Where 49ers wide receivers, safeties rank in ‘Madden NFL 25′ ratings

Where 49ers wide receivers, safeties rank in ‘Madden NFL 25′ ratings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

“Madden NFL 25” has released its ratings for the league’s top wide receivers and safeties, with some 49ers stars landing among the best.

It’s always fun to see how San Francisco’s standouts are rated in the video game when it comes to their overall skill, though their ultimate rankings don’t mean much when it comes to the real-life action on the gridiron.

Here’s how key 49ers wideouts and safeties fared in the first round of ratings, which were released for the two positions on Monday:

San Francisco’s star wideout currently is in the middle of ongoing contract extension negotiations, and as Aiyuk seeks a payday, “Madden” clearly believes the 26-year-old is a top-10 NFL receiver.

Aiyuk came in at No. 9 thanks to his 91 overall rating. His highest-rated ability is jumping (96), while his lowest is strength (65). The receivers ranked ahead of Aiyuk are Stefon Diggs (92 overall), Ja’Marr Chase (93 overall), Davante Adams (94 overall), Amon-Ra St. Brown (95 overall), A.J. Brown (95 overall), CeeDee Lamb (96 overall), Justin Jefferson (98 overall) and Tyreek Hill (99 overall).

In last year’s “Madden” ratings, Aiyuk didn’t crack the top 10. But the Second-Team All-Pro’s back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons have placed him among the upper echelon of the league’s best receivers.

Not only was Samuel left off the top 10, but the 49ers wide receiver barely cracked the top 20. The All-Pro received an 87 overall grade, but, unlike Aiyuk, did earn a coveted “X Factor” ability with “YAC ‘Em Up.” Samuel, along with Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb, both were recognized for their ability to generate yards after the catch.

Samuel received a 95 rating in both jumping and stamina, and far surpassed Aiyuk in the strength category with an 80 rating.

Despite his success with the 49ers over the years, developing into the most feared “wide back” in the league, Samuel has yet…

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Publish date : 2024-07-30 01:37:48

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