in the 90s, include Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes. Running Backs (RBs): Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles), the Madden 26 cover athlete, earns a 99 rating after leading his team to a Super Bowl win with over 2,000 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in 2024. Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry follow with strong ratings, in the mid-90s, based on their consistent output. Wide Receivers (WRs): Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) and Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) both secure 99 ratings, reflecting their standout 2024 seasons with Jefferson's consistency and Chase's explosive plays. Tyreek Hill and Amon-Ra St Brown rank high. Tight Ends (TEs): Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) is the standout, in the high 90s, given his historical dominance. Other top TEs like George Kittle round out the list. Cornerbacks (CBs): Sauce Gardner (New York Jets) leads with a high-90s rating for his man coverage skills, with Jalen Ramsey and Patrick Surtain II featuring prominently. Linebackers (LBs): Fred Warner leads the pack with a 97 rating. Roquan Smith (94) and Bobby Wagner (91) are next.
Newsweek
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Chad Ochocinco Expects Commanders' Jayden Daniels to Join Exclusive Club
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Heading into this season, no second-year player has a level of buzz around them on par with Jayden Daniels. As the young quarterback prepares for his sophomore campaign, one former NFL star expects him to join an illustrious group in the near future. In 2024, Daniels put together one of the best rookie years from a QB in recent memory. He led the Commanders to 12 wins in the regular season and got them within arm's reach of a Super Bowl appearance. Now, he is tasked with living up to the massive expectations set for him. Also read: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Predicted to Receive Major Accolade ayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates during an NFL Football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. ayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates during an NFL Football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Photo by/Getty Images Ahead of the game's release, EA announced the prestigious "99 Club" for Madden 29. It features names like Saquon Barkley, Lamar Jackson, Ja'Marr Chase, and reigning league MVP Josh Allen. While on ESPN's Get Up earlier this week, Chad Ochocinco gave his thoughts on this year's group. He believes that Daniels will be among the new faces in the 99 Club in the not-so-distant future. "I like Jayden Daniels," Ochocinco said. "For what he was able to do to come in as a rookie and turn that franchise around like this, and I don't see him having a sophomore slump. Not with what they've done at the Commanders, putting pieces around him, make sure he's successful." .@ochocinco believes Jayden Daniels will join the 99 Club on Madden after this season ✍️ — Get Up (@GetUpESPN) July 28, 2025 Despite only being a rookie, the Commanders wasted no time putting more talent around Daniels, as Ochocinco mentioned. Their biggest splash was trading for wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers. They also upgraded his protection by going out and landing Pro-Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil. The Commanders still have work to do when it comes to weapons around Daniels, mainly ending the contract holdout of Terry McLaurin. Also read: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Remaining Humble After Strong Rookie Season As far as reaching the 99 Club goes, Daniels still has some climbing to do. When the game releases in August, he'll be at an 85 overall. There are a handful of QBs ahead of him, including Jared Goff, Joe Burrow, and Patrick Mahomes. Seeing that he's already one of the NFL's top young stars, it likely won't be long before Daniels is knocking on the door of the 99 Club. The main thing for him in 2025 will be reaching the high bar that is set for him. If he can avoid a sophomore slump and keep the Commanders in a position to contend, the 99 Club and other notable accolades are sure to be on the horizon for Daniels. For more Washington Commanders and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
