Fans React to Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Being Left Off Madden 99 Club List
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Every year, the ever-popular "Madden NFL" video game releases real-time rankings of current players in the league. The 2026 version is no different, and the list of all the players who have the "perfect" 99 Club rating has been released.
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Madden NFL 26: The 99 overall club:
- Josh Allen
- Lamar Jackson
- Saquon Barkley
- Justin Jefferson
- Ja'Marr Chase
- Lane Johnson
- Myles Garrett pic.twitter.com/zXWwETj8Yb — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 28, 2025
Among them are Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley, Justin Jefferson, and more. Despite the list containing some high-level players, one person has been left off the list.
Current arguably top quarterback Patrick Mahomes is nowhere to be seen on the list. The Kansas City Chiefs signal caller remains the signal caller to beat in the AFC, yet both Jackson and Allen have made the list.
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs stands for the national anthem before Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs stands for the national anthem before Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.More news: Cardinals Lose Key Player for Season Following ACL Tear Confirmation
Naturally, Mahomes being snubbed has resulted in plenty of fan reactions.
No Mahomes 😩😩 — xEP Network | Projections & Analytics (@xEP_Network) July 28, 2025
how does Mahomes doesn't make that team?? — Call of Footy (@callof_footy) July 28, 2025
Lol not Mahomes. What a joke. — Lucas (@LucasBallKnower) July 28, 2025
Where's Patrick mahomes — Mark slader 2.0 (@MarkSlader2) July 28, 2025
The rankings for the "Madden NFL 26" can be considered highly subjective, but Mahomes seems to always find a way not to be included on these types of lists. Recently, the top 100 NFL Players list came out, and Mahomes did not make the top five on that list.
Mahomes chose to not only state that he does not care about the list, but also take a shot at the list itself. Again, that list can be considered subjective, even though the players in the league voted for the top players.
Mahomes remains one of the best, if not the best, quarterbacks in the league simply due to his ability to turn nothing into something. The Chiefs were down most of their playmakers in 2024, including running back Isiah Pacheco, wide receivers Hollywood Brown and Juju Smith-Schuster, and more.
Despite the lack of offensive weapons for Mahomes to dish the ball out to, he managed to lead the team back to the Super Bowl. The massive injuries still had an impact, and the Philadelphia Eagles were able to trounce the Chiefs.
The fact remains that Mahomes continues to showcase why he should be considered the top quarterback in the league. He ended the season with 3,928 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, which could be a big reason he did not make the 99 Club.
Still, there are other variables to consider, especially considering he remains one of the most clutch quarterbacks in the league.
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