Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, EA conducted its annual simulation of the big game using
Madden NFL 20. The prediction calls for a Kansas City Chiefs victory over the San Francisco 49ers, 35-31.
According to the simulation, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be named Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 392 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winning 18-yard touchdown pass to Sammy Watkins. If the stats prove true, Mahomes will break the record for most passing touchdowns in a single postseason.
On the other side, Madden predicts 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to throw for 254 yards and two touchdowns. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is predicted to lead all receivers with 102 yards on 10 receptions, with one touchdown.
Here's a full recap of EA's
Madden NFL 20 Super Bowl LIV simulation:
In the first quarter, the 49ers come out strong, confident and ready to win, scoring the game’s opening touchdown on a 16-yard run from new running back sensation Raheem Mostert and then Robbie Gould hammers a 41-yard field goal. The Chiefs got off to their usual slow start in the first quarter, with no points on the board.
In the second quarter, the Chiefs come alive unleashing their most powerful weapon – the unstoppable Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes throws two touchdown passes to Tyreek Hill and Damien Williams to grab the lead for the Chiefs. However, the 49ers refuse to back down and score a late second quarter touchdown – with a 26-yard pass from Jimmy Garoppolo, to end the half with a 17-14 lead.
Mahomes and the Chiefs refuse to remain silent in the second half, with Damien Williams and Travis Kelce scoring another pair of touchdowns. George Kittle nabs a touchdown for the 49ers, keeping things close in the third quarter – proving no one is safe in this game. The Chiefs lead entering the final quarter, 28-24, but Garoppolo comes in hot throwing another touchdown pass to Raheem Mostert - bringing the score to 31-28.
Not ready to accept defeat, Mahomes drives the Chiefs down the field late in the quarter, pushing the 49ers defense back. Finding Watkins open in the end-zone, Mahomes throws an 18-yard touchdown pass to take a 35-31 lead, seconds before time is up. The Kansas City Chiefs take home the title of Super Bowl LIV champions.
Madden NFL 20 is available for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. It was recently added to The Vault for EA Access and Origin Access subscribers.