Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen headline 'Madden NFL 27' ratings as 99 Club members
Madden NFL 27 Unveils Star‑Rated Players Ahead of August Launch
As NFL training camps ripple across the country, the countdown to EA Sports’ latest edition of the iconic video game has begun. The developer dropped its newest player ratings on Wednesday, giving fans a preview of the talent that will populate the 2024–25 season in “Madden NFL 27,” slated for a worldwide release on August 13.
Top Quarterbacks and the 99‑Club
The ratings spotlight the league’s elite quarterbacks. Reigning MVP Matthew Stafford and Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen tied at the top, each earning a place in the coveted 99 Club. Aaron Rodgers of the Los Angeles Rams edged out the pair in the rankings, followed by Joe Burrow (97), Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes (93), and Jared Goff (88). All six were highlighted in the top‑10 quarterback list.
Wide‑Receiver Brilliance
Wide‑receiver rankings reflect a competitive landscape. Ja’Marr Chase and Jaxon Smith‑Njigba both landed in the 99 Club, with the former joining the latter—who recently signed a record‑breaking four‑year extension with the Seattle Seahawks—on a contract that makes him the highest‑paid receiver in league history. Chase has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards every season since entering the league in 2021.
The top five receivers were Chase, Smith‑Njigba, Puka Nacua, Amon‑Ra St. Brown, and Justin Jefferson. Mike Evans, who moved from Tampa Bay to the San Francisco 49ers this off‑season, rounded out the list at number 10.
Running‑Back Powerhouses
On the ground, the ratings crowned Jahmyr Gibbs (98) as the best running back, followed by Christian McCaffrey (97). Jonathan Taylor, Bijan Robinson, and Rams’ Kyren Williams filled out the top ten.
Game‑Wide Highlights
The Los Angeles Rams earned the highest overall team rating in the game, receiving a 93 that reflects their strong roster and recent playoff success. Meanwhile, Caleb Williams, the face of the game’s cover, expressed his ambition to climb higher in the ratings. In a recent interview on “Up & Adams,” Williams said:
“If I get my completion percentage up, I’ll be a 99,” he told the show. “That’s how everybody feels about it. I don’t throw picks, I’m not a pick guy, never been a pick guy. Throw a few more touchdowns, keep the picks down and then just get the completion up.”
His words echo the broader quest of many quarterbacks to secure a spot in the 99 Club—a symbolic badge of elite status in the Madden franchise.
Early Access for Fans
EA Sports has announced that members of its “MVP+” program will receive early access to “Madden NFL 27” up to seven days before the official launch, providing a head start for dedicated players to test their skills on the latest roster updates.
With training camps in full swing and the video‑game countdown ticking, fans have a clear roadmap of the talent that will shape the next season—both on the field and in the virtual arena.