EA's annual Super Bowl Madden predictions have picked the New England Patriots as this year's Super Bowl XLII winners. The simulation has the Patriots beating the New York Giants 38 to 30. The last five Madden simulations have been correct so a betting man might be wise to pick the Patroits as the winners this week. Or at the fact that the Patriots have been 19-0 this entire season. I'm not much of a football fan, but it would be amazing to see the Patriots go down in history as being the first team ever to get a perfection.
Super Bowl XLII is this Sunday taking place at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona. I think this is the first Super Bowl where I'm not just watching for the awesome commercials. Who's your team of choice to win?
January 31, 2008—Today, EA SPORTS revealed their prediction for the outcome of the highly anticipated Super Bowl XLII game. Based on simulations using the award winning Madden NFL 08 video game, the New England Patriots were victorious over the New York Giants by a narrow margin of eight points with a final score of 38-30. Over the past five years, EA SPORTS has a perfect record predicting the winner of the Super Bowl.
The Madden NFL 08 engine simulated the game based on each team's roster and their players' statistics. Using the most current information available, the Patriots and the Giants went head-to-head in a computer-generated match up. The New England Patriots came out on top, making them the first team in NFL history to record a perfect 19-0 season.
The simulated game got off to a very close start with two touchdowns by Patriots running back Laurence Maroney and three field goals by Giant's kicker Lawrence Tynes. Late in the third quarter, the Patriots led by only one, 24-23. They were able to add to their lead with a 31-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady to wide receiver Randy Moss. Entering the fourth quarter, the Giants trailed 31-23 with an opportunity to tie-up the game with a big drive. But instead, a tipped pass by quarterback Eli Manning was picked off by Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel. The Patriots scored with their possession from the turnover, increasing their lead to 38-23. The Giants scored one last time and the game ended 38-30.
Super Bowl XLII kicks off Sunday, February 3rd at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. We will then know whether EA SPORTS has extended their own winning streak using the Madden NFL engine to predict Super Bowl champions.
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Yeah, Hamblasto’s got it...the ’72 Dolphins were the first team to go undefeated in NFL history, but back then the season was two games shorter (14 instead of 16), so they went 17-0. The Patriots went 16-0 in the regular season, and they won their divisional and conference playoff games. If they win the Super Bowl (which I hope doesn’t happen), they’ll be 19-0. That press release is technically correct — it would be the first 19-0 season in football history, but not the first “perfect” season.
I'll only ever think that the Miami Dolphins in 72 were the best. They didn't have all these pussy rules either... They bled and liked it. Screw the Patriots.
First of all there is no such thing as a Patriots fan pre-2001.
So all these "Massholes" can go suck a bloody stump because they're bandwagoners. And whats worse is I despise Elisha even more than the Pats. Seriously the guy looks like he would rather be anywhere else than on a football field. The only way I am enjoying this game is if they decide on nuclear testing in Arizona this Sunday.
I love the hate of the Super Bowl you guys dish. You act like both teams railed your parents and pulled out and dumped their load on your favorite comic book. Then again, I'm surprised most people on the internet knows what footballs is, or any sport involving physical activity.
@Bronx
Keep in mind, though, that I'm just a casual fan. I can't stay interested in statistics for more than ten seconds, and I almost never watch TV or follow sports otherwise. It's more of a loyalty to the team name. I'm also a Red Sox fan, if that doesn't destroy too many laws of physics.
I can't wrap my had around the mongoloids who watch the Super Bowl for the commercials. It's the same moronic DURRRR BEER DRINKING MAN IS ME. HURRR BRING BEER TO OPERA. OPERA NOT FUNNY AND IS LOUD. MY BEER CRACKED BECAUSE WOMAN SING =*( except now it has a cameo by William Shatner or ends with an extra fart. Watch it for the game or watch it because you enjoy the company of friends and family.
So, I have to choose between a new york team or a boston team winning another championship? Hmm... maybe the blimp will crash in through the retracted dome roof.
The Patriots are going to demolish the Giants. Don't kid yourselves otherwise. This will be just like last time the Giants went to the Super Bowl. It was I believe 2000 but maybe 2001, and they rode season end momentum into the big one.
They promptly got their asses kicked, 38 to 7 by the greatest defense ever, the Ravens of that year.
Still, the Giants have a lot of heart, so I'll give them some credit. I say they put up a good fight before ultimately losing by about 17 to 21 pts.
I don't think you need madden for that prediction. Travel to Mars and ask that dude in the Mars rover picture who is going to win, he'll say the Pats... unfortunatly
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Actually, the Patriots have only been 18-0, so far.
19-0 if they win.
man i hope the patriots lose lol
LET’S GO GIANTS
Giants FTW
ps: fuck the red soxs. go yankees
* <--- let this FOREVER SHAME THEM.
So all these "Massholes" can go suck a bloody stump because they're bandwagoners. And whats worse is I despise Elisha even more than the Pats. Seriously the guy looks like he would rather be anywhere else than on a football field. The only way I am enjoying this game is if they decide on nuclear testing in Arizona this Sunday.
EA knows how much ass the Patriot kick. This wasn't a sim, they just know this shit. Why? Because the Pats fuckin rock.
Keep in mind, though, that I'm just a casual fan. I can't stay interested in statistics for more than ten seconds, and I almost never watch TV or follow sports otherwise. It's more of a loyalty to the team name. I'm also a Red Sox fan, if that doesn't destroy too many laws of physics.
Belichick proves that good things can happen to slimy, cheating, smug adulterers.
then i guess there two of us brother. Yankess for life.
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you are dead to me.
omigod chargers ftw.
footballs is like a video game, that people play in the REAL WORLD! for lolz!
Also, Yankees suck!
They promptly got their asses kicked, 38 to 7 by the greatest defense ever, the Ravens of that year.
Still, the Giants have a lot of heart, so I'll give them some credit. I say they put up a good fight before ultimately losing by about 17 to 21 pts.
It's just the way life goes.
NY 17 - 14 NE
What now, EA?
But I still hate both of them.