10 NFL Players Struck By The Madden Curse

9. Eddie George - Madden NFL 2001

During the year Tennessee Titans' running back Eddie George graced the cover, he set personal best statistics, though a crucial fumble in the playoffs that year started his downfall. The season after, he recorded his lowest numbers, his first time below 1,000 yards in a season, and from then on, he never averaged more than 3.4 yards per carry for the rest of his career, despite still posting solid numbers.
 
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