Throughout the week, EA has revealed the overall ratings for players for the upcomingMadden NFL 21. Most position overalls have been released including allquarterback ratings, but on the last day of reveals, EA has announced the top 10 receivers inMadden NFL 21.
Only one receiver tops the chart with a 99 rating this year. Michael Thomas is the last member to jointhe 99 cluband for good reason. Thomas experienced a breakout season with 1725 receiving yards and averaging over 100 yards per game. However, many of the top receivers are not far behind in ratings. All top 10 receivers are rated over 90 overall and many fans are divided on the list despite close ratings throughout.
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In fact, the top four receivers on theMadden 21list are only separated by one overall rating from the receiver in front of them. Last year, Deandre Hopkins was the only 99 rating out of all receivers, but has dropped one point this year. Julio Jones also dropped one point as well, but both are looking to have dominate seasons to challenge Michael Thomas for the best receiver spot. The most drastic changes from last year include Odell Beckham Jr. dropping to a 91 overall from a 96 rating and Adam Thielen going from a 94 overall to being dropped completely off the list.
Beckham had a drop in production after being traded to the Browns, while Thielen suffered an injury-ridden season. Fans are also questioning why certain players were left out of the top 10. Fans are mostly in agreement that Chris Godwin should be included in the list after placing third in receiving yards last season, however, a case can be made for several receivers who may deserve to be in the top 10.Maddenratings always divide fans and stir up controversy, but the rating adjusters will be watching closely to observeplayers deserving of a ratings change.
Madden 21is releasing for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on August 28 with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions in development.
