The game is famously remembered for its cover athlete, Brett Favre , who was depicted in a Green Bay Packers uniform just as he entered a chaotic period of retirement and subsequent un-retirement.
: This version allowed players to take full control over the game's pace, simulating individual plays, quarters, or entire halves at will. The Favre Factor and Historical Quirks Madden NFL 09 [Xbox Classic]
: The EA SPORTS Family Play system debuted here, offering simplified one-button controls to help newcomers compete with veterans. The game is famously remembered for its cover