Madden Simulation Says The Super Bowl Victor Is...

Want to know who's going to win the big game on Sunday? Look no further than the simulation played out in Madden 10.

It has become an annual tradition; the latest Madden iteration goes CPU vs. CPU with the two teams in the Super Bowl, and then we get the virtual prediction. Well, according to Joystiq, it's the New Orleans Saints who emerge victorious in a shootout with the Indianapolis Colts. EA fills us in on the end:

"...with minutes left in the game the duo of Joseph Addai and Peyton Manning put the Colts back on top with a go-ahead touchdown pass. With the game hanging in the balance, Drew Brees hits David Thomas for an 11-yard touchdown and the game winning score."

So in the end, the Saints squeak out a 35-31 victory and if you think this is all fun and games, you have to consider EA's recent simulation track record. This "simulation formula" has correctly predicted the winners of the conference championship games (within a three-point margin of error) and remember, last year's simulation between Pittsburgh and Arizona turned out right...almost exactly right, in fact. So who's laughing now? Personally, with Freeney not being 100% even if he plays, I'm going to say it's a toss-up. As far as I'm concerned, it may come down to whichever team has the ball last... Manning or Brees?

Related Game(s): Madden 10

2/3/2010 9:19:16 PM Ben Dutka

Put this on your webpage or blog:
Email this to a friend
Follow PSX Extreme on Twitter

Comments (46 posts)

Toggle Scrolling | Reload Comments

rogers71
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 9:33:00 PM
Reply

Maybe they can simulate and find out who booked the halftime show. Gimme a break....THE WHO? Really?

Please lord, don't let there be a wardrobe malfunction this year.

3 up, 8 down

ThePearlJamer
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 9:41:19 PM

What's wrong with The Who?

9 up, 3 down

tes37
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 9:55:50 PM

A wardrobe malfunction could be quite different with The Who. Instead of a breast flopping out, it would probably be a bag of herb.

11 up, 0 down

to_far_apart
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:19:55 AM

I really do the love the simulations, it's fun to see what they predict.

As for me, I think it will truly be a very entertaining and very tough match, but in the end I think Peyton Manning and the Colts will win it.

Both teams are very strong offensively and seem to be pretty average defensively (although, the Saints have played some great defense throughout the postseason). It's going to be a great game to watch, but what i think gives the Colts the edge is the experience and leadership of Peyton Manning. He's simply the heart of that team, without him they would not even be a shadow of the team they are. Not to mention, this team that he has brought to the Super Bowl are full of young players, so i think the value of his experience is unmatched.

What will give the Colts trouble, however, is the emotionality the Saints will play with. I know the Colts will come out excited and fired up, but the idea that the Saints are not only competing in the Superbowl for themselves but for New Orleans will make the Saints team a very resilient one on game day.

I'm growing tired from the Saints attitude in all honesty. That new slogan of "Who Dat" and their sometimes over confident attitudes really don't mix well with me. I think they're a little arrogant as well, predicting being an undefeated team, etc. In the end, the did beat the Vikings, but statistically speaking, they were dominated by the Vikings, unfortunately the score favored the Saints. Reminds me of the UM v Penn State Championship match: Penn State completely run over by the U, but unfortunately almost 600 yards of total offense means nothing when you have 5 turnovers.

All in all, i think Colts are going to win this one.

Last edited by to_far_apart on 2/4/2010 12:27:26 AM

0 up, 0 down

BikerSaint
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 9:39:19 PM
Reply

I predict the Saints, and I don't even have Madden 10.

5 up, 1 down

JMO_INDY
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 9:39:24 PM
Reply

I really hope the Colts win, that would be SWEEEET! We INDY fans deserve another one for being so consistantly good over the years, and this year I get to watch it on a new 52" BRAVIA, so either way i'll be happy. Oh and just for the sake of giving, heres a code for a $10 Itunes gift card, im not using it, I hate Apple, so here ya go I won it on Facebook. (US only) XXTSMHRKHGJLJ532

Last edited by JMO_INDY on 2/3/2010 9:41:52 PM

5 up, 1 down

tes37
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:58:39 PM

Just to save someone the time looking at itunes. I redeemed this code.

Thanks JMO_INDY

2 up, 0 down

fluffer nutter
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 11:43:47 PM

Hate is such a strong word to be coming from our youth.

2 up, 0 down

TheGodOfWar
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 8:58:10 PM

SAINTS WIN!! JMO_INDY you dont know jack!
Colts suck! MANNING Sucked!
SAINTS RULE! WHO DAT?....IT'S THE SAINTS HOISTING THE TROPHY!

1 up, 0 down

tes37
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 9:51:32 PM
Reply

No offense to any Colts fans, but I hope the prediction turns out to be accurate as to who the winner will be. Gotta pull for the Saints since I'm in Louisiana.

