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Broncos Dash Vikings' Playoff Hopes in OT

Dec 30, 2007 9:09 PM CST

Broncos Dash Vikings' Playoff Hopes in OT

Chargers clinch 3-slot by beating Raiders; Jets get pointless win in OT

(Newser) - The Broncos added the title of spoiler to their 7-9 record this season, as a 22-19 overtime win let Denver deny Minnesota any chance at a playoff berth, reports the Denver Post. Vikings quarterback Tavaris Jackson lost a fumble to an overtime sack, allowing the turnover that led to Jason...

Cards Clinch First Non-
Losing Season Since 1998

Dec 30, 2007 9:05 PM CST

Cards Clinch First Non- Losing Season Since 1998

Steelers backups fall short in Baltimore finale

(Newser) - Against the hapless Rams, the Cardinals clinched just their third non-losing season in the team's 20-year Arizona history. Kurt Warner paced the 48-19 rout with 300 yards and three touchdowns, two to Larry Fitzgerald, who finished with a fantasy-friendly 171 yards. Marc Bulger threw for just 176, two picks, and...

Hester, Bears Knock Playoff Halo Off Saints

Dec 30, 2007 6:00 PM CST

Hester, Bears Knock Playoff Halo Off Saints

Atlanta outscores Seattle's 2nd string, Browns best San Fran

(Newser) - Chicago played spoiler for the second straight week, this time out-hustling New Orleans 33-25 despite gaining only 275 yards to the Saints' 413. The Bears' Devin Hester scored a record sixth kick return touchdown on the season and tacked on a TD reception in the win. Saints quarterback Drew Brees...

Detroit Lions to Can Martz

Dec 30, 2007 6:25 AM CST

Detroit Lions to Can Martz

Struggling Niners would be a possibility for offensive whiz

(Newser) - Mike Martz, the mind behind the Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf" early in this decade, will be fired as offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions following their game today at Green Bay, reports the Los Angeles Times. While expected to turn the Lions into the same high-powered attack crew...

Patriots Achieve Perfection

Dec 29, 2007 11:51 PM CST

Patriots Achieve Perfection

Giants put up fight but can't stop New England's sweet 16

(Newser) - The Giants didn't get the memo that their matchup with unbeaten New England was meaningless, as they put up a commendable fight in a 38-35 loss, reports The New York Times. The Patriots became the first team to finish the regular season undefeated since 1972, and also set several records...

Parcells Ready to Take Reins

Dec 28, 2007 1:42 PM CST

Parcells Ready to Take Reins

New VP's plan for Dolphins doesn't include coaching

(Newser) - Bill Parcells was officially introduced yesterday as the Dolphins' VP of football operations and is ready to get down to work, the Miami Herald reports. "We've got things to do," the new head honcho said of his 1-14 team. One of those things may be to find a...

Giants Have Eyes on Prize
in Pats Game

Dec 27, 2007 2:25 PM CST

Giants Have Eyes on Prize in Pats Game

NY sets out to sabotage bid for history

(Newser) - Though a fixed playoff picture seemingly gives the Giants nothing to play for in Saturday's game against the unbeaten Patriots, New York wouldn't mind playing the spoiler. “No one in here is screaming ‘Let's rest!' I can tell you that," running back Brandon Jacobs tells the...

Giants Fans Intercept the Green for Pats Historic Day

Dec 26, 2007 3:38 AM CST

Giants Fans Intercept the Green for Pats Historic Day

Playoff spot nailed, so NY fans cash in on tix

(Newser) - Thousands of New York ticket holders are banking on the Giants losing next Saturday to the undefeated Patriots—or at least that's what they're telling New England fans who are snapping up unwanted tickets online for big bucks. With New York's playoff berth already secure and many starters likely to...

Return of the King

Dec 25, 2007 6:12 AM CST

Return of the King

LT reclaims league rushing lead in 23-3 SD romp over Denver

(Newser) - With Pittsburgh's Willie Parker (1316 yards) sidelined with a broken wheel and Minnesota's rookie wunderkind Adrian Peterson (1305) running on fumes, the league's rushing leader has a familiar face again. Last year's titlebearer LaDainian Tomlinson (1418) reclaimed the lead with a game to go, the AP reports, as the Chargers...

Redskins Beat Vikings,
Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Dec 24, 2007 12:29 AM CST

Redskins Beat Vikings, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Defense dominates Minnesota's running game

(Newser) - With the final NFC playoff spot on the line, Washington overpowered Minnesota 32-21 last night, the Washington Post reports. Now, with a win next week against Dallas, or if the Vikings and Saints both lose, the Redskins earn a berth. The Vikings merely needed to win this game, but were...

