Highlights
- Madden NFL 24 includes the illustrious 99 club, featuring the highest rated players overall, such as Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Zack Martin, Aaron Donald, and Justin Jefferson.
- Dominant playes like Mahomes and Kelce are naturally some of the highest-rated players in Madden NFL 24 .
- Ratings in Madden NFL 24 are based on both the quality of the player and their recent form, as seen in Aaron Donald's inclusion despite a less impressive 2022 season.
Madden NFL 24 is the latest installment in the long-standing franchise that keeps football fans occupied when their favorite teams aren't taking the field. It's the pillar of consistency, for better or worse, and while it's often criticized for lacking in innovation with each new game, there's a comfort in the familiarity. Player ratings in Madden are something that is subject to change, however, and can fluctuate depending on the quality of their performances week-to-week.
Championships, Pro Bowl nods, and high-paid contracts are the cream of the crop in the NFL, but player ratings in the EA-developed game are something that are a point of pride for players, and a source of enjoyment for fans; Madden NFL 24 is no different. The game includes the illustrious 99 club, a special select few players across four teams that are the highest rated overall. While some are more earned than others, they can all have a big impact when people are drafting their ultimate team or fighting for bragging rights among their friends. That impressive list includes:
- Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
- Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
- Zack Martin, OL, Dallas Cowboys
- Aaron Donald, DL, Los Angeles Rams
- Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
Perhaps the best player in the league, Patrick Mahomes is fast becoming one of the most decorated quarterbacks in history, building an impressive list of accolades that includes two championships, two MVP awards, and five Pro Bowl appearances. Coming off the back of a Super Bowl victory at the close of the 2022 season, it would have been a glaring omission to not include him in the 99 club in Madden NFL 24, especially as his 98 awareness and 97 throw power will carve up defenses in the game.
Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
Fans have never had the change to see Patrick Mahomes succeed without his favorite target, Travis Kelce, and it's hard to think that he would have all the same accolades without Kelce. Justifiably rated the highest tight end in Madden NFL 24, Kelce is given a 97 in catching and a 99 in awareness, which makes him one of the most reliable offensive weapons in the league, and one that more than earns his spot in the 99 club. His brother, Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Kelce, is the highest rated center in the game, showing that the football gene is strong in the family.
Zack Martin, OL, Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are in an interesting spot, as the NFC East is stacked with quality players, but Zack Martin still stands out. He's an anchor on the offensive line, and one that allows any quarterback to flourish and make plays knowing they are protected. His stats as an offensive lineman in Madden NFL 24 are impressive, and give due respect to a position that's very important, if not flashy.
Aaron Donald, DL, Los Angeles Rams
Aaron Donald has been one of the best players in the league for years, and his dominance has ensured that he has broken the record with his seventh appearance in the 99 club. It wasn't a surprise, but it was an odd choice given he didn't have a particularly great season in 2022, racking up just five sacks. It begs the question if Madden ratings are more about the quality of the player or the form they're in, but if it's the former, Donald definitely deserves a spot.
Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Justin Jefferson showed his greatness in 2022 with 1809 receiving yards in 2022, being the brightest spark on the Minnesota Vikings. In Madden NFL 24 he's the highest graded wide receiver, over the likes of Ja'Marr Chase, Tyreek Hill, or Stefon Diggs -- and rightfully so.
Madden NFL 24 is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
