The Madden NFL 26 ratings were revealed recently, and fans got a look at the seven players that made it into the 99 Club, consisting of players who achieved the highest possible rating. The unveiled roster took many by surprise as they noticed a glaring snub: Patrick Mahomes. The 29-year-old Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has been widely considered as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and had previously been welcomed into the 99 Club four times.
So, what’s up with Mahomes’ Madden NFL 26 rating and snub from the 99 Club? Here’s what you need to know.
Patrick Mahomes’ Madden 26 rating and snub explained
Madden NFL recently revealed the 2026 99 Club class on social media. Unfortunately, the roster does not include Patrick Mahomes. Thus, this implies that he is part of the 98 class or below.
The 99 Club roster includes:
- Lane Johnson
- Lamar Jackson
- Ja’Marr Chase
- Saquon Barkley
- Justin Jefferson
- Josh Allen
- Myles Garrett
Patrick Mahomes’ exclusion from the Madden NFL 26 99 Club rating did not sit well with his fans, who have expressed frustration online. “The disrespect for Patrick Mahomes is at an all-time high,” a fan wrote on X ( formerly Twitter). “Mahomes being left off feels like a slight,” another shared.
Meanwhile, online gambling company BetOnline suggested that Mahomes wouldn’t take news of his exclusion very well. They wrote, “Mahomes ain’t gonna like this.”
Although Mahomes did not make it into the 99 Club, he has been recognized in other lists. CBS Sports has not only listed him as one of the Top 100 Players of 2025 — but has also named him as one of the Top 10 — specifically mentioning him as #1. Additionally, an ESPN survey conducted with executives, coaches, and scouts saw Mahomes ranked at No. 1.
Patrick Mahomes previously made it into the Madden NFL 25 99 Club. Tyreek Hill, Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, and Travis Kelce were the other players who were a part of the roster.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.net.
