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Does winning a Super Bowl protect players from the Madden Curse? A look at Saquon Barkley, Brady, Sherman, and more in post-title cover years.

- Drew Brees, Madden 2011: Brees would avoid injury in 2011, helping lead the Saints to the playoffs. They would, though, lose to the 7-9 Seahawks in the wild card round in a major upset.

Does winning a Super Bowl protect players from the Madden Curse? A look at Saquon Barkley, Brady, Sherman, and more in post-title cover years.

— Drew Brees, Madden 2011: Brees would avoid injury in 2011, helping lead the Saints to the playoffs. They would, though, lose to the 7-9 Seahawks in the wild card round in a major upset.