Best. Pro. Team. Ever. (an all-time pro football tournament) - Page 7

Wolfpack · 10-05-2004, 10:24 AM

Group one, game one scores:

Code:

R5-G1
San Diego Chargers 1995(10/9/10/9/18/N/-2) at Pittsburgh Steelers 1995(14/10/12/9/25/K/2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Diego Chargers 1995                       7    0    0   10     17
Pittsburgh Steelers 1995                      3   10    7    6     26
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Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1995 -7 (+ 2)
Current Records:
San Diego Chargers 1995:  0-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 1995:  1-0

*Steelers use middle two quarters to take control of the contest.

Code:

R5-G1
Cleveland Browns 1985(7/7/7/8/12/O/0) at New York Giants 1985(14/7/7/8/23/L/0)
3:  New York Giants 1985 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Cleveland Browns 1985                         7    0    0    2      9
New York Giants 1985                          7   14    7   14     42
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Line:  New York Giants 1985 -11 (+ 22)
Current Records:
Cleveland Browns 1985:  0-1
New York Giants 1985:  1-0

*Giants drub the Browns easily at home.

Code:

R5-G1
Oakland Raiders 2000(19/8/6/10/28/K/-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers 2002(13/11/10/10/23/L/4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Oakland Raiders 2000                          6    0   13   14     33
Pittsburgh Steelers 2002                      0   10    0    7     17
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Line:  Oakland Raiders 2000 -5 (+ 11)
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 2000:  1-0
Pittsburgh Steelers 2002:  0-1

*Second half explosion fuels Raider win on the road

Code:

R5-G1
Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/4/10/24/L/-4) at Indianapolis Colts 1994(9/10/8/9/20/M/4)
CG:  Oakland Raiders 1999 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Oakland Raiders 1999                          0    0    7    7    0     14
Indianapolis Colts 1994                      10    0    0    7    0     17
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Line:  Oakland Raiders 1999 -4 (-7) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 1999:  0-1
Indianapolis Colts 1994:  1-0

*Raiders dig early hole, rallies, but surrenders a touchdown and can't get into scoring position late to tie it up.

Code:

R5-G1
San Diego Chargers 1994(13/9/10/9/19/M/-5) at Los Angeles Raiders 1985(12/7/15/8/22/L/5)
CG:  San Diego Chargers 1994 reaches the  39 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
San Diego Chargers 1994                      10    7    7    7    0     31
Los Angeles Raiders 1985                      7    7   14    7    0     35
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Line:  Los Angeles Raiders 1985 -3 (+ 1)
Current Records:
San Diego Chargers 1994:  0-1
Los Angeles Raiders 1985:  1-0

*A shoot-out in LA as the lead see-saws back and forth the whole way, with the Raiders eeking it out in a tension-filled fourth quarter

Code:

R5-G1
Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/11/10/16/N/-1) at New England Patriots 1988(6/7/12/8/13/O/1)
4:  New England Patriots 1988 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  New England Patriots 1988 scores on a  27-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  New England Patriots 1988 misses the two-point conversion.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Baltimore Ravens 2001                         7    0   10    6    0     23
New England Patriots 1988                     0    7    0    8    6     21
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Line:  Baltimore Ravens 2001 -3 (-1)
Current Records:
Baltimore Ravens 2001:  1-0
New England Patriots 1988:  0-1

*An even affair the whole way that gets decided when the Patriots can't convert a two-pointer to tie and force OT, giving the Ravens a big road win in the series opener.

Code:

R5-G1
Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/11/10/23/L/6) at San Francisco 49ers 1977(8/10/5/7/19/M/-6)
2:  San Francisco 49ers 1977 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1997                        6    3   10   10     29
San Francisco 49ers 1977                      0    0    7    0      7
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Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1997 -4 (+ 18)
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1997:  1-0
San Francisco 49ers 1977:  0-1

*Niners are game for a half, but defense breaks down in the second half, allowing the Vikings to blow the game open.

Code:

R5-G1
Washington Redskins 1985(8/8/13/8/13/O/4) at Green Bay Packers 2003(17/9/9/10/29/J/-4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Washington Redskins 1985                      7    0    0    0      7
Green Bay Packers 2003                       17    6    7    3     33
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Line:  Green Bay Packers 2003 -16 (+ 10)
Current Records:
Washington Redskins 1985:  0-1
Green Bay Packers 2003:  1-0

*Washington gets first, last, and only score in the first quarter, with the remainder of the game completely dominated by Green Bay

Code:

R5-G1
Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/11/9/17/N/1) at Minnesota Vikings 1994(11/9/10/9/19/M/-1)
4:  Miami Dolphins 1990 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Miami Dolphins 1990                           0    7    0   11     18
Minnesota Vikings 1994                        7    7    7   14     35
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Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1994 -2 (+ 15)
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 1990:  0-1
Minnesota Vikings 1994:  1-0

*Viking offense applies constant pressure and Miami cannot keep up to stay in the game

Code:

R5-G1
Dallas Cowboys 1980(18/10/7/8/20/M/1) at Pittsburgh Steelers 2000(10/6/6/10/24/L/-1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1980                           7    3    6    7     23
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000                      0    3    0    7     10
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Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 -4 (-17) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1980:  1-0
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000:  0-1

*Cowboys come into Pittsburgh and run roughshod over the Steelers

Code:

R5-G1
Buffalo Bills 2002(13/13/8/10/15/O/-3) at Los Angeles Rams 1975(10/1/11/7/22/L/3)
CG:  Buffalo Bills 2002 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Buffalo Bills 2002                            0    7    0    7    0     14
Los Angeles Rams 1975                         0   14    7    0    0     21
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Line:  Los Angeles Rams 1975 -7 (Push)
Current Records:
Buffalo Bills 2002:  0-1
Los Angeles Rams 1975:  1-0

*Rams dominate middle two quarters to spell the difference in a tough game in LA

Code:

R5-G1
Denver Broncos 1978(8/2/6/7/11/P/-3) at New York Jets 1985(14/6/9/8/19/M/3)
CG:  Denver Broncos 1978 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 1978                           0    6    7    3    0     16
New York Jets 1985                           10    3    0    7    0     20
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Line:  New York Jets 1985 -8 (-4)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1978:  0-1
New York Jets 1985:  1-0

*Broncos fall down early, battle back to tie it at 13 after three, but give up the crucial touchdown in the fourth to allow the Jets to pick up the win at home

Code:

R5-G1
Kansas City Chiefs 1993(11/8/12/9/12/O/0) at Denver Broncos 1977(10/1/12/7/18/N/0)
4:  Denver Broncos 1977 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
4:  Denver Broncos 1977 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1993                       7    7    7    7     28
Denver Broncos 1977                           0    6    0    8     14
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Line:  Denver Broncos 1977 -6 (-20) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1993:  1-0
Denver Broncos 1977:  0-1

*Long day for the Broncos as the Chiefs methodically take them apart, forcing Denver to win at Arrowhead to stay in the series

Code:

R5-G1
San Francisco 49ers 1998(19/10/7/10/20/M/-1) at New Orleans Saints 1992(10/2/8/9/21/M/1)
2:  New Orleans Saints 1992 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
4:  New Orleans Saints 1992 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Francisco 49ers 1998                      7    0    3    7     17
New Orleans Saints 1992                       7    0    6   14     27
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Line:  New Orleans Saints 1992 -1 (+ 9)
Current Records:
San Francisco 49ers 1998:  0-1
New Orleans Saints 1992:  1-0

*Saints make risky gamble in the fourth and it pays off in a difference-making touchdown to secure the win in game one

Code:

R5-G1
Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/14/10/23/L/7) at Minnesota Vikings 1989(10/7/7/9/18/N/-7)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Atlanta Falcons 1998                          6    7   10    7     30
Minnesota Vikings 1989                        0    0    7    7     14
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Line:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 -5 (+ 11)
Current Records:
Atlanta Falcons 1998:  1-0
Minnesota Vikings 1989:  0-1

*Falcons dominate the first three quarters and cruise to a big road win in opener

Code:

R5-G1
Minnesota Vikings 1996(9/10/11/9/16/N/2) at Philadelphia Eagles 1990(15/9/9/9/27/K/-2)
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1996 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1996                        7    7    7    7    0     28
Philadelphia Eagles 1990                      7    7    0   17    0     31
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Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 1990 -11 (-8)
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1996:  0-1
Philadelphia Eagles 1990:  1-0

*Vikings blow big fourth quarter lead as the Eagles rally, sending the Vet fans into euphoria

Wolfpack · 10-05-2004, 10:43 AM

Game two scores:

Code:

R5-G2
Pittsburgh Steelers 1995(14/10/9/9/21/M/-2) at San Diego Chargers 1995(10/9/11/9/22/L/2)
2:  San Diego Chargers 1995 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
CG:  San Diego Chargers 1995 scores on a  25-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  San Diego Chargers 1995 converts the PAT.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Pittsburgh Steelers 1995                      7    7    0    3    0     17
San Diego Chargers 1995                       0    0    7    7    7     21
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Line:  San Diego Chargers 1995 -1 (+ 3)
Current Records:
Pittsburgh Steelers 1995:  1-1
San Diego Chargers 1995:  1-1

*Up against the wall at home, the Chargers come through with a late touchdown to win the game and force a third game

Code:

R5-G2
New York Giants 1985(14/7/5/8/19/M/-2) at Cleveland Browns 1985(7/7/7/8/16/N/2)
4:  New York Giants 1985 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
4:  Cleveland Browns 1985 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Cleveland Browns 1985 scores on a  23-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Cleveland Browns 1985 converts the PAT.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
New York Giants 1985                          0    7    7    0    0     14
Cleveland Browns 1985                         3    3    0    8    7     21
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Line:  New York Giants 1985 -3 (-10) *UPSET*
Current Records:
New York Giants 1985:  1-1
Cleveland Browns 1985:  1-1

*Browns also rally in the face of elimination with a 15-point fourth quarter, including the game winning touchdown late, to force a third game

Code:

R5-G2
Pittsburgh Steelers 2002(13/11/10/10/19/M/2) at Oakland Raiders 2000(19/8/8/10/32/J/-2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Pittsburgh Steelers 2002                      7    7    0    0     14
Oakland Raiders 2000                          0   10    0   13     23
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Line:  Oakland Raiders 2000 -13 (-4)
Current Records:
Pittsburgh Steelers 2002:  0-2
Oakland Raiders 2000:  2-0

*Raiders and Steelers battle to a standstill for three quarters, but Raiders deliver knockout blows in the fourth to take the game and series

Code:

R5-G2
Indianapolis Colts 1994(9/10/8/9/16/N/2) at Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/6/10/28/K/-2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Indianapolis Colts 1994                       3    0    0    0      3
Oakland Raiders 1999                         10    0   14   10     34
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Line:  Oakland Raiders 1999 -12 (+ 19)
Current Records:
Indianapolis Colts 1994:  1-1
Oakland Raiders 1999:  1-1

*A landslide second half for the Raiders blows open a close game and forces a third game in the series

Code:

R5-G2
Los Angeles Raiders 1985(12/7/14/8/18/N/2) at San Diego Chargers 1994(13/9/12/9/23/L/-2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Los Angeles Raiders 1985                      7    0    7    0     14
San Diego Chargers 1994                       6   14   10    3     33
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Line:  San Diego Chargers 1994 -5 (+ 14)
Current Records:
Los Angeles Raiders 1985:  1-1
San Diego Chargers 1994:  1-1

*Chargers blow up in second and third quarters to seize control of the game and tie up the series at one game each

Code:

R5-G2
New England Patriots 1988(6/7/12/8/9/P/-1) at Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/13/10/20/M/1)
3:  New England Patriots 1988 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New England Patriots 1988                     9    3    7    0     19
Baltimore Ravens 2001                         0    0    0    7      7
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Line:  Baltimore Ravens 2001 -11 (-23) *UPSET*
Current Records:
New England Patriots 1988:  1-1
Baltimore Ravens 2001:  1-1

*Patriots go into Baltimore and give Ravens a taste of their own medicine with solid offense and superb defense to force a third game

Code:

R5-G2
San Francisco 49ers 1977(8/10/5/7/15/O/-9) at Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/14/10/27/K/9)
CG:  San Francisco 49ers 1977 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
San Francisco 49ers 1977                      0    7    3    0    0     10
Minnesota Vikings 1997                        7    7    0    0    0     14
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Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1997 -12 (-8)
Current Records:
San Francisco 49ers 1977:  0-2
Minnesota Vikings 1997:  2-0

*Niners go out, but they go out fighting to the end, never giving the Vikings a chance to be comfortable at home

Code:

R5-G2
Green Bay Packers 2003(17/9/7/10/25/K/-6) at Washington Redskins 1985(8/8/13/8/17/N/6)
CG:  Washington Redskins 1985 scores on a  27-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Washington Redskins 1985 misses the two-point conversion.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Green Bay Packers 2003                        7    7    7   14    0     35
Washington Redskins 1985                      7    7   10    3    6     33
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Line:  Green Bay Packers 2003 -8 (-6)
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 2003:  2-0
Washington Redskins 1985:  0-2

*Wild game at RFK sees the Packers surge past the Redskins in the fourth, only to watch them come back with a late touchdown, but they advance as Washington can't come up with the tying two-point conversion

Code:

R5-G2
Minnesota Vikings 1994(11/9/9/9/15/O/-4) at Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/13/9/21/M/4)
CG:  Miami Dolphins 1990 converts a  30-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1994                        0    7    7    6    0     20
Miami Dolphins 1990                           3    7    3    7    3     23
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Line:  Miami Dolphins 1990 -6 (-3)
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1994:  1-1
Miami Dolphins 1990:  1-1

*A tense affair in Miami sees the lead traded constantly and the game not decided until Miami wins with a last-second field goal to force a third game

Code:

R5-G2
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000(10/6/5/10/20/M/-3) at Dallas Cowboys 1980(18/10/8/8/24/L/3)
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1980 scores on a  28-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1980 converts the PAT.
CG:  Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 attempts a  56-yard field goal, but misses!
OT:  Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 converts a  33-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000                      7    7   14    3    0    3     34
Dallas Cowboys 1980                           7   10    7    0    7    0     31
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Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1980 -4 (-7) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000:  1-1
Dallas Cowboys 1980:  1-1

*A classic game in Dallas as the momentum shifts back and forth, with Dallas coming up huge to tie it late, but ultimately blows a golden opportunity to sweep the series as the Steelers win it in OT

Code:

R5-G2
Los Angeles Rams 1975(10/1/8/7/18/N/-1) at Buffalo Bills 2002(13/13/9/10/19/M/1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Los Angeles Rams 1975                         0    0    0    3      3
Buffalo Bills 2002                            0    3    6   13     22
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Line:  Buffalo Bills 2002 -1 (+ 18)
Current Records:
Los Angeles Rams 1975:  1-1
Buffalo Bills 2002:  1-1

*A rather pedestrian affair in Buffalo as the Bills do all the scoring in the first three quarters on field goals and then finally put it away for good in the fourth

Code:

R5-G2
New York Jets 1985(14/6/6/8/15/O/0) at Denver Broncos 1978(8/2/6/7/15/O/0)
1:  Denver Broncos 1978 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
CG:  Denver Broncos 1978 attempts a  59-yard field goal, but misses!
CG:  New York Jets 1985 attempts a  46-yard field goal, but misses!
OT:  Denver Broncos 1978 intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
New York Jets 1985                            7    0    7    0    0    0     14
Denver Broncos 1978                           7    7    0    0    0    6     20
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Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
New York Jets 1985:  1-1
Denver Broncos 1978:  1-1

*Good defensive battle at Mile High, with the Broncos evening the series on a big defensive play in OT

Code:

R5-G2
Denver Broncos 1977(10/1/11/7/14/O/-2) at Kansas City Chiefs 1993(11/8/13/9/16/N/2)
CG:  Denver Broncos 1977 attempts a  59-yard field goal, but misses!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 1977                           7    3    0    7    0     17
Kansas City Chiefs 1993                       7    7    0    6    0     20
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Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1993 -2 (+ 1)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1977:  0-2
Kansas City Chiefs 1993:  2-0

*1977 AFC champs are bounced as the Chiefs hang on and take the game at Arrowhead to sweep the series

Code:

R5-G2
New Orleans Saints 1992(10/2/8/9/17/N/-1) at San Francisco 49ers 1998(19/10/9/10/24/L/1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New Orleans Saints 1992                       7   10    0    7     24
San Francisco 49ers 1998                      7    7    7   14     35
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Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1998 -7 (+ 4)
Current Records:
New Orleans Saints 1992:  1-1
San Francisco 49ers 1998:  1-1

*49ers dominate the second half to rally and take control of the game and force a third game in the series

Code:

R5-G2
Minnesota Vikings 1989(10/7/7/9/14/O/-9) at Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/16/10/27/K/9)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1989                        3    7    0    0     10
Atlanta Falcons 1998                          3    7    7    7     24
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Line:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 -13 (+ 1)
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1989:  0-2
Atlanta Falcons 1998:  2-0

*Falcons use strong second half to put the Vikings away and take the series in a sweep

Code:

R5-G2
Philadelphia Eagles 1990(15/9/7/9/23/L/-4) at Minnesota Vikings 1996(9/10/11/9/20/M/4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 1990                      7   14   10    7     38
Minnesota Vikings 1996                        6    7    0    0     13
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Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 1990 -3 (+ 22)
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 1990:  2-0
Minnesota Vikings 1996:  0-2

*Eagles play stellar football for 60 minutes and mash the Vikings at the Metrodome to claim the series sweep

Wolfpack · 10-05-2004, 11:00 AM

Game three scores:

Code:

R5-G3
San Diego Chargers 1995(10/9/10/9/20/M/0) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 1995(14/10/10/9/23/L/0) 
2:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1995 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Diego Chargers 1995                      14    7   10    6     37
Pittsburgh Steelers 1995                      6    8    0   14     28
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Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1995 -3 (-12) *UPSET*
Current Records:
San Diego Chargers 1995:  2-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 1995:  1-2

*Chargers control the game from the start and not even a fourth quarter outburst by the Steelers is enough to make a serious game of it late, giving the Chargers the game and the series

Code:

R5-G3
Cleveland Browns 1985(7/7/7/8/14/O/1) vs. New York Giants 1985(14/7/6/8/21/M/-1) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Cleveland Browns 1985                         0    3    0    0      3
New York Giants 1985                          0    6    3    7     16
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Line:  New York Giants 1985 -7 (+ 6)
Current Records:
Cleveland Browns 1985:  1-2
New York Giants 1985:  2-1

*Giants win with a stifling defensive effort that only gives up one field goal on the afternoon

Code:

R5-G3
Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/6/10/26/K/-2) vs. Indianapolis Colts 1994(9/10/8/9/18/N/2) 
3:  Oakland Raiders 1999 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
CG:  Indianapolis Colts 1994 reaches the  17 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Oakland Raiders 1999                         10   14    0    7    0     31
Indianapolis Colts 1994                       7    7    7    3    0     24
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Line:  Oakland Raiders 1999 -8 (-1)
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 1999:  2-1
Indianapolis Colts 1994:  1-2

*A strong first half for the Raiders enables them to keep the Colts at arm's reach the rest of the way to claim the series

Code:

R5-G3
San Diego Chargers 1994(13/9/10/9/21/M/-4) vs. Los Angeles Raiders 1985(12/7/14/8/20/M/4) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Diego Chargers 1994                      10    0    7    7     24
Los Angeles Raiders 1985                      3    0   10    0     13
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Line:  San Diego Chargers 1994 -1 (+ 10)
Current Records:
San Diego Chargers 1994:  2-1
Los Angeles Raiders 1985:  1-2

*1994 AFC champs play a solid 60 minutes, especially on defense, enabling them to knock out their hated rivals

Code:

R5-G3
Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/12/10/18/N/0) vs. New England Patriots 1988(6/7/12/8/11/P/0) 
CG:  Baltimore Ravens 2001 converts a  37-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Baltimore Ravens 2001                         0    0    3    3    3      9
New England Patriots 1988                     7    0    0    0    0      7
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Line:  Baltimore Ravens 2001 -7 (-5)
Current Records:
Baltimore Ravens 2001:  2-1
New England Patriots 1988:  1-2

*An absolute slugfest in game three totally dominated by defense, and Baltimore has the better one, which allows their offense to come up with one last drive for a game-winning field goal to clinch the series

Code:

R5-G3
Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/12/9/19/M/3) vs. Minnesota Vikings 1994(11/9/9/9/17/N/-3) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Miami Dolphins 1990                          10    6    7   10     33
Minnesota Vikings 1994                       10    0    6    0     16
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Line:  Miami Dolphins 1990 -2 (+ 15)
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 1990:  2-1
Minnesota Vikings 1994:  1-2

*Teams play to a standstill for a quarter, but it's all Miami the rest of the way as the Dolphins bounce yet another Viking team from the field

Code:

R5-G3
Dallas Cowboys 1980(18/10/7/8/22/L/2) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 2000(10/6/5/10/22/L/-2) 
4:  Dallas Cowboys 1980 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1980                           7    7    7    7     28
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000                     10    7    7   17     41
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Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1980:  1-2
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000:  2-1

*A disastrous fourth quarter spells the doom of the Cowboys as they are eliminated after having won game one in Pittsburgh

Code:

R5-G3
Buffalo Bills 2002(13/13/8/10/17/N/-1) vs. Los Angeles Rams 1975(10/1/9/7/20/M/1) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Buffalo Bills 2002                            7   10   10    0     27
Los Angeles Rams 1975                         3    7    0    0     10
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Line:  Los Angeles Rams 1975 -3 (-20) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Buffalo Bills 2002:  2-1
Los Angeles Rams 1975:  1-2

*Great offensive and defensive effort from the Bills enables them to knock out the Rams and advance to the next round

Code:

R5-G3
Denver Broncos 1978(8/2/6/7/13/O/-1) vs. New York Jets 1985(14/6/7/8/17/N/1) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 1978                           7    3    0    3     13
New York Jets 1985                            7    7    3    7     24
----------
Line:  New York Jets 1985 -4 (+ 7)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1978:  1-2
New York Jets 1985:  2-1

*Jets offense applies enough pressure throughout to prevent the Broncos from staying in the game for all 60 minutes

Code:

R5-G3
San Francisco 49ers 1998(19/10/8/10/22/L/0) vs. New Orleans Saints 1992(10/2/8/9/19/M/0) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Francisco 49ers 1998                      3    0    0    0      3
New Orleans Saints 1992                       7    0   14    0     21
----------
Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1998 -3 (-21) *UPSET*
Current Records:
San Francisco 49ers 1998:  1-2
New Orleans Saints 1992:  2-1

*Saints play stellar defense throughout and dominate the rubber match as New Orleans moves on to round six

JeeberD · 10-05-2004, 02:31 PM

Dammit, what is this magic that the Steelers have over the Cowboys?

sterlingice · 10-05-2004, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Dammit, what is this magic that the Steelers have over the Cowboys?

