Madden 21 Ratings: Second 99 Club Member is Panthers’ Christian McCaffrey
After earning a spot amongst the elite players in the Madden game last season, the Carolina Panthers’ Christian McCaffrey will start the new game there. On Tuesday, McCaffrey was revealed by ESPN as the second member of the 99 Club in Madden 21 ratings. He now joins the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes as members of the exclusive club with the best possible rating in the game.
Christian McCaffrey Madden 21 ratings keep him in 99 Club
In the upcoming Madden 21 game, there appears to be one halfback rated above the rest. Early last NFL season, Christian McCaffrey was discussed amongst the league’s MVP candidates. With quarterback Cam Newton hurt, McCaffrey continued to step it up for the Panthers, showing he’s a force to be reckoned with. He’d end up moving up the ratings ladder, ultimately gaining entrance into the 99 Club.
Each morning, ESPN’s Get Up! is revealing one of the 99 Club members for the Madden 21 ratings. On Monday it was Mahomes. The Panthers’ McCaffrey was the Tuesday, July 14 reveal.
Like Mahomes, McCaffrey has played in just three seasons, but is already amongst the league’s brightest stars. His stats include 2,920 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 287 carries as well as 1,005 receiving yards and four TDs on 116 receptions. Last season’s improved stats earned him a spot in the Pro Bowl and on the All-Pro team.
His inclusion in the Madden 21 ratings’ 99 Club gives the game two players from the offense with perfect ratings. Last year, Deandre Hopkins of the Houston Texans was the only offensive star in the club.
99 Club members receiving special swag
Each member of the Madden 21 ratings’ 99 Club is getting a special bit of celebratory swag for their achievement. It includes a customized plaque and a nice shiny 99 Club pendant chain. Yesterday, Mahomes received his swag from teammate Travis Kelce. McCaffrey receives similar items, only customized with his name.
In addition, EA’s Madden and Secret Walls teamed up to make custom murals for each of the members of the 99 Club. A video below shows D. Ross as he creates a mural. Ross gives an idea of what went into the design for the special mural to commemorate the 99 Club member.
Later on Tuesday, we will likely have more player ratings for the best halfbacks in the game. Yesterday, we saw the reveal of rookie halfback ratings with J.K. Dobbins and Clyde Edwards-Helaire amongst the top-rated rookies. We now know McCaffrey is the top-rated HB, but who will be near his 99 rating?
Stay tuned for more Madden 21 ratings reveals as they arrive.
The Madden 21 game drops on August 28, 2020, for PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PCs.