Patriots rally past Steelers to reach Super Bowl
Patriots snap back with special teams heroics as a blocked punt return for a touchdown and a late defensive stand fuel a 24 17 victory over Pittsburgh. Troy Brown shone with eight catches and a 55 yard punt return TD while Drew Bledsoe stepped in for Brady. New England advances to face St Louis in New Orleans.
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Bledsoe Leads Patriots Past Steelers In AFC Title Test
Drew Bledsoe, in his first playoff start after Brady's injury, directed the New England offense to a 14 3 first half lead with an 11 yard TD pass to David Patten. He helped manage the game as Pittsburgh faced late turnovers by Kordell Stewart and a groin return by Jerome Bettis. Flowers praised Bledsoe’s championship pedigree while Pittsburgh fought to erase a large deficit.
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Patriots Win AFC Title Over Steelers 24 17 in New Orleans
New England defeats Pittsburgh 24 17 to advance to a third Super Bowl. Tom Brady subbed for an injured Drew Bledsoe, guiding a resilient offense while the defense stalled Steelers runners and intercepted Stewart three times. Key plays included Troy Brown's 55 yard punt return and Antwan Harris 49 yard kickoff return touchdown.
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Rams Rally Past Eagles to Reach Super Bowl in Dramatic Clash
Rams overcome a halftime deficit to stun Philadelphia 24 20 and earn a second Super Bowl trip in three years. Kurt Warner’s 212 yards and Isaac Bruce’s eight receptions fueled the comeback as St Louis leaned on a third quarter turnover spree and Faulk’s late score to seal the victory. McNabb led early Philadelphia life with a strong first half but Rams defense clamped down after intermission.
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Rams Edge Eagles In NFC Championship Clash 29 24
Rams beat the Eagles 29 24 to win the NFC Championship. Key plays include a Warner to Bruce 5 yard pass and Wilkins field goals. St Louis lost tackle Pace to a sprained knee but returned later as Faulk and Conwell contributed scores.
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