Dolphins and Seahawks stumble toward AFC wild card clash
The Dolphins and Seahawks, each mired in losing stretches, face an AFC wild-card game amid a soap opera around Dan Marino and coach Jimmy Johnson. Marino contemplates retirement as Huizenga relocates his family for the Redskins game while Johnson weighs stepping down or naming Wannstedt as successor.
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Lions face tough playoff hurdle after victory over Redskins
Detroit slipped to five straight losses after an 8-4 start, with coach Gus Frerotte heckled on his Washington return. He threw two interceptions and was sacked five times, while Detroit’s penalties and turnovers mirrored a prior Redskins win.
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Playoffs ignite Smith fire after Payton memory
In Minneapolis, Emmitt Smith eyes another playoff burst as Dallas visits the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome. Smith recalled his 140-yard, two TD performance sparked by Walter Payton’s death, a game that ended with a broken hand and a 27-17 loss, as he pursues a fresh postseason surge.
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Titans Hold Off Bills Amid Controversial Finish in 2000 Playoff
The Titans edged the Bills 15 13 as a disputed forward pass and botched calls fueled debate. Buffalo defender Gabe Northern lamented calls favoring Tennessee while Titans kicker Al Del Greco provided the late heroics with a 36 yard field goal. Rob Johnson led a decisive late drive for Tennessee after Doug Flutie was benched earlier in the week. The game echoed historic playoff moments and highlighted Tennessee 13 3 wild card success with strong defense and special teams.
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Rams and Buccaneers Dominate All-Pro Team Picks
The Associated Press All-Pro selections name four Rams Kurt Warner Marshall Faulk Orlando Pace and Kevin Carter among NFC reps. Four Buccaneers include Warren Sapp Derrick Brooks John Lynch and Mike Alstott. The teams lead with 16 AFC and 11 NFC players overall. Warner cites his 40 TD year and team greatness.
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