Niners Victorious as Tampa Gears up for Playoffs

Dec 23, 2007 11:24 PM CST

Niners Victorious as Tampa Gears up for Playoffs

Cardinals topple Falcons in overtime

(Newser) - The 49ers proved nearly not up to the task of dealing with Tampa's second string, as quarterback Jeff Garcia and many other starters were removed before the half, the AP reports. Still, SF did manage to eke out a 21-19 victory to win their second straight, as QB Shaun Hill...

Seahawks Henpeck Ravens for NFC 3 Seed

Dec 23, 2007 10:23 PM CST

Seahawks Henpeck Ravens for NFC 3 Seed

Engram sets club record, Alexander returns to relevance

(Newser) - Troy Smith, winner of the 2006 Heisman Award with Ohio State, had a forgettable first start for the slumping, injury-decimated Ravens in a 27-6 Seahawks victory. Seattle clinched the NFC's 3rd seed with a game to go, and wideout Bobby Engram improved his season receptions total to 90—a new...

Peyton, Colts Blow by Houston

Dec 23, 2007 10:12 PM CST

Peyton, Colts Blow by Houston

Balanced offense, solid defense lead defending champs

(Newser) - Indianapolis, firmly entrenched in the No. 2 spot in the AFC, didn't take the day off as Peyton Manning threw three touchdowns and the Colts rolled up 458 yards of offense in a 38-15 thrashing of Houston. Two of the Colts' scoring drives exceeded 90 yards. "We got our...

Jags Pound Raiders, Headed to Playoffs

Dec 23, 2007 9:22 PM CST

Jags Pound Raiders, Headed to Playoffs

Raiders bring losing to a whole new level in 49-11 implosion

(Newser) - The Jacksonville Jaguars pulled together 437 yards en route to clinching a playoff spot this afternoon, embarrassing the Raiders 49-11, the San Jose Mercury News reports. Oakland had twice the penalties and half the yards that Jacksonville racked up, and had defensive tackle Warren Sapp thrown out of the game...

Browns Playoff Hopes Take a Hit at Cincy

Dec 23, 2007 8:59 PM CST

Browns Playoff Hopes Take a Hit at Cincy

Bengals defense, weather slows Cleveland offense

(Newser) - Cincinnati gave Cleveland a different look in their second matchup of the season: they showed up on defense, reports AP, picking off Browns quarterback Derek Anderson four times and hanging on for a 19-14 win. The Bengals scored twice in 39 seconds in the second quarter. Backup Kenny Watson rushed...

Win Over Jets Gives Titans Playoff Chance

Dec 23, 2007 8:31 PM CST

Win Over Jets Gives Titans Playoff Chance

10-6 game is full of sloppy play, sacks on both sides

(Newser) - The Titans and the Jets each gave up two turnovers in this afternoon's game, which Tennessee won 10-6 to keep their postseason hopes afloat. Kyle Vanden Bosch accounted for three of the Titan's six sacks of Chad Pennington, while New York countered with three sacks of Vince Young, AP reports.

Pats 15-0, Brady Ties Marino

Dec 23, 2007 7:52 PM CST

Pats 15-0, Brady Ties Marino

Dolphins fold, 28-7, to New England's offensive machine

(Newser) - The New England Patriots blasted past the current Miami team to come one step closer to matching the '72 Dolphins' perfect season record. Tom Brady lobbed three touchdown passes in the 28-7 win, pulling even with Dan Marino's 48 TDs in the 1984 season, and ending up just one short...

Giants in Playoffs After Win in Buffalo

Dec 23, 2007 7:02 PM CST

Giants in Playoffs After Win in Buffalo

Dramatic return of Kevin Everett not enough to carry the Bills

(Newser) - The New York Giants overcame numerous obstacles against the Bills today: the weather, five fumbles by their starting quarterback, and the emotional return to Buffalo of injured tight end Kevin Everett. Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw each topped 140 yards rushing, and the Giants bounced back from an early 14-point...

Cowboys Win, But Owens Hurt

Dec 23, 2007 5:40 AM CST

Cowboys Win, But Owens Hurt

Down Panthers 20-13, as T.O. leaves with an ankle injury

(Newser) - Tony Romo was able to play through a banged up thumb and throw one touchdown pass to Terrell Owens, Marion Barber ran for another, and that plus two Nick Folk FGs was more than enough for the Cowboys to grab a road win over the Panthers in their next-to-last game...

Steelers Win Pyrrhic Victory

Dec 21, 2007 6:18 AM CST

Steelers Win Pyrrhic Victory

Beat Rams, but Parker breaks leg

(Newser) - The Steelers earned their tenth victory of the season, beating St. Louis 41-24, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. The victory, which will ensure Pittsburgh a place in the playoffs with a Brown loss on Sunday, came at a heavy cost, as league leading rusher Willie Parker suffered a broken leg on...