Snubbed? 'Madden NFL 16' rates Megatron 3rd-best WR

EA Sports doesn't think Calvin Johnson is the NFL's best wide receiver anymore.

The video game brand unveiled its top 5 overall rated wide receivers for "Madden NFL 16," which releases Aug. 25. And this year's game gives the Detroit Lions wide receiver a 95.

That ranks below the Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown (97) and the Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant (96), and just above the New York Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. (94) and the Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (94).

EA Sports' comments on Johnson: "Megatron still beats press coverage with 98 Release, and his catching skills really shine with 97 CTH/91 CIT/98 SPC. Other standouts are 93 AGI/90 JKM/92 RTE."

Johnson was hampered a bit by injuries last year, finishing with statistically his worst season since 2009. He caught 71 passes for 1,077 yards and 8 touchdowns in 13 games as the Lions went 11-5 and clinched an NFC Wild Card berth.

But still, does that push Megatron down the list in the NFL's wide receiver pecking order? If he can stay healthy this fall, we'll see about that.

Earlier this month, Johnson was revealed as NFL.com's No. 6 overall player in its Top 100 list, voted upon by his peers. He was the top wide receiver on the list.

"Madden NFL 16" will be released on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

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