Nfl 12 | Madden

The cover of Madden 12 was determined by a massive 32-player fan vote bracket hosted by ESPN .

This entry focused heavily on removing "suction" mechanics—where players would unnaturally glide into blocks or tackles—replacing them with contact-based systems. Madden NFL 12 Covers Game Reviewers' Spread - Kotaku Madden NFL 12

Peyton Hillis , a running back for the Cleveland Browns, became the most unexpected cover athlete in the game's history. The cover of Madden 12 was determined by

To reach the finals, Hillis beat out superstars like Ray Rice, Matt Ryan , and Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers . Core Gameplay & AI Innovations Madden NFL 12