*starts a chant of "OV-ER-RAT-ED"*

SI

JeeberD · 10-06-2004, 02:08 AM

Yeah, how pitiful. That leaves is with only six teams left...six times the amount that the Oilers franchise has...

Wolfpack · 10-06-2004, 12:47 PM

Group two pairings are posted below:

Code:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001 (9-7, WC)	vs.	Minnesota Vikings 1969 (12-2, NFL-L)
Indianapolis Colts 1999 (13-3, D)	vs.	Los Angeles Rams 1977 (10-4, D)
Baltimore Colts 1968 (13-1, NFL-L)	vs.	Washington Redskins 2000 (8-8)
Oakland Raiders 2002 (11-5, C)		vs.	Indianapolis Colts 1996 (9-7, WC)
San Francisco 49ers 1996 (12-4, WC)	vs.	New England Patriots 1998 (9-7, WC)
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998 (11-5, D)	vs.	New England Patriots 1996 (11-5, C)
Chicago Bears 1995 (9-7)		vs.	Oakland Raiders 1977 (11-3, WC)
Denver Broncos 1991 (12-4, D)		vs.	Detroit Lions 2000 (9-7)
Dallas Cowboys 1998 (10-6, D)		vs.	Denver Broncos 1999 (6-10)
Philadelphia Eagles 2001 (11-5, D)	vs.	St. Louis Cardinals 1970 (8-5-1)
Miami Dolphins 1975 (10-4)		vs.	Cleveland Browns 1968 (10-4, NFL-D)
Kansas City Chiefs 1992	(10-6, WC)	vs.	Denver Broncos 2003 (10-6, WC)
Denver Broncos 2001 (8-8)		vs.	Washington Redskins 1976 (10-4, WC)
St. Louis Rams 2000 (10-6, WC)		vs.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1980 (5-10-1)
Dallas Cowboys 1981 (12-4, D)		vs.	Chicago Bears 1962 (9-5)
Philadelphia Eagles 1989 (11-5, WC)	vs.	Kansas City Chiefs 1995 (13-3, D)

*The quality slides a little from the last group as there are a few under .500 teams in the group and a few others that missed the playoffs, but there are some nice matchups even so. I'd say 98 JAX and 96 NE probably is the best of the group.

Wolfpack · 10-06-2004, 01:11 PM

Game one scores posted:

Code:

R5-G1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001(10/7/7/10/12/O/2) at Minnesota Vikings 1969(16/0/5/6/21/M/-2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001                     7    3    7    7     24
Minnesota Vikings 1969                        7    0    0    7     14
----------
Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1969 -9 (-19) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001:  1-0
Minnesota Vikings 1969:  0-1

*Vikings teams are just not having any luck in this round. Tampa's normally anemic offense surprisingly shreds the Purple People Eaters while the defense shuts them out in the middle two quarters to stun the faithful at Metropolitan Stadium.

Code:

R5-G1
Indianapolis Colts 1999(17/11/14/10/21/M/9) at Los Angeles Rams 1977(13/3/5/7/23/L/-9)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Indianapolis Colts 1999                       0    7    7    0     14
Los Angeles Rams 1977                         7   14    0   10     31
----------
Line:  Los Angeles Rams 1977 -2 (+ 15)
Current Records:
Indianapolis Colts 1999:  0-1
Los Angeles Rams 1977:  1-0

*Rams open up a lead in the second quarter, Colts try to rally, but LA then closes the door in a dominant fourth quarter.

Code:

R5-G1
Baltimore Colts 1968(18/0/7/6/19/M/1) at Washington Redskins 2000(7/7/6/10/13/O/-1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Baltimore Colts 1968                         10    0    0   17     27
Washington Redskins 2000                      0    3    0    0      3
----------
Line:  Baltimore Colts 1968 -6 (+ 18)
Current Records:
Baltimore Colts 1968:  1-0
Washington Redskins 2000:  0-1

*Colts defense is the story of the day, holding the Redskins to a single field goal. Offense has more than enough to work with as a result.

Code:

R5-G1
Oakland Raiders 2002(17/7/8/10/26/K/-3) at Indianapolis Colts 1996(9/10/11/9/17/N/3)
CG:  Indianapolis Colts 1996 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Oakland Raiders 2002                          0   14    0   17    0     31
Indianapolis Colts 1996                      10    0    7    7    0     24
----------
Line:  Oakland Raiders 2002 -9 (-2)
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 2002:  1-0
Indianapolis Colts 1996:  0-1

*A roller-coaster affair in Indianapolis as the Colts initially go up 10-0, only to trail 14-10 at half, then retake the lead in the third, then watch the Raiders rip the defense apart in the fourth to drop the opening game at home

Code:

R5-G1
San Francisco 49ers 1996(13/6/8/9/19/M/-1) at New England Patriots 1998(11/9/9/10/20/M/1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Francisco 49ers 1996                      7    7    0   10     24
New England Patriots 1998                     0    3    0    7     10
----------
Line:  New England Patriots 1998 -1 (-15) *UPSET*
Current Records:
San Francisco 49ers 1996:  1-0
New England Patriots 1998:  0-1

*Niners fans have something to cheer about as their defense comes up strong, enabling the Niners to get up early and stay there

Code:

R5-G1
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998(14/11/11/10/22/L/2) at New England Patriots 1996(15/9/9/9/27/K/-2)
CG:  New England Patriots 1996 converts a  45-yard field goal attempt!
CG:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1998 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
OT:  New England Patriots 1996 fumbles the ball away!  Jacksonville Jaguars 1998 picks up the fumble and returns it for a touchdown!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998                     3    7    0   10    0    6     26
New England Patriots 1996                     7    7    3    0    3    0     20
----------
Line:  New England Patriots 1996 -5 (-11) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998:  1-0
New England Patriots 1996:  0-1

*A stirring fourth-quarter rally by Jacksonville almost goes for naught as the Patriots tie it up at the end of regulation, but the defense makes the big play in OT to send the home crowd away disappointed

Code:

R5-G1
Chicago Bears 1995(14/11/7/9/22/L/-3) at Oakland Raiders 1977(16/8/10/7/27/K/3)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Chicago Bears 1995                            7    7    7    0     21
Oakland Raiders 1977                         14   10   10    7     41
----------
Line:  Oakland Raiders 1977 -5 (+ 15)
Current Records:
Chicago Bears 1995:  0-1
Oakland Raiders 1977:  1-0

*Raiders offense is firing on all cylinders in this one as they slice-and-dice the Bears with ease

Code:

R5-G1
Denver Broncos 1991(10/5/12/9/16/N/2) at Detroit Lions 2000(9/9/10/10/17/N/-2)
2:  Detroit Lions 2000 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
4:  Denver Broncos 1991 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 1991                           6    3    0    8     17
Detroit Lions 2000                           10   14    3    7     34
----------
Line:  Detroit Lions 2000 -1 (+ 16)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1991:  0-1
Detroit Lions 2000:  1-0

*The last of the Lions apparently will not be going quietly as Detroit used a big first half to springboard themselves to a win in the series opener at home

Code:

R5-G1
Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/19/M/3) at Denver Broncos 1999(10/9/2/10/20/M/-3)
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1998 scores on a  16-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1998 misses the two-point conversion.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1998                           3    7    0    3    6     19
Denver Broncos 1999                           7    7    7    0    0     21
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1999 -1 (+ 1)
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1998:  0-1
Denver Broncos 1999:  1-0

*Cowboys make a strong comeback, but once again get burned by a missed two-pointer that could have tied it

Code:

R5-G1
Philadelphia Eagles 2001(11/4/7/10/19/M/3) at St. Louis Cardinals 1970(14/6/4/6/16/N/-3)
CG:  Philadelphia Eagles 2001 scores on a  36-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Philadelphia Eagles 2001 converts the PAT.
CG:  St. Louis Cardinals 1970 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
OT:  St. Louis Cardinals 1970 intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 2001                     10    0    7    3    7    0     27
St. Louis Cardinals 1970                      7    0   10   10    0    6     33
----------
Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 2001 -3 (-9) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 2001:  0-1
St. Louis Cardinals 1970:  1-0

*Eagles force OT with a 36-yard touchdown pass, but commit a costly turnover in OT that goes the other way for a game-winner for the Cardinals

Code:

R5-G1
Miami Dolphins 1975(13/4/6/7/21/M/0) at Cleveland Browns 1968(16/9/6/6/21/M/0)
CG:  Cleveland Browns 1968 converts a  51-yard field goal attempt!
CG:  Miami Dolphins 1975 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
OT:  Miami Dolphins 1975 converts a  37-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Miami Dolphins 1975                           3    0    7    0    0    3     13
Cleveland Browns 1968                         0    7    0    0    3    0     10
----------
Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 1975:  1-0
Cleveland Browns 1968:  0-1

*An absolute brawl by the lake as both defenses prove stout, the Browns being fortunate to force OT on a long FG at the end of regulation, but the Dolphins pull it out with the winning FG on the first possession of OT

Code:

R5-G1
Kansas City Chiefs 1992(12/10/8/9/17/N/-2) at Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/10/10/26/K/2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1992                       7    7    3    0     17
Denver Broncos 2003                           6    7   13    7     33
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 2003 -9 (+ 7)
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1992:  0-1
Denver Broncos 2003:  1-0

*A tight, well-played first half disintegrates into a Bronco rout as Denver outscores the Chiefs 20-3 over the final 30 minutes

Code:

R5-G1
Denver Broncos 2001(11/11/7/10/19/M/-3) at Washington Redskins 1976(11/7/10/7/21/M/3)
CG:  Denver Broncos 2001 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 2001                           3   14    3    3    0     23
Washington Redskins 1976                      7    7   10    0    0     24
----------
Line:  Washington Redskins 1976 -2 (-1)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2001:  0-1
Washington Redskins 1976:  1-0

*A great contest at RFK as the Broncos and Redskins trade the lead all afternoon, but the Redskin defense makes the big stops in the fourth to secure the win

Code:

R5-G1
St. Louis Rams 2000(23/20/9/10/35/I/4) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1980(7/12/5/8/27/K/-4)
3:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1980 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  St. Louis Rams 2000 scores on a  22-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  St. Louis Rams 2000 converts the PAT.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
St. Louis Rams 2000                          10   10   14    0    7     41
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1980                    10   13   11    0    0     34
----------
Line:  St. Louis Rams 2000 -8 (-1)
Current Records:
St. Louis Rams 2000:  1-0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1980:  0-1

*All offense, no defense in this game as the Rams and Bucs light up the scoreboard in the first three quarters, but in a twist, no one could score in the fourth until the Rams broke through with a 22-yard TD pass very late to pull out the win

Code:

R5-G1
Dallas Cowboys 1981(13/7/12/8/22/L/2) at Chicago Bears 1962(14/9/10/6/21/M/-2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1981                           0    7    0    0      7
Chicago Bears 1962                            3    3    6   14     26
----------
Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1981 -1 (-20) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1981:  0-1
Chicago Bears 1962:  1-0

*An old-school slugfest at Soldier Field sees both offenses struggling in a tight contest until the Bears finally notch two touchdowns in the fourth to put the game away

Code:

R5-G1
Philadelphia Eagles 1989(11/8/10/9/13/O/-5) at Kansas City Chiefs 1995(12/4/15/9/22/L/5)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 1989                      0    3    0    0      3
Kansas City Chiefs 1995                       6    0    7    7     20
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1995 -9 (+ 8)
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 1989:  0-1
Kansas City Chiefs 1995:  1-0

*A close first half where the teams only got field goals turns into a decisive KC win with a pair of second half touchdowns by the Chiefs

Wolfpack · 10-06-2004, 01:35 PM

Game two scores:

Code:

R5-G2
Minnesota Vikings 1969(16/0/3/6/17/N/-4) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001(10/7/7/10/16/N/4)
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1969 reaches midfield before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1969                       10    7    0    0    0     17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001                     0    7    7    7    0     21
----------
Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1969 -1 (-5) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1969:  0-2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001:  2-0

*The long faces in the Twin Cities are getting longer by the second as another Viking team is bounced. The Vikings start fast, but then fade as the Buc defense starts to assert control, while the Tampa Bay offense finally starts producing the points to win the game and the series.

Code:

R5-G2
Los Angeles Rams 1977(13/3/4/7/19/M/-12) at Indianapolis Colts 1999(17/11/16/10/25/K/12)
CG:  Los Angeles Rams 1977 reaches the  38 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Los Angeles Rams 1977                         7    0   14    0    0     21
Indianapolis Colts 1999                      14    7    0    7    0     28
----------
Line:  Indianapolis Colts 1999 -6 (+ 1)
Current Records:
Los Angeles Rams 1977:  1-1
Indianapolis Colts 1999:  1-1

*Rams rally from a 21-7 halftime deficit, but the defense gives up a critical fourth quarter TD that spells doom and ties the series up at one game apiece.

Code:

R5-G2
Washington Redskins 2000(7/7/6/10/9/P/-3) at Baltimore Colts 1968(18/0/9/6/23/L/3)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Washington Redskins 2000                      3    0    0    0      3
Baltimore Colts 1968                          7   14   20   10     51
----------
Line:  Baltimore Colts 1968 -14 (+ 34)
Current Records:
Washington Redskins 2000:  0-2
Baltimore Colts 1968:  2-0

*The 1968 Colts are proving to be an absolutely frightening team in the tournament as they crush the Redskins to move on.

Code:

R5-G2
Indianapolis Colts 1996(9/10/11/9/13/O/1) at Oakland Raiders 2002(17/7/10/10/30/J/-1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Indianapolis Colts 1996                       0    7    0    0      7
Oakland Raiders 2002                          0   17    3    7     27
----------
Line:  Oakland Raiders 2002 -17 (+ 3)
Current Records:
Indianapolis Colts 1996:  0-2
Oakland Raiders 2002:  2-0

*Raiders use a big second quarter by the offense and a big second half by the defense to complete the sweep.

Code:

R5-G2
New England Patriots 1998(11/9/9/10/16/N/-1) at San Francisco 49ers 1996(13/6/10/9/23/L/1)
2:  New England Patriots 1998 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New England Patriots 1998                     3    9    0    0     12
San Francisco 49ers 1996                      7    7    3    7     24
----------
Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1996 -7 (+ 5)
Current Records:
New England Patriots 1998:  0-2
San Francisco 49ers 1996:  2-0

*Patriots and 49ers battle evenly for a half before the Patriots go into hibernation in the second half. Net result is a 49er win and a sweep of the series.

Code:

R5-G2
New England Patriots 1996(15/9/8/9/23/L/-4) at Jacksonville Jaguars 1998(14/11/12/10/26/K/4)
4:  New England Patriots 1996 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New England Patriots 1996                     0   10    6    8     24
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998                     7    3   17   13     40
----------
Line:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1998 -3 (+ 13)
Current Records:
New England Patriots 1996:  0-2
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998:  2-0

*Teams are tied at 10 at half, but the Jags blister the Patriots in the second half and roll to the sweep of the 1996 AFC champs.

Code:

R5-G2
Oakland Raiders 1977(16/8/9/7/23/L/1) at Chicago Bears 1995(14/11/8/9/26/K/-1)
3:  Chicago Bears 1995 goes for two and fails.
CG:  Chicago Bears 1995 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Oakland Raiders 1977                         14    3    7    0    0     24
Chicago Bears 1995                            3   10    6    3    0     22
----------
Line:  Chicago Bears 1995 -3 (-5) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 1977:  2-0
Chicago Bears 1995:  0-2

*A close, hard-fought contest is basically decided by the fact that the Raiders score one more touchdown than the Bears. Bears miss a two-point conversion in the third to provide the margin at the end.

Code:

R5-G2
Detroit Lions 2000(9/9/10/10/13/O/-4) at Denver Broncos 1991(10/5/14/9/20/M/4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Detroit Lions 2000                            0    0    0    0      0
Denver Broncos 1991                          10   10    3    7     30
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1991 -7 (+ 23)
Current Records:
Detroit Lions 2000:  1-1
Denver Broncos 1991:  1-1

*One team came to the stadium. Wonder where the other one was?

Code:

R5-G2
Denver Broncos 1999(10/9/2/10/16/N/-5) at Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/7/10/23/L/5)
3:  Dallas Cowboys 1998 goes for two again and fails.
CG:  Denver Broncos 1999 attempts a  44-yard field goal, but misses!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 1999                           7   10   10    0    0     27
Dallas Cowboys 1998                           3    7   13    7    0     30
----------
Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1998 -7 (-4)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1999:  1-1
Dallas Cowboys 1998:  1-1

*Another nailbiter. This time, the Cowboys do get a break in the late going as the Broncos miss a FG that would have forced OT.

Code:

R5-G2
St. Louis Cardinals 1970(14/6/4/6/12/O/-5) at Philadelphia Eagles 2001(11/4/9/10/23/L/5)
CG:  Philadelphia Eagles 2001 reaches the  16 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
St. Louis Cardinals 1970                      7    0    0    7    0     14
Philadelphia Eagles 2001                      3    0    3    0    0      6
----------
Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 2001 -11 (-19) *UPSET*
Current Records:
St. Louis Cardinals 1970:  2-0
Philadelphia Eagles 2001:  0-2

*A defensive gem for the Cardinals secures a surprising sweep of the Eagles and a very loud chorus of boos for the home team from the crowd at the Vet.

Code:

R5-G2
Cleveland Browns 1968(16/9/6/6/17/N/-3) at Miami Dolphins 1975(13/4/9/7/25/K/3)
4:  Miami Dolphins 1975 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Cleveland Browns 1968                        10    0    3   10     23
Miami Dolphins 1975                           0    0    0    7      7
----------
Line:  Miami Dolphins 1975 -8 (-24) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Cleveland Browns 1968:  1-1
Miami Dolphins 1975:  1-1

*Facing elimination, the Browns, particularly their defense, come up with a huge game. Cleveland keeps Miami off the scoreboard until a late, rather meaningless touchdown in the fourth quarter to even the series.

Code:

R5-G2
Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/8/10/22/L/0) at Kansas City Chiefs 1992(12/10/8/9/21/M/0)
1:  Denver Broncos 2003 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
3:  Kansas City Chiefs 1992 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
3:  Kansas City Chiefs 1992 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 2003                           7   14   14   17     52
Kansas City Chiefs 1992                       3   10    8   10     31
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 2003 -1 (+ 20)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2003:  2-0
Kansas City Chiefs 1992:  0-2

*It started quietly enough with only a 7-3 first quarter in favor of the Broncos. After that, the scoreboard operator had trouble keeping up, with the Broncos delivering considerably more damage than the Chiefs to claim the win and the series sweep.

