Wondering who Madden 26 predicts will win the NFL Divisional Round games this weekend? Last week, the game correctly predicted 3 out of 6 Wild Card matchups. So far this season, Madden 26 has an overall record of 167 wins and 95 losses in predicting NFL games. Now, let’s see if it can boost that record by simulating all the Divisional Round games!
NFL Divisional Round Results According to Madden 26
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Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos – NFL Divisional Round Results According to Madden 26
| TEAM | 1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 4th Quarter | FINAL |
| #6 BUF | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
| #1 DEN | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
The Broncos’ offense struggled a bit after their week off, but kicker Will Lutz saved the day by making six field goals. Buffalo got an early lead with a long touchdown run by James Cook III. However, an interception by Josh Allen gave the Broncos a chance to add another field goal just before halftime.
The third quarter saw both teams kicking field goals, leaving Denver ahead by 5 points heading into the final quarter. Another field goal by Lutz extended their lead to 18-10 with just over two minutes remaining. Josh Allen connected with Brandin Cooks for an 11-yard touchdown, but a failed two-point conversion attempt sealed Buffalo’s fate, ending the game.
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks – NFL Divisional Round Results According to Madden 26
| TEAM | 1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 4th Quarter | OT | FINAL |
| #6 SF | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 34 |
| #1 SEA | 3 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 40 |
This weekend’s practice felt more like a real game than usual, and it was a thrilling one! The defenses played very strongly in the first half, but the offenses really came alive after halftime. The Seahawks started the scoring in the third quarter with two quick touchdowns.
Trailing 24-10, the 49ers rallied to tie the game just before time ran out. Quarterback Brock Purdy threw for two touchdowns in the last 11 minutes, and kicker Eddy Pineiro made a 33-yard field goal to force overtime.
The game then turned into a high-scoring affair. Sam Darnold led the Seahawks to the first touchdown with a pass to Robbie Ouzts, but the 49ers quickly answered with a touchdown catch by Ricky Pearsall, tying the score.
Despite the challenges, the Seahawks’ offense kept moving, and Cooper Kupp sealed the victory with a 42-yard touchdown catch. This win sends the Seahawks to the NFC Championship game.
Houston Texans at New England Patriots – NFL Divisional Round Results According to Madden 26
| TEAM | 1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 4th Quarter | FINAL |
| #5 HOU | 10 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 31 |
| #2 NE | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
Houston’s defense continues to dominate as the team moves forward to the next round.
The Texans continued their strong defensive play this week, quickly building a 20-0 lead. E.J. Speed intercepted a pass from Drake Maye and ran it back 21 yards for a touchdown. Although the Patriots struggled, Rhamondre Stevenson managed to score a 1-yard touchdown, preventing a complete shutout.
New England’s defense started strong, but couldn’t maintain it. A touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud to Jaylin Noel extended the lead to 28-7, and Drake Maye answered with a touchdown pass to TreVeyon Henderson. However, a 34-yard field goal by Ka’imi Fairbairn with 6:40 remaining effectively sealed the win, despite a late touchdown by Maye.
Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears – NFL Divisional Round Results According to Madden 26
| TEAM | 1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 4th Quarter | FINAL |
| #5 LAR | 14 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 30 |
| #2 CHI | 3 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 27 |
The Rams prevent the Bears from making another epic comeback in the playoffs.
Los Angeles had a strong start to the game, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter. Although they slowed down a bit in the second, they still went into halftime with a 20-6 lead.
Chicago then began to rally, starting with a touchdown catch by D.J. Moore, and then adding two field goals. In just 15 minutes, they reduced a 14-point lead to only one point, but still had a full quarter left to play.
Colby Parkinson caught a touchdown pass, increasing the Rams’ lead to 27-19. However, D.J. Moore quickly responded with an impressive 69-yard touchdown reception of his own. The fourth quarter remained scoreless until Harrison Mevis kicked a game-winning 24-yard field goal, securing the Rams’ advancement to the next round.
Overall, that leaves playoff picture like this:
- #5 LAR at #1 SEA
- #5 HOU at #1 DEN
That concludes our look at the NFL Divisional Round results as predicted by Madden 26. We hope you enjoyed the simulation, and we’re excited to see how accurate it turns out to be! No matter what happens, it’s fun to see what surprising predictions the game makes.
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