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Russell Wilson joins Madden 99 Club amid MVP-caliber start to season

Originally posted on Sportress of Blogitude
By Jason Rowan | Last updated 10/14/20

Russell Wilson is off to a blistering start to the 2020 season, one that makes him an early favorite for the NFL MVP Award. While there's still plenty of season to be played before crowning the top individual award, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback has earned a notable honor this week by joining the ranks of the exclusive Madden 99 Club.

The announcement was made Wednesday morning in a dispatch from the official Twitter account of “Madden NFL 21,” in which the Seahawks quarterback’s otherworldly season stats are highlighted, including how he leads the NFL with 19 touchdown passes.

#99Club baby!!!!

To every kid in the world, WHY NOT YOU!?? Dreams come true! https://t.co/X7sHGfY477
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) October 14, 2020

In a subsequent tweet shared by Wilson, he is presented a diamond pendant by Seahawks teammate DK Metcalf in recognition of his newfound notoriety.

When your boy @dkm14 surprises you and lets you know you’re in the @EAMaddenNFL #99Club while you’re on the phone with Ken Griffey Jr for @dangertalk.

Dream come true!!! To every kid in the world, WHY NOT YOU! pic.twitter.com/TxTW3K9XZ8
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) October 14, 2020

Wilson also shared his thoughts on joining the Madden 99 club, writing again in the tweet, “To every kid in the world, WHY NOT YOU!?? Dreams come true!”

#99Club baby!!!!

To every kid in the world, WHY NOT YOU!?? Dreams come true! https://t.co/X7sHGfY477
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) October 14, 2020

Prior to the official release of “Madden NFL 21,” Wilson was only ranked behind Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes among NFL quarterbacks with a 97 overall rating.

With Wilson joining the Madden 99 Club, this year’s iteration of the esteemed video game honor includes the Seahawks QB, the aforementioned Mahomes, Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas.

This article first appeared on Sportress of Blogitude and was syndicated with permission.

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