6 up, 1 down

JMO_INDY
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 9:55:46 PM

Understandable, but were going to win ,no offense to any Saints fans. I cant wait to see how my city handles the super bowl in 2012, Indianapolis is a beautiful city, and Lucas Oil Stadium is great too. That stadium is massive inside and out, just gigantic.

Last edited by JMO_INDY on 2/3/2010 9:58:11 PM

4 up, 0 down

tes37
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:05:32 PM

No need to go from hope to definite assurance on my account. If the Colts win I won't be upset. They earned the right to be there at the Super Bowl and are a great team. Good luck , not meaning y'all need it, but as a friendly gesture.

2 up, 0 down

JMO_INDY
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:06:42 PM

same to you, it will be a great game no matter what. I just cant help but think the Saints are a fluke just like the Cardinals were last year.

2 up, 0 down

tes37
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:12:47 PM

They actually had a good season and I don't know if the statistics changed from the last time I heard, but their offense ranked number 1.

2 up, 0 down

JMO_INDY
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:20:04 PM

There a good team, just IDk if there going to live up to this same level next year, all I know is you can always count on the Colts to have a good season if not a great one every year.

2 up, 0 down

tes37
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:30:18 PM

I agree next year could be a different story and if so, we're use to it.

2 up, 0 down

JMO_INDY
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:34:40 PM

haha, did you hear that there going to make a contract to make Peyton a Colt for life? I was excited when this news arose. Hes the heart of this team.

2 up, 0 down

geovanwitdakick
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:02:30 PM
Reply

I`m from NY, but I have to go with the Saint's here. They've been through alot in recent years. Lebron > Kobe, but Lakers > Cavaliers. In this case, Manning > Brees, but Saints > Colts.

2 up, 0 down

JMO_INDY
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:05:40 PM

How contradicting of you, I think someones mad about two weeeks ago. You know, Jets vs. Colts. Dont bring up the previous matchup, we all know why we lost that one, (Curtis Painter)

1 up, 0 down

archs13
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 11:08:12 PM

i predicted last year that it was going to be 24-21 on the cardinals... i was so close before it was made to 27-23... could've made a whole lot of money.

with that said... i predict the saints will win because freeney might not play. 34-28

oh yeah, please don't get started with the Kobe-Lebron debate.

1 up, 0 down

Superman915
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:05:49 PM
Reply

The only time Madden was wrong when they predicted Pats over G-Men, and we know how that turned out right? LOL

But Yeah I got Saints too.

1 up, 0 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:13:19 PM
Reply

All I have to say is I hope the Saints are goin down, along with that stupid "Who dat" phrase. Piss on them, the Vikes should be in it.

3 up, 2 down

tes37
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:24:40 PM

I can't stand that Who Dat phrase either. It sounds uneducated. A friend of mine who works at a silkscreen company asked me if I was interested in buying a Saints shirt. I told her only if she tapes off that phrase on the screen. Having worked for a printing company I'm aware that it only takes a matter of seconds to accomplish my request. I won't wear anything that says Who Dat.

Don't be so hard on the Saints. Thumbs up anyways.

1 up, 0 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:35:48 PM

I'm just butthurt that they beat my Vikes :(

1 up, 0 down

SvenMD
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 10:42:54 AM

Yeah but at least the Who Dat phrase has southern and Jazz roots...so it at least means something to the area.

And World - sorry about your 60 yr old QB, but the Saints/Colts will be such a better game.

I'm from Alabama and my wifes dad is a huge Saints fan - so Geaux Saints.

1 up, 0 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 11:44:57 AM

lol, 60 year old, hey the dude fires rockets like a 20 year old, he just happened to screw up on the game that mattered.

1 up, 0 down

BikerSaint
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 10:16:14 PM
Reply

(I was actually rooting for my Eagles, but they wound up choking on some tough raw-hide. *sigh*)

But the Saints are part of my sig, so I just gotta go them now.

Now if I was "BikerColt", it would be a whole different ballgame.

3 up, 0 down

Hezzron
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 11:24:56 PM

I have to go with the Saints as well. Not a big fan of the overexposed Mannings.

2 up, 1 down

Geobaldi
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 11:52:15 PM
Reply

I'm hoping for the Colts. I'm sick of hearing all the 'who dat' crap around here. Sucks living only 60 miles from New Orleans lol.

0 up, 0 down

SvenMD
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 10:43:52 AM

I figured it just sucked living in Mississippi in general.

;)

0 up, 0 down

Geobaldi
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:43:49 PM

Yeah that too lol

0 up, 0 down

___________
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:49:49 AM
Reply

on my way to TAB right now.

