The talent at wide receiver might be the deepest it's ever been, and that's apparent when you look at the player ratings on "Madden NFL 27." At least 10 wide receivers have an overall rating above 90 as EA Sports revealed the top 10 players at wide receiver, running back, tight end and offensive line in "Madden NFL 27" on Wednesday. We already knew that three players among that group have a 99 overall rating as Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba were named to the 99 Club. Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson secured a rating well above 90, but he didnt finish with the top-three spot hes grown accustomed to holding. Meanwhile, Detroit Lions star back Jahmyr Gibbs claimed the top backfield ranking with a 98 overall rating. There have been plenty of shifts in both rankings and ratings among playmakers heading into this years release. Here are the top 10 at wide receiver, running back, tight end and offensive line in "Madden NFL 27." Top 10 WRs Not only does the 99 Club have a new member, but Smith-Njigba will also be joining Chase among the top overall wide receivers. After leading the league in yards with 1,793 and adding 10 touchdowns and nearly 119 receptions, Smith-Njigba will claim the No. 2 spot in the rankings. Rounding out the top five are Puka Nacua of the Rams, Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions and Jefferson. His 94 overall rating will be the lowest of Jeffersons career since he was a 93 overall in Madden 23. Coming off injury-riddled seasons where both missed multiple games, CeeDee Lamb and Drake London landed at No. 6 and No. 7 in the rankings, respectively. On the rise, Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith climbed another spot past his 91 overall "Madden NFL 26" rating. Rounding out the top 10 are the Commanders' Terry McLaurin and veteran Mike Evans, who recently joined the 49ers. Though Evans dropped from a 93 to a 90 overall rating, hes in a great position to rebound for a big year in the Bay Area. Some players who were inside the top 10 last year and missed the cut this year include Los Angeles Rams Davante Adams and New England Patriots A.J. Brown. Adams' snub came as quite a surprise since he led the NFL in touchdowns last season with 14 scores. Top 10 RBs With Gibbs securing the top spot at a 98 overall, he is followed by San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, the Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor, the Atlanta Falcons' Bijan Robinson, and the Buffalo Bills' James Cook to round out the top five. Baltimore Ravens All-Pro running back Derrick Henry remains in the top 10 after another strong season. However, Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley fell from a 99 overall rating down to a 92, which puts Barkley outside the top five running backs for the first time since "Madden NFL 23." Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III and the Los Angeles Rams' Kyren Williams, rounds out the top 10. Walker is coming off a Super Bowl MVP with the Seahawks that resulted in his 90 overall rating. Among the biggest snubs from the top 10 is Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane. He finished fifth in rushing yards last season ahead of both Gibbs and McCaffrey and recordednearly 500 receiving yards and 12 total touchdowns by the season's end. Top 10 TEs After finding his way into the 99 Club, McBride is the top overall tight end in this years game after putting together one of the best seasons in history. He hauled in 126 receptions for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Cardinals last season. Following McBride, you wont see too much change. This year's game sees plenty of familiar faces in the top five with 49ers George Kittle, Las Vegas Raiders Brock Bowers, Chiefs Travis Kelce and Ravens Mark Andrews. Despite a few of them getting up there in age, the veterans still locked in respectable 90-plus ratings. Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert came in at No. 6 with an 89 overall rating, keeping himself firmly in the top group. Following him are the Lions Sam LaPorta, Patriots Hunter Henry, Packers Tucker Kraft, and Chicago Bears rookie Colston Loveland. Two of the biggest snubs from the rankings include Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, who was 22nd in the NFL in yards. He also fell short despite nearing his second 1,000-yard season, while Colts rookie Tyler Warren missed the cut after outproducing Loveland. Top 10 OL Lions tackle Penei Sewell takes the top spot in this years game with a 98 overall rating and establishes himself as one ofif not thebest in the sport. Following Sewell are the Eagles Lane Johnson, Denver Broncos Garett Bolles, and 49ers Trent Williams. Finding his way into the top five and earning the highest overall interior offensive lineman grade is Bears guard Joe Thuney. He earned a 96 overall rating and is only one of three guards to crack the top 10. Outside the top five is Chiefs center Creed Humphrey, who stands as the games top overall center. Following him on the list are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tristan Wirfs, Broncos Quinn Meinerz, Colts Quenton Nelson, and Commanders Laremy Tunsil. One of the biggest snubs from the list is Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom, whos been one of the most reliable interior linemen in the league. He logged 1,086 snaps last season and only allowed one sack on the year, while committing only six penalties. Still, the league is full of talent. With the top 10 ratings finally revealed, there wasnt a single offensive lineman on the list below a 94 overall. Madden has made it clear that protecting the quarterback is one of the most important jobs in the game.

