Another year, another Madden video game, another star athlete suffering an injury that severely hampers his performance.
With the news coming on Thursday that Madden 13 cover athlete Calvin “Megatron” Johnson has been playing with nerve damage since September, causing him to drop balls and deflate his once incredible statistics, it’s hard to wonder if there isn’t some merit to the so-called Madden Curse. It’s not to say that Johnson isn’t still one of the NFL’s best receivers, but his numbers have taken a serious dip in 2012.
Yes, Johnson has felt the brunt of countless double- and triple-coverage schemes this season, making it difficult for the Pro-Bowl receiver to make catches, but in years past, Johnson and quarterback Matt Stafford have made those connections — especially in the end zone.
In eight games this season, Johnson has 48 catches for 767 yards — numbers that still put him on pace for 100 catches and 1,500 yards. The one number that’s most revealing — especially for fant...
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Matthew Stafford,
John Madden,
Eddie George,
Marshall Faulk,
Michael Vick,
Donovan McNabb,
Shaun Alexander,
Vince Young,
Troy Polamalu,
Drew Brees,
Tom Brady
TEAMS: Detroit Lions, Florida Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots
TEAMS: Detroit Lions, Florida Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots
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