Who will be on the cover of Madden NFL 27? What the Prediction Markets Tell us
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With just one game left in the 2025-26 NFL season, speculation is mounting over whether the Madden NFL 27 cover star is still in with a chance of netting a Super Bowl ring.
The 'Madden Curse' remains the only thing in professional sports more reliable than an early-season collapse by the New York Jets.
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This intense interest and public debate are the primary reasons we've pulled data from the Kalshi prediction market for the Madden NFL '27 cover star to find out who leads the race so far.
With the Madden NFL 27 cover acting as the ultimate digital hall of fame, industry analysts believe that EA Sports is looking for a fresh, younger face to lead the franchise into its next era.
Key Takeaways
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the clear frontrunner, however Matt Stafford now sits atop the prediction market
- Running backs are enjoying a rare resurgence in popularity, with Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor nipping at the heels of the elite.
- Defensive stars and perennial NFL MVP odds favorites like Patrick Mahomes are currently languishing in the bargain bin of "unlikely" outcomes.
Madden NFL 27 cover prediction markets
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