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Turki Alalshikh is one of the world's most powerful boxing promoters [Getty Images]Saudi Arabia government official Turki Alalshikh's investment deal into Derby County could be finalised as early as next week.Alalshikh, co-founder of boxing promotion company Zuffa, is interested in buying a stake in the Championship club and there has been a deal on the table with English football's independent regulator since May.With final checks set to take place, his investment is expected to be given the green light in the coming days, BBC Radio Derby reports.The proposed deal had raised concerns among human rights campaigners, including Amnesty International, which last month said the independent regulator faced a "defining test" over the investment.Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority - and someone who is close to the Kingdom's de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman - has been criticised by human rights groups for his role in alleged 'sportswashing'.Saudi Arabia has been accused of using sports to improve its image in the wider world to distract from its human rights record, treatment of women, use of the death penalty and its anti-LGBT stance.As well as being the owner of Egyptian club Pyramids between 2018 and 2019, Alalshikh recently owned Spanish side Almeria but sold the club to an investment group from Saudi Arabia last May.The Independent Football Regulator, Derby County and Alalshikh have all declined to comment.Deal may change Rams' trajectory - analysisDavid Clowes became owner of Derby County in 2022 [Getty Images]Dominic Dietrich, BBC Radio DerbyThis is a story that has dominated the summer for Derby County since it was first revealed back in May.It has now taken a big step forward as Turki Alalshikh looks set to make his first move into English football following a long-term desire to do so. A number of interested parties have looked at the Rams since owner David Clowes first confirmed his willingness to take on extra investment upwards of 80%, with Clowes saying it has to be someone that can "accelerate" their progress to the Premier League. The key in this development is the timeline - as we sit here on 29 July, the Rams have only brought in four players and have not made real steps forward so far in their recruitment to build on last season's impressive eighth-placed finish.If this deal goes through next week as we expect, it will give Derby around three weeks to make an impact in the transfer window and strengthen their case for a play-off finish in the Championship, something head coach John Eustace will be desperate to achieve.The questions that remain are how much investment Alalshikh will make, the percentages and exactly how this deal will be structured, but this may have just changed the trajectory for the Rams going forward.Latest Derby County news, analysis and fan views

Afonso Moreira continues excellent pre-season form in Leverkusens big win over GenkBayer Leverkusen continued their perfect pre-season start with a 4-0 win over Belgian side Genk on Wednesday. Summer signing Afonso Moreira maintained his record of scoring in every game before providing the assist for the fourth goal.Unlike their first two friendlies, Leverkusen played the game at their home ground for the youth teams, Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion. Jeanuel Belocian opened the scoring after Edmond Tapsobas incisive through pass before fellow French defender Loc Bad saw his perfect goal cancelled for an offside.Nathan Tella doubled Leverkusens advantage before the break, with the assist provided by Jonas Hofmann after Carles Martnezs boys won back possession in the final third. Before the Spaniard coach changed the entire lineup at the hour mark, Die Werkself added two quickfire second-half goals.Former Lyon attacker Moreira scored his fourth pre-season goal with a clinical finish before a well-worked assist for Christian Kofane's goal a couple of minutes later. While Kerim Alajbegovic and Martin Terrier are standing at the exit door from the club, Moreira is showing more than enough quality to be trusted as the starting left winger ahead of the season start.Meanwhile, Patrik Schick played his first pre-season minutes as he played alongside Victor Boniface in the scoreless last half an hour. Leverkusen will face 3. Liga side Rot-Weiss Essen in their next friendly game at Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion on August 1st.