Code:

R5-G2
Washington Redskins 1976(11/7/10/7/17/N/1) at Denver Broncos 2001(11/11/9/10/23/L/-1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Washington Redskins 1976                      3    0    0    6      9
Denver Broncos 2001                           7   10    0   10     27
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 2001 -6 (+ 12)
Current Records:
Washington Redskins 1976:  1-1
Denver Broncos 2001:  1-1

*Broncos respond to the game one loss with a strong defensive effort that holds the Redskins to just field goals on the day, while the offense stakes the team to a 17-3 halftime lead. Denver rolls from there.

Code:

R5-G2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1980(7/12/5/8/23/L/-6) at St. Louis Rams 2000(23/20/11/10/39/H/6)
3:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1980 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1980                     7    0    0    3     10
St. Louis Rams 2000                           3   21   14    7     45
----------
Line:  St. Louis Rams 2000 -16 (+ 19)
Current Records:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1980:  0-2
St. Louis Rams 2000:  2-0

*Buccaneers lead 7-3 after one, but it got real ugly real fast after that as the Greatest Show on Turf blitz Tampa Bay for 35 unanswered points in the second and third quarters. Rams in a sweep move on.

Code:

R5-G2
Chicago Bears 1962(14/9/10/6/17/N/-4) at Dallas Cowboys 1981(13/7/14/8/26/K/4)
4:  Chicago Bears 1962 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Chicago Bears 1962 scores on a  21-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Chicago Bears 1962 converts the PAT.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Chicago Bears 1962                            0    3    0    8    7     18
Dallas Cowboys 1981                           0    7    7    0    0     14
----------
Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1981 -9 (-13) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Chicago Bears 1962:  2-0
Dallas Cowboys 1981:  0-2

*Cowboys play great for three quarters, but the defense comes apart in the fourth as they surrender a touchdown and two-pointer and then are stunned by a late touchdown pass that gives the lead and game to the Bears. Chicago complets a surprise sweep to move on. (Cowboys just can't catch a break on these two-point conversions)

Code:

R5-G2
Kansas City Chiefs 1995(12/4/12/9/18/N/2) at Philadelphia Eagles 1989(11/8/10/9/17/N/-2)
3:  Philadelphia Eagles 1989 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1995                       0    0    0    7      7
Philadelphia Eagles 1989                      0    3   14    0     17
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1995 -1 (-11) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1995:  1-1
Philadelphia Eagles 1989:  1-1

*Eagles defense comes to play at the Vet as they play shutout ball for three quarters. By that time, the offense has put up 17 points to give the Eagles a comfortable cushion that evens the series at one game apiece.

sterlingice · 10-06-2004, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Yeah, how pitiful. That leaves is with only six teams left...six times the amount that the Oilers franchise has...

Well, now we're at five times that amount. Maybe become four, pending a game 3

SI

Wolfpack · 10-06-2004, 02:07 PM

Scores from the rubber matches:

Code:

R5-G3
Indianapolis Colts 1999(17/11/15/10/23/L/11) vs. Los Angeles Rams 1977(13/3/4/7/21/M/-11) 
CG:  Indianapolis Colts 1999 attempts a  44-yard field goal, but misses!
CG:  Los Angeles Rams 1977 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
OT:  Indianapolis Colts 1999 converts a  34-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Indianapolis Colts 1999                       3    7    7    0    0    3     20
Los Angeles Rams 1977                         7   10    0    0    0    0     17
----------
Line:  Indianapolis Colts 1999 -2 (+ 1)
Current Records:
Indianapolis Colts 1999:  2-1
Los Angeles Rams 1977:  1-2

*Colts and Rams have a fantastic finish to the series. Rams seem to have the early edge, but the offense goes into the tank after the half, allowing the Colts to tie it up in the third and nearly win it on a field goal late in the fourth, but the Colts miss to send it to OT. In OT, the Colts go first and they take advantage and score the winning field goal to clinch the series.

Code:

R5-G3
Denver Broncos 1991(10/5/13/9/18/N/3) vs. Detroit Lions 2000(9/9/10/10/15/O/-3) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 1991                           7    0    7   10     24
Detroit Lions 2000                            7    7    0    0     14
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1991 -3 (+ 7)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1991:  2-1
Detroit Lions 2000:  1-2

*The last Lions team is eliminated as they completely disappear after halftime, allowing the Broncos to rack up 17 straight points to take the game and the series.

Code:

R5-G3
Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/6/10/21/M/4) vs. Denver Broncos 1999(10/9/2/10/18/N/-4) 
3:  Denver Broncos 1999 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1998                           7    7    6    3     23
Denver Broncos 1999                           0    3    0    0      3
----------
Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1998 -3 (+ 17)
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1998:  2-1
Denver Broncos 1999:  1-2

*No tension in this one as the 'Boys dominated from the opening kickoff to advance. The defense in particular was stellar, holding the Broncos to a single field goal in the second quarter.

Code:

R5-G3
Miami Dolphins 1975(13/4/7/7/23/L/1) vs. Cleveland Browns 1968(16/9/6/6/19/M/-1) 
3:  Cleveland Browns 1968 goes for two and fails.
4:  Cleveland Browns 1968 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Miami Dolphins 1975                          14    3   10    7     34
Cleveland Browns 1968                         3    0   13    9     25
----------
Line:  Miami Dolphins 1975 -4 (+ 5)
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 1975:  2-1
Cleveland Browns 1968:  1-2

*Cleveland digs too deep a hole early to get out of. They try to rally after halftime, but the Dolphins are able to keep them at arm's length the rest of the way to take game three and move on to round six.

Code:

R5-G3
Denver Broncos 2001(11/11/7/10/21/M/-3) vs. Washington Redskins 1976(11/7/10/7/19/M/3) 
CG:  Washington Redskins 1976 reaches the  27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 2001                           7    7    7    0    0     21
Washington Redskins 1976                      0    7    0   10    0     17
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 2001 -2 (+ 2)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2001:  2-1
Washington Redskins 1976:  1-2

*Broncos control the game for 45 minutes, but then have to hang on and only know they've won when Washington's last chance drive stalls and dies at the Denver 27.

Code:

R5-G3
Philadelphia Eagles 1989(11/8/10/9/15/O/-4) vs. Kansas City Chiefs 1995(12/4/14/9/20/M/4) 
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 1995 reaches the  17 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 1989                      3    7    0    3    0     13
Kansas City Chiefs 1995                       7    0    0    0    0      7
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1995 -5 (-11) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 1989:  2-1
Kansas City Chiefs 1995:  1-2

*Chiefs take the lead on a first quarter touchdown, but it will be the last lead they ever have as the Eagles strike for a TD in the second to take the lead back and never give it up again. The Chiefs have chances to win, but their best effort at the end can only get them to the Eagle 17 before they give it up on downs.

Wolfpack · 10-06-2004, 02:08 PM

Already halfway through round five. Here are the 32 teams to advance to the round of 64:
Atlanta Falcons 1998
Baltimore Colts 1968
Baltimore Ravens 2001
Buffalo Bills 2002
Chicago Bears 1962
Dallas Cowboys 1998
Denver Broncos 1991
Denver Broncos 2001
Denver Broncos 2003
Green Bay Packers 2003
Indianapolis Colts 1999
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998
Kansas City Chiefs 1993
Miami Dolphins 1975
Miami Dolphins 1990
Minnesota Vikings 1997
New Orleans Saints 1992
New York Giants 1985
New York Jets 1985
Oakland Raiders 1977
Oakland Raiders 1999
Oakland Raiders 2000
Oakland Raiders 2002
Philadelphia Eagles 1989
Philadelphia Eagles 1990
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000
San Diego Chargers 1994
San Diego Chargers 1995
San Francisco 49ers 1996
St. Louis Cardinals 1970
St. Louis Rams 2000
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001

Wolfpack · 10-07-2004, 10:01 AM

Onward to group three:

Code:

Kansas City Chiefs 2003	(13-3, D)	vs.	New York Giants 1993 (11-5, WC)
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 (14-2, D)	vs.	Pittsburgh Steelers 1983 (10-6, D)
Kansas City Chiefs 2002 (8-8)		vs.	Green Bay Packers 1997 (13-3, D)
Green Bay Packers 2002 (12-4, D)	vs.	Seattle Seahawks 2000 (6-10)
Los Angeles Raiders 1982 (8-1, P)	vs.	Minnesota Vikings 1998 (15-1, D)
Chicago Bears 1988 (12-4, D)		vs.	Oakland Raiders 1968 (12-2, AFL-D)
Kansas City Chiefs 1997 (13-3, D)	vs.	Baltimore Ravens 1997 (6-9-1)
Kansas City Chiefs 1984 (8-8)		vs.	Cleveland Browns 1987 (10-5, D)
Buffalo Bills 1988 (12-4, D)		vs.	Philadelphia Eagles 1992 (11-5, WC)
Philadelphia Eagles 1997 (6-9-1)	vs.	Carolina Panthers 1999 (8-8)
Dallas Cowboys 2003 (10-6, D)		vs.	Miami Dolphins 2000 (11-5, D)
San Diego Chargers 2002	(8-8)		vs.	Miami Dolphins 1979 (10-6, D)
Carolina Panthers 2003 (11-5, C)	vs.	New Orleans Saints 1987 (12-3, WC)
Denver Broncos 2000 (11-5, D)		vs.	Baltimore Colts 1959 (9-3, L)
San Francisco 49ers 1993 (10-6, D)	vs.	Green Bay Packers 1961 (11-3, L)
Dallas Cowboys 1973 (10-4, D)		vs.	Green Bay Packers 1962 (13-1, L)

Quality seems to improve again. Only 3 teams below .500 in this group and there is a boatload of division champs. We have also now encountered the first league champions of the round in the last three pairings. Judging the opposition to them, I'd say the Colts are in the most danger of elimination while the 1962 Packers are the most likely to advance. However, it would not be surprising to see all three advance to the round of 64.

Wolfpack · 10-07-2004, 10:36 AM

Game one scoreboard:

Code:

R5-G1
Kansas City Chiefs 2003(19/11/10/10/21/M/1) at New York Giants 1993(9/3/9/9/21/M/-1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 2003                       0    7   10    7     24
New York Giants 1993                          7    6    7   13     33
----------
Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 2003:  0-1
New York Giants 1993:  1-0

*A tough, close contest throughout where defense controlled the first half, but offense dominated the second. Giants make just enough plays to get the win.

Code:

R5-G1
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/13/10/23/L/4) at Pittsburgh Steelers 1983(11/9/9/8/15/O/-4)
CG:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1983 scores on a  27-yard touchdown run!
CG:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1983 converts the PAT.
OT:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 converts a  34-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999                    10   14    0    0    0    3     27
Pittsburgh Steelers 1983                      3    0    7    7    7    0     24
----------
Line:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 -8 (-5)
Current Records:
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999:  1-0
Pittsburgh Steelers 1983:  0-1

*Jacksonville comes out blazing in the first half and it looks like a rout at half with the score 24-3. But, the Three Rivers crowd gets behind the Steelers and they rally. By the end of regulation the crowd is in a frenzy, waving the Terrible Towels as the Steelers have tied it up to force OT. Unfortunately, the great rally goes for naught as the Jags recover enough to score on the first possession of OT to escape Pittsburgh with a win they had no business not getting at halftime.

Code:

R5-G1
Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/3/10/25/K/-8) at Green Bay Packers 1997(16/8/11/10/31/J/8)
CG:  Green Bay Packers 1997 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 2002                       7   10    0    3    0     20
Green Bay Packers 1997                       13    0    0    0    0     13
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 1997 -6 (-13) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 2002:  1-0
Green Bay Packers 1997:  0-1

*First half sees an offensive shootout as the two teams go back and forth. KC trails after one, but surges to a 17-13 lead at the half. It's all defense in the second half as the Chiefs muster the only points on a third quarter field goal. The Packers, however, are shut out, allowing the Chiefs to pull the upset in Lambeau.

Code:

R5-G1
Green Bay Packers 2002(13/11/13/10/24/L/5) at Seattle Seahawks 2000(9/13/8/10/22/L/-5)
CG:  Green Bay Packers 2002 converts a  33-yard field goal attempt!
OT:  Seattle Seahawks 2000 converts a  36-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Green Bay Packers 2002                       17    0    0    0    3    0     20
Seattle Seahawks 2000                         0    0   10   10    0    3     23
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 2002 -2 (-5) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 2002:  0-1
Seattle Seahawks 2000:  1-0

*Packers jump all over the Seahawks early and seemingly control the game with a 17-0 lead. But, the wheels come off on both sides of the ball. A scoreless second quarter gives way to a thrashing by the Seahawks in the second half that sees them rally to the lead. Only a last-second field goal enables the Pack to send the game to OT. Seattle gets first crack and they make it count, scoring the winning field goal and taking game one.

Code:

R5-G1
Los Angeles Raiders 1982(19/9/12/8/23/L/2) at Minnesota Vikings 1998(25/8/10/10/38/I/-2)
CG:  Los Angeles Raiders 1982 reaches midfield before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Los Angeles Raiders 1982                     13    0    7   14    0     34
Minnesota Vikings 1998                        7    0   17   17    0     41
----------
Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1998 -15 (-8)
Current Records:
Los Angeles Raiders 1982:  0-1
Minnesota Vikings 1998:  1-0

*Oh, my. Vikings win, but the Raiders punched them in the mouth and made them see their own blood for the first time in the tournament. A second half explosion by the Vikings is needed to win the game.

Code:

R5-G1
Chicago Bears 1988(9/4/11/8/16/N/4) at Oakland Raiders 1968(21/6/7/5/24/L/-4)
3:  Chicago Bears 1988 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Chicago Bears 1988 scores on a  14-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Chicago Bears 1988 converts the PAT.
OT:  Chicago Bears 1988 converts a  37-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Chicago Bears 1988                            0    3   11    0    7    3     24
Oakland Raiders 1968                          0   14    0    7    0    0     21
----------
Line:  Oakland Raiders 1968 -8 (-11) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Chicago Bears 1988:  1-0
Oakland Raiders 1968:  0-1

*A see-saw battle as the Raiders hopped on the Bears before half, but the Bears charged back to tie it up in the third. Raiders take the lead in the fourth, only to watch the Bears again tie it late to force OT. Chicago goes first in OT and makes it count, winning the game with a 37-yard field goal to steal game one in Oakland.

Code:

R5-G1
Kansas City Chiefs 1997(12/4/11/10/21/M/6) at Baltimore Ravens 1997(10/11/5/10/16/N/-6)
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 1997 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1997                       0    3    7    0    0     10
Baltimore Ravens 1997                         0   10    7    0    0     17
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1997 -5 (-12) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1997:  0-1
Baltimore Ravens 1997:  1-0

*Ravens play superb defense at home, holding down the Chiefs and allowing their own offense to get the job done.

Code:

R5-G1
Kansas City Chiefs 1984(10/8/8/8/15/O/-1) at Cleveland Browns 1987(16/7/9/8/26/K/1)
CG:  Cleveland Browns 1987 scores on a  74-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Cleveland Browns 1987 converts the PAT.
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 1984 reaches the  27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1984                       3    3    6    7    0     19
Cleveland Browns 1987                        10    6    3    0    7     26
----------
Line:  Cleveland Browns 1987 -11 (-4)
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1984:  0-1
Cleveland Browns 1987:  1-0

*Field goals are the order of the day as both defense bend but don't break for most of the contest. The Chiefs defense does eventually break and at the worst time as the Browns connect on a scoring bomb that wins the game.

Code:

R5-G1
Buffalo Bills 1988(9/5/11/8/12/O/2) at Philadelphia Eagles 1992(13/6/9/9/21/M/-2)
CG:  Buffalo Bills 1988 scores on a  27-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Buffalo Bills 1988 converts the PAT.
OT:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 fails to move the ball out of its own end of the field.
OT:  Buffalo Bills 1988 scores on a 35-yard touchdown pass!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Buffalo Bills 1988                            3    7    3    0    7    6     26
Philadelphia Eagles 1992                      0    3   10    7    0    0     20
----------
Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 -9 (-15) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Buffalo Bills 1988:  1-0
Philadelphia Eagles 1992:  0-1

*A thriller at the Vet. The Bills got ahead early and forced the Eagles to play catch-up, which they finally did by the end of the third quarter. Philly then moved ahead in the fourth only to watch the Bills dissect the defense for the tying score near the end of regulation to force OT. In OT, Philly's offense was ineffectual, giving the Bills a chance they took advantage of as they struck for a winning touchdown to take game one.

Code:

R5-G1
Philadelphia Eagles 1997(10/14/7/10/22/L/1) at Carolina Panthers 1999(15/14/6/10/31/J/-1)
4:  Philadelphia Eagles 1997 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 1997                     14   10    3    8     35
Carolina Panthers 1999                        7    0    7    7     21
----------
Line:  Carolina Panthers 1999 -9 (-23) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 1997:  1-0
Carolina Panthers 1999:  0-1

*Eagles came out smoking, silencing the home crowd at Ericcson Stadium and racing to a 24-7 halftime lead. Panthers were never really in it and Philly cruises to an easy win.

Code:

R5-G1
Dallas Cowboys 2003(7/6/10/10/8/P/0) at Miami Dolphins 2000(10/3/10/10/18/N/0)
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 2003 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Dallas Cowboys 2003                           0    0    7    0    0      7
Miami Dolphins 2000                           0    3    7    0    0     10
----------
Line:  Miami Dolphins 2000 -10 (-7)
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 2003:  0-1
Miami Dolphins 2000:  1-0

*A slugging match at Pro Player Stadium as both defenses brough the wood. Dallas's defense did all it could to keep the Dolphins from getting away, but the offense labored all day and could only muster a touchdown in the third. Not enough to win on the road.

Code:

R5-G1
San Diego Chargers 2002(10/10/9/10/16/N/2) at Miami Dolphins 1979(11/5/7/7/20/M/-2)
CG:  Miami Dolphins 1979 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
San Diego Chargers 2002                       6    0    0    3    0      9
Miami Dolphins 1979                           0    0    7    0    0      7
----------
Line:  Miami Dolphins 1979 -4 (-6) *UPSET*
Current Records:
San Diego Chargers 2002:  1-0
Miami Dolphins 1979:  0-1

*Another defensive battle, this one won in ugly fashion as San Diego's three field goals outscored the lone Dolphin touchdown to allow the Chargers to steal game one at the Orange Bowl.

Code:

R5-G1
Carolina Panthers 2003(10/9/13/10/19/M/2) at New Orleans Saints 1987(17/9/11/8/26/K/-2)
CG:  New Orleans Saints 1987 scores on a  28-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  New Orleans Saints 1987 converts the PAT.
CG:  Carolina Panthers 2003 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Carolina Panthers 2003                        7    3    7   10    0     27
New Orleans Saints 1987                       7    7    3    6    7     30
----------
Line:  New Orleans Saints 1987 -7 (-4)
Current Records:
Carolina Panthers 2003:  0-1
New Orleans Saints 1987:  1-0

*A great contest at the Superdome as the teams go back-and-forth at one another. Carolina normally does great in close games, but this time, the defense lets them down and allows the Saints to win the game with a late touchdown.

Code:

R5-G1
Denver Broncos 2000(19/12/7/10/33/J/1) at Baltimore Colts 1959(21/11/6/5/30/J/-1)
3:  Denver Broncos 2000 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 2000                          17   14    7   17     55
Baltimore Colts 1959                          7    7   17    0     31
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 2000 -3 (+ 21)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2000:  1-0
Baltimore Colts 1959:  0-1

*The Broncos and Colts get into a shoot-out in Baltimore and it's the Broncos doing most of the shooting in the first half. The Colts make a push to get back into it in the third, but a terrible fourth for the Colts spells their doom.

Code:

R5-G1
San Francisco 49ers 1993(20/9/1/9/26/K/-5) at Green Bay Packers 1961(16/4/6/5/23/L/5)
3:  Green Bay Packers 1961 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
4:  Green Bay Packers 1961 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Francisco 49ers 1993                     14    7    0   10     31
Green Bay Packers 1961                        0    7    0   13     20
----------
Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1993 -3 (+ 8)
Current Records:
San Francisco 49ers 1993:  1-0
Green Bay Packers 1961:  0-1

*49ers jump on the Packers early and never let them get into the game, keeping them at a distance the rest of the way to take game one at Lambeau.

