The Madden 27 simulation took a hit last week, logging its first loss in a month when it incorrectly called the Minnesota Vikings to beat the Detroit Lions 17-14. Yeah, the Lions actually pulled off a 19-15 win, but if Detroit hadn’t scored that game-winning touchdown late, the sim probably would’ve been right on the money. Even with that misstep, the Madden Sim is still looking good, holding a healthy 5-2 record for predicting the correct winner in Detroit Lions games this season.
This Sim Has Been On Fire, Mostly
Think about it. This sim has been pretty dialed in. Back in Week 1 against the Saints, it said 27-17 Lions, and the actual score was a tight 31-30 Lions in overtime. It nailed the Week 2 loss to the Bills, predicting 31-23 Bills and the actual score landing at 41-31 Bills. Then it called 21-14 Lions for Week 3 against the Jets, which turned into a 31-24 Lions victory. Only real stumble before last week was Week 4 against the Panthers, where it had the Lions winning 42-14, but Carolina actually took it 32-26. But it bounced back fast, calling 20-17 Lions (OT) in Week 5 against the Cardinals, and the Lions delivered with a 45-21 blowout! And who could forget Week 7 against the Packers, where it said 34-18 Lions, and the real game ended 20-17 Lions? This thing’s got a pretty good read on these matchups.
Next Up: Lions vs. Dolphins, Madden Style!
So what’s next for the reigning Madden Sim champ? Get ready, because on Saturday morning, we’re firing it up again for the Lions vs. Miami Dolphins Week 9 simulation. This isn’t just about predictions, either. If you’ve never tuned into these Madden sims, it’s a couple hours of pure fun. We’re talking live commentary, watching these computer-controlled teams try their best not to do something unbelievably stupid (spoiler alert: they always do something wild!), and because it’s November, we’re still raising money for the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. This week’s action kicks off at 11 a.m. ET.
You can catch all the virtual gridiron glory on POD’s YouTube page or POD’s Twitch channel when we go live. It’s November 7, 2026, so mark your calendars for 11:00 a.m. ET. Don’t miss out on seeing if the Madden 27 Sim can get back on its winning streak and predict the outcome for the Lions vs. Dolphins Week 9 showdown!
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Originally reported by Pride of Detroit.
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