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Madden cover curse: Curse returns with vengeance on Christian McCaffrey

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The “Madden Curse” may be back this season, as Christian McCaffrey, featured on the Madden 25 cover, is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to a PCL injury sustained in a Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills. McCaffrey’s injury follows a history of players on the Madden cover suffering significant injuries or performance declines.

While the curse seemed to lose its grip in recent years, McCaffrey’s case fits the pattern, having missed part of the season due to previous injuries. Other recent cover athletes like Josh Allen (Madden 24) and Patrick Mahomes (Madden 22) have avoided the curse, with strong seasons. In contrast, players like Antonio Brown (Madden 19) and Vince Young (Madden 08) experienced steep declines.

Overall, 15 Madden cover athletes have been “cursed,” while 11 have escaped the trend.

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