EA Predicts Patriots Victory This Sunday

(andPOP) - According to EA’s Madden NFL 08 engine, the New England Patriots will become the first team in NFL history to have a perfect 19-0 season defeating the New York Giants 38-30 in this year’s Super Bowl.

The engine used the most current information the team’s roster and their player stats for the simulation.

According to the press release:
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.

We will find out sunday if EA’s streak of predicting the Super Bowl winner will be extended to six.