McNabb struggles as Eagles fall to Buccaneers in NFC title
Donovan McNabb unable to spark Philadelphia offense, completing 26 of 49 for 243 yards with two fumbles and an interception as Tampa Bay shuts down the Eagles 27-10 to reach the Super Bowl. Ronde Barber returns a 92-yard interception for a clinching score late in the fourth.
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Raiders face Buccaneers in Silver and Black title clash
Oakland clinches a shot at the Bowl title after a win over a torn, penalty plagued defense as Jon Gruden returns to the Bay Area to face his former team. Steve McNair passes for 286 yards while the Raiders capitalize on miscues and a late field goal to seize momentum.
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Raiders Reach Super Bowl After 41 24 Win
Oakland overwhelmed Tennessee 41 to 24 to advance to the Super Bowl. Jerry Rice and Tim Brown led the Raiders with key receptions while Marcus Allen and Rich Gannon guided the offense. Titans Coach Jeff Fisher praised his team as they fought back, but Oakland built a double-digit lead by halftime and held on to clinch the title game berth.
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Gruden’s Bucs advance past Eagles in chilly Vet showdown
Tampa Bay grounded Philadelphia 20 10 as Brad Johnson connected with Keyshawn Johnson and Joe Jurevicius for a 71 yard score. Warren Sapp and Simeon Rice sparked a defensive stand while Duce Staley’s early kickoff return was the lone Eagles highlight.
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Buccaneers Win NFC Championship Over Eagles 27 to 10
Tampa Bay defeats Philadelphia 27 10 in the NFC Championship game. Key moments include a 48 yard Gramatica field goal in the second quarter and a Barber 92 yard interception return for a touchdown. Rushing leaders include Alstott and Staley with notable yardage. Passing stats show Johnson for TB and McNabb for PHI, with multiple receivers tallying catches.
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Gruden Returns to Face Former Club in Super Bowl
NFL veteran Gruden talks respect for his roots as Al Davis’s Raiders seek back to back glory. The Buccaneers and Raiders clash in a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay aiming to cap a rapid rise while Oakland eyes its first title since 1983.
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