NFL Week Results and Final Standings Snapshot
The American Conference shows Denver 23 over San Diego 7 and Green Bay 23 over Seattle 17 as teams clinch spots. Giants 30 beat Oakland 24 securing a first round home game entry while Pittsburgh 35 over Detroit 21 boosts playoff hopes. Jets 30 over Buffalo 26 and Panthers reach postseason with blowout wins. Chiefs trash Cincinnati 37 to 3 in Vermeil's swan song, Niners 20 over Texans 17 in OT, Jaguars 40 over Titans 13, Vikings 34 over Chicago 10, Redskins 31 over Eagles 20, Cowboys 20 over Rams 10 ending Dallas playoff bid. regular season ends.
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Tice exits after win with Vikings. fired by Wilf
Mike Tice leaves the Metrodome after a 38-10 win over the Chicago Bears as Vikings owner Zygi Wilf informs him his contract will not be renewed. Minnesota finishes 9-7 amid a turbulent season including a bye week boat party controversy. Brad Johnson and other players react as Chicago, led by Thomas Jones, ends 11-5 with a strong defense and playoff hopes fading.
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Vermeil Leaves Chiefs With A BigFinish
The Chiefs crushed the Bengals 37-3 as Dick Vermeil retires effective immediately after the season. Kansas City gained 10-6 with Larry Johnson rushing for 201 yards and career highs while Cincinnati clinched a playoff berth but faces a first-round date with Pittsburgh. Johnson set the KC single-season rushing mark at 1,750 yards.
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Rams Stop Cowboys in Irregular End to Dallas Season
St Louis Rams defeated the Dallas Cowboys 20 to 10 in Irving, Texas. Averon Cason and Arlen Harris scored their first touchdowns since 2003, and Jeff Wilkins added two field goals as Dallas’s playoff hopes were eliminated by Washington’s earlier win. The Rams’ defense held firm despite a poor season, while Dallas endured a listless performance amid turnover, penalties, and a wave of disinterest from fans.
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