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.

For Josh Allen, what he once thought impossible has become reality: He will be the cover athlete for "Madden NFL 24," the first Buffalo Bills player to be featured on the iconic video game. EA Sports announced the move on Wednesday.

National reaction to Josh Allen landing Madden NFL 24 cover over Jalen Hurts

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.