{"id":2656,"date":"2025-07-30T14:14:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T14:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theamshift.com\/?p=2656"},"modified":"2025-07-30T14:14:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T14:14:26","slug":"madden-nfl-26-unveils-99-club-barkley-jackson-and-allen-headline-elite-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theamshift.com\/?p=2656","title":{"rendered":"Madden NFL 26 Unveils 99 Club: Barkley, Jackson, and Allen Headline Elite List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

EA Sports has revealed the top-rated players for Madden NFL 26<\/em>, with seven stars earning coveted spots in the game\u2019s exclusive \u201c99 Club.\u201d Leading the group is Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who earns a perfect rating in his first season with Philadelphia. He\u2019s joined by teammate Lane Johnson, making history as the first offensive lineman from the Eagles to receive a 99 overall in franchise history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also earning top honors are Lamar Jackson of the Ravens and Josh Allen of the Bills, both recognized for their dynamic play under center. Wide receivers Justin Jefferson of the Vikings and Ja\u2019Marr Chase of the Bengals also made the list, along with Myles Garrett, the Browns\u2019 dominant defensive end. Interestingly, none of this year\u2019s selections were part of the 99 Club in Madden NFL 25<\/em>, marking a major reshuffle in the rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s selections highlight both individual excellence and rising team prominence. For Philadelphia, having two players in the 99 Club reflects growing expectations as the franchise builds around Barkley and maintains elite protection with Johnson. Meanwhile, Jackson and Allen\u2019s inclusion places them among a rare tier of quarterbacks previously reserved for legends like Brady, Manning, and Mahomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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