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The Ultimate Cheat Code
Josh Allen’s rise through the NFL ranks is now officially recognized in the gaming world. EA Sports announced its elite and very exclusive “99 Club” list for Madden NFL 2026. For the first time in his career, Buffalo Bills quarterback and reigning MVP Josh Allen has earned a 99 overall rating. The only other 99 quarterback is Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Even better? Allen’s 99 rating places him ahead of Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has long been a Madden ratings “99 Club” mainstay, only dropping below 99 three times in his career.
Allen’s climb to the top tier of Madden ratings has been steady and consistent, with only a one-year decline.
This reflects Allen’s real-world journey into becoming one of the NFL’s most dominant quarterbacks.
Mahomes has typically dominated the Madden quarterback rankings, but Allen’s mix of arm strength, rushing ability, and physicality has finally pushed him into the “99 club” conversation.
EA Sports doesn’t just throw numbers out there. Their “Ratings Adjustors” study NFL film, track advanced stats, and analyze specific skills throughout the season based on real NFL performances. This means a big game or MVP caliber season can move the rating numbers fast, which is one of the reasons why Allen’s 2025 season vaulted him to the top position.
Allen’s inclusion in the “99 Club” places him amongst the NFL best, joining names like Myles Garrett, Justin Jefferson, Saquon Barkley, and Ja’Marr Chase. For fans, this rating isn’t just a number…it’s validation.
Bills fans have long known Allen is a cheat code... and now the game finally agrees.
