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Where 49ers RBs, defensive tackles rank in ‘Madden NFL 25′ ratings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
One day after “Madden NFL 25” released its ratings for the 49ers receivers and safeties, San Francisco’s running backs and defensive tackles are the next groups to be revealed.
Of course, dominant running back Christian McCaffrey headlines these positions, but the 49ers have several other key players in these areas as well.
Here’s how the top 49ers wideouts and safeties fared in the second round of ratings published Tuesday:
No. 1 – Christian McCaffrey
After being named the cover athlete for “Madden NFL 25,” there shouldn’t have been much doubt that McCaffrey would secure the top spot at his position.
Not only that — the versatile backfield threat earned the maximum 99 rating for the second time in his career following a massive 2023 campaign in which he won AP Offensive Player of the Year.
McCaffrey previously secured that peak rating in 2021 with the Carolina Panthers; he is the second player to join the 99 Club in “Madden 25” thus far, following Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, and the first running back in 49ers history to earn the title.
Last year, McCaffrey was the No. 2 running back in the game to start the season, as his 96 rating came in just behind the Cleveland Browns’ Nick Chubb at 97.
Heading into his fourth NFL season, Mitchell fell one point from last year’s edition to 79 overall. Though it’s nothing flashy, that still puts him as one of the best backup running backs in the league.
Mitchell didn’t see much usage in 2023 due to injuries and McCaffrey’s success ahead of him, but “Madden” still likes his potential as a depth piece, handing him 90 ratings in both speed and stamina.
Further down the 49ers’ depth chart, rookie Isaac Guerendo came in at 71, while San Francisco fans might see Jordan Mason as slightly underrated at just 69.
Though neither player’s overall stands out, Guerendo’s 95 speed certainly jumps off the page. After a 4.33…
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Author : NBC Sports BayArea
Publish date : 2024-07-30 21:14:00
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