Madden 99 Club: Josh Allen first ever Bills player to receive top rating

Buffalo QB and NFL MVP Josh Allen first Bills player to make Madden 99, here's the full list.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has officially reached the top of the video game rankings.

The reigning NFL MVP is one of seven players in the league who have been given a 99 rating from the EA Sports Madden NFL video game in this year's edition, Madden NFL 26.

An elite distinction, Allen is also the first Bills player in franchise history to receive the digital honor. Over almost four decades of the Madden video game's existence, no Buffalo player has ranked in the top category.

With that, here is the breakdown of the game's categories for him that help determine the ranking:

Josh Allen, QB

  • Speed - 88
  • Strength - 81
  • Agility - 85
  • Change of Direction - 82
  • Injury - 99
  • Awareness - 96

EA Sports' long-running video game franchise, more Madden Ultimate Team news, and player ratings news will be coming throughout the week for their '26 version, and got things started on Monday.

This year, Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson was the only other player chosen as a 99 at the position. Jackson came close to potentially tying the Bills in the final minute and a half of their divisional round contest last postseason. His double-clutch throw during a two-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter caused Ravens tight end Mark Andrews to turn back to try and make a play in motion, but he wasn't able to hold onto the catch.

The full list of the '99 club' can be found below:

QB Josh Allen

Dec 17, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

QB Lamar Jackson

Jan 10, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff game at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

RB Saquon Barkley

Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates after a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

WR Ja'Marr Chase

Dec 28, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) runs with the ball against the Denver Broncos in the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

WR Justin Jefferson

Oct 6, 2024; Tottenham, ENG; Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson (18) in the 2nd Quarter against against New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images

OL Lane Johnson

Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates his touchdown with offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

DE Myles Garrett

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 29: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns takes the field before playing the game against the Miami Dolphins at Huntington Bank Field on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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