0 up, 0 down

Kratosblades
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:54:34 AM
Reply

i think the colts will win 35-24

0 up, 0 down

jaybiv
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 2:04:51 AM
Reply

I'm a believer after espn's simulation said the jets would beat my chargers and keading would miss two fgs and rivers would throw two picks.

1 up, 0 down

geovanwitdakick
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 6:34:22 AM
Reply

I`m not mad about the Jets losing at all. If ya ask me, I`m more of a Giants fanatic than Jets fan anyways. & just because I'm from NY doesn't mean "I`m mad about two weeks ago". 'Cuz I couldn't care less. The Saint's lead the league in yards gained, & most points scored. The Colt's will be without their best defense player/defensive captain. How does that translate? Into a Colts loss, if you ask me.

1 up, 0 down

Highlightreel
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 10:37:58 AM
Reply

It MUST be the 'Aints year. They beat my Vikes even though they needed a thousand fumbles and things to go their way and they did! This is the year they "win it for the city" and we can all move on from Katrina...

Don't mean to be insensitive...

Last edited by Highlightreel on 2/4/2010 10:39:19 AM

0 up, 0 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 11:45:30 AM

*sigh* I feel ya brother, but to be a Vikings fan means you have to be ready to choke in the end.

1 up, 0 down

fuk u
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 11:59:42 AM
Reply

cool sim, I actually already have my bets and my score its going to be 34-31 Colts WIN. Manning has been here before.. exact same place where he Won SUPERBOWL XLI and it very darn well might come down to which QB has the ball last... but when Brees had it when they played the Cowboys and where trying to go for that 'perfect' record he/they choked so I dont think they can handle it... but you never know this is two of the best scoring teams in the NFL its going to be great but my money is on the Colts... I mean C'mon who would you rather have in the 4TH qtr with the game on the line MANNING or BREES

0 up, 1 down

Geobaldi
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 12:49:45 PM

Just judging by this years and last years stats, I'd go with Brees. I'm not a big football fan anyway so I don't really care who wins. But I wonder if Peyton will play to his full potential. Since he's from New Orleans I'm curious to see if he will let New Orleans win. Just a thought.

1 up, 2 down

fuk u
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 1:56:17 PM
Reply

lol, let brees win. C'MON MAN!

0 up, 0 down

Geobaldi
Friday, February 05, 2010 @ 12:28:54 AM

Even Peyton's dad said he wants New Orleans to win lol. Of course that's the team he played for though.

2 up, 0 down

Jed
Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 7:28:20 PM
Reply

I wish we could try it with NFL 2K10.

4 up, 0 down

Fane1024
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 1:58:57 AM

Agreed.

I just got Madden 09 and was shocked that you (apparently) can't change the control scheme. Monopolies suck.

Last edited by Fane1024 on 2/7/2010 2:01:07 AM

0 up, 0 down

BTNwarrior
Sunday, February 07, 2010 @ 8:54:18 PM
Reply

Well Saints won

2 up, 1 down

fluffer nutter
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 3:29:52 AM
Reply

Great game today but most of those commercials were weak sauce.

1 up, 0 down

BikerSaint
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 9:48:00 PM
Reply

Ha, looks like my namesakes, the bikerSAINTS won it all.....

well, at least you've now got time for an extended vacation, Manning.
(And say please hello to my %&$^%#& Eagles for me, when you get there)

0 up, 0 down

Please login or register to leave a comment.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories cheats	PSP
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas cheats	PS2
King Kong cheats	PSP
Wipeout Fusion cheats	PS2
The Incredible Hulk cheats	PS3
Colin McRae Rally 3 cheats	PS2
Sky Gunner cheats	PS2
SSX On Tour cheats	PSP
Final Fantasy XIII cheats	PS3
Porsche Challenge cheats	PS1

Grid 2 review	PS3
The Last Of Us review	PS3
Remember Me review	PS3
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger review	PS3
Fuse review	PS3
Resident Evil: Revelations review	PS3
Metro: Last Light review	PS3
Zombie Tycoon II: Brainhov's Revenge review	PS3
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon review	PS3
Star Trek: The Video Game review	PS3

South Park: The Stick of Truth preview	PS3
Murdered: Soul Suspect preview	PS3
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified preview	PS3
Time and Eternity preview	PS3
Ride to Hell: Retribution preview	PS3
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger preview	PS3
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon preview	PS3
Spartacus Legends preview	PS3
Payday 2 preview	PS3
DUST 514 preview	PS3

Playstation 3

Playstation 4

PSP

Playstation Vita

Playstation 2

Playstation

Other

PSX Extreme

Site Stats

Madden Simulation Says The Super Bowl Victor Is...

Comments (46 posts)

Leave a Comment

Latest Updates

Popular Cheats

Recent Reviews

Recent Previews

Popular Sections

Extras