Code:

R5-G1
Dallas Cowboys 1973(16/5/3/6/14/O/-6) at Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/9/6/25/K/6)
4:  Dallas Cowboys 1973 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1973                           0    0    7    8     15
Green Bay Packers 1962                       14    0   17   14     45
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 1962 -11 (+ 19)
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1973:  0-1
Green Bay Packers 1962:  1-0

*Green Bay puts the Cowboys in a hole early, then throw dirt on them to finish the burial in the second half.

Wolfpack · 10-07-2004, 12:15 PM

Game two results:

Code:

 
R5-G2
New York Giants 1993(9/3/9/9/17/N/-4) at Kansas City Chiefs 2003(19/11/13/10/25/K/4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New York Giants 1993                          6    3    0    0      9
Kansas City Chiefs 2003                       0    0    7   17     24
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 2003 -8 (+ 7)
Current Records:
New York Giants 1993:  1-1
Kansas City Chiefs 2003:  1-1

*Chiefs offense doesn't get on track until the second half. Giants offense never got on track all day. Series now tied up.

Code:

R5-G2
Pittsburgh Steelers 1983(11/9/9/8/11/P/-6) at Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/15/10/27/K/6)
4:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1983 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
CG:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 attempts a  51-yard field goal, but it is blocked!
OT:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1983 fails to move the ball out of its own end of the field.
OT:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 converts a  35-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Pittsburgh Steelers 1983                      0    7    7    7    0    0     21
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999                     0    7   14    0    0    3     24
----------
Line:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 -16 (-13)
Current Records:
Pittsburgh Steelers 1983:  0-2
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999:  2-0

*This was supposed to be a fairly easy series for the Jags, but it never materialized. The Steelers continued to give them all they wanted. A fourth quarter Steeler gamble leads to a tie game and OT. In OT, the Steelers go first, but can't do anything. The Jags get the opportunity and use it to good effect, finally knocking out the Steelers with a 35-yard field goal to clinch the series.

Code:

R5-G2
Green Bay Packers 1997(16/8/10/10/27/K/6) at Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/4/10/29/J/-6)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Green Bay Packers 1997                       10   17    6    0     33
Kansas City Chiefs 2002                      13    7    7   17     44
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 2002 -2 (+ 9)
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 1997:  0-2
Kansas City Chiefs 2002:  2-0

*A scorefest at Arrowhead as neither defense proves capable of slowing down the opposing offense. A 17-point fourth quarter by the Chiefs ends up sinking the Packers for good.

Code:

R5-G2
Seattle Seahawks 2000(9/13/8/10/18/N/-8) at Green Bay Packers 2002(13/11/16/10/28/K/8)
CG:  Seattle Seahawks 2000 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Seattle Seahawks 2000                         7    0    7    7    0     21
Green Bay Packers 2002                        0    7   17    0    0     24
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 2002 -10 (-7)
Current Records:
Seattle Seahawks 2000:  1-1
Green Bay Packers 2002:  1-1

*Seahawks give the Packers a good fight at Lambeau, but too much damage is done in the third by the Packers for Seattle to overcome, forcing a third game in the series.

Code:

R5-G2
Minnesota Vikings 1998(25/8/9/10/34/I/-3) at Los Angeles Raiders 1982(19/9/12/8/27/K/3)
3:  Los Angeles Raiders 1982 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1998                       10   10   13   10     43
Los Angeles Raiders 1982                      6    6   14    3     29
----------
Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1998 -7 (+ 7)
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1998:  2-0
Los Angeles Raiders 1982:  0-2

*A game more in line with how the Vikings have been playing, but the Raiders still made them work for it and did not go down easily.

Code:

R5-G2
Oakland Raiders 1968(21/6/5/5/20/M/-6) at Chicago Bears 1988(9/4/11/8/20/M/6)
CG:  Oakland Raiders 1968 reaches the  27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Oakland Raiders 1968                          3    7    0    7    0     17
Chicago Bears 1988                            0    7    7    7    0     21
----------
Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 1968:  0-2
Chicago Bears 1988:  2-0

*The last AFL team in the entire tournament is bounced out as the Bears rally from the early deficit to take the lead and hold off the Raiders the rest of the way.

Code:

R5-G2
Baltimore Ravens 1997(10/11/5/10/12/O/-9) at Kansas City Chiefs 1997(12/4/14/10/25/K/9)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Baltimore Ravens 1997                         0    3    7    7     17
Kansas City Chiefs 1997                       3   10    0   13     26
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1997 -13 (-4)
Current Records:
Baltimore Ravens 1997:  1-1
Kansas City Chiefs 1997:  1-1

*Chiefs win, but the Ravens make them work for it, never quite letting them get away, but never really threatening to win either. Series tied at one game each.

Code:

R5-G2
Cleveland Browns 1987(16/7/6/8/22/L/-2) at Kansas City Chiefs 1984(10/8/8/8/19/M/2)
2:  Kansas City Chiefs 1984 goes for two and fails.
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 1984 scores on a  57-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 1984 converts the PAT.
CG:  Cleveland Browns 1987 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Cleveland Browns 1987                         7   10    7    0    0     24
Kansas City Chiefs 1984                       3    9   10    0    7     29
----------
Line:  Cleveland Browns 1987 -3 (-8) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Cleveland Browns 1987:  1-1
Kansas City Chiefs 1984:  1-1

*A good back-and-forth rumble at Arrowhead turns on a late touchdown bomb by the Chiefs, tying the series at one game all.

Code:

R5-G2
Philadelphia Eagles 1992(13/6/7/9/17/N/-4) at Buffalo Bills 1988(9/5/11/8/16/N/4)
2:  Buffalo Bills 1988 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
3:  Buffalo Bills 1988 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 1992                     10    7    7   10     34
Buffalo Bills 1988                            0    0    6    0      6
----------
Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 -1 (+ 27)
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 1992:  1-1
Buffalo Bills 1988:  1-1

*Facing elimination in Buffalo, the Eagles make it look easy as they thrash the Bills to even the series.

Code:

R5-G2
Carolina Panthers 1999(15/14/4/10/27/K/-3) at Philadelphia Eagles 1997(10/14/7/10/26/K/3)
4:  Carolina Panthers 1999 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Carolina Panthers 1999                       10   10    0    0     20
Philadelphia Eagles 1997                      3    7    0    0     10
----------
Line:  Carolina Panthers 1999 -1 (+ 9)
Current Records:
Carolina Panthers 1999:  1-1
Philadelphia Eagles 1997:  1-1

*All points are scored in the first half. Fortunately for Carolina and their hopes of advancing, they do most of the point scoring.

Code:

R5-G2
Miami Dolphins 2000(10/3/8/10/14/O/-2) at Dallas Cowboys 2003(7/6/10/10/12/O/2)
3:  Dallas Cowboys 2003 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Miami Dolphins 2000                           3    6    3    0     12
Dallas Cowboys 2003                           7    3    6    7     23
----------
Line:  Miami Dolphins 2000 -2 (-13) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 2000:  1-1
Dallas Cowboys 2003:  1-1

*It doesn't come easy for this Dallas team, but they play a better game on offense this time and survive elimination at home to force a rubber match.

Code:

R5-G2
Miami Dolphins 1979(11/5/6/7/16/N/-4) at San Diego Chargers 2002(10/10/10/10/20/M/4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Miami Dolphins 1979                           0    7    0    0      7
San Diego Chargers 2002                       6    6    0   10     22
----------
Line:  San Diego Chargers 2002 -4 (+ 11)
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 1979:  0-2
San Diego Chargers 2002:  2-0

*Nothing flashy, nothing spectacular, just the Chargers winning a yawner over the Dolphins (five field goals?) to pocket a surprise sweep.

Code:

R5-G2
New Orleans Saints 1987(17/9/9/8/22/L/-4) at Carolina Panthers 2003(10/9/13/10/23/L/4)
1:  New Orleans Saints 1987 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
CG:  New Orleans Saints 1987 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
New Orleans Saints 1987                       7    0    7   14    0     28
Carolina Panthers 2003                        7   14   10    0    0     31
----------
Line:  Carolina Panthers 2003 -1 (+ 2)
Current Records:
New Orleans Saints 1987:  1-1
Carolina Panthers 2003:  1-1

*At home facing elimination, the Panthers respond beautifully...for three quarters anyway. They dominate the Saints and seem to have the game in the bag. However, the Saints make a big rally in the fourth and seem to just run out of time before tying it up. Panthers escape with the win and their tournament hopes remain intact.

Code:

R5-G2
Baltimore Colts 1959(21/11/6/5/26/K/-3) at Denver Broncos 2000(19/12/9/10/37/I/3)
CG:  Baltimore Colts 1959 reaches their own  46 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Baltimore Colts 1959                          7    0   14    0    0     21
Denver Broncos 2000                          13   13    0    3    0     29
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 2000 -11 (-3)
Current Records:
Baltimore Colts 1959:  0-2
Denver Broncos 2000:  2-0

*The oldest team in the field is eliminated as the Colts dig themselves too deep a hole. Down 26-7 at the half, the Colts acquit themselves admirably and rally to cut it to 26-21, but cannot dent the Broncos defense when it counts in the fourth.

Code:

R5-G2
Green Bay Packers 1961(16/4/6/5/19/M/3) at San Francisco 49ers 1993(20/9/3/9/30/J/-3)
4:  Green Bay Packers 1961 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Green Bay Packers 1961                        7    7    7    7     28
San Francisco 49ers 1993                      7   17   10    6     40
----------
Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1993 -11 (+ 1)
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 1961:  0-2
San Francisco 49ers 1993:  2-0

*Packers are game and make every effort to stay alive in the tournament, but the Niners do too much damage in the second and third quarters to spell the difference and send the 1961 NFL champs home from the tournament in a sweep.

Code:

R5-G2
Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/6/6/21/M/3) at Dallas Cowboys 1973(16/5/3/6/18/N/-3)
3:  Dallas Cowboys 1973 goes for two and fails.
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1973 reaches the  47 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Green Bay Packers 1962                        7    0   10    0    0     17
Dallas Cowboys 1973                           0    3    9    0    0     12
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 1962 -3 (+ 2)
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 1962:  2-0
Dallas Cowboys 1973:  0-2

*I think the Cowboys hate the two-point conversion. Can't make one of their own, can't stop the other team from getting it. In this tense struggle at Texas Stadium, the missed two-pointer ends up being a crucial difference as the Cowboys are forced to go for a touchdown late rather than a field goal and can't get the job done. The 1962 champs advance in a sweep.

Wolfpack · 10-07-2004, 12:34 PM

Rubber matches for group three:

Code:

R5-G3
Kansas City Chiefs 2003(19/11/11/10/23/L/2) vs. New York Giants 1993(9/3/9/9/19/M/-2) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 2003                       7    7    0   10     24
New York Giants 1993                          0    0    7    6     13
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 2003 -4 (+ 7)
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 2003:  2-1
New York Giants 1993:  1-2

*Chiefs use a strong first half to get ahead and stay ahead, knocking out the Giants to advance to the next round.

Code:

R5-G3
Green Bay Packers 2002(13/11/15/10/26/K/7) vs. Seattle Seahawks 2000(9/13/8/10/20/M/-7) 
CG:  Green Bay Packers 2002 scores on a  25-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Green Bay Packers 2002 converts the PAT.
OT:  Green Bay Packers 2002 scores on a 39-yard touchdown pass!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Green Bay Packers 2002                       10    0    0    7    7    6     30
Seattle Seahawks 2000                        10    0   14    0    0    0     24
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 2002 -6 (Push)
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 2002:  2-1
Seattle Seahawks 2000:  1-2

*Seattle had it in the bag. Up 24-10 after three and with two big touchdowns in that third quarter, it seemed all but over. But, there was one quarter left to play. In that last quater, the Packers rallied, and surged into a 24-24 tie as they struck for a TD near the end of regulation. Green Bay got the ball first in OT and with all the momentum on their side, the outcome was never in doubt.

Code:

R5-G3
Kansas City Chiefs 1997(12/4/13/10/23/L/8) vs. Baltimore Ravens 1997(10/11/5/10/14/O/-8) 
2:  Baltimore Ravens 1997 goes for two and fails.
4:  Baltimore Ravens 1997 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
4:  Baltimore Ravens 1997 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Baltimore Ravens 1997 reaches the  30 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1997                      14    0    7   14    0     35
Baltimore Ravens 1997                         6    6    7    8    0     27
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1997 -9 (-1)
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1997:  2-1
Baltimore Ravens 1997:  1-2

*The Chiefs fend off a pesky Ravens squad, who made several attempts to take the lead. Every chance they had, though, the Chiefs had the answer.

Code:

R5-G3
Kansas City Chiefs 1984(10/8/8/8/17/N/1) vs. Cleveland Browns 1987(16/7/7/8/24/L/-1) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1984                       6   10    6    0     22
Cleveland Browns 1987                         7    3    0    0     10
----------
Line:  Cleveland Browns 1987 -7 (-19) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1984:  2-1
Cleveland Browns 1987:  1-2

*A horrible series for the Browns comes to a crashing end as the Chiefs defense is stout, shutting out the Browns in the second half, while the Chief offense does enough damage to secure the victory and the series.

Code:

R5-G3
Buffalo Bills 1988(9/5/11/8/14/O/2) vs. Philadelphia Eagles 1992(13/6/9/9/19/M/-2) 
CG:  Buffalo Bills 1988 reaches their own  40 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Buffalo Bills 1988                            3    7    0    3    0     13
Philadelphia Eagles 1992                      0    7    7    3    0     17
----------
Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 -5 (-1)
Current Records:
Buffalo Bills 1988:  1-2
Philadelphia Eagles 1992:  2-1

*A tough contest to decide this series. Bills get the early lead and hold it through halftime, but give it up in the third as Philly breaks the Bill defense for a touchdown. It proves to be the game winner as neither team gets more than a field goal in the fourth, which is enough for the Eagles to claim the game and the series.

Code:

R5-G3
Philadelphia Eagles 1997(10/14/7/10/24/L/1) vs. Carolina Panthers 1999(15/14/6/10/29/J/-1) 
CG:  Philadelphia Eagles 1997 attempts a  35-yard field goal, but misses!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 1997                     10    7    7    3    0     27
Carolina Panthers 1999                       17   13    0    0    0     30
----------
Line:  Carolina Panthers 1999 -5 (-2)
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 1997:  1-2
Carolina Panthers 1999:  2-1

*Fireworks go off in the first half as the Panthers erupt for 30 points, giving them a 30-17 halftime lead. The Panthers offense disappears in the second half, though. Fortunately for Carolina, the defense is able to make just enough stops to make the lead stand up, dodging one last Eagle bullet to take the win and send the Panthers to the next round.

Code:

R5-G3
Dallas Cowboys 2003(7/6/10/10/10/P/0) vs. Miami Dolphins 2000(10/3/10/10/16/N/0) 
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 2003 reaches the  39 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Dallas Cowboys 2003                           0    7    0    0    0      7
Miami Dolphins 2000                           0    0    7    6    0     13
----------
Line:  Miami Dolphins 2000 -6 (Push)
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 2003:  1-2
Miami Dolphins 2000:  2-1

*Yet another hard-fought contest in this series. This time, Dallas's offense isn't up to the task, netting only a touchdown in the second quarter. The Cowboy defense does everything it can, but the Dolphins find enough holes in the second half to eek this one out and cull another Cowboy team from the field.

Code:

R5-G3
Carolina Panthers 2003(10/9/13/10/21/M/3) vs. New Orleans Saints 1987(17/9/10/8/24/L/-3) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Carolina Panthers 2003                        0    0    0    7      7
New Orleans Saints 1987                       7    3    7    0     17
----------
Line:  New Orleans Saints 1987 -3 (+ 7)
Current Records:
Carolina Panthers 2003:  1-2
New Orleans Saints 1987:  2-1

*The Saints dominate the contest from the start. The Panther defense does its best, but the offense is totally ineffectual. As a result, the Saints build a 17-0 lead after three quarters and send the 2003 NFC champs crashing out of the tournament.

Wolfpack · 10-07-2004, 01:31 PM

Final group of pairings for this round (when it's only four groups, the round just snaps by):

Code:

Arizona Cardinals 1998 (9-7, WC)	vs.	Chicago Bears 1963 (11-1-2, L) 
Atlanta Falcons 2002 (9-6-1, WC)	vs.	Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 (12-2, SB)
Arizona Cardinals 1997 (4-12)		vs.	Washington Redskins 1982 (8-1, SB)
Denver Broncos 1996 (13-3, D)		vs.	Chicago Bears 1985 (15-1, SB)
Denver Broncos 1984 (13-3, D)		vs.	Washington Redskins 1991 (14-2, SB)
Baltimore Colts 1964 (12-2, C) 		vs.	Dallas Cowboys 1992 (13-3, SB)
Washington Redskins 1983 (14-2, C)	vs.	Dallas Cowboys 1993 (12-4, SB)
Houston Oilers 1996 (8-8)		vs.	San Francisco 49ers 1994 (13-3, SB)
Green Bay Packers 1995 (11-5, D)	vs.	Dallas Cowboys 1995 (12-4, SB)
New England Patriots 2002 (9-7)		vs.	Green Bay Packers 1996 (13-3, SB)
Chicago Bears 2001 (13-3, D)		vs.	Denver Broncos 1997 (12-4, SB)
Seattle Seahawks 1999 (9-7, D)		vs.	Denver Broncos 1998 (14-2, SB)
Philadelphia Eagles 2002 (12-4, D)	vs.	St. Louis Rams 1999 (13-3, SB)
Minnesota Vikings 1970 (12-2, D)	vs.	New England Patriots 2001 (11-5, SB)
Green Bay Packers 1999 (8-8)		vs.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 (12-4, SB)
Miami Dolphins 1995 (9-7, WC)		vs.	New England Patriots 2003 (14-2, SB)

*Wow. This will be extraordinarily bloody, methinks:
--32 teams
---28 playoff teams
----16 league champions
----2 conference champions
----7 division champions
----3 wild cards
---3 other teams with .500 or better records who missed the playoffs
---And then there's the 1997 Arizona Cardinals...well, there's one in every bunch, I suppose....

Wolfpack · 10-07-2004, 02:02 PM

Here we go...game one scoreboard for this monster group of pairings:

Code:

R5-G1
Arizona Cardinals 1998(9/14/13/10/11/P/0) at Chicago Bears 1963(10/0/13/6/22/L/0)
4:  Arizona Cardinals 1998 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Arizona Cardinals 1998                        7    0    0    6     13
Chicago Bears 1963                            7   14   10   14     45
----------
Line:  Chicago Bears 1963 -11 (+ 21)
Current Records:
Arizona Cardinals 1998:  0-1
Chicago Bears 1963:  1-0

*The Monsters of the Midway deal out some punishment in this one after an even first quarter.

Code:

R5-G1
Atlanta Falcons 2002(15/9/5/10/17/N/-2) at Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/7/7/24/L/2)
1:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
CG:  Atlanta Falcons 2002 reaches the  31 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Atlanta Falcons 2002                          5    7    7    0    0     19
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975                      7    6   10    3    0     26
----------
Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 -7 (Push)
Current Records:
Atlanta Falcons 2002:  0-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975:  1-0

*Falcons come into Three Rivers and aren't intimidated at all by the Terrible Towels and the Steel Curtain. They give as good as they get, but the Steelers just have a little bit more and pull out the win.

Code:

R5-G1
Arizona Cardinals 1997(8/13/3/10/12/O/-12) at Washington Redskins 1982(11/4/15/8/24/L/12)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Arizona Cardinals 1997                        0    7    0    7     14
Washington Redskins 1982                     14   10    0    0     24
----------
Line:  Washington Redskins 1982 -12 (-2)
Current Records:
Arizona Cardinals 1997:  0-1
Washington Redskins 1982:  1-0

*'Skins jump on the Cardinals early and often, staking themselves to a 24-7 halftime lead and then cruising home from there.

Code:

R5-G1
Denver Broncos 1996(14/7/12/9/15/O/2) at Chicago Bears 1985(16/2/10/8/24/L/-2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 1996                           0    0    7    0      7
Chicago Bears 1985                            3    7    0    7     17
----------
Line:  Chicago Bears 1985 -9 (+ 1)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1996:  0-1
Chicago Bears 1985:  1-0

*The 46 defense does the job, but the game is in doubt until the Bears finally secure it with a big TD in the fourth quarter.

Code:

R5-G1
Denver Broncos 1984(12/4/12/8/14/O/3) at Washington Redskins 1991(21/5/9/9/28/K/-3)
CG:  Denver Broncos 1984 converts a  31-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 1984                           7    3    7    3    3     23
Washington Redskins 1991                     10    3    0    7    0     20
----------
Line:  Washington Redskins 1991 -14 (-17) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1984:  1-0
Washington Redskins 1991:  0-1

*A huge upset at RFK as the Broncos nickel-and-dime the Redskins, keeping a lid on their explosive offense while doing what it took to stay even on the scoreboard. They steal the game with a last-second field goal and now the Redskins will face a challenge of going to Mile High to win to stay in the series.

