Feb 03, 2010
Who dat say the Saints will win the Super Bowl? 'Madden NFL'
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Saints running back Reggie Bush sheds a Colts defender in 'Madden NFL 10.'CAPTION
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If EA Sports is right, Drew Brees will hoist the Lombardi Trophy this Sunday.
Using a video game simulation of Super Bowl XLIV with their football franchise Madden NFL, the publisher predicts the New Orleans Saints will upset the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 35-31.
According to the simulation, Saints quarterback Drew Brees snags MVP honors by throwing for 299 yards and three touchdowns. Saints running back Reggie Bush boasts a strong game with 78 total yards, one TD and an additional score off a punt return. Colts' QB Peyton Manning finishes with a solid performance - 322 yards, 3 TDs - in the losing effort.
Before you dismiss Madden NFL as a worthy prognosticator, consider the game's track record. EA says they have correctly predicted the Super Bowl champ five of the last six years. The lone slip-up: the Giants upset of the undefeated Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
As part of the Super Bowl festivities, EA and Microsoft will co-host a Game with Fame session starring the Cincinnati Bengals' Chad Ochocinco. The wide receiver will face Madden players online on February 4 starting at 6 p.m. ET. Head here for more details.
Readers, what do you think of the Madden prediction?
By Brett Molina

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