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6 hours ago
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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. 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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!
Yahoo
14 hours ago
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Ravens 2-Time MVP QB Ranked Best in NFL's Top 100
Ravens 2-Time MVP QB Ranked Best in NFL's Top 100 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has received many accolades since taking over under center in 2018. Two league MVPs, three First-Team All-Pros, four Pro Bowls, an NFL touchdowns leader and passer rating leader are just a few of his accomplishments in the NFL to go along with his 2016 Heisman Trophy win. Most recently, Jackson appeared at the top of Pro Football & Sports Network's top 100 players in the NFL ahead of the 2025 season. No. 1Lamar Jackson | QB | Baltimore Ravens "Despite not winning his third NFL MVP, Jackson's 2024 campaign solidified his place atop PFSN's Top 100. Jackson's command of the Ravens' offense was unmatched, leading the league with a staggering 45 passing touchdowns (including the playoffs) and finishing fifth in passing yards with 4,601," PFSN wrote. "Jackson's growth as a passer stood out, as he ranked first in yards per attempt (8.8) and posted a league-best EPA per dropback of +0.30. He also finished first in our QB+ metric and had a very solid case to be considered the league's MVP. Jackson's season was a masterclass in modern dual-threat quarterbacking. He threw just four interceptions and earned a career-high passer rating of 119.6. His 9.3 average depth of target (fourth in NFL) highlights his willingness to push the ball downfield and challenge defenses vertically, even without elite talent supporting him. "His 915 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns added another layer to his dominance, making him the engine of the Ravens' offense. The only question that remains is whether he and the Ravens can shake off their postseason woes, but that doesn't mean he's not as good as it gets." Jackson joins several teammates on the list in Marlon Humphrey at No. 7, Derrick Henry at No. 24, Kyle Hamilton at No. 35, Roquan Smith at No. 49 and Ndamdi Madubuike at No. 60. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
14 hours ago
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- USA Today
Madden 26 player ratings: Revealing each offensive position's top 10
Here are the Madden 26 player ratings and the top ten players at each offensive position around the NFL Madden NFL 26 drops on August 14, but player rankings from EA Sports are now out. Baltimore has a loaded roster and has a top 10 player at three offensive positions. Here are the Madden 26 player ratings and the top ten players at each offensive position around the NFL. QB Ravens star Lamar Jackson landed at No. 2 on the quarterback list with the coveted 99 overall rating. RB Ravens star Derrick Henry is the No. 2-ranked running back in the game, barely missing the coveted 99 rating. WR In what can only be described as shocking, no Ravens made the top ten list. TE Isaiah Likely was snubbed, while Mark Andrews landed at No. 4 on the list with a 91 overall rating. OL Baltimore had no offensive linemen make the top ten.
NBC Sports
16 hours ago
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- NBC Sports
John Harbaugh: Lamar Jackson is as good as any passer there's ever been
When Lamar Jackson entered the league, some questioned if he would be better off playing receiver instead of quarterback. Jackson has now proven that narrative to be ridiculous, becoming a two-time MVP and three-time first-team All-Pro QB. His 2024 season was his best yet as a passer, completing 66.7 percent of his passes to set career highs in passing yards (4,172), touchdowns (41), and a career-low in interception rate (0.8 percent). He finished the year with the league lead in yards per attempt (8.8), touchdown rate (8.6 percent), and passer rating (119.6). In an interview with Kevin Clark for ESPN's This is Football, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh spoke particularly highly of the QB who has started 94 games for the Ravens since the club selected him at No. 32 overall in 2018. 'There's so many things, and Lamar as a person is the thing I'd say I appreciate the most — the leader, the person, the genuine human being that he is. I mean, I love him as a person,' Harbaugh said. 'But I think from a football standpoint, just go to the most basic, simple thing — Lamar as a passer. He is a historically good passer. And that's really quite a statement because of the narrative that's been surrounding him ever since the beginning. Lamar Jackson can throw the football. He can throw it every kind of way, he can make every kind of throw any way you want. He's as good as any passer that there's ever been — and I think now the numbers are proving that. 'So that's the thing I'm kind of a little bit proud of, but [I'm] also a little bit like, 'OK, here we go, what have we learned from that?' You can take any big picture — from a society standpoint, from a football standpoint — what did we learn from that? And what kinds of questions do we ask ourselves? But, Lamar Jackson as a passer is historically great.' How did he get to that point? 'I'd say the work that you do — if you're going to be good at anything, great at anything, you've got to work at it all the time,' Harbaugh said. 'I read a story just recently about a classical piano player, he's 95 years old, and he's working six to eight hours a day on playing the piano, and they ask him, 'Why do you still work six to eight hours on the piano?' And his comment was, 'I feel like I'm just starting to make some progress.' 'So, that daily, everyday working at your craft kind of thing, I think, is what Lamar does.' Jackson is entering his third season with Todd Monken as his offensive coordinator. We'll see how the quarterback's evolution continues in 2025, particularly as the Ravens continue to look for their first Super Bowl appearance with Jackson as their starting QB.
CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
Baltimore Ravens TE Charlie Kolar looking to step up with Isaiah Likely injured
With Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely out for several weeks with a fracture in his foot, Charlie Kolar is preparing for his opportunity. Kolar, a 2022 fourth-round draft pick by the Ravens out of Iowa State, hasn't had very many chances, playing behind Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews and Likely, who is an emerging playmaker. in his professional football career, he has 20 receptions for 267 yards and two touchdowns. He had 313 receiving yards and a score in 2024. Kolar has primarily been used on special teams and as an extra blocker. "I want to keep expanding on my role, keep playing better, the snaps I'm giving, and keep earning more," Kolar said on Wednesday, "We talked about earned confidence of seeing yourself do it." Kolar said that he's ready to step up and build a connection with quarterback Lamar Jackson. He will likely get his opportunities during the preseason, which begins at home on August 7 in Baltimore. The Ravens will also have a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts on August 5. "It's good to have that film, and you can continue [to grow], but it's so important to, the only thing that matters is the next play," Kolar said. "And so, it's important to look back, learn from it and take that confidence into the next year, but still keep getting better." Before Likely got injured in practice on Tuesday, Kolar was listed as third on the tight end depth chart, ahead of Zaire Mitchell-Paden. Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Wednesday that Isaiah Likely will have surgery on his foot and he will miss multiple weeks. The season opener isn't until Sept. 7 in Buffalo, and there is a chance that Likely could return early in the season. "He's going to have surgery," Harbaugh said. "I think the timeline I saw actually was accurate, on the timeline that was reported. So we've got a shot to get him back there right away, early. We'll see." Harbaugh added, "It was early in camp, and it's not one of those major-type of deals. But it's something. It's multiple weeks." Likely, heading into his fourth season in Baltimore out of Coastal Carolina, caught 42 passes for 477 yards with six touchdowns last season. Tight end Mark Andrews caught 11 touchdown passes in 2024.