Code:

R5-G1
Baltimore Colts 1964(20/6/6/6/20/M/-4) at Dallas Cowboys 1992(16/5/10/9/27/K/4)
CG:  Baltimore Colts 1964 reaches the  27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Baltimore Colts 1964                          7    3    7   10    0     27
Dallas Cowboys 1992                          10    3    7   13    0     33
----------
Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1992 -7 (-1)
Current Records:
Baltimore Colts 1964:  0-1
Dallas Cowboys 1992:  1-0

*A great contest throughout as the Colts and Cowboys dueled constantly, eventually producing a spectacular fourth quarter that saw every Colt score answered by the Cowboys and one last drive by the Colts that ends just shy of the Cowboy red zone to give Dallas the win.

Code:

R5-G1
Washington Redskins 1983(23/10/8/8/25/K/1) at Dallas Cowboys 1993(14/5/7/9/27/K/-1)
1:  Dallas Cowboys 1993 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Washington Redskins 1983                      7    7    3   14     31
Dallas Cowboys 1993                           7   10   17   14     48
----------
Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1993 -2 (+ 14)
Current Records:
Washington Redskins 1983:  0-1
Dallas Cowboys 1993:  1-0

*The hated rivals go at it once more. They start even, but Dallas pulls away over the second and third quarters and keep pace with the Redskins in the fourth to take game one.

Code:

R5-G1
Houston Oilers 1996(11/9/5/9/18/N/-5) at San Francisco 49ers 1994(21/9/10/9/32/J/5)
4:  Houston Oilers 1996 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Houston Oilers 1996                          10    7    7    7     31
San Francisco 49ers 1994                      7   14   17   14     52
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Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1994 -14 (+ 7)
Current Records:
Houston Oilers 1996:  0-1
San Francisco 49ers 1994:  1-0

*Houston has the surprise early lead, but it doesn't last as the 49ers bury them over the last three quarters.

Code:

R5-G1
Green Bay Packers 1995(15/8/9/9/21/M/0) at Dallas Cowboys 1995(15/8/9/9/25/K/0)
4:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 scores on a  51-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 converts the PAT.
CG:  Green Bay Packers 1995 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Green Bay Packers 1995                        7    0    0    6    0     13
Dallas Cowboys 1995                           0    6    6    0    7     19
----------
Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 -4 (+ 2)
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 1995:  0-1
Dallas Cowboys 1995:  1-0

*A defensive contest as neither team aside from a Packer touchdown early can muster more than field goals for most of the game until Dallas strikes with a bomb late to jump into the lead and then the Cowboy defense bottles up the Packers to complete the win.

Code:

R5-G1
New England Patriots 2002(13/10/7/10/16/N/0) at Green Bay Packers 1996(18/4/7/9/29/J/0)
4:  New England Patriots 2002 goes for two and fails.
CG:  New England Patriots 2002 reaches midfield before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
New England Patriots 2002                     6    3    3    6    0     18
Green Bay Packers 1996                        7    6    7    3    0     23
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 1996 -13 (-8)
Current Records:
New England Patriots 2002:  0-1
Green Bay Packers 1996:  1-0

*Packers take the opener, but they do it the hard way. The defense bends a lot but doesn't break until a fourth quarter touchdown. Fortunately, they stop the two-point conversion that would have tied it up. Packers then get an insurance field goal to claim the opener.

Code:

R5-G1
Chicago Bears 2001(10/3/11/10/16/N/4) at Denver Broncos 1997(19/8/7/10/24/L/-4)
1:  Denver Broncos 1997 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Chicago Bears 2001                            7    7    6    3     23
Denver Broncos 1997                           0   10   10   14     34
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1997 -8 (+ 3)
Current Records:
Chicago Bears 2001:  0-1
Denver Broncos 1997:  1-0

*Chicago gets the early lead, but it's all Broncos after that to take the opening game of the series at Mile High.

Code:

R5-G1
Seattle Seahawks 1999(11/8/7/10/19/M/-5) at Denver Broncos 1998(21/10/12/10/31/J/5)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Seattle Seahawks 1999                         0    7    0    0      7
Denver Broncos 1998                           7   17    3   13     40
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1998 -12 (+ 21)
Current Records:
Seattle Seahawks 1999:  0-1
Denver Broncos 1998:  1-0

*Broncos use a strong second quarter to blow open the game and then use defense in the second half to dominate it the rest of the way.

Code:

R5-G1
Philadelphia Eagles 2002(15/6/6/10/19/M/2) at St. Louis Rams 1999(21/6/4/10/29/J/-2)
4:  Philadelphia Eagles 2002 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 2002                      7    0    3    8     18
St. Louis Rams 1999                          17    0   17   14     48
----------
Line:  St. Louis Rams 1999 -10 (+ 20)
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 2002:  0-1
St. Louis Rams 1999:  1-0

*Surprising demolition by the Rams as they absolutely rip the Eagle defense in the second half to turn a 17-7 lead into a 30-point laugher.

Code:

R5-G1
Minnesota Vikings 1970(15/0/7/6/16/N/-1) at New England Patriots 2001(12/7/8/10/18/N/1)
4:  New England Patriots 2001 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1970 scores on a  14-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1970 converts the PAT.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1970                        0    0    7    7    7     21
New England Patriots 2001                     6    0    0   11    0     17
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Line:  New England Patriots 2001 -2 (-6) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1970:  1-0
New England Patriots 2001:  0-1

*Defenses dominate the first thirty minutes as the Patriots are the only team to scratch with a pair of field goals. The Vikings would jump ahead in the third and then spent the fourth trading the lead back and forth. The Vikings administer the coup de grace with a touchdown late that sends they back ahead for good and steal the series opener in Foxboro.

Code:

R5-G1
Green Bay Packers 1999(12/11/6/10/11/P/-6) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002(11/1/12/10/24/L/6)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Green Bay Packers 1999                        3    0    0    0      3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002                     0    7    7   14     28
----------
Line:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 -13 (+ 12)
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 1999:  0-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002:  1-0

*This just in...the Buccaneer defense is good. It helps when the offense gets you a nice pile of points to work with, but it turns out they just needed that touchdown in the second quarter.

Code:

R5-G1
Miami Dolphins 1995(14/11/5/9/16/N/-13) at New England Patriots 2003(12/5/18/10/26/K/13)
3:  New England Patriots 2003 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Miami Dolphins 1995                           7    0    7    0     14
New England Patriots 2003                     3   10    8    3     24
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Line:  New England Patriots 2003 -10 (Push)
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 1995:  0-1
New England Patriots 2003:  1-0

*A good tussle between the rivals as the Dolphins get the early lead, only to watch New England surge ahead in the second. Miami steps back in front with a TD in the third, but the Patriots answer and then hit the two-pointer for good measure. The Dolphins fail to respond and the Patriots take game one.

JeeberD · 10-07-2004, 02:17 PM

Uhoh, the Oilers are set up for the knockout punch!

Wolfpack · 10-07-2004, 02:38 PM

Game two scores:

Code:

R5-G2
Chicago Bears 1963(10/0/10/6/18/N/-3) at Arizona Cardinals 1998(9/14/13/10/15/O/3)
CG:  Arizona Cardinals 1998 attempts a  55-yard field goal, but it is blocked!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Chicago Bears 1963                            7    7    0    0    0     14
Arizona Cardinals 1998                        7    0    6    0    0     13
----------
Line:  Chicago Bears 1963 -3 (-2)
Current Records:
Chicago Bears 1963:  2-0
Arizona Cardinals 1998:  0-2

*After being flogged in the opener in Chicago, the Cards come out determined to play better and they do. Unfortunately, the offense cannot get touchdowns when it counts, leaving them a point short with time running out. A last-second, long-distance field goal is blocked and the Bears leave Sun Devil Stadium with the win and the series sweep.

Code:

R5-G2
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/5/7/20/M/0) at Atlanta Falcons 2002(15/9/5/10/21/M/0)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975                     10   14    7    7     38
Atlanta Falcons 2002                          7    0    0    0      7
----------
Line:  Atlanta Falcons 2002 -1 (-32) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975:  2-0
Atlanta Falcons 2002:  0-2

*That thumping sound that was hear in the Georgia Dome for sixty minutes was the Falcon offense bashing itself repeadtedly into the Steel Curtain and losing...badly. Meanwhile, the Steelers went about shredding the Falcons in the first half before throttling back in the second half to take the sweep in style.

Code:

R5-G2
Washington Redskins 1982(11/4/13/8/20/M/10) at Arizona Cardinals 1997(8/13/3/10/16/N/-10)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Washington Redskins 1982                      7    0    7   14     28
Arizona Cardinals 1997                        7    7    0    0     14
----------
Line:  Washington Redskins 1982 -4 (+ 10)
Current Records:
Washington Redskins 1982:  2-0
Arizona Cardinals 1997:  0-2

*Give the Cardinals credit. They made a game effort, but the Redskins dominate the fourth quarter to put the game and series out of reach.

Code:

R5-G2
Chicago Bears 1985(16/2/7/8/20/M/-5) at Denver Broncos 1996(14/7/12/9/19/M/5)
3:  Denver Broncos 1996 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Chicago Bears 1985                            7    0   14   14     35
Denver Broncos 1996                          10    3    8    0     21
----------
Line:  Chicago Bears 1985 -1 (+ 13)
Current Records:
Chicago Bears 1985:  2-0
Denver Broncos 1996:  0-2

*Denver spends the first half poking holes in the Bears defense and lead 13-7 at the break. This seems to anger the Bears as they come out and light up the Broncos over the final two periods, tying them at 21, and then leaving them in the dust in the fourth to sweep the series.

Code:

R5-G2
Washington Redskins 1991(21/5/7/9/24/L/-5) at Denver Broncos 1984(12/4/12/8/18/N/5)
CG:  Washington Redskins 1991 reaches the  27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Washington Redskins 1991                      0    3    0    7    0     10
Denver Broncos 1984                           3    0    7    7    0     17
----------
Line:  Washington Redskins 1991 -6 (-13) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Washington Redskins 1991:  0-2
Denver Broncos 1984:  2-0

*Both defenses play strong in the first half and the scoreboard shows a 3-3 tie at the half. Denver jumps ahead in the third and then fends off a Washington rally by answering a tying touchdown with one of their own to retake the lead. The Bronco defense, outstanding all day, makes it stand up and Denver knocks out the 1991 world champs in a surprise sweep.

Code:

R5-G2
Dallas Cowboys 1992(16/5/8/9/23/L/2) at Baltimore Colts 1964(20/6/6/6/24/L/-2)
CG:  Baltimore Colts 1964 scores on a  54-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Baltimore Colts 1964 converts the PAT.
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1992 scores on a  4-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1992 converts the PAT.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1992                          17    0   14    7    7     45
Baltimore Colts 1964                          7    7   10   10    7     41
----------
Line:  Baltimore Colts 1964 -1 (-5) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1992:  2-0
Baltimore Colts 1964:  0-2

*A spectacular game in Baltimore. The Cowboys started great, but the Colts clawed back into it and stayed with the Cowboys to the end. The Colts struck for a touchdown that sent the home crowd in an uproar, but they left too much time on the clock. With precision, the Cowboys tore up the Colt defense on the last drive, and stole the game back with a 4-yard pass as time ran out to complete the sweep.

Code:

R5-G2
Dallas Cowboys 1993(14/5/7/9/23/L/-3) at Washington Redskins 1983(23/10/10/8/29/J/3)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1993                           7    0    6   14     27
Washington Redskins 1983                     17   10    7   17     51
----------
Line:  Washington Redskins 1983 -6 (+ 18)
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1993:  1-1
Washington Redskins 1983:  1-1

*A nightmare game for the 1993 champs as the Redskins roared out to a 27-7 halftime lead and never looked back. Series now tied at a game each.

Code:

R5-G2
San Francisco 49ers 1994(21/9/7/9/28/K/2) at Houston Oilers 1996(11/9/5/9/22/L/-2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Francisco 49ers 1994                     10    0   14    6     30
Houston Oilers 1996                          10   10   14   10     44
----------
Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1994 -6 (-20) *UPSET*
Current Records:
San Francisco 49ers 1994:  1-1
Houston Oilers 1996:  1-1

*A wild one at the Astrodome as the Oilers apparently decide the only way to beat the Niners is to outscore them. They do it in the second and fourth quarters and that makes all the difference to tie up the series. (Do you believe in miracles, sterlingice?)

Code:

R5-G2
Dallas Cowboys 1995(15/8/7/9/21/M/-4) at Green Bay Packers 1995(15/8/11/9/25/K/4)
3:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 scores on a  33-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 converts the PAT.
CG:  Green Bay Packers 1995 attempts a  57-yard field goal, but it is blocked!
OT:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 converts a  39-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1995                          10    0    8    3    7    3     31
Green Bay Packers 1995                       14   14    0    0    0    0     28
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 1995 -4 (-7) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1995:  2-0
Green Bay Packers 1995:  0-2

*An incredible game as the Packers seemingly had the game in hand with a 28-10 halftime lead. However, the Cowboys slowly, surely, chip away at the lead, while the defense takes advantage of a Packer team that seems to have let down some. Finally, the Cowboys tie it up late with a 33-yard TD pass and you can hear a pin drop at Lambeau Field. The Packers try to win it with a long field goal, but it's blocked and we go to OT with all the momentum on Dallas's side. The Cowboys go first and they make it count, getting into FG range and then nailing the game winner to sweep the Packers and send the crowd home completely crushed.

Code:

R5-G2
Green Bay Packers 1996(18/4/5/9/25/K/-2) at New England Patriots 2002(13/10/7/10/20/M/2)
CG:  Green Bay Packers 1996 scores on a  25-yard touchdown run!
CG:  Green Bay Packers 1996 converts the PAT.
OT:  Green Bay Packers 1996 converts a  40-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Green Bay Packers 1996                        3    0    7    7    7    3     27
New England Patriots 2002                    14    7    3    0    0    0     24
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 1996 -5 (-2)
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 1996:  2-0
New England Patriots 2002:  0-2

*The worm turns, it seems. The 1996 Packers find themselves in the opposite position of their 1995 cohorts, trailing badly at the half. Just like the 1995 Cowboys, they work their way back into it as the Patriots seem to let up too much. A touchdown run near the end of the game and it's suddenly tied at 24 and we're going to OT. Green Bay gets the ball first and does what Dallas did, score the game-winning and series-clinching field goal at the first opportunity. Somebody was taking notes, it would seem.

Code:

R5-G2
Denver Broncos 1997(19/8/5/10/20/M/-6) at Chicago Bears 2001(10/3/11/10/20/M/6)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 1997                           6    3    7   10     26
Chicago Bears 2001                            0    0    3    3      6
----------
Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1997:  2-0
Chicago Bears 2001:  0-2

*The Bear defense made the Broncos work for everything. Unfortunately, the Bear offense was needed to put points on the board and they didn't do that good of a job at it, giving the Broncos the sweep.

Code:

R5-G2
Denver Broncos 1998(21/10/10/10/27/K/3) at Seattle Seahawks 1999(11/8/7/10/23/L/-3)
CG:  Denver Broncos 1998 scores on a  44-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Denver Broncos 1998 converts the PAT.
CG:  Seattle Seahawks 1999 reaches the  44 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 1998                           7   14   14    0    7     42
Seattle Seahawks 1999                        14   17    3    3    0     37
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1998 -4 (+ 1)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1998:  2-0
Seattle Seahawks 1999:  0-2

*A wild shootout at the Kingdome as the Seahawks break out of the starting gate well, but the Broncos chase them down by the end of the third quarter to lead 35-34. Seattle steps ahead on a field goal in the fourth, but then the Broncos strike for a touchdown to silence the crowd. The Seahawks make one last push, but Hail Marys from midfield are knocked away as time runs out.

Code:

R5-G2
St. Louis Rams 1999(21/6/2/10/25/K/-4) at Philadelphia Eagles 2002(15/6/6/10/23/L/4)
4:  St. Louis Rams 1999 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  St. Louis Rams 1999 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
St. Louis Rams 1999                           6    7    3    8    0     24
Philadelphia Eagles 2002                      7    7    3   14    0     31
----------
Line:  St. Louis Rams 1999 -2 (-9) *UPSET*
Current Records:
St. Louis Rams 1999:  1-1
Philadelphia Eagles 2002:  1-1

*Eagles come back home ready to make amends for their poor showing in St. Louis. They stay with the Rams at every step and then strike for big touchdowns in the fourth quarter to jump ahead. The Rams try to rally, but their last chance drive dies at the Philly 28, allowing the Eagles to run out the clock and tie up the series.

Code:

R5-G2
New England Patriots 2001(12/7/8/10/14/O/-1) at Minnesota Vikings 1970(15/0/9/6/20/M/1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New England Patriots 2001                     7    3    0    0     10
Minnesota Vikings 1970                       10    7    3    0     20
----------
Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1970 -6 (+ 4)
Current Records:
New England Patriots 2001:  0-2
Minnesota Vikings 1970:  2-0

*The Purple People Eaters are up to their best effort at home. The offense stakes them to an early lead and the defense delivers a shutout over the final two quarters as the Vikings bounce the 2001 Super Bowl winners from the tournament in a sweep.

Code:

R5-G2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002(11/1/10/10/20/M/4) at Green Bay Packers 1999(12/11/6/10/15/O/-4)
4:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 goes for two and fails.
CG:  Green Bay Packers 1999 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002                     7    0    7    6    0     20
Green Bay Packers 1999                        7    6    6    0    0     19
----------
Line:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 -5 (-4)
Current Records:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002:  2-0
Green Bay Packers 1999:  0-2

*Green Bay put up a tremendous fight at home. The Buccaneer defense bent many times and even broke once for a first quarter touchdown, but the rest of the time, they hung tough, allowing the Tampa offense to get going and put up a pair of touchdowns in the second half to bring the Buccaneers ahead. The defense does its job to the closing seconds and Tampa Bay escapes Lambeau with a big win to sweep the series and move on.

Code:

R5-G2
New England Patriots 2003(12/5/16/10/22/L/11) at Miami Dolphins 1995(14/11/5/9/20/M/-11)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New England Patriots 2003                     7    0    7    7     21
Miami Dolphins 1995                           0    0    0    0      0
----------
Line:  New England Patriots 2003 -2 (+ 19)
Current Records:
New England Patriots 2003:  2-0
Miami Dolphins 1995:  0-2

*A superb defensive effort by the Patriots as they shut out the Dolphins to complete the sweep and move on to the round of 64.

Wolfpack · 10-07-2004, 02:50 PM

Game three scores:

Code:

R5-G3
Washington Redskins 1983(23/10/8/8/27/K/1) vs. Dallas Cowboys 1993(14/5/7/9/25/K/-1) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Washington Redskins 1983                      3   13   14    3     33
Dallas Cowboys 1993                           0    0    7    0      7
----------
Line:  Washington Redskins 1983 -2 (+ 24)
Current Records:
Washington Redskins 1983:  2-1
Dallas Cowboys 1993:  1-2

*Redskins just plain smoke the Cowboys in the rubber match. 16-0 at half becomes 30-7 after three, and the 1993 champions are rudely dismissed from the tournament.

[code]
R5-G3
Houston Oilers 1996(11/9/5/9/20/M/-4) vs. San Francisco 49ers 1994(21/9/9/9/30/J/4)
3: Houston Oilers 1996 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
3: Houston Oilers 1996 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final
Houston Oilers 1996 0 0 8 0 8
San Francisco 49ers 1994 14 10 7 3 34
----------
Line: San Francisco 49ers 1994 -10 (+ 16)
Current Records:
Houston Oilers 1996: 1-2
San Francisco 49ers 1994: 2-1
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*San Francisco decides not to mess around this time. Before the crowd is comfortable, it's 14-0. As they file out for halftime, it's 24-0. The Oilers finally scratch in the third, but the damage is done. The final Oiler team is eliminated from the tournament. (Sorry, SI.)

Code:

R5-G3
Philadelphia Eagles 2002(15/6/6/10/21/M/3) vs. St. Louis Rams 1999(21/6/3/10/27/K/-3) 
CG:  Philadelphia Eagles 2002 scores on a  22-yard touchdown run!
CG:  Philadelphia Eagles 2002 converts the PAT.
OT:  St. Louis Rams 1999 moves the ball into extreme field goal range, but punts away.
OT:  Philadelphia Eagles 2002 converts a  34-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 2002                      3    0    0    7    7    3     20
St. Louis Rams 1999                           3    7    7    0    0    0     17
----------
Line:  St. Louis Rams 1999 -6 (-9) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 2002:  2-1
St. Louis Rams 1999:  1-2

*I suppose this would go down as a spectacular choke job, but not from the Eagles. It came from the Rams. St. Louis lead 17-3 going to the fourth quarter, but the Eagles fought back and tied it up late with a great touchdown run to force OT. In OT, the Rams play for field position, but with the Eagle offense running hot, it doesn't pay off as Philly slices through the Ram defense and sets up the series-clinching field goal and suddenly one of the best teams in recent years is tossed from the tournament.

