Jackson, Allen among 6 joining Madden '99 Club'
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Micah Parsons is considered by many to be the best edge rusher in the NFL, and he is in line to become the highest-paid non-QB in the league, but Madden NFL ratings seem to disagree.
Chiefs' fans were quick to take note that Patrick Mahomes was snubbed from the 99 overall club in Madden NFL 26.
Madden's top rating has been 99 for nearly 25 years. Here's a look at all the players to earn the coveted 99 in the video game's history.
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Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and the NFL's best wear black and gold in this 'Madden NFL 26' 99 Club graphic. When will the Saints' best join them?
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Last year, Surtain was a Pro Bowler and All-Pro selection. He recorded four picks for132 return yards, the most in the NFL. He defended 11 passes, logged 45 total tackles, and allowed a passer rating of 58.9 in coverage. According to Pro Football Reference, Surtain allowed just 38 completions on a 61.3% percentage for just 326 yards.
The newest "99 Club" is officially official. How will the seven distinguished members perform next season? See what the odds say.
Members of the NFL's 2025 draft class provided a wide variety of opinions when attempting to guess their initial ratings in Madden NFL 26.
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase wanted to let teammate Joe Burrow know that Chase joined the prestigious Madden 99 club before the Bengals' star quarterback did. The Bengals shared video of Chase, who got a 99 overall rating in Madden NFL 26 to become the first Cincinnati player in the club, informing Burrow of his new status.
"You've arrived. The 99 Club. Right now. My boy, welcome to greatness," former Bengals WR Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson told Ja'Marr Chase.