Weekly Patriots Predictions According to Madden08

A Special Collabo:

 Dj RyB and the Xbox 360

Here's the deal. Every week, I will be playing the Patriots scheduled game in Madden08 for the XBox 360. Last year proved to be ridiculously accurate in both score and actual statistics. My overall record was 12-4 which was the same as the real Patriots record.

The one thing I have going against me is the recent acquisition of the XBox 360. I am still learning the nuances and differences from the PS2 console. I also believe Madden really stepped it up quite a bit this season with the defense, especially for the CPU. If you make even one slight error the computer (or your competitor) will most likely pick it off and probably run it back for a TD. Hopefully these differences won't screw up the magic from last season. If you were making bets off of these picks, you would have been up some serious cash, homey!

The newest feature I have to offer this year is the addition of video. I will record the highlights from each game (if I have time) and put them up on YouTube to let you know that I wasn't fudging any stats or results. Of course, ESPN had to go and steal my idea last season by playing the big game of the week using Madden. That's cool because it seems kind of obvious, so what can you do. I still think mine is better. Now, let's move on to the results from week 1. Take a look at the video for the rundown as well as some hot tracks by Anonimus.

Week 1

Final Score: Pats 20 - Jets 17

Offense

  Brady

  QB Rating: 74.6

  16 for 29 attempts

  205 Yards Passing

  1 TD

  1 INT

  Maroney

  15 Rushes for 33 Yds.

  4 Receptions for 35 Yds.

  0 TD

  Moss

  7 Receptions

  137 Yards

  0 TD

  Welker

  1 Reception

  23 Yards

  1 TD

Defense

  A. Samuel

  3 Tackles

  1 INT

  1 TD

  A. Thomas

  3 Tackles

  1 INT

  0 TD (INT TD called back on penalty)