Wolfpack · 10-07-2004, 02:53 PM

So, here it is. The field of 64 teams left standing:
Atlanta Falcons 1998
Baltimore Colts 1968
Baltimore Ravens 2001
Buffalo Bills 2002
Carolina Panthers 1999
Chicago Bears 1962
Chicago Bears 1963
Chicago Bears 1985
Chicago Bears 1988
Dallas Cowboys 1992
Dallas Cowboys 1995
Dallas Cowboys 1998
Denver Broncos 1984
Denver Broncos 1991
Denver Broncos 1997
Denver Broncos 1998
Denver Broncos 2000
Denver Broncos 2001
Denver Broncos 2003
Green Bay Packers 1962
Green Bay Packers 1996
Green Bay Packers 2002
Green Bay Packers 2003
Indianapolis Colts 1999
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999
Kansas City Chiefs 1984
Kansas City Chiefs 1993
Kansas City Chiefs 1997
Kansas City Chiefs 2002
Kansas City Chiefs 2003
Miami Dolphins 1975
Miami Dolphins 1990
Miami Dolphins 2000
Minnesota Vikings 1970
Minnesota Vikings 1997
Minnesota Vikings 1998
New England Patriots 2003
New Orleans Saints 1987
New Orleans Saints 1992
New York Giants 1985
New York Jets 1985
Oakland Raiders 1977
Oakland Raiders 1999
Oakland Raiders 2000
Oakland Raiders 2002
Philadelphia Eagles 1989
Philadelphia Eagles 1990
Philadelphia Eagles 1992
Philadelphia Eagles 2002
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000
San Diego Chargers 1994
San Diego Chargers 1995
San Diego Chargers 2002
San Francisco 49ers 1993
San Francisco 49ers 1994
San Francisco 49ers 1996
St. Louis Cardinals 1970
St. Louis Rams 2000
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002
Washington Redskins 1982
Washington Redskins 1983

I'll resume the games on Monday. Why? Because I'm going to start up a separate thread for a pick 'em contest and I want to give everyone a chance to send in entries.

sterlingice · 10-08-2004, 02:08 AM

Very cool. Make sure to put a link to it in here. Poor Oilers

Man, the Chiefs had a really good showing last round. I can't believe how many Broncos teams are left.

SI

Wolfpack · 10-08-2004, 10:30 AM

Per the request, here's the link to the contest thread:
Contest

At least the Oilers went down swinging the first couple of games. Niners just beat them silly in game three, though.

As for Denver and the Chiefs, they're probably like the other franchises that have survived to this point. Gotten some easy opponents in some rounds and then gotten lucky against tougher ones in the other rounds.

Wolfpack · 11-03-2004, 10:52 AM

Bumping this thread to the top so people can see it's still alive.

sterlingice · 11-03-2004, 03:58 PM

I know I'm still reading but it will take a day or two to make up my bracket.

SI

Wolfpack · 11-09-2004, 11:03 AM

Final 64 pairings are set. We'll go in two batches of 16 pairings. Here is the first group of pairings:

Code:

Denver Broncos 2001 (8-8)		vs.	Philadelphia Eagles 1989 (11-5, WC)
(No entrants supporting)			(No entrants supporting)
				 0						 0

San Francisco 49ers 1996 (12-4, WC)	vs.	Denver Broncos 1984 (13-3, D)
Burnside			12		Burnside			 9
				12						 9

Dallas Cowoys 1998 (10-6, D)		vs.	Philadelphia Eagles 2002 (12-4, D)
(no entrants supporting)			Radii				 6
						sterlingice			 4
						ntndeacon			 1
				 0						11

Kansas City Chiefs 1997	(13-3, D)	vs.	Green Bay Packers 2002 (12-4, D)
sterlingice			 1		Radii				 2
			         1						 2

Kansas City Chiefs 1984	(8-8)		vs.	San Francisco 49ers 1993 (10-6, D)
SplitPersonality1		 5		Scholes				14
						Wright				 2
				 5						16

San Diego Chargers 1995	(9-7, WC)	vs.	Philadelphia Eagles 1992 (11-5, WC)
(no entrants supporting)			Burnside			11
				 0						11

Denver Broncos 2000 (11-5, WC)		vs.	St. Louis Rams 2000 (10-6, WC)
Burnside			15		JeeberD				12
						Scholes				11
						Radii				 8
						Warren				 8
						sterlingice			 3
				15						42						

Jacksonville Jaguars 1998 (11-5, D)	vs.	Minnesota Vikings 1970 (12-2, D)
Burnside			 2		Hancock				 8
						Scholes				 4
						Wright				 1
				 2						13						

New York Giants 1985 (10-6, WC)		vs.	Buffalo Bills 2002 (8-8)
Wright				11		(no entrants supporting)
Scholes				 5
				16						 0

Denver Broncos 1991 (12-4, D)		vs.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001 (9-7, WC)
Burnside			 5		Burnside			 3
				 5						 3

Minnesota Vikings 1997 (9-7, WC)	vs.	Kansas City Chiefs 2003 (13-3, D)
Radii				 5		Wright				16
						Radii				 4
						JeeberD				 2
				 5						22						

Kansas City Chiefs 1993 (11-5, D)	vs.	St. Louis Cardinals 1970 (8-5-1)
Wright				 5		Burnside			 4
				 5						 4

Denver Broncos 2003 (10-6, WC)		vs.	New York Jets 1985 (11-5, WC)
Burnside			 8		Wright				13
						Burnside			10
				 8						23

Green Bay Packers 2003 (10-6, D)	vs.	Baltimore Ravens 2001 (10-6, WC)
Burnside			16		Radii				13
						ntndeacon			 8
						Warren				 6
						JeeberD				 3
						Scholes				 2
				16						32

Philadelphia Eagles 1990 (10-6, WC)	vs.	Oakland Raiders 2002 (11-5, D)
Wright				 8		Radii				10
Scholes				 6		Hancock				 1
JeeberD				 1
				15						11

Atlanta Falcons 1998 (14-2, D)		vs.	Miami Dolphins 1975 (10-4)
SplitPersonality1		 8		SplitPersonality1		 3
Hancock				 4
ntndeacon			 3
				15						 3

As you can see, I've added lines to show who has picked which teams and how many points they'll get if they advance, along with a total line to indicate the combined amount of points between all pickers of a particular team to give a relative idea of who's risking what in each matchup.

From the looks of it, most of you guys will be laying some serious points on the line in the second group as there aren't many teams with a lot riding on them in this group. The 2000 Rams (42 total points) and the 2001 Ravens (32 points) are the only teams with more than 30 points riding on them in this group.

Good luck, everyone!

Wolfpack · 11-09-2004, 12:35 PM

Game one scores:

Code:

R6-G1
Denver Broncos 2001(11/11/7/10/18/N/-5) at Philadelphia Eagles 1989(11/8/12/9/23/L/5)
CG:  Philadelphia Eagles 1989 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 2001                           7   10    0    7    0     24
Philadelphia Eagles 1989                      6    0    7    3    0     16
----------
Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 1989 -5 (-13) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2001:  1-0
Philadelphia Eagles 1989:  0-1

*Broncos start strong, finish well, and steal game one in Philly.

Code:

R6-G1
San Francisco 49ers 1996(13/6/8/9/16/N/-5) at Denver Broncos 1984(12/4/13/8/19/M/5)
3:  San Francisco 49ers 1996 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Francisco 49ers 1996                      7    0    0    0      7
Denver Broncos 1984                           3    7   14    0     24
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1984 -3 (+ 14)
Current Records:
San Francisco 49ers 1996:  0-1
Denver Broncos 1984:  1-0

*Denver spots San Fran an early lead, then blows past them over the middle two quarters to win comfortably.

Code:

R6-G1
Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/16/N/-4) at Philadelphia Eagles 2002(15/6/9/10/25/K/4)
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1998 converts a  48-yard field goal attempt!
CG:  Philadelphia Eagles 2002 converts a  58-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1998                           0    7    3    7    3     20
Philadelphia Eagles 2002                      3   10    7    0    3     23
----------
Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 2002 -9 (-6)
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1998:  0-1
Philadelphia Eagles 2002:  1-0

*A classic between the NFC East rivals comes down to field goals. Dallas ties it up late, but the Eagles get a soaring 58-yarder that eeks over the crossbar as time expires to send the home crowd into ecstasy.

Code:

R6-G1
Kansas City Chiefs 1997(12/4/10/10/21/M/-3) at Green Bay Packers 2002(13/11/13/10/19/M/3)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1997                       0    7    7    7     21
Green Bay Packers 2002                       10    7   14   10     41
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1997 -2 (-22) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1997:  0-1
Green Bay Packers 2002:  1-0

*A dominating victory by the Pack at Lambeau to open the series.

Code:

R6-G1
Kansas City Chiefs 1984(10/8/8/8/16/N/4) at San Francisco 49ers 1993(20/9/4/9/31/J/-4)
4:  San Francisco 49ers 1993 goes for two and fails.
CG:  San Francisco 49ers 1993 reaches the  27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1984                      10    3    0    7    0     20
San Francisco 49ers 1993                      6    0    0    9    0     15
----------
Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1993 -15 (-20) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1984:  1-0
San Francisco 49ers 1993:  0-1

*Yet another favored Niners team is in the hole as the Chiefs contain the San Francisco offense and hang on for dear life in the fourth quarter. A turnover on downs late seals a stunning upset at Candlestick.

Code:

R6-G1
San Diego Chargers 1995(10/9/10/9/14/O/0) at Philadelphia Eagles 1992(13/6/10/9/24/L/0)
1:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Diego Chargers 1995                       0    0    0    0      0
Philadelphia Eagles 1992                      0    7    7    7     21
----------
Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 -10 (+ 11)
Current Records:
San Diego Chargers 1995:  0-1
Philadelphia Eagles 1992:  1-0

*Eagles D is the star of the game as they shut out the Chargers, making it easy for the offense to win the opener.

Code:

R6-G1
Denver Broncos 2000(19/12/7/10/37/I/0) at St. Louis Rams 2000(23/20/7/10/37/I/0)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 2000                           3   10    7    7     27
St. Louis Rams 2000                          17   14   10    7     48
----------
Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2000:  0-1
St. Louis Rams 2000:  1-0

*The Rams do the damage early and often, exploding to a 31-13 halftime lead and rolling to the win from there.

Code:

R6-G1
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998(14/11/11/10/16/N/2) at Minnesota Vikings 1970(15/0/9/6/24/L/-2)
3:  Minnesota Vikings 1970 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998                     6    7    6    0     19
Minnesota Vikings 1970                        3   14   13    7     37
----------
Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1970 -8 (+ 10)
Current Records:
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998:  0-1
Minnesota Vikings 1970:  1-0

*The Vikings methodically dismantle the Jags over the course of four quarters at the Met to easily take game one.

Code:

R6-G1
New York Giants 1985(14/7/4/8/23/L/-4) at Buffalo Bills 2002(13/13/8/10/24/L/4)
CG:  New York Giants 1985 reaches their own  44 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
New York Giants 1985                          7    0    6   10    0     23
Buffalo Bills 2002                            3   10   10    6    0     29
----------
Line:  Buffalo Bills 2002 -1 (+ 5)
Current Records:
New York Giants 1985:  0-1
Buffalo Bills 2002:  1-0

*Bills build up a 23-13 lead and then hang on as a last-minute Giant drive falls short to take game one in Buffalo.

Code:

R6-G1
Denver Broncos 1991(10/5/12/9/14/O/4) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001(10/7/8/10/18/N/-4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 1991                           0    0    0    7      7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001                     7   10    0    0     17
----------
Line:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001 -4 (+ 6)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1991:  0-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001:  1-0

*Bucs offense puts up the points in the first half, giving their defense ample margin to work with.

Code:

R6-G1
Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/10/10/21/M/-3) at Kansas City Chiefs 2003(19/11/13/10/33/J/3)
2:  Minnesota Vikings 1997 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1997 reaches midfield before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1997                        3    7   10    6    0     26
Kansas City Chiefs 2003                      17    7    0   10    0     34
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 2003 -12 (-4)
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1997:  0-1
Kansas City Chiefs 2003:  1-0

*Chiefs build up a strong lead in the first half, only to watch the Vikings make a surge in the third. The Chiefs make the plays in the fourth that count, though, and they end up hanging on for a series-opening win.

Code:

R6-G1
Kansas City Chiefs 1993(11/8/12/9/18/N/7) at St. Louis Cardinals 1970(14/6/5/6/21/M/-7)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1993                       3   20    6    0     29
St. Louis Cardinals 1970                      0    0    7    0      7
----------
Line:  St. Louis Cardinals 1970 -3 (-25) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1993:  1-0
St. Louis Cardinals 1970:  0-1

*A second quarter knockout punch by the Chiefs is the difference-maker as the Cardinals are never close after that.

Code:

R6-G1
Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/7/10/19/M/0) at New York Jets 1985(14/6/7/8/22/L/0)
2:  New York Jets 1985 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 2003                           0    0    0    0      0
New York Jets 1985                            3    7    7    0     17
----------
Line:  New York Jets 1985 -3 (+ 14)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2003:  0-1
New York Jets 1985:  1-0

*A dominating performance by the New York defense as they blank the Broncos, while the offense is efficient enough to build a comfortable lead and the Jets take the series opener.

Code:

R6-G1
Green Bay Packers 2003(17/9/5/10/22/L/-5) at Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/10/10/20/M/5)
CG:  Baltimore Ravens 2001 scores on a  27-yard touchdown run!
CG:  Baltimore Ravens 2001 converts the PAT.
OT:  Baltimore Ravens 2001 scores on a 2-yard touchdown run!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Green Bay Packers 2003                        0    7    0   14    0    0     21
Baltimore Ravens 2001                         0    7    0    7    7    6     27
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 2003 -2 (-8) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 2003:  0-1
Baltimore Ravens 2001:  1-0

*A thrilling game in Baltimore as the Ravens overcome a stellar fourth quarter by the Packers to force OT and then win it on the first possession of OT.

Code:

R6-G1
Philadelphia Eagles 1990(15/9/6/9/19/M/-2) at Oakland Raiders 2002(17/7/8/10/29/J/2)
CG:  Oakland Raiders 2002 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 1990                      0    7   10   14    0     31
Oakland Raiders 2002                          7    0   10    7    0     24
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Line:  Oakland Raiders 2002 -10 (-17) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 1990:  1-0
Oakland Raiders 2002:  0-1

*A nip-and-tuck affair the whole way in Oakland sees the teams battle to a stalemate through three quarters, but the Eagles make one more play than the Raiders in the fourth to steal game.

Code:

R6-G1
Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/13/10/22/L/7) at Miami Dolphins 1975(13/4/6/7/19/M/-7)
3:  Miami Dolphins 1975 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
CG:  Miami Dolphins 1975 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Atlanta Falcons 1998                         14    7    7    7    0     35
Miami Dolphins 1975                          14    0    7    7    0     28
----------
Line:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 -3 (+ 4)
Current Records:
Atlanta Falcons 1998:  1-0
Miami Dolphins 1975:  0-1

*A shootout at the Orange Bowl as the teams trade blows throughout the contest. A lone touchdown by the Falcons in the second quarter proves to be the difference maker as the Dolphin offense cannot mount a tying drive in the late stages, enabling Atlanta to get out with the win.

Wolfpack · 11-09-2004, 01:28 PM

Game two scores:

Code:

R6-G2
Philadelphia Eagles 1989(11/8/10/9/19/M/2) at Denver Broncos 2001(11/11/8/10/22/L/-2)
CG:  Philadelphia Eagles 1989 attempts a  45-yard field goal, but misses!
CG:  Denver Broncos 2001 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
OT:  Denver Broncos 2001 fails to move the ball out of its own end of the field.
OT:  Philadelphia Eagles 1989 moves the ball into extreme field goal range, but punts away.
OT:  Denver Broncos 2001 converts a  36-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 1989                      0    3   10    7    0    0     20
Denver Broncos 2001                           3    7    7    3    0    3     23
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 2001 -3 (Push)
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 1989:  0-2
Denver Broncos 2001:  2-0

*Game two in Denver is even more hotly contested than game one as the Eagles and Broncos each have a chance to win late in regulation but neither capitalizes. The game goes to OT. In OT, the Broncos can't move the ball and punt. The Eagles do move it, but play for field possession and punt as well. This time, the Broncos move it and move it well, navigating to the Eagle 19, where the Broncos boot the game- and series-winning field goal.

Code:

R6-G2
Denver Broncos 1984(12/4/12/8/15/O/2) at San Francisco 49ers 1996(13/6/10/9/20/M/-2)
4:  Denver Broncos 1984 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Denver Broncos 1984 reaches the  20 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 1984                           0    7    7    8    0     22
San Francisco 49ers 1996                     14   10    6    0    0     30
----------
Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1996 -5 (+ 3)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1984:  1-1
San Francisco 49ers 1996:  1-1

*Niners play great in the first half and overwhelm the Broncos. Denver fights back in the second half, and nearly ties it up late in the fourth, but a last-second drive dies out at the San Francisco 20, giving the Niners the win and ties the series.

Code:

R6-G2
Philadelphia Eagles 2002(15/6/6/10/21/M/1) at Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/20/M/-1)
2:  Dallas Cowboys 1998 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 2002                      0    7    3    0     10
Dallas Cowboys 1998                           3    7   10    0     20
----------
Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 2002 -1 (-11) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 2002:  1-1
Dallas Cowboys 1998:  1-1

*Cowboys forge a tie in the series with solid defense and gutsy play calling that nets a touchdown in the second quarter and a strong third quarter that provides the margin.

Code:

R6-G2
Green Bay Packers 2002(13/11/13/10/15/O/-1) at Kansas City Chiefs 1997(12/4/14/10/25/K/1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Green Bay Packers 2002                        7    7    0    0     14
Kansas City Chiefs 1997                      10    6   17    0     33
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1997 -10 (+ 9)
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 2002:  1-1
Kansas City Chiefs 1997:  1-1

*Chiefs blow open a tight game that was 16-14 at the half with 17 unanswered in the third to easily win game two and force a series-deciding game.

Code:

R6-G2
San Francisco 49ers 1993(20/9/2/9/27/K/-6) at Kansas City Chiefs 1984(10/8/8/8/20/M/6)
4:  San Francisco 49ers 1993 goes for two and converts it!
4:  San Francisco 49ers 1993 goes for two again and converts it!
CG:  San Francisco 49ers 1993 scores on a  39-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  San Francisco 49ers 1993 converts the PAT.
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 1984 attempts a  52-yard field goal, but it is blocked!
OT:  Kansas City Chiefs 1984 converts a  33-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
San Francisco 49ers 1993                      7    0    0   16    7    0     30
Kansas City Chiefs 1984                      10   10    3    7    0    3     33
----------
Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1993 -7 (-10) *UPSET*
Current Records:
San Francisco 49ers 1993:  0-2
Kansas City Chiefs 1984:  2-0

*The Chiefs set the Arrowhead crowd rocking with a dominating first half that puts them up 20-7. A field goal in the third extends it to 23-7 and they look to have sealed a surprise sweep. But, the Niners rally furiously in the fourth, striking for two touchdowns and then converting both two-point attempts. Then the crowd is stunned when the Niners strike from 39 yards late to tie the game at 30. KC attempts a last-second field goal but it is blocked, forcing OT. In the OT, KC gets the ball first and never gives it back, scoring a series-clinching field goal to complete the upset sweep. The 49ers continue to have a disappointing showing in the tournament.

Code:

R6-G2
Philadelphia Eagles 1992(13/6/8/9/20/M/-2) at San Diego Chargers 1995(10/9/10/9/18/N/2)
CG:  San Diego Chargers 1995 attempts a  58-yard field goal, but misses!
CG:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 attempts a  60-yard field goal, but misses!
OT:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 fails to move the ball out of its own end of the field.
OT:  San Diego Chargers 1995 converts a  33-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 1992                      7    7   14    0    0    0     28
San Diego Chargers 1995                       7    7    7    7    0    3     31
----------
Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 -2 (-5) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 1992:  1-1
San Diego Chargers 1995:  1-1

*A great game played at the Murph as the Eagles and Chargers go back and forth the whole way. Both teams miss on extremely long field goals late, forcing OT. In the OT, the Eagles fail to move the ball, giving the Chargers an opportunity they don't lose as San Diego marches into field goal range and nails a 33-yarder to tie the series at one game each.

