Eight NFL Players Advance in Madden NFL 12 Cover Vote Campaign

Rodgers, Brees, Vick and Willis Post Largest Voting Differentials During Round 2

Today, EA SPORTS and ESPN announced the final eight NFL players advancing to Round 3 of the Madden NFL 12 Cover Vote campaign, hosted exclusively by ESPN.com and “SportsNation”. Players that are still in contention to appear on the cover of Madden NFL 12 include Aaron Rodgers (QB, Packers), Danny Woodhead (RB, Patriots), Jamaal Charles (RB, Chiefs), Peyton Hillis (RB, Browns), Adrian Peterson (RB, Vikings), Patrick Willis (LB, 49ers), Drew Brees (QB, Saints) and Michael Vick (QB, Eagles). Over 9.2 million votes have been cast on ESPN.com’s “SportsNation” during the first two weeks of the Madden NFL 12 Cover Vote campaign (March 21 – April 4).

Key highlights during Round 2 voting:

  • Largest voting differential:

§  52.1%, Aaron Rodgers (QB, Packers) vs. Sam Bradford (QB, Rams) – 76.0% vs. 23.9%

  • Smallest voting differential:

§  0.3%, Jamaal Charles (RB, Chiefs) vs. Maurice Jones-Drew (RB, Jaguars) – 50.1% vs. 49.8%

  • Four upsets occurred including:

§  No. 10 seed Peyton Hillis (RB, Browns) vs. No. 2 seed Matt Ryan (QB, Falcons)

§  No. 7 seed Patrick Willis (LB, 49ers) vs. No. 2 seed Hines Ward (WR, Steelers)

§  No. 9 seed Adrian Peterson (RB, Vikings) vs. No. 1 seed Philip Rivers (QB, Chargers)

§  No. 6 seed Jamaal Charles (RB, Chiefs) vs. No. 3 seed Maurice Jones-Drew (RB, Jaguars).

See below for the complete Round 2 voting breakdown.

Round 3 voting is now open and fans can make their selections exclusively at www.ESPN.com/MaddenVote to determine which of the eight NFL players advance in the Madden NFL 12 Cover Vote campaign. Fans can tune in to ESPN’s “SportsNation” every Monday at 4 pm Eastern throughout the campaign to see which players advance.

Madden NFL 12, which launches in August, will provide an immersive and authentic experience that fans have come to expect from the award-winning franchise, including all 32 NFL teams and more than 1,700 NFL players.

For the complete Madden NFL 12 Cover Vote campaign bracket, please visit www.ESPN.com/MaddenVote.

For all assets* for the Madden NFL 12 Cover Vote campaign, including player screenshots, b-roll, and renders, please visit: http://maddennfl12.newslinevine.com/

* NOTE – All player assets are taken from Madden NFL 11.

ROUND 2 BREAKDOWN OF MADDEN NFL 12 COVER VOTE CAMPAIGN

  • Aaron Rodgers (76.0%) over Sam Bradford (23.9%)
  • Danny Woodhead (57.2%) over Hakeem Nicks (42.7%)
  • Jamaal Charles (50.1%) over Maurice Jones-Drew (49.8%)
  • Peyton Hillis (51.2%) over Matt Ryan (48.7%)
  • Adrian Peterson (56.0%) over Philip Rivers (43.9%)
  • Drew Brees (60.9%) over Mark Sanchez (39.0%)
  • Mike Vick (62.1%) over Andre Johnson (37.8%)
  • Patrick Willis (59.8%) over Hines Ward (40.1%)