Alongside the NFL records he is setting and the 5-0 start for his team, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson just earned another accolade due to his electric season. While it may not be an elusive MVP vote (yet), Wilson has joined the illustrious 99 Club in the “Madden 21” video game.
For those unfamiliar, the 99 Club is the name given to the highest-rated players in the current edition of the Madden franchise. Game developer EA Sports rates NFL players on a 0-99 scale, with a 99 overall rating (OVR) as the highest possible rating a player can achieve.
When “Madden 21” was released, the 99 Club only consisted of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore, Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, Saints receiver Michael Thomas and Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Now the list includes Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.
Russ made reservations for the 99 CLUB ‼️ 😤 @EAMaddenNFL @Seahawks @DangeRussWilson pic.twitter.com/26hnqqBRAG
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) October 14, 2020
#99Club baby!!!!
To every kid in the world, WHY NOT YOU!?? Dreams come true! https://t.co/X7sHGfY477
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) October 14, 2020
Wilson was already one of the highest-rated players in the game originally with a lofty 97 OVR to start, which was a major increase from last year’s “Madden 20,” when he only posted a 92 OVR.
While that does seem high, by “Madden” standards Wilson wasn’t even a Top-20 ranked player in the game a year ago . . . it’s amazing how much can change in a matter of months.
Now Wilson joins Bobby Wagner as the only two Seahawks to ever reach this exclusive status, as Wagner was in the 99 Club last year and still boasts an impressive 98 OVR.
Wilson was made aware of his ascension to the 99 Club by receiver DK Metcalf, who crashed a recording of Wilson’s show to deliver the news. Speaking of Metcalf, the way he is performing and continuing to rise, it may not be long before he finds himself in the 99 Club one day.
.@dkm14 delivers some good news to his QB. 👏
(🎥: @DangeRussWilson)
pic.twitter.com/KrtzJr3An1— theScore (@theScore) October 14, 2020
Not for nothing, it appears the Wilson household is already getting festive for Halloween.
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