Madden ratings definitely matter on some level to NFL players, as evidenced by the Chiefs star quarterback's reaction when he was asked what he makes of his 95 rating

A week after he learned he was the fourth-rated quarterback in Madden NFL 26, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes chose to give a diplomatic response to the popular video game's decision despite leading his teammates to the Super Bowl the past three seasons.

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