This Madden game style includes all penalties, injuries and other casual results supported every Sunday. The players in your list and the schemas you will use will be critical to success while playing the simulation. This is the game mode for players who are passionate about football and want to play a game that is true to that form. Simulation is the default style for the connected connectivity mode.

The Madden competition is all about competition from head to head and tournament NFL Coins. This is where the stick skills of the user are kings and some results will be heavily weighted by game situations and evaluation thresholds. Sanctions are limited, there are no injuries and casual outcomes are rare. Performing game mechanics and correct reading dictate success when playing competitive. EA competitive games events and classified online play modes will be set for this style by default. Be ready for some discussion about the trash, because here lies the hardcore Madden.