A Fitting finale Cowboys Giants duel for final NFC playoff berth
Two 7-8 teams collide as Dallas must win at Texas Stadium to ensure a playoff spot while New York faces elimination odds. Cowboys coach Fassel and Giants players stress fighting through a chaotic late-season race as Emmitt Smith and Kerry Collins seek a decisive victory.
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Jets spoilers in playoff chase with final games looming
The Jets, mired in a 1-6 start but playing spoiler by beating top teams, face Seattle in a pivotal finale that could decide AFC playoff berths. Key notes include Ray Lucas stepping in at QB, NFC and AFC scenarios, and remarks from safety Victor Green about team resilience.
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NFL Playoff Scenarios Enter Week 1
AFC East has Indianapolis clinched division and bye with multiple paths to home field. Buffalo locked into a playoff berth. Miami can clinch with wins and opponent results. Jacksonville and Tennessee chase central titles and byes via wins and losses. West and NFC scenarios include Seattle, St Louis, Tampa Bay, Minnesota, Green Bay, Dallas, New York Giants, and Carolina with various win loss combinations dictating berths and byes. Several teams are eliminated from contention.
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NFL Standings and Sunday Noon Game Schedule
NFL standings and Sunday schedule list all CST game times. Arizona hosts Green Bay, Baltimore visits New England, Cincinnati plays Jacksonville, Detroit at Minnesota, Indianapolis at Buffalo, New Orleans at Carolina, Oakland at Kansas City, St. Louis at Philadelphia.
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