Originally posted by Baldie:
I played panthers vs 49ers 5 times yesterday on Madden and when I tried to establish the run early, I lost. When I came out airing it out, I won those games. I know its only Madden but it makes sense to come airing it out. The Panthers CB's were giving up big plays at times down the field. Dink and dunk, then take shots down the field which opened up the running game a bit as well.
Welcome to the future of sports analytics. If they get the nuances sorted then I think you are on to something. Hidden injuries, bad mental lapses and emotions will be the hardest to simulate though.