2010: Drew Brees, 'Madden NFL 11' Coming off back-to-back All-Pro seasons and a Super Bowl XLIV win, Brees defied the "Madden curse" with another Pro Bowl season in 2010.

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.

Reggie Bush stunned the Cowboys and wowed John Madden on this 61-yard touchdown back in 2006. That's an easy choice for the ...

23. Drew Brees, "Madden 11" 22. Tom Brady, "Madden 18" 21. Donovan McNabb, "Madden 06" The above grouping mostly falls into the "Quarterback doing generic throwing pose" bucket.

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.