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NFL training camps are opening across the league and the countdown to the latest edition of “Madden NFL” is officially underway.
“Madden NFL 27” is still just over two weeks away from release, but the ratings debate will likely begin now. EA Sports revealed its latest player ratings on Wednesday, releasing the top 10 players at quarterback, running back and wide receiver.
Reigning league MVP Matthew Stafford and Buffalo Bills signal-caller Josh Allen led the quarterback group rankings and earned a spot on the coveted 99 Club.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFC playoff game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 10, 2026. (Eric Thayer/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Stafford and Allen are tied for the highest quarterback rating, but the Los Angeles Rams signal-caller was ranked ahead of the Buffalo Bills star in the category.
Joe Burrow finished third with a 97, followed by Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson. Patrick Mahomes received a rating of 93 and ranked fifth, while Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff rounded out the group’s top 10 with an 88 rating.
The other 99 members of the club were receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, defensive end Myles Garrett and tight end Trey McBride.
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After winning the franchise’s second Super Bowl title in February, the Seattle Seahawks reached agreement on a four-year contract extension with Smith-Njigba, making him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history. Chase has eclipsed the 1,000 receiving yard mark in every season since entering the league in 2021.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) reacts after picking up a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 28, 2025. (Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
After Chase and Smith-Njigba, Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Justin Jefferson round out the top five wide receivers. Mike Evans, who left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the San Francisco 49ers this offseason, came in at No. 10.
Detroit Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs led all running backs with an overall rating of 98. Christian McCaffrey followed at 97 after a bounce-back season, with Jonathan Taylor third and Bijan Robinson fourth at 95. Rams star Kyren Williams rounded out the top 10.
Caleb Williams may be the face of “Madden NFL 27,” but the Chicago Bears quarterback is still aiming for a higher mark. Earlier this week, he said his goal was to join Club 99 before the end of the year.
A detailed view of NFL Madden 2026 items at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California on February 4, 2026, ahead of Super Bowl LX. (Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
“If I increase my completion percentage, I’ll get to 99,” Williams told “Up & Adams” on Monday. “That’s how everyone feels. I don’t throw picks, I’m not a pick guy, I’ve never been a pick guy. Throw a few more touchdowns, keep the picks down, then just finish.”
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“Madden NFL 27” is scheduled to launch globally on August 13, with MVP+ members receiving early access up to seven days before release.
On the team side, the Rams had the highest rating of the game with an overall rating of 93.