One of the most anticipated elements of the annual "Madden" NFL video game release is the revelation of which players received the coveted 99 rating.Madden only gives a handful of NFL players the top mark in its game every year. And in the upcoming edition of Madden NFL 27, six standouts have achieved perfection. For a second consecutive season, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett are members of the exclusive 99 Club. Here's what to know about the honor and how many times the 99 rating has been doled out by the game's developers and ratings adjusters.What is the 99 Club in Madden?The 99 Club is a nickname given to the NFL players who achieve the highest possible rating in EA Sports' "Madden" video game franchise. The honor is an exclusive one, as Madden developers choose only a handful of players to get the game's top rating which has been capped at 99 since the release of Madden 2002 each year.Madden 99 Club full list, history of 99 ratingsMadden has issued135total 99 overall ratings since the release of Madden 99. They are:Madden NFL 99Larry Allen, G, CowboysMorten Andersen, K, FalconsTony Brackens, DE, JaguarsBen Coates, TE, PatriotsDermontti Dawson, C, SteelersRandall McDaniel, G, VikingsKen Norton Jr., MLB, 49ersJonathan Ogden, OT, RavensWillie Roaf, OT, SaintsMark Schlereth, G, BroncosJason Sehorn, CB, GiantsBruce Smith, DE, BillsNeil Smith, DE, BroncosReggie White, DE, PackersMadden 2000Dermontti Dawson, C, SteelersBarry Sanders, RB, LionsMatt Turk, P, RedskinsMadden NFL 2002Marshall Faulk, RB, RamsTony Gonzalez, TE, ChiefsRay Lewis, MLB, RavensJonathan Ogden, OT, RavensWarren Sapp, DT, BuccaneersMadden NFL 2003Larry Allen, G, CowboysMarshall Faulk, RB, RamsRay Lewis, MLB, RavensWarren Sapp, DT, BuccaneersMichael Strahan, DE, GiantsMadden NFL 2004Derrick Brooks, OLB, BuccaneersBrian Dawkins, FS, EaglesMarvin Harrison, WR, ColtsRay Lewis, MLB, RavensTerrell Owens, WR, 49ersAdam Vinatieri, K, PatriotsMadden NFL 2005Champ Bailey, CB, BroncosRay Lewis, MLB, RavensJonathan Ogden, OT, RavensMike Vanderjagt, K, ColtsMadden NFL 06David Akers, K, EaglesPeyton Manning, QB, ColtsRandy Moss, WR, RaidersJonathan Ogden, OT, RavensRay Lewis, MLB, RavensAdam Vinatieri, K, PatriotsMadden NFL 07Champ Bailey, CB, BroncosAntonio Gates, TE, ChargersWalter Jones, OT, SeahawksShane Lechler, P, RaidersPeyton Manning, QB, ColtsLorenzo Neal, FB, ChargersEd Reed, FS, RavensMadden NFL 08Champ Bailey, CB, BroncosPeyton Manning, QB, ColtsEd Reed, FS, RavensLaDainian Tomlinson, RB, ChargersBrian Urlacher, MLB, BearsMadden NFL 09Tom Brady, QB, PatriotsAntonio Gates, TE, ChargersPeyton Manning QB ColtsRandy Moss WR PatriotsBob Sanders, SS, ColtsLaDainian Tomlinson, RB, ChargersMadden NFL 10Nnamdi Asomugha, CB, RaidersLarry Fitzgerald, WR, CardinalsAlbert Haynesworth, DT, RedskinsPeyton Manning, QB, ColtsTroy Polamalu, SS, SteelersEd Reed, FS, RavensMadden NFL 11Jared Allen, DE, VikingsDrew Brees, QB, SaintsChris Johnson, RB, TitansPeyton Manning, QB, ColtsDarrelle Revis, CB, JetsPatrick Willis, MLB, 49ersMadden NFL 12Tom Brady, QB, PatriotsAntonio Gates, TE, ChargersTroy Polamalu, SS, SteelersDarrelle Revis, CB, JetsMadden NFL 13Calvin Johnson, WR, LionsDarrelle Revis, CB, JetsAaron Rodgers, QB, PackersDeMarcus Ware, OLB, CowboysMadden NFL 25 (a.k.a. Madden NFL 14)Calvin Johnson, WR, LionsAdrian Peterson, RB, VikingsJ.J. Watt, DE, TexansMadden NFL 15Calvin