Levy rules out Bills coaching post amid Haslett talks
Buffalo GM Marv Levy states he will not coach the Bills, confirming his focus on general manager duties. Jim Haslett has had preliminary contact, with no interview set, while other candidates include Jerry Gray, Dick Jauron, Ron Rivera, Sean Payton, and Jim Fassel.
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Bears Seek Playoff Win After Dominant Regular Season
The Chicago Bears, 13-3 with a first round bye, host the Carolina Panthers in the NFC divisional round after finishing atop the NFC North. Chicago surged from a 1-3 start to win eight straight, sacking Jake Delhomme eight times in a 13-3 win at Soldier Field. The Panthers and Bears meet again as Chicago pursues its first playoff victory since 1994.
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Seahawks reach NFC title game with 20 10 win over Redskins
Seattle ended its 21 year playoff drought by defeating Washington 20 10 as Matt Hasselbeck threw a TD pass and ran for another. Shaun Alexander left early with a concussion but an aggressive defense and a stingy offense carried the Seahawks to the NFC title game against the Bears or Panthers.
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Broncos end New England dynasty in playoff win
Denver beat the defending champions 27 to 13 at Invesco Field to halt New England’s bid for a third straight Super Bowl. Champ Bailey’s 100 yard interception return set up a key score as Mike Anderson added a second TD to seal the win.
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