Chargers Edge Titans in Rain-Slicked AFC Wild Card
La Dainian Tomlinson lifted the Chargers to a 17-6 win over the Tennessee Titans, earning San Diego its first postseason victory since 1995. Philip Rivers threw a key touchdown to Vincent Jackson, and Turner’s team advanced to face the Colts in Indianapolis. Tomlinson rushed 21 times for 42 yards as San Diego improved to 12-5 while Tennessee finished 10-7 despite injuries to multiple starters.
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AFC semifinal matchup pits Jaguars at 16-0 Patriots
Jacksonville visits New England in a late season playoff showdown after the Jaguars edged the Steelers 31-29 while the Patriots survived several close calls to finish unbeaten. Brady and Belichick seek a third title this decade as Jones-Drew eyes big plays for Jacksonville.
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Manning Shines As Giants Defeat Buccaneers In Playoff Bid
Eli Manning led a 92-yard, 15-play clinching drive with a 4 yard TD to Toomer and a 5 yard strike to Jacobs as the Giants upset the Buccaneers 24 14. Strahan and Webster anchored the defense while Tampa Bay struggled offensively.
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Cowboys Giants NFC semifinal preview hints at three meetings
Dallas seeks a season sweep rematch against New York after the Giants eliminated Tampa Bay 24-14 to set a third meeting. The article notes historical three-game seasons with several outcomes, highlights Terrell Owens and Tony Romo, and reflects on playoff and coaching parallels involving Mike Holmgren and Seattle.
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Seahawks ride defense to playoff win over Redskins
Seattle routs Washington 35 14 as three sacks and 13 hits disrupt Todd Collins. The swarming unit racks up two interceptions returned for touchdowns and fuels a fourth straight NFC West title behind Mike Holmgren’s coaching. Shaun Alexander struggles with a 2005 MVP voice.
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Iowa Natives Shine in NFL Weekend Playoff Action
Ladell Betts of the Redskins rushed three times for 15 yards and caught two passes for 19 yards in a 35-14 loss to Seattle. Tim Dobbins of the Chargers recorded one tackle in a 174 win over Tennessee. Derrick Frost punted eight times for a 33-yard average in the same loss. Reggie Hayward and Kyle Vanden Bosch also contributed tackles and special teams play in their teams’ results.
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