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Saquon Barkley Honors Eagles Offensive Pillar With Madden 99 Club Surprise

The Madden 99 Club isn’t just a rating — it’s a symbol of dominance, respect, and elite status in the NFL. And this week, one Eagles veteran got the recognition he’s earned for over a decade in the trenches.

In a heartwarming team moment captured on the Eagles' official X account, Saquon Barkley stepped forward not as a star running back, but as a teammate honoring greatness. With a custom box in hand and a smile that said it all, Barkley surprised his teammate with something rare: a silver chain marked with the number 99 — the unmistakable emblem of the Madden 99 Club.

The locker room erupted as the box opened, and the weight of the moment settled in. The honor wasn’t handed out lightly. It was earned — through grit, consistency, and championship-level play.

A staple of the Eagles’ offensive line since 2013, Lane Johnson has protected quarterbacks, anchored run games, and battled through injuries with a warrior’s mindset. His resume speaks volumes: two Super Bowl titles, six Pro Bowl selections, and the kind of respect that comes from doing the hard things right — year after year.

Lane Johnson joins Eagles teammate Saquon Barkley in Madden 99 Club - CBS  Philadelphia

Fellow Eagles legend Jason Kelce took to social media shortly after, reposting the moment with raw excitement:
“This is f**king awesome!! One of the rarest clubs to be a part of. Congrats brotha!!”**

And he’s right. Only a handful of players reach the pinnacle of being rated 99 overall in Madden — and even fewer offensive linemen. For a player known more for pancakes than highlights, this recognition feels especially meaningful.

But maybe that’s the point. In a city that celebrates toughness and team-first mentality, Lane Johnson is everything Philly stands for. And now, he's officially among the game's most elite — both on the field and in Madden.

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Packers' Star QB Refuses MVP Title to Fully Focus on Team in Tough Phase
Can you believe it? Jordan Love, the "red-hot" quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, is on track to compete for MVP with +1000 odds at DraftKings – but this guy is "refusing" personal glory to pour all his energy into the team struggling with a "hellish" schedule! Is this a heroic act or just a ploy? Read now to uncover the "truth" behind it! In the Super Bowl era, the Packers have produced three MVP legends: Bart Starr (1966), Brett Favre (1995-1997), and Aaron Rodgers (2011, 2014, 2020, 2021). Now, Jordan Love has a chance to become the fourth, putting the Packers on par with the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts – the only team with four QB MVPs like Johnny Unitas, Earl Morrall, Bert Jones, and Peyton Manning. With his current "explosive" form, Love ranks fourth in the NFL for passer rating (105.4), tied for fifth in touchdown passes (22), with only four interceptions – the fewest among QBs starting all 13 games, and a 67.1% completion rate ranking seventh. But instead of "dreaming" of MVP, Love seems to be "rejecting" it! In a recent interview, he emphasized: "These are the most important games of the season, obviously with a lot of things coming down to playoff seeding and the division race, so this is the important football. I think it’s everybody, we keep stacking and keep getting better and better throughout the season and learn from the mistakes we make and overcome some of the obstacles. Just keep stacking and trying to find ways to get better every day is something that’s been helping us." These words are like a clear "declaration": Love doesn't care about MVP, but only wants to focus on the team in its "tough phase" with a 9-3-1 record, trailing the Rams (10-3) in the NFC. Head coach Matt LaFleur also "sings along": "Yeah, he’s playing really good football right now. That’s obviously important and it’s going to be important moving forward." And offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich praises the consistency: "I would say just the consistency that he’s had has been great... Just being a consistent, efficient quarterback is one thing that I’ve been really pleased with." But it's Packers defensive end Micah Parsons who "reveals" why Love deserves but is "overlooking" MVP: "I definitely think he deserves recognition... If you go off strength of schedule, how he's played and with him missing half his receivers, I think that goes unnoticed, too. Some of the things he did without (Christian Watson) early in the year, then (Jayden Reed), so this guy was missing two of his starting receivers majority of the year and they're just now getting back in these last eight weeks of the stretch, so I definitely think he deserves a lot more credit and I'm just happy I'm able to be a part of this journey with him." Currently, Matthew Stafford of the Rams leads the MVP race with -180 odds, 35 touchdown passes (far ahead of Dak Prescott with 26), passer rating 113.1, and only four interceptions. Drake Maye of the Patriots follows with +200, passer rating 111.9, 3,412 passing yards, and 23 touchdowns. Love, with a four-game winning streak (nine touchdowns, one interception, passer rating 112.1), could stage a comeback if he maintains "red-hot form" – especially in the upcoming two "epic" games: away at Denver (11-2) and Chicago (9-4). If the Packers leap to the NFC's No. 1 seed (likely needing a 4-0 finish), while the Rams stumble against Detroit (8-5) and Seattle (10-3), or the Patriots slip against Buffalo (9-4) and Baltimore (6-7), Love would have a shot at MVP. But with his "humble" attitude, does Love really want to "accept" that title? Or is he sacrificing personally to save the Packers from the "tough phase"? The 2025 NFL drama is "hotter than ever"! Do you think Love is "playing a trick" to motivate the team? Comment now and follow for the "shocking" outcome of the MVP race!