For its cover last year, the Madden franchise took a break from honoring its players to pay tribute to the late John Madden. For Madden NFL 24, fans should expect a return to form, with the best-performing players being the most likely candidates for the cover. For players like Patrick Mahomes, who had yet another great season Mut 23 Coins, but has already been featured on recent covers—Madden 20 and Madden 22—another cover appearance seems unlikely for Madden NFL 24.

Over the last few years, the franchise has typically favored quarterbacks for the standard-edition cover, but Madden NFL 24 could buck the trend. With stellar performances by multiple receivers, the stage could be set for a receiver to take over for the first time since Antonio Brown last held the honor on Madden NFL 19. However, with a few of the best quarterbacks from Madden NFL 23 having absurdly strong seasons, the pattern may continue.

While Justin Jefferson's red-hot year fizzled out toward the end, he still recorded one of the best single-season receiving years of all time. Despite being snubbed from the 99 overall rating club in Madden last year, Jefferson is likely a shoo-in when Madden NFL 24 rolls around. His entry to the 99 overall club may not be the only honor that Jefferson receives, though, as he seems like one of the strongest candidates for next year's cover.

Not only does Jefferson boast unrivaled stats over his wide receiver peers, but he has undeniable star power. During his sophomore season in the NFL, Jefferson's signature celebration dance even made it into Fortnite. With a unique combination of mass appeal and ridiculous stats, few would argue against Jefferson if he made the cover.

There's no question that Allen has had a strong 2022 season, but he also benefits from the fact that a few of his peers have already made the Madden cover before Buy Madden nfl 23 Coins. With Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes likely out of the running for the cover—since they had a dual feature on the Madden 22 cover—Allen finds himself as one of the top candidates.