Code:

R6-G2
St. Louis Rams 2000(23/20/7/10/33/J/-2) at Denver Broncos 2000(19/12/9/10/41/H/2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
St. Louis Rams 2000                           3    0    0   13     16
Denver Broncos 2000                           6    7   13    7     33
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 2000 -8 (+ 9)
Current Records:
St. Louis Rams 2000:  1-1
Denver Broncos 2000:  1-1

*The Broncos dominate the middle two quarters, scoring 20 straight points to put the game out of reach, despite the Rams' best efforts in the fourth. Series is tied up at 1.

Code:

R6-G2
Minnesota Vikings 1970(15/0/7/6/20/M/-4) at Jacksonville Jaguars 1998(14/11/11/10/20/M/4)
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1970 scores on a  35-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1970 converts the PAT.
CG:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1998 attempts a  48-yard field goal, but misses!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1970                        3    0    7    0    7     17
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998                     7    0    0    7    0     14
----------
Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1970:  2-0
Jacksonville Jaguars 1998:  0-2

*A tough contest at Alltel Stadium. Defenses control the game from the start as the Jags lead at half 7-3. The Vikings get a break in the third to take the lead, but the Jags retake the lead in the fourth. Late in the fourth, the Vikings get together one more drive that is capped by a 35-yard touchdown strike to push Minnesota ahead. But, there is time for one last Jags drive. However, the last-second field goal that would have forced OT is missed and the Vikings complete the sweep.

Code:

R6-G2
Buffalo Bills 2002(13/13/8/10/20/M/2) at New York Giants 1985(14/7/6/8/27/K/-2)
CG:  Buffalo Bills 2002 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Buffalo Bills 2002                            6    7    7   10    0     30
New York Giants 1985                         10   10    3   13    0     36
----------
Line:  New York Giants 1985 -7 (-1)
Current Records:
Buffalo Bills 2002:  1-1
New York Giants 1985:  1-1

*A stirring matchup at the Meadowlands. Giants control the game early, building a 20-13 halftime lead. Bills draw closer in the third, cutting it to 23-20. The teams exchange touchdowns and field goals throughout the fourth, but when the dust finally settles, the Giants have evened up the series.

Code:

R6-G2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001(10/7/7/10/14/O/-6) at Denver Broncos 1991(10/5/13/9/18/N/6)
1:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
4:  Denver Broncos 1991 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Denver Broncos 1991 converts a  39-yard field goal attempt!
OT:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001 fails to move the ball out of its own end of the field.
OT:  Denver Broncos 1991 converts a  21-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001                     7    3    7    7    0    0     24
Denver Broncos 1991                          10    3    0    8    3    3     27
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1991 -4 (-1)
Current Records:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001:  1-1
Denver Broncos 1991:  1-1

*Another game that needs OT to decide it. Bucs play methodically for four quarters and have the Broncos up against the ropes late, but the Broncos thrive on tight games and this one is no different as they engineer a game-tying field goal drive that forces the extra period. The Bucs get the ball first in OT, but can't do anything with it. Denver cashes in on their chance with a drive that nets an easy chip-shot field goal to clinch the win and tie the series.

Code:

R6-G2
Kansas City Chiefs 2003(19/11/11/10/29/J/1) at Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/10/10/25/K/-1)
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1997 converts a  44-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 2003                       0    7    7    7    0     21
Minnesota Vikings 1997                        7    7    6    0    3     23
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 2003 -4 (-6) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 2003:  1-1
Minnesota Vikings 1997:  1-1

*Shock pads are rapidly becoming standard in this batch of games as the Vikings and Chiefs go hammer-and-tongs at one another for four quarters. In the end, a last Vikings drive results in a game-winning 44-yard field goal that ties up the series.

Code:

R6-G2
St. Louis Cardinals 1970(14/6/4/6/17/N/-10) at Kansas City Chiefs 1993(11/8/14/9/22/L/10)
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 1993 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
St. Louis Cardinals 1970                      7    0    0   13    0     20
Kansas City Chiefs 1993                       0    3    0   10    0     13
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1993 -5 (-12) *UPSET*
Current Records:
St. Louis Cardinals 1970:  1-1
Kansas City Chiefs 1993:  1-1

*The Cardinals dug a hole by losing at home. They pulled themselves out of it by stunning the crowd at Arrowhead. Defenses dominate the first three quarters, but the fourth devolves into a series of scoring drives with the Chiefs giving all they have, but for every score, the Cards had the answer and then some. Series all tied up at one game each.

Code:

R6-G2
New York Jets 1985(14/6/6/8/18/N/-3) at Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/9/10/23/L/3)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New York Jets 1985                           10    0    7    0     17
Denver Broncos 2003                           7    7    7    6     27
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 2003 -5 (+ 5)
Current Records:
New York Jets 1985:  1-1
Denver Broncos 2003:  1-1

*Broncos spot the Jets an early lead, then take them apart over the final 45 minutes of the game to force a third game.

Code:

R6-G2
Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/10/10/16/N/3) at Green Bay Packers 2003(17/9/7/10/26/K/-3)
CG:  Baltimore Ravens 2001 reaches the  27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Baltimore Ravens 2001                         7   10    0    0    0     17
Green Bay Packers 2003                        0    7    0   14    0     21
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 2003 -10 (-6)
Current Records:
Baltimore Ravens 2001:  1-1
Green Bay Packers 2003:  1-1

*Ravens offense goes crazy, relatively speaking, scoring 17 first half points to give Baltimore a 10 point lead at the break. But, the offense reverts to normal in the second half while the Packers break out for two touchdowns in the fourth to slingshot past the Ravens into the lead. The Ravens have one last chance, but are turned away after reaching the Packer 27.

Code:

R6-G2
Oakland Raiders 2002(17/7/6/10/25/K/0) at Philadelphia Eagles 1990(15/9/6/9/23/L/0)
CG:  Oakland Raiders 2002 reaches the  21 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Oakland Raiders 2002                         10    0    3    3    0     16
Philadelphia Eagles 1990                     14    6    0    0    0     20
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Line:  Oakland Raiders 2002 -2 (-6) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 2002:  0-2
Philadelphia Eagles 1990:  2-0

*Offense all over the place in the first quarter, but after that, it comes down to the kickers as neither defense allows a touchdown over the last three quarters. Both teams net two field goals each, but the Eagles had the edge coming out of the first quarter, so they stay in front the rest of the way to clinch the game and the series sweep.

Code:

R6-G2
Miami Dolphins 1975(13/4/6/7/15/O/-10) at Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/16/10/26/K/10)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Miami Dolphins 1975                           0    0    0    7      7
Atlanta Falcons 1998                          0    6   17    3     26
----------
Line:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 -11 (+ 8)
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 1975:  0-2
Atlanta Falcons 1998:  2-0

*Defenses dominate the first half as the Falcons can only muster a pair of field goals in the second quater to complete the scoring. However, in the third, the Dolphin defense finally breaks down as the Falcons go wild for 17 points, providing a comfortable margin the more offensively-challenged Dolphins have no chance of overcoming. Falcons in a sweep.

Wolfpack · 11-09-2004, 02:23 PM

Rubber matches in the first group:

Code:

R6-G3
San Francisco 49ers 1996(13/6/8/9/18/N/-4) vs. Denver Broncos 1984(12/4/12/8/17/N/4) 
CG:  San Francisco 49ers 1996 reaches the  35 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
San Francisco 49ers 1996                      0    7    6    0    0     13
Denver Broncos 1984                           7    0    3   10    0     20
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Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1996 -1 (-8) *UPSET*
Current Records:
San Francisco 49ers 1996:  1-2
Denver Broncos 1984:  2-1

*The Niners cannot seem to catch a break in this tournament. Another team gets rubbed out as the Broncos use a 10-0 fourth quarter burst to surge past the 49ers and clinch the series.

Code:

R6-G3
Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/18/N/-3) vs. Philadelphia Eagles 2002(15/6/8/10/23/L/3) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1998                          10    0   10   10     30
Philadelphia Eagles 2002                      7    0    0    6     13
----------
Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 2002 -5 (-22) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1998:  2-1
Philadelphia Eagles 2002:  1-2

*The Cowboys play a great all-around game as the Eagles sputter. Dallas pours it on in the second half and wins going away to clinch the series.

Code:

R6-G3
Kansas City Chiefs 1997(12/4/12/10/23/L/-1) vs. Green Bay Packers 2002(13/11/13/10/17/N/1) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1997                      10    0    0    3     13
Green Bay Packers 2002                        0    7   10    7     24
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1997 -6 (-17) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1997:  1-2
Green Bay Packers 2002:  2-1

*Packers spot the Chiefs 10 points, then proceed to dominate the contest, outscoring KC 24-3 the rest of the way to take the third game and the series with ease.

Code:

R6-G3
San Diego Chargers 1995(10/9/10/9/16/N/1) vs. Philadelphia Eagles 1992(13/6/9/9/22/L/-1) 
1:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
4:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 goes for two and fails.
CG:  San Diego Chargers 1995 scores on a  23-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  San Diego Chargers 1995 misses the two-point conversion.
CG:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 attempts a  55-yard field goal, but misses!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
San Diego Chargers 1995                      10    7    7    0    6     30
Philadelphia Eagles 1992                      0   10   10    9    0     29
----------
Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 1992 -6 (-7) *UPSET*
Current Records:
San Diego Chargers 1995:  2-1
Philadelphia Eagles 1992:  1-2

*Eagles also spot a 10-point lead, but unlike the Chiefs, the Chargers don't fall apart. Philly charges back, but San Diego goes with them step for step, staying ahead 24-20 after three. In the fourth, the Eagles nail a field goal and then strike for the go-ahead touchdown, but they miss the two-point conversion that would have made the lead 7. The Chargers put together a brilliant drive at the end, capped by a 23-yard TD pass to surge back in front. They miss the two-pointer, though. It does not matter as the Eagles can only get close enough to try a long 55-yarder that falls short as time runs out and the Chargers pull the upset and advance to the next round.

Code:

R6-G3
Denver Broncos 2000(19/12/8/10/39/H/1) vs. St. Louis Rams 2000(23/20/7/10/35/I/-1) 
3:  Denver Broncos 2000 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 2000                           6    3    0    7     16
St. Louis Rams 2000                          21    7   14    7     49
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Line:  Denver Broncos 2000 -4 (-37) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2000:  1-2
St. Louis Rams 2000:  2-1

*It was expected to be close. So much for that as the Rams crack open a can on the Broncos, racing out to a 21-6 lead and then piling on more points the rest of the way to take the series.

Code:

R6-G3
New York Giants 1985(14/7/5/8/25/K/-3) vs. Buffalo Bills 2002(13/13/8/10/22/L/3) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New York Giants 1985                         10    3    7    0     20
Buffalo Bills 2002                            0    3    7    0     10
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Line:  New York Giants 1985 -3 (+ 7)
Current Records:
New York Giants 1985:  2-1
Buffalo Bills 2002:  1-2

*The Giants hop on the Bills early and let their defense do the rest as they shut down the Bills offense and control the game to clinch the series.

Code:

R6-G3
Denver Broncos 1991(10/5/12/9/16/N/5) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001(10/7/7/10/16/N/-5) 
2:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
CG:  Denver Broncos 1991 scores on a  75-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Denver Broncos 1991 converts the PAT.
CG:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001 reaches the  27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 1991                           0    7    0    7    7     21
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001                    10    7    0    0    0     17
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Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1991:  2-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001:  1-2

*Tampa Bay jumps out to the early lead and with that defense, it should be enough, right? Wrong. The Broncos find the cracks in the defense while the Buccanneer offense takes the rest of the day off after halftime. Finally, the Broncos strike for a stunning 75-yard TD bomb that sends them into the lead. Tampa Bay tries to rally back, but their last-second drive ends at the Denver 27, allowing the Broncos to claim the series.

Code:

R6-G3
Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/10/10/23/L/-2) vs. Kansas City Chiefs 2003(19/11/12/10/31/J/2) 
4:  Kansas City Chiefs 2003 goes for two and fails.
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1997 scores on a  27-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1997 misses the two-point conversion.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1997                        7    7    0    0    6     20
Kansas City Chiefs 2003                       7    6    0    6    0     19
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 2003 -8 (-9) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1997:  2-1
Kansas City Chiefs 2003:  1-2

*The two sides trade blows in the first half that results in a 14-13 lead for Minnesota at the break. After that, the defenses step in and control the game as no one scores in the third. In the fourth, KC finally breaks through for a TD, but fails in their bid to make it a seven-point game by missing the two-pointer. The Vikings then strike for a late touchdown. They miss the two-pointer, but it is meaningless as the Chiefs cannot muster a last drive to win. Minnesota takes the game and the series.

Code:

R6-G3
Kansas City Chiefs 1993(11/8/12/9/20/M/8) vs. St. Louis Cardinals 1970(14/6/4/6/19/M/-8) 
3:  Kansas City Chiefs 1993 goes for two and fails.
3:  St. Louis Cardinals 1970 goes for two and converts it!
3:  St. Louis Cardinals 1970 goes for two again and fails.
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 1993 scores on a  10-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 1993 converts the PAT.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1993                      10    6    6    7    7     36
St. Louis Cardinals 1970                      7   14   14    0    0     35
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1993 -1 (Push)
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1993:  2-1
St. Louis Cardinals 1970:  1-2

*A wild, epic shootout concludes this series. The Chiefs briefly seize the early lead, but the Cardinals erupt for two touchdowns in each of the next two quarters, including some risky attempts at two-pointers in the third that nets them no real ground gained, though they do lead 35-22 heading to the fourth. The Chiefs hit for a touchdown to cut it to 35-29 and then strike for the game- winning touchdown near the end of regulation. The extra point proves to be the difference, so the missed two-pointer by the Cardinals proves decisive. Chiefs move on.

Code:

R6-G3
Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/7/10/21/M/1) vs. New York Jets 1985(14/6/6/8/20/M/-1) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 2003                           7    7   14   14     42
New York Jets 1985                            0    6    7    3     16
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 2003 -1 (+ 25)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2003:  2-1
New York Jets 1985:  1-2

*A relatively close game at half turns into a complete rout as the Broncos tag the Jets for 28 second-half points and cruise into the round of 32.

Code:

R6-G3
Green Bay Packers 2003(17/9/6/10/24/L/-4) vs. Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/10/10/18/N/4) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Green Bay Packers 2003                        3    0    7    0     10
Baltimore Ravens 2001                         6    7    6    3     22
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 2003 -6 (-18) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 2003:  1-2
Baltimore Ravens 2001:  2-1

*Both defenses hit hard and play well, but the Raven defense is superb, controlling the Packers much of the contest, while the Packers have to play bend-don't-break. Still, they bend too much as the Ravens, while not able to muster TDs, are able to muster a pleathora of field goals, more than enough for their defense to make use of. Baltimore advances to the next round.

Wolfpack · 11-09-2004, 02:25 PM

So, here's the list of the 16 that have advanced:
Atlanta Falcons 1998
Baltimore Ravens 2001
Dallas Cowboys 1998
Denver Broncos 1984
Denver Broncos 1991
Denver Broncos 2001
Denver Broncos 2003
Green Bay Packers 2002
Kansas City Chiefs 1984
Kansas City Chiefs 1993
Minnesota Vikings 1970
Minnesota Vikings 1997
New York Giants 1985
Philadelphia Eagles 1990
San Diego Chargers 1995
St. Louis Rams 2000

JeeberD · 11-09-2004, 05:24 PM

Woohoo, way to go '98 Boys!

Wolfpack · 11-10-2004, 10:16 AM

Here is the second group of pairings for round six:

Code:

Oakland Raiders 2000 (12-4, D)		vs.	Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 (14-2, D)
Washington Redskins 1983 (14-2, C)	vs.	Chicago Bears 1962 (9-5)
Oakland Raiders 1977 (11-3, WC)		vs.	Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 (9-7)
Miami Dolphins 2000 (11-5, D)		vs.	Green Bay Packers 1962 (13-1, L)
Minnesota Vikings 1998 (15-1, D)	vs.	Chicago Bears 1963 (11-1-2, L)
Chicago Bears 1988 (12-4, D)		vs.	Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 (12-2, SB)
San Diego Chargers 1994 (11-5, C)	vs.	Washington Redskins 1982 (8-1, SB)
Kansas City Chiefs 2002	(8-8)		vs.	Chicago Bears 1985 (15-1, SB)
Oakland Raiders 1999 (8-8)		vs.	Dallas Cowboys 1992 (13-3, SB)
New Orleans Saints 1987	(12-3, WC)	vs.	San Francisco 49ers 1994 (13-3, SB)
Carolina Panthers 1999 (8-8)		vs.	Dallas Cowboys 1995 (12-4, SB)
San Diego Chargers 2002 (8-8)		vs.	Green Bay Packers 1996 (13-3, SB)
Baltimore Colts 1968 (13-1, NFL-L)	vs.	Denver Broncos 1997 (12-4, SB)
Miami Dolphins 1990 (12-4, WC)		vs.	Denver Broncos 1998 (14-2, SB)
New Orleans Saints 1992	(12-4, WC)	vs.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 (12-4, SB)
Indianapolis Colts 1999	(13-3, D)	vs.	New England Patriots 2003 (14-2, SB)

For neatness sake, I dropped the who-picked-what from this listing. I'll probably post that over in the pick 'em thread so readers who aren't involved don't have to deal with it if they don't want to.

At any rate, a bevy of good matchups, though curiously there are a number of 8-8 teams in the group. Of the champion teams, I expect everyone but the 1963 Bears, the 1975 Steelers, the 1982 Redskins, and the 1997 Broncos to advance without considerable difficulty.

Wolfpack · 11-10-2004, 01:29 PM

Game one scores from group two:

Code:

R6-G1
Oakland Raiders 2000(19/8/5/10/21/M/-6) at Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/11/10/24/L/6)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Oakland Raiders 2000                         10    0    0    7     17
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999                     6   14    0    7     27
----------
Line:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 -3 (+ 7)
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 2000:  0-1
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999:  1-0

*A 14-0 second quarter makes all the difference as the Jaguars surge past the Raiders and then keep them at arm's reach the rest of the way to claim game one at Alltel.

Code:

R6-G1
Washington Redskins 1983(23/10/10/8/32/J/0) at Chicago Bears 1962(14/9/10/6/24/L/0)
4:  Chicago Bears 1962 goes for two and fails.
CG:  Washington Redskins 1983 reaches the  29 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Washington Redskins 1983                     17   10    0    3    0     30
Chicago Bears 1962                            7   14    7    6    0     34
----------
Line:  Washington Redskins 1983 -8 (-12) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Washington Redskins 1983:  0-1
Chicago Bears 1962:  1-0

*The Skins jumped out to the early lead, but watched the Bears chip away at it until Chicago jumped in front on a third quarter touchdown. The Bear defense played superbly in the second half, holding Washington to just a field goal in the fourth quarter to complete the upset.

Code:

R6-G1
Oakland Raiders 1977(16/8/9/7/17/N/2) at Pittsburgh Steelers 2000(10/6/7/10/23/L/-2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Oakland Raiders 1977                          0    0   10    0     10
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000                      3    7    2    7     19
----------
Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 -6 (+ 3)
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 1977:  0-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000:  1-0

*Pittsburgh built up a 10-0 halftime advantage and then watched the Raiders wipe out most of it in the third. However, they got an insurance touchdown in the fourth as the Raiders were unable to threaten again after the third quarter.

Code:

R6-G1
Miami Dolphins 2000(10/3/8/10/12/O/1) at Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/7/6/19/M/-1)
3:  Green Bay Packers 1962 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Miami Dolphins 2000                           3    0    7    7     17
Green Bay Packers 1962                        7   10   14    0     31
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 1962 -7 (+ 7)
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 2000:  0-1
Green Bay Packers 1962:  1-0

*A thoroughly dominating performance by the Packers as they lead throughout the contest and never really were threatened after the first quarter.

Code:

R6-G1
Minnesota Vikings 1998(25/8/10/10/27/K/1) at Chicago Bears 1963(10/0/9/6/16/N/-1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1998                        7    6   17   14     44
Chicago Bears 1963                            7    3    7    7     24
----------
Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1998 -11 (+ 9)
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1998:  1-0
Chicago Bears 1963:  0-1

*The Bears gave the Vikings everything they had in the first half and trailed just 13-10, but it was all Vikings in the second half as the Minnesota offense just started lighting up the scoreboard, turning a close game into a romp.

