Madden NFL 27 Picks Cowboys to Win Super Bowl LXI 31-14 as Bo Nix Tops 5,074 Yards
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 12
Madden NFL 27 Picks Cowboys to Win Super Bowl LXI 31-14 as Bo Nix Tops 5,074 Yards
2 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 12
Summary
Dallas beat Denver 31-14 in Yahoo Sports' Madden NFL 27 simulation, with Dak Prescott, Javonte Williams and Jaydon Blue combining for 180 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
Bo Nix still emerged as the simulation's biggest individual winner, leading Denver to the Super Bowl while posting a league-best 5,074 passing yards, 41 touchdowns and eight interceptions to claim MVP.
Tampa Bay delivered the biggest team surprise at 14-3 under Todd Bowles, while defending champion Seattle and runner-up New England both finished 9-8 and missed the playoffs.
Fernando Mendoza won Offensive Rookie of the Year after throwing for 3,852 yards and 26 touchdowns to push the Raiders to 9-8, while Cowboys edge rusher Malachi Lawrence took Defensive Rookie honors with 12.5 sacks.
The simulation also projected the Jets at 2-15 for a second straight year, with the league's worst offense and a 10-game skid costing coach Aaron Glenn his job.