Simulating the Cardinals-Eagles NFC Championship Game in Madden

Donovan McNabb leads the Philadelphia Eagles to a heroic comeback in the 4th quarter, tying it up at 29 in the final second on a David Akers field goal. Kurt Warner and the high-powered Arizona Cardinals offense were too much in overtime as a long pass to Leonard Pope set up the game winning Neil Rackers field goal.

Enjoy the images taken directly from this exciting game or read the full report with video highlights at the end of the slideshow.

Cardinals-Eagles NFC Championship Game Simulated in Madden

Neil Rackers kicks the game winning field goal in overtime, sending the Arizona Cardinals to their first ever Super Bowl. The Cardinals currently have the longest championship drought in the NFL at over 60 years.

Cardinals-Eagles NFC Championship Game Simulated in Madden

Kurt Warner threw for 428 yards and one touchdown, completing 66 percent of his throws. He did have three interceptions that allowed the Eagles to hang around. One of those turnovers came in the redzone.

Cardinals-Eagles NFC Championship Game Simulated in Madden

Donovan McNabb orchestrated a heroic drive that allowed David Akers to tie the game with one second left in regulation. McNabb had 358 yards passing with two touchdowns.

Cardinals-Eagles NFC Championship Game Simulated in Madden

Larry Fitzgerald was kept in check to the tune of five catches for only 77 yards. This was the first playoff game that he did not reach the 100-yard mark. He was a step ahead of Asante Samuel on this completion for 13 yards.

Cardinals-Eagles NFC Championship Game Simulated in Madden

Reggie Brown was overshadowed by DeSean Jackson but he came up with a very tough grab in the final drive that sent the game into overtime.

Cardinals-Eagles NFC Championship Game Simulated in Madden

Brian Westbrook lead all players in rushing but it was not enough to put the Eagles in the win column. Westbrook's 121 yards rushing will be forgotten, whereas him being stopped at the goal line on a two-point conversion will not be.

Cardinals-Eagles NFC Championship Game Simulated in Madden

Edgerrin James walked right into the endzone untouched in the second quarter.

Cardinals-Eagles NFC Championship Game Simulated in Madden

Brian Dawkins put a crushing hit on Anquan Boldin who was just barely able to go after injuring himself in the Wild Card game against Atlanta. He caught six balls for 58 yards, including holding on to this one.

Cardinals-Eagles NFC Championship Game Simulated in Madden

Domique Rodgers-Cromartie continued to play like a veteran rather than a rookie, picking off a pass from McNabb.

Cardinals-Eagles NFC Championship Game Simulated in Madden

Leonard Pope may have been the beneficiary of an injury, but he took full advantage of the opportunity. He had a 100-yard performance and came up big in the drive that lead to the game winning field goal.

Cardinals-Eagles NFC Championship Game Simulated in Madden

The Arizona Cardinals are heading to Tampa for their first Super Bowl. Neil Rackers connected on six of six field goal attempts including the 37-yard try in overtime to win the game.

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