Chiefs outlast Titans in wild one
Chiefs rally from behind to beat the Titans 38-35 as Larry Johnson breaks loose with two TD runs and Kawika Mitchell returns a fumble for the final margin. Titans suffer key injuries and miss nine starters, including Steve McNair, while Derrick Mason and Randy Starks contribute late.
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Chiefs 49 Titans 38 in high scoring NFL clash
Kansas City roared to a 49 38 victory over Tennessee as Green threw for 244 yards and Volek passed for 426. L Johnson led KC with 104 rushing yards, while Bennett 12 receptions highlighted the Titans offense along with Brown 91 rushing yards. The game featured multiple first downs, big passing plays and late scoring drives.
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NFC playoff field could include loser by Dave Goldberg
The piece notes a 1982 anomaly when a 4-5 team reached the playoffs and discusses the ongoing debate over playoff fairness. It cites the Panthers 6-7 as a hypothetical NFC wild card, references Green Bay and Minnesota standings, and recalls 1985 and 1990s 8-8 or 8-9- records producing unlikely playoff entries while highlighting systemic quirks and late-season implications.
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Urlacher to have MRI on hamstring this week
Chicago linebacker Brian Urlacher will undergo an MRI to assess a hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday’s 22-3 loss to Jacksonville. His availability for the final three games remains uncertain. The Bears are 5-4 with Urlacher and 6-4 without him this season.
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Plummer faces fine over obscene gesture toward stands
The NFL is reviewing Jake Plummer under its profanity policy after he made an obscene gesture toward the stands during Denver’s 20-17 win over Miami. A fine is likely.
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