Cold weather NFL playoff talk and weather notes
In a snowy playoff preview, cold-weather teams like Green Bay and Denver loom with top records. The piece argues for outdoor cold-weather Super Bowls, evaluates teams advancing, and predicts results for Eagles versus 49ers and Steelers versus Colts while noting season standings and some season-low rankings.
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Jaguars Nudge Bills to Reach Playoffs in Wild Card Thriller
Jacksonville edges Buffalo 30 27 on a late 45 yard field goal after a crucial 42 yard kick hits the left upright and sails through. Natron Means rushes 175 yards as Tony Boselli neutralizes Bruce Smith. Bills lose a 27 20 lead despite two Jim Kelly turnovers.
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Cowboys crush Vikings in NFC wild card rout
Dallas stays dominant posting a 40-15 playoff win over Minnesota in Irving. Emmitt Smith racked up 116 rushing yards with a 20th postseason TD as Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin helped seal the victory despite early struggles. The Cowboys advance to face Carolina.
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Eagles Face 49ers in San Francisco Showdown
Preview notes the Philadelphia Eagles 10 6 visit the San Francisco 49ers 12 4 at 3 Com Park in San Francisco on FOX. Ray Rhodes returns as head coach with insight on the 49ers and Ricky Watters provides a test for his ex teammates amid wet field conditions and wind. Last meeting two years ago saw San Francisco crushed 40 8 in cold rain.
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Colts at Steelers set for 11 30 kickoff at Three Rivers
Colts 9 7 visit 10 6 Steelers in a valley weathered NFC AFC clash at Three Rivers Stadium. Bettis powered by a top defense as Harbaugh Faulk details linger while Bowker projects Steelers 20 Colts 17 with TV coverage by NBC KWWL Cox.
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