Johnson, WR, LionsRichard Sherman, CB, SeahawksJ.J. Watt, DE, TexansMadden NFL 16Rob Gronkowski, TE, PatriotsAaron Rodgers, QB, PackersJ.J. Watt, DE, TexansMadden NFL 17Rob Gronkowski, TE, PatriotsLuke Kuechly, MLB, PanthersVon Miller, OLB, BroncosJ.J. Watt, DE, TexansMadden NFL 18Tom Brady, QB, PatriotsAaron Donald, DE. RamsVon Miller, OLB, BroncosMadden NFL 19Tom Brady, QB, PatriotsAntonio Brown, WR, SteelersAaron Donald, DE, RamsRob Gronkowski, TE, PatriotsLuke Kuechly, MLB, PanthersVon Miller, OLB, BroncosAaron Rodgers, QB, PackersMadden NFL 20Aaron Donald, DE, RamsDeAndre Hopkins, WR, TexansKhalil Mack, OLB, BearsBobby Wagner, MLB, SeahawksMadden NFL 21Aaron Donald, DE, RamsStephon Gilmore, CB, PatriotsPatrick Mahomes, QB, ChiefsChristian McCaffrey, RB, PanthersMichael Thomas, WR, SaintsMadden NFL 22Davante Adams, WR, PackersAaron Donald, DE, RamsTravis Kelce, TE, ChiefsPatrick Mahomes, QB, ChiefsJalen Ramsey, CB, RamsMadden NFL 23Davante Adams, WR, RaidersAaron Donald, DL, RamsMyles Garrett, DE, BrownsTrent Williams, OT, 49ersMadden NFL 24Aaron Donald, DE, RamsJustin Jefferson, WR, VikingsTravis Kelce, TE, ChiefsPatrick Mahomes, QB, ChiefsZack Martin, G, CowboysMadden NFL 25Tyreek Hill, WR, DolphinsTravis Kelce, TE, ChiefsPatrick Mahomes, QB, ChiefsChristian McCaffrey, RB, 49ersTrent Williams, OT, 49ersMadden NFL 26Saquon Barkley, RB, EaglesLane Johnson, OT, EaglesLamar Jackson, QB, RavensJosh Allen, QB, BillsJustin Jefferson, WR, VikingsJa'Marr Chase, WR, BengalsMyles Garrett, DE, BrownsMadden NFL 27Ja'Marr Chase, WR, BengalsJaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, SeahawksJosh Allen, QB, BillsMatthew Stafford, QB, RamsMyles Garrett, DE, RamsTrey McBride, TE, CardinalsSince 1999, only one game has had no players with a rating of 99 or better. That was in 2001, when no player exceeded a rating of 96.Most 99 ratings in Madden historyAaron Donald has the most 99 overall ratings in Madden history with seven. The eight-time All-Pro earned a 99 in every edition of the game from Madden 18 to Madden 24, which was the last one in which he appeared before his retirement.A total of 29 players have had multiple 99 ratings since the 1999 edition of the game. Below is a full list of those players:Aaron Donald: 7Peyton Manning: 6Ray Lewis: 5Tom Brady: 4Calvin Johnson: 4Patrick Mahomes: 4Jonathan Ogden: 4J.J. Watt: 4Champ Bailey: 3Antonio Gates: 3Travis Kelce: 3Von Miller: 3Ed Reed: 3Darrelle Revis: 3Ja'Marr Chase: 2Myles Garrett: 2Josh Allen: 2Davante Adams: 2Larry Allen: 2Dermontti Dawson: 2Marshall Faulk: 2Rob Gronkowski: 2Luke Kuechly: 2Christian McCaffrey: 2Randy Moss: 2Troy Polamalu: 2Aaron Rodgers: 2Warren Sapp: 2Richard Sherman: 2LaDanian Tomlinson: 2Adam Vinatieri: 2Trent Williams: 2Has Madden ever issued a 100 rating?Yes, it has. In both Madden 99 and Madden 2000, the top-rated players in the game had a rating of 100. A total of seven players earned the coveted eight 100s handed out during the game's early years. They are as follows:Madden NFL 99Tony Boselli, OT, JaguarsMark Chmura, TE, PackersJerry Rice, WR, 49ersBarry Sanders, RB, LionsDeion Sanders, CB, CowboysShannon Sharpe, TE, BroncosMadden 2000Mike Alstott, FB, BuccaneersDeion Sanders, CB, CowboysDeion Sanders is the lone player to receive multiple 100 overall ratings.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What is Madden 99 Club? History of NFL video game's top-rated players