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Madden 23: Our 2022 NFL season sim and Super Bowl LVII prediction

By Matthew Liebl

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers yells as he takes the field against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers yells as he takes the field against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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Madden NFL 23: Our 2022 NFL season simulation
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

NFC North

Green Bay Packers (13-4)

No receivers? No problem for Aaron Rodgers who continues to prove he’s the best quarterback in the league. Despite the loss of Davante Adams and no legitimate receiver to replace him, Rodgers throws for 5,035 yards and a league-leading 51 touchdowns (just nine interceptions).

With tons of question marks at receiver, it looks like Allen Lazard does indeed step up to fill the void left by Adams. he catches 93 passes for 1,275 yards and seven touchdowns. But it’s longtime Packers veteran Randall Cobb who finds the endzone the most with a league-leading 19 touchdown catches.

And for those wondering, yes, Aaron Rodgers continues to own the Chicago Bears, winning both games this season to the tune of 35-0 and 34-20.

Now the question: can Aaron Rodgers finally return to the Super Bowl?

Minnesota Vikings (10-7)

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has another solid season under center, throwing for 4,753 yards and 39 touchdowns while leading the Vikings to a 10-7 record. Although they still can’t dethrone the Green Bay Packers, the Vikings still do make the playoffs as the No. 7 seed.

Third-year veteran receiver Justin Jefferson, whom many believe to be one of the top three receivers in the NFL, puts up numbers similar to his first two years in the league: 100 receptions, 1,396 yards and 9 touchdowns. Adam Thielen, the other half of this explosive receiving duo, catches 81 passes for 1,186 yards and 14 touchdowns.

The always reliable Dalvin Cook rushes for 1,191 yards (4.5 ypc) and 11 touchdowns.

Detroit Lions (7-10)

The Lions are probably the only team in the NFL that every fan is rooting for, and that’s because we love the passion of head coach Dan Campbell. Although there’s marked improvement as the Lions post a 7-10 record, the team still misses out on the playoffs. But really, is anyone expecting a team led by Jared Goff to be a serious contender?

Game-manager Goff throws for 4,633 yards, 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. D’Andre Swift rushes for 1,146 yards and 11 touchdowns, while adding 40 receptions, 319 yards and two touchdowns through the air.  And first-round draft pick Jameson Williams looks like the real deal with 89 receptions for 1,148 yards and four touchdowns.

Chicago Bears (2-15)

If you’re a Chicago Bears fan, this has to be a bit concerning.

Justin Fields struggles in his second season, throwing just 21 touchdowns and 20 interceptions. Although he flashes athleticism with 611 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, his inability to improve as a passer results in a record of just 2-15. But hey, glass half-full, this would mean the No. 1 overall draft pick.

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