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USA Today
17 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Panthers LS JJ Jansen seems pretty stoked about his Madden NFL 26 rating
Carolina Panthers long snapper JJ Jansen is finally right where he should be in the video game world. On Thursday, EA Sports revealed the top ten Madden NFL 26 ratings for the league's long snappers. And Jansen, who is now in his 17th season with the Panthers, found himself all the way up at No. 5 . . . As Jansen alludes to, the game has previously listed him as a tight end—and a pretty bad one, at that. He was given a dreadful overall rating of 36 in both Madden NFL 24 and Madden NFL 25. But this year, EA Sports has decided to properly identify Jansen and his fellow long snappers in creating a more realistic simulation. Oh, and Jansen wasn't the only Panther to receive a top-ten rating at his position. He's joined by Derrick Brown, whose 95 mark is good enough for the third overall spot amongst all defensive linemen. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Eagles' Saquon Barkley, Lane Johnson lead Madden '99 Club'
July 29 - Cover star Saquon Barkley and Philadelphia Eagles teammate Lane Johnson lead the seven players who received 99 ratings for the "Madden NFL 26" video game, EA Sports announced Tuesday. Joining the Super Bowl LIX champion running back and right tackle in the prestigious "99 Club" are reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills and fellow quarterback Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals and Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings, and defensive end Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns. The selections marked a changing of the guard, as none of the seven members received 99 ratings in the "Madden NFL 25" edition. Jefferson previously made the cut in 2024, as did Garrett in 2023. Allen (2024) and Jackson (2021) previously were featured on the Madden cover. --Field Level Media
UPI
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Bengals' Chase, Ravens' Jackson, two Eagles enter 'Madden' 99 club
1 of 5 | Cincinnati Bengals wider receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) led NFL pass catchers in catches, receiving yards and receiving scores last season. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo July 28 (UPI) -- Ja'Marr Chase, Lamar Jackson and two Philadelphia Eagles stars are among seven NFL players in the Madden NFL 26 99 club, EA Sports announced Monday. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett and Buffalo Bills quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen join that foursome as the highest-rated players in the game. Madden NFL 26 will launch Aug. 14. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and right tackle Lane Johnson represent the third set of teammates honored in the last three editions of the 99 club. Last month, EA Sports also named Barkley as the cover star of Madden NFL 26. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, San Francisco 49ers teammates Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were in the 99 club for Madden NFL 25. Jefferson, former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin joined Mahomes and Kelce in the 99 club in Madden NFL 24. Rookie ratings for Madden NFL 26 are expected to be revealed Tuesday. EA Sports plans to roll out additional player ratings Wednesday and Thursday for top offensive and defensive players.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Madden NFL 26 Beta Reveals Packers Team Rating
Madden NFL 26 Beta Reveals Packers Team Rating originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Madden NFL 26 video game is generating a lot of buzz as fans anticipate that the newest iteration will outdo previous releases. The game continues to innovate in its realistic simulation of football, allowing gamers to experience all of the action and uniqueness of their favorite players and teams. Advertisement The Green Bay Packers are also looking forward to a season where they'll improve upon last year's version. That featured a Wild Card Playoffs loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. The NFC and NFC North should be super competitive again. Jordan Love will have a brand new rookie receiver in Matthew Golden, along with talented offensive threats like Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, and Josh Jacobs. Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love prepares to Hanisch - USA Today All of the above will be in the upcoming Madden video game, along with the rest of the team's 2025 roster. And some gamers are getting to see if this Packers unit can compete, virtually speaking. Advertisement A new Madden NFL 26 beta version dropped this week, allowing select individuals to test out the game. Leaks have seemingly surfaced, with some showing off the overall ratings for all of the league's teams. One video shared on X displays the Green Bay Packers as the first team and shows that they'll carry an 81 overall rating. That's tied with their division rivals, the Chicago Bears. Their other NFC North foes have higher ratings. The Minnesota Vikings check in with an 83, while the Detroit Lions carry an 88 in the game's beta version. While many fans on X griped about the team ratings revealed in this beta leak, there weren't any complaints about the Packers yet. Some complained about the Eagles' rating seeming low, or the Buffalo Bills having a lower ranking the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. Advertisement Several X commenters also mentioned some intriguing points about these leaked overalls in the video. "They literally said the deep dive all the ratings are randomly generated," one X commenter said. Another wrote on X, "They aren't finalized they never are don't take this into account." That 81 may or may not be what Green Bay's rating is when the game drops. According to GamesRadar, the team had the same rating when Madden NFL 25 came out last year. It could also improve as the new season progresses. Madden NFL 26 releases on August 14 with additional details from the game forthcoming. As of this writing, player ratings have yet to arrive, so fans should have another debate when they see how Packers players compare with others in the league. Advertisement Related: Packers Rookie Matthew Golden Warns Fans About Imposter Related: Josh Jacobs Named to 'Bad Luck' List Due to Team Penalties This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jaguars Rookie Travis Hunter Reacts to Madden NFL 26 Rating
Jaguars Rookie Travis Hunter Reacts to Madden NFL 26 Rating originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Jacksonville Jaguars made a splash during the NFL Draft, landing talented dual-threat player Travis Hunter. He's preparing for a big debut, and fans are hoping for stellar contributions from him en route to an improved season. Advertisement Meanwhile, one of the exciting facets of football players making it to the NFL is seeing themselves as a playable character in the popular Madden NFL game. The numerical ratings assigned to each player in the game often become hot debates as players agree or disagree, and look to improve. Hunter will appear in the upcoming game, but the rookie wide receiver has what some might consider a subpar rating. However, the former Jackson State and Colorado star's reaction is the sort of response Jaguars fans are likely to eat right up before his season officially begins. Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis HunterCorey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images According to SI's Ben Armendariz, Hunter said he's unconcerned about debuting with a 76 in the video game. With a big smile, he said he's more interested in focusing on the real game. Advertisement Although he's unfazed by the initial Madden rating he received, the good news is that number can improve throughout his rookie season. All players are regularly monitored by individuals who help determine whether their ratings rise or fall. For comparison, Madden NFL 25's highest-rated rookies were Marvin Harrison Jr. and Joe Alt. Both players debuted in the video game with 79, so Hunter isn't far off from them whatsoever. Jacksonville's rookie receiver is already entering the league with some lofty expectations, as the Jaguars traded up to the No. 2 spot in the NFL Draft to get him. As Travis Hunter shows what he's truly capable of on the field, it shouldn't be long before his skills and stats boost those Madden ratings even higher. Advertisement Related: Travis Hunter Makes $3.275 Million Decision with Wife Leanna Lenee This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
