Madden 26 predicts a finish for the ages.

Madden 26 has released its simulation for Super Bowl 60 between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. And if their calculations are anything close to the real product, we’ll be in for an all-time classic

The Seahawks and Patriots will clash at Levi’s Stadium (home of the San Francisco 49ers) in Super Bowl 60. This is a rematch of Super Bowl 49, which New England won thanks to Malcolm Butler’s goal-line interception off of Russell Wilson in the waning seconds.

ESPN’s computer model picks Seattle to defeat New England in the big game. Now, what did the Madden 26 developers see when they took a peek into the crystal ball?

EA Sports released its simulation on Monday morning. Fittingly, the game simulated a finish awfully similar to the Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl clash 11 years earlier.

They have Seattle winning 23-20, with Kenneth Walker III scoring the game-winning rushing touchdown in the waning seconds. Sam Darnold is their projected MVP, with 289 passing yards and three touchdowns:

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Check back in six days to see how close this simulation was.

Super Bowl 60: The “Unlikeliest” Big Game Matchup Ever

Super Bowl 60 (Image Credits: Imagn
As noted by Ryan Butler, this year’s Super Bowl ranks as the “unlikeliest” in history based on preseason odds. The Seahawks and Patriots entered this season with odds of +6000 and +8000, respectively.

In fact, this is the second-least likely championship matchup among the major North American professional sports leagues, per Butler. No. 1? The Atlanta Braves (+20000) and Minnesota Twins (+8000) in the 1991 World Series.

One thing to monitor: Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is on the injury report with a shoulder injury. That certainly bears watching leading up to the big game, because New England will need him at his best against the NFL’s best defense.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.