Packers and Steelers Poised to Dominate According to Madden NFL 12 Regular Season Sim

Last year’s conference champions will once again be the teams to beat in 2011, according to the annual Madden NFL 12 regular season simulation, released this week. Both Green Bay and Pittsburgh finished with identical 13-3 records, as the Packers were carried by NFL Defensive Player of the Year Clay Matthews and Steelers were lead by NFL Coach of the Year Mike Tomlin.

The Madden NFL 12 simulation predicted the 2011 NFL regular season’s division winners, Wild Card winners, statistical league leaders and individual award winners. Key highlights include:

* Philadelphia Eagles new $100 million man Michael Vick captured the NFL MVP with a career-high 29 touchdown passes and nearly 4,000 yards passing

* The Eagles and Patriots finished at 12-4, each winning their division and receiving first round byes

* New Orleans, St. Louis, Indianapolis and San Diego also captured division titles

* The remaining playoff teams were the New York Jets, Baltimore, Atlanta, and for the first time in 12 years - Detroit

* Rookie of the Year awards went to RB Mark Ingram of the New Orleans Saints (Offense) and Patrick Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals (Defense)

 For screenshots and video featuring Madden NFL 12 regular season simulation results, as well as box art and other assets, please visit http://maddennfl12.newslinevine.com/simulation.html.

(For more info and 2011 season simulation stats, click on the 'Jump' and see that Ray Rice led the NFL in rushing while Ed Reed did the same in interceptions)

Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers Extend Conference Dominance According to EA SPORTS Madden NFL 12 Regular Season Simulation

 

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Long-Awaited Playoff Spot

 

Following their match-up in Super Bowl XLV, the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers maintained their dominance over the NFL during the 2011 season according to the official Madden NFL 12 regular season simulation. With less than a week before NFL Kickoff week, EA SPORTS predicted the 2011 NFL regular season’s division winners, Wild Card winners, statistical league leaders and individual award winners.

 

Behind Defensive Player of the Year Clay Matthews, the Packers remained the team to beat in the NFC. They improved on last year’s 10-6 record by finishing 13-3 in 2011. Not to be outdone, the reigning AFC Champion Pittsburgh Steelers had an equally dominant 13-win season under the direction of NFL Coach of the Year Mike Tomlin.

 

However, boosted by significant additions during the offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots were nipping at their heels. Both teams posted a 12-4 record and received a first-round playoff bye. The Eagles’ dominance was spearheaded by NFL MVP Michael Vick, whose 29 touchdown passes and nearly 4,000 yards passing were both career highs. Two-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady carried the Patriots, finishing with an NFL-best 35 touchdown passes and over 4,000 yards passing.

 

Green Bay, Philadelphia, New Orleans and St. Louis each won their respective divisions in the NFC, while Offensive Player of the Year Roddy White and the Atlanta Falcons (11-5) secured the fifth seed in the NFC. Locking down the sixth and final playoff spot in the NFC was the playoff-starved Detroit Lions (9-7), a team that hadn’t been to the postseason in 12 long years. 

 

The AFC remained a model of consistency as Pittsburgh, New England and Indianapolis each won their respective divisions, with San Diego (11-5) wrestling the AFC West away from Kansas City (10-6).  The New York Jets once again grabbed the fifth seed with another 11-5 season, while the Baltimore Ravens (10-6) stole the last playoff spot behind NFL rushing leader Ray Rice, who finished with over 1,600 yards.

 

RB Mark Ingram of the New Orleans Saints and CB Patrick Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals were named Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, respectively. Dallas LB DeMarcus Ware led the league in sacks with 17, while Baltimore’s Ed Reed solidified his ball-hawking reputation with a league-leading 10 interceptions.

 

For screenshots and video featuring Madden NFL 12 regular season simulation results, as well as box art and other assets, please visit http://maddennfl12.newslinevine.com.

 

NFL 2011 Season Awards (as simulated by Madden NFL 12):

• NFL MVP – Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles

• Offensive Player of the Year – Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons

• Defensive Player of the Year – Clay Matthews, Green Bay Packers

• Offensive Rookie of the Year – Mark Ingram, New Orleans Saints

• Defensive Rookie of the Year – Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals

• Coach of the Year – Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers

 

Top Ten Offensive Performers

 

Quarterback
Player	Team	Yards	TDs	INTs
Philip Rivers	SD	4699	29	11
Aaron Rodgers	GB	4633	36	11
Drew Brees	NO	4572	31	9
Peyton Manning	IND	4519	32	9
Tom Brady	NE	4181	35	8
Matt Schaub	HOU	4169	32	11
Tony Romo	DAL	4090	33	11
Michael Vick	PHI	3876	29	7
Matthew Stafford	DET	3689	30	12
Josh Freeman	TB	3610	26	9
Running Back
Player	Team	Yards	TDs
Ray Rice	BAL	1638	12
Adrian Peterson	MIN	1576	11
Jamaal Charles	KC	1512	12
Rashard Mendenhall	PIT	1350	10
Darren McFadden	OAK	1349	8
Arian Foster	HOU	1337	13
Chris Johnson	TEN	1295	11
LeGarrette Blount	TB	1221	9
LeSean McCoy	PHI	1173	8
Peyton Hillis	CLE	1136	10
Wide Receiver
Player	Team	Rec	Yards	TDs
Roddy White	ATL	113	1350	16
Andre Johnson	HOU	112	1290	12
Hakeem Nicks	NYG	88	1203	12
Calvin Johnson, Jr	DET	98	1188	14
Greg Jennings	GB	93	1176	11
Larry Fitzgerald	ARI	99	1150	13
DeSean Jackson	PHI	75	1096	11
Miles Austin	DAL	88	1044	11
Reggie Wayne	IND	91	1025	9
Chad Ochocinco	NE	74	925	10

 

Top Defensive Performers

 

Sacks
Player	Team	Sacks
DeMarcus Ware	DAL	17
Clay Matthews	GB	15.5
Jared Allen	MIN	14.5
Shaun Phillips	SD	13
Tamba Hali	KC	12
Ndamukong Suh	DET	11.5
Carlos Dunlap	CIN	11.5
LaMarr Woodley	PIT	10.5
Chris Long	STL	10.5
Da’Quan Bowers	TB	10
Interceptions
Player	Team	INTs
Ed Reed	BAL	10
Tramon Williams	GB	8
Joe Haden	CLE	7
Earl Thomas	SEA	7
Patrick Peterson	ARI	7
Eric Berry	KC	6
Devin McCourty	NE	6
Troy Polamalu	PIT	6
Brent Grimes	ATL	5
Antonio Cromartie	NYJ	5

 

For more information about Madden NFL 12, please visit maddenNFL.easports.com.

 

Madden NFL 12 is available on the Xbox 360® video game system from Microsoft, PlayStation®2 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system.  Simultaneous mobile releases of Madden NFL 12 are now available on Android devices, iOS devices and feature phones.