Otherwise, the litany of superstars to actively enjoy success and be on the front of Madden is a short, nonexistent list. Almost everyone — from Lamar Jackson to Tom Brady — has fallen victim to this virtual black magic in some fashion. Even if they still played well, their team was still susceptible to a seemingly inevitable failure.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will be on the cover of "Madden NFL 24," joining previous football legends who earned the honor from the popular video game franchise, producer Electronic Arts announced Wednesday.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is on the cover of EA Sports' 'Madden NFL 24' video game, making him the first Bills player to be featured on the main cover.

After rumors bandied about, EA Sports made it official by announcing Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen as the cover athlete for Madden 24. Allen took to social media saying it was a childhood dream come true.