Code:

R6-G1
Chicago Bears 1988(9/4/11/8/9/P/3) at Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/8/7/21/M/-3)
CG:  Chicago Bears 1988 scores on a  39-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Chicago Bears 1988 converts the PAT.
CG:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 attempts a  55-yard field goal, but it is blocked!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Chicago Bears 1988                            0    7    7    3    7     24
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975                      7    0    7    7    0     21
----------
Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 -12 (-15) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Chicago Bears 1988:  1-0
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975:  0-1

*While the Pittsburgh offense played well, the Steel Curtain defense unexpectedly turned to paper mache against a rather weak Bears offense. The Bears stayed with the Steelers the whole way and then stunned the crowd at Three Rivers by scoring the go-ahead touchdown from 39 yards out. The Steelers tried to tie it with a long field goal to force OT, but it was blocked and the Bears claimed the upset.

Code:

 
R6-G1
San Diego Chargers 1994(13/9/10/9/16/N/-3) at Washington Redskins 1982(11/4/13/8/21/M/3)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Diego Chargers 1994                       0    0    0    0      0
Washington Redskins 1982                      7    0    7    0     14
----------
Line:  Washington Redskins 1982 -5 (+ 9)
Current Records:
San Diego Chargers 1994:  0-1
Washington Redskins 1982:  1-0

*A hard-hitting contest at RFK as both defenses brought the lumber. Unfortunately for San Diego, the Skins had the bigger sticks. Washington broke through for two TDs, but the one scored in the first quarter turned out to be all that was needed as the Redskin defense shut out the Chargers.

Code:

R6-G1
Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/3/10/21/M/-7) at Chicago Bears 1985(16/2/10/8/29/J/7)
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 2002 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 2002                      21    0    7    0    0     28
Chicago Bears 1985                            7   10    0   17    0     34
----------
Line:  Chicago Bears 1985 -8 (-2)
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 2002:  0-1
Chicago Bears 1985:  1-0

*Some tense moments early at Soldier Field (and among the pick 'em contestants) as the Chiefs jumped all over the Bears in the first quarter. The Bears charged back into it in the second and the "46" stepped up after the first quarter, allowing a single KC TD in the third. The Bears then blew past the Chiefs in the fourth to claim the series opener.

Code:

R6-G1
Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/3/10/19/M/-7) at Dallas Cowboys 1992(16/5/10/9/27/K/7)
CG:  Oakland Raiders 1999 scores on a  28-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Oakland Raiders 1999 converts the PAT.
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1992 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
OT:  Oakland Raiders 1999 fails to move the ball out of its own end of the field.
OT:  Dallas Cowboys 1992 attempts a  47-yard field goal, but misses!
OT:  Oakland Raiders 1999 scores on a 43-yard touchdown pass!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Oakland Raiders 1999                         10    0    7   10    7    6     40
Dallas Cowboys 1992                           7   14    3   10    0    0     34
----------
Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1992 -8 (-14) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 1999:  1-0
Dallas Cowboys 1992:  0-1

*A wild game at Texas Stadium. A strong second quarter by Dallas seemed to presage a win, but the Raiders hung tough in the second half and then struck for a game-tying touchdown near the end of regulation to force OT. In the OT, the Raiders got the ball first but failed to threaten. Dallas had a chance to win, but their FG attempt missed. This time, the Raiders seized the chance and hit on a 43-yard TD pass to take the win and send the crowd home disappointed and the Cowboys into a 1-0 hole in the series.

Code:

R6-G1
New Orleans Saints 1987(17/9/9/8/23/L/1) at San Francisco 49ers 1994(21/9/8/9/33/J/-1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New Orleans Saints 1987                       0    3    0    3      6
San Francisco 49ers 1994                     17    7    7    7     38
----------
Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1994 -10 (+ 22)
Current Records:
New Orleans Saints 1987:  0-1
San Francisco 49ers 1994:  1-0

*This one was over pretty much from the opening bell as the 49ers scored on every possession in the first while shutting out the Saints. The San Francisco defense saw to it that the lead was never threatened the rest of the way.

Code:

R6-G1
Carolina Panthers 1999(15/14/4/10/22/L/-5) at Dallas Cowboys 1995(15/8/9/9/30/J/5)
3:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
4:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Carolina Panthers 1999                        9    7    7    6     29
Dallas Cowboys 1995                           0    6    7    6     19
----------
Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 -8 (-18) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Carolina Panthers 1999:  1-0
Dallas Cowboys 1995:  0-1

*A poor game all around for the Cowboys as the Panthers throttled the Dallas offense while finding just enough holes in the defense to keep putting points on the board. The net result was a 10-point loss and suddenly both surviving Cowboys Super Bowl teams are on the ropes going on the road in game two.

Code:

R6-G1
San Diego Chargers 2002(10/10/9/10/13/O/1) at Green Bay Packers 1996(18/4/8/9/29/J/-1)
2:  Green Bay Packers 1996 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Diego Chargers 2002                       7    7    3    6     23
Green Bay Packers 1996                       13    9    7    7     36
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 1996 -16 (-3)
Current Records:
San Diego Chargers 2002:  0-1
Green Bay Packers 1996:  1-0

*The Packer defense struggled much of the day against the Chargers, bending quite a bit, but at least not breaking except for a couple of times in the first half. Fortunately for the Packers, the offense was clicking on all cylinders and that was the difference as Green Bay wins the series opener at Lambeau.

Code:

R6-G1
Baltimore Colts 1968(18/0/5/6/20/M/-2) at Denver Broncos 1997(19/8/7/10/25/K/2)
4:  Baltimore Colts 1968 goes for two and fails.
4:  Baltimore Colts 1968 goes for two again and fails.
CG:  Denver Broncos 1997 converts a  39-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Baltimore Colts 1968                         10    0    7   12    0     29
Denver Broncos 1997                           7    7   14    0    3     31
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1997 -5 (-3)
Current Records:
Baltimore Colts 1968:  0-1
Denver Broncos 1997:  1-0

*A great game at Mile High Stadium. Baltimore lead early, then Denver shredded the Colt defense for 21 points over the middle two quarters to lead 28-17 going to the fourth. The Colts made a fierce rally, but two-point gambles that failed on both touchdowns lead ultimately to their demise as the Broncos converted a game-winning field goal as time expired.

Code:

R6-G1
Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/11/9/17/N/-2) at Denver Broncos 1998(21/10/13/10/30/J/2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Miami Dolphins 1990                           7    0    7    0     14
Denver Broncos 1998                           7   13   17    0     37
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1998 -13 (+ 10)
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 1990:  0-1
Denver Broncos 1998:  1-0

*The Broncos put on a clinic in offensive playcalling, scoring essentially at will during the first three quarters to bury the Dolphins and take game one.

Code:

R6-G1
New Orleans Saints 1992(10/2/8/9/8/P/-2) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002(11/1/10/10/16/N/2)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New Orleans Saints 1992                       3    0    7    7     17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002                    10    6    7   10     33
----------
Line:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 -8 (+ 8)
Current Records:
New Orleans Saints 1992:  0-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002:  1-0

*Who knew the Bucs could score 33 points, especially against one of the better defenses from 1992? It wasn't spectacular, flashy, or anything like that. Just a methodical beat-down of the Saints to take the series lead.

Code:

R6-G1
Indianapolis Colts 1999(17/11/14/10/20/M/-3) at New England Patriots 2003(12/5/17/10/25/K/3)
4:  New England Patriots 2003 goes for two again and converts it!
CG:  New England Patriots 2003 converts a  45-yard field goal attempt!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Indianapolis Colts 1999                       0    7    7   10    0     24
New England Patriots 2003                     7    0    0   15    3     25
----------
Line:  New England Patriots 2003 -5 (-4)
Current Records:
Indianapolis Colts 1999:  0-1
New England Patriots 2003:  1-0

*The Colts spotted the Patriots the lead and then moved past them to lead 14-7 going to the last quarter. The teams traded scores throughout the quarter. On the second Patriot touchdown, they made a curious gamble to go for two(**), trailing 24-20. The gamble paid off as they scored to make it 24-22 and then won it on a 45-yard field goal as time expired 25-24.

**--I thought it was curious the game would have the Patriots go for two when an XP would have made it a three-point game. I looked into it and found a small bug in the two-point logic of the code which is now fixed.

Wolfpack · 11-10-2004, 02:18 PM

Game two results:

Code:

R6-G2
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/10/10/20/M/3) at Oakland Raiders 2000(19/8/7/10/25/K/-3)
3:  Oakland Raiders 2000 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999                    14   14    0    7     35
Oakland Raiders 2000                          7    7    0    7     21
----------
Line:  Oakland Raiders 2000 -5 (-19) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999:  2-0
Oakland Raiders 2000:  0-2

*The Jags have a stellar first half outplaying the Raiders in every phase and it provides the margin needed for Jacksonville to complete the sweep and move on to round seven.

Code:

R6-G2
Chicago Bears 1962(14/9/10/6/20/M/-2) at Washington Redskins 1983(23/10/12/8/36/I/2)
3:  Chicago Bears 1962 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
4:  Chicago Bears 1962 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
4:  Chicago Bears 1962 goes for two again and converts it!
CG:  Chicago Bears 1962 reaches the  40 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Chicago Bears 1962                            0    7    0   15    0     22
Washington Redskins 1983                     17   10    3    0    0     30
----------
Line:  Washington Redskins 1983 -16 (-8)
Current Records:
Chicago Bears 1962:  1-1
Washington Redskins 1983:  1-1

*The Skins are all over the Bears early in this one, roaring out to a 30-7 lead and seem to have it in hand going to the fourth quarter. The Bears, however, charge back into it with a furious rally. It comes up short as the last chance drive dies out just into Redskin territory. Washington evens up the series with the win.

Code:

R6-G2
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000(10/6/5/10/19/M/-4) at Oakland Raiders 1977(16/8/9/7/21/M/4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000                      0   10    0    0     10
Oakland Raiders 1977                          0   10    6    7     23
----------
Line:  Oakland Raiders 1977 -2 (+ 11)
Current Records:
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000:  1-1
Oakland Raiders 1977:  1-1

*A scoreless first gives way to a 10-10 halftime game. In the second half, the Oakland defense dominates as they shut out the Steelers while the offense continues to poke holes in the Pittsburgh defense, building up a solid, if not comfortable lead that nets them the win and a tie in the series.

Code:

R6-G2
Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/5/6/15/O/-4) at Miami Dolphins 2000(10/3/9/10/16/N/4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Green Bay Packers 1962                        7    3    7    3     20
Miami Dolphins 2000                           0    3    0    0      3
----------
Line:  Miami Dolphins 2000 -1 (-18) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 1962:  2-0
Miami Dolphins 2000:  0-2

*Nothing flashy, nothing fancy. Just a solid win for the Packers as they control the game from start to finish, breaking down the Dolphins at key points to build their lead while the defense totally shuts down Miami, surrendering just a field goal. Packers complete the sweep and move on.

Code:

R6-G2
Chicago Bears 1963(10/0/9/6/12/O/-3) at Minnesota Vikings 1998(25/8/12/10/31/J/3)
4:  Chicago Bears 1963 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Chicago Bears 1963                            0    0    0    6      6
Minnesota Vikings 1998                        0    7   17    0     24
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Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1998 -19 (-1)
Current Records:
Chicago Bears 1963:  0-2
Minnesota Vikings 1998:  2-0

*For once the Vikings didn't light up the scoreboard like a pinball machine. In this instance though, it hardly mattered as a 17-point outburst in the third quarter sealed the deal as the Bear offense was never effective the entire contest, allowing the Vikings to complete the sweep and advance.

Code:

R6-G2
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/6/7/17/N/-5) at Chicago Bears 1988(9/4/11/8/13/O/5)
CG:  Chicago Bears 1988 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975                      0    7    0    3    0     10
Chicago Bears 1988                            3    0    0    0    0      3
----------
Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 -4 (+ 3)
Current Records:
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975:  1-1
Chicago Bears 1988:  1-1

*A game of smashmouth and hits hard enough to vibrate the windows in the press box at times. Not a good day to be on offense. The Steel Curtain, which had a bad first game, was in fine form in game two, never allowing the Bears to get in any sort of offensive rhythm and surrendered just a first quarter field goal. The Bears defense was equal to the task, but an inopportune breakdown in the second quarter lead to a Pittsburgh TD which game them the lead as it turned out for good. Steelers tie up the series with a huge win at Soldier Field.

Code:

R6-G2
Washington Redskins 1982(11/4/12/8/17/N/1) at San Diego Chargers 1994(13/9/11/9/20/M/-1)
2:  Washington Redskins 1982 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
4:  San Diego Chargers 1994 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
CG:  San Diego Chargers 1994 reaches the  33 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Washington Redskins 1982                      7    0    7    0    0     14
San Diego Chargers 1994                       0    0    0    7    0      7
----------
Line:  San Diego Chargers 1994 -3 (-10) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Washington Redskins 1982:  2-0
San Diego Chargers 1994:  0-2

*Another solid, unspectacular win for the Skins as the offense again churns out 14 points. The defense was slightly worse than game one, but still highly effective, giving up a single touchdown in the fourth quarter that gave the fans at the Murph a brief spark of hope, but the walls closed in again after that to complete the sweep and send the Redskins forward to the next round.

Code:

R6-G2
Chicago Bears 1985(16/2/7/8/25/K/4) at Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/3/10/25/K/-4)
3:  Kansas City Chiefs 2002 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Chicago Bears 1985                            0   10   10    0     20
Kansas City Chiefs 2002                       7    0   14   10     31
----------
Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Chicago Bears 1985:  1-1
Kansas City Chiefs 2002:  1-1

*Chiefs aren't going to go easily or quietly. The Bears defense collapses in the second half, surrendering 24 points, forcing the offense to try to keep up. They do well in the third, but come away empty in the fourth. Chiefs forge a tie in the series.

Code:

R6-G2
Dallas Cowboys 1992(16/5/8/9/23/L/5) at Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/3/10/23/L/-5)
3:  Oakland Raiders 1999 goes for two and fails.
CG:  Oakland Raiders 1999 scores on a  58-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Oakland Raiders 1999 misses the two-point conversion.
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1992 attempts a  59-yard field goal, but it is blocked!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1992                           6    3    6   10    0     25
Oakland Raiders 1999                          7    0    6    7    6     26
----------
Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1992:  0-2
Oakland Raiders 1999:  2-0

*Cowboys outplay the Raiders all day, but the offense can't get the touchdowns when they need it and settle for a boatload of field goals, which allows the Raiders to hang around. It finally catches up with Dallas as once again a breakdown at the worst time allows the Raiders to strike for a touchdown and the lead. It proves fatal as the Cowboys are only able to try off a very long field goal attempt to win, but it gets blocked and the Raiders pull the surprise sweep (sorry, Jeeber).

Code:

R6-G2
San Francisco 49ers 1994(21/9/7/9/29/J/-2) at New Orleans Saints 1987(17/9/9/8/27/K/2)
4:  New Orleans Saints 1987 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Francisco 49ers 1994                      3   17    0    3     23
New Orleans Saints 1987                       7    5    6   15     33
----------
Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1994 -2 (-12) *UPSET*
Current Records:
San Francisco 49ers 1994:  1-1
New Orleans Saints 1987:  1-1

*49ers rack up 17 in the second to take the lead, but they can't seem to contain the Saints who keep coming hard in the second half and then blow past San Francisco in the fourth quarter to take the game and even the series at one game apiece.

Code:

R6-G2
Dallas Cowboys 1995(15/8/7/9/26/K/3) at Carolina Panthers 1999(15/14/4/10/26/K/-3)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1995                           3    7   20   14     44
Carolina Panthers 1999                       17    0    7    6     30
----------
Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1995:  1-1
Carolina Panthers 1999:  1-1

*It looks grim for Dallas as the Panthers put them in a nice hole early on, but Dallas claws back into it and then annihilates Carolina 34-13 in the second half to get a huge win and even the series.

Code:

R6-G2
Green Bay Packers 1996(18/4/6/9/25/K/-3) at San Diego Chargers 2002(10/10/9/10/17/N/3)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Green Bay Packers 1996                       14    7    0    3     24
San Diego Chargers 2002                       0    0    0    0      0
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 1996 -8 (+ 16)
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 1996:  2-0
San Diego Chargers 2002:  0-2

*Packers dominate from start to finish as the defense has a spectacular day, shutting out the Chargers and giving the offense plenty to work with. A 14-0 first quarter edge was quite enough to secure the win and the series.

Code:

R6-G2
Denver Broncos 1997(19/8/5/10/21/M/-1) at Baltimore Colts 1968(18/0/6/6/24/L/1)
2:  Baltimore Colts 1968 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 1997                           7   14    0    0     21
Baltimore Colts 1968                         13    8   10   10     41
----------
Line:  Baltimore Colts 1968 -3 (+ 17)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1997:  1-1
Baltimore Colts 1968:  1-1

*A thrilling first half gives way to complete domination by the Colts in the second half as Baltimore shuts out Denver 20-0 and forces a third game to decide the series.

Code:

R6-G2
Denver Broncos 1998(21/10/11/10/26/K/0) at Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/11/9/21/M/0)
3:  Denver Broncos 1998 goes for two and fails.
4:  Denver Broncos 1998 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 1998                           3    7    9    0     19
Miami Dolphins 1990                           7   14   10    0     31
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1998 -5 (-17) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1998:  1-1
Miami Dolphins 1990:  1-1

*Dolphins play great, Broncos play below average. Denver still had a chance though, cutting a 21-10 halftime lead to 21-19 in the third, but missed the two-pointer to tie and never got closer after that.

Code:

R6-G2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002(11/1/8/10/12/O/0) at New Orleans Saints 1992(10/2/8/9/12/O/0)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002                     0    7    3    7     17
New Orleans Saints 1992                       0    0    0    0      0
----------
Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002:  2-0
New Orleans Saints 1992:  0-2

*The Buc defense came out with the whipping stick today and used it to great effect on the hapless Saints offense. The offense was efficient enough to get points on the board, but a singleton in the Canadian league would have been enough based on how the defense played in this one. Bucs get out the brooms and advance.

Code:

R6-G2
New England Patriots 2003(12/5/15/10/21/M/0) at Indianapolis Colts 1999(17/11/15/10/24/L/0)
2:  Indianapolis Colts 1999 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
CG:  Indianapolis Colts 1999 scores on a  40-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Indianapolis Colts 1999 converts the PAT.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
New England Patriots 2003                     0    7   10    0    0     17
Indianapolis Colts 1999                       0    7    7    0    7     21
----------
Line:  Indianapolis Colts 1999 -3 (+ 1)
Current Records:
New England Patriots 2003:  1-1
Indianapolis Colts 1999:  1-1

*A tense game throughout as the Patriots and Colts went back and forth with the lead. The Colts got the lead last when they struck from 40 yards out to go up 21-17 near the end of the game. Series is tied up.

Wolfpack · 11-10-2004, 03:09 PM

Game three scores (please forgive me

):

Code:

R6-G3
Washington Redskins 1983(23/10/11/8/34/I/1) vs. Chicago Bears 1962(14/9/10/6/22/L/-1) 
CG:  Washington Redskins 1983 reaches the  27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Washington Redskins 1983                      7    0   17    7    0     31
Chicago Bears 1962                            7   14    7    7    0     35
----------
Line:  Washington Redskins 1983 -12 (-16) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Washington Redskins 1983:  1-2
Chicago Bears 1962:  2-1

*A wild game erupts as both teams apparently check their defenses at the door. Teams are tied after one, but the Bears hop on the the Skins to take a 21-7 lead at the half. Washington strikes back hard in the third and cuts the lead to 28-24 and even jump into the lead in the fourth, but the Bears answer to get back in front and Washington is unable to come up with an answer. The Bears advance in a surprise upset.

Code:

R6-G3
Oakland Raiders 1977(16/8/9/7/19/M/4) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 2000(10/6/5/10/21/M/-4) 
4:  Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Oakland Raiders 1977                         10    0    7    7     24
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000                      0    0    6    0      6
----------
Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 -2 (-20) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 1977:  2-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 2000:  1-2

*Raiders get the early jump as the defense plays great, shutting out the Steelers for the first thirty minutes. Steelers break the shut out in the third with a pair of field goals, but it is all they can muster as the Raiders tack on two more touchdowns to seal the deal and take the series.

Code:

R6-G3
Chicago Bears 1988(9/4/11/8/11/P/3) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/8/7/19/M/-3) 
CG:  Chicago Bears 1988 reaches the  13 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Chicago Bears 1988                            3    7    7    0    0     17
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975                     10    3    0   10    0     23
----------
Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 -8 (-2)
Current Records:
Chicago Bears 1988:  1-2
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975:  2-1

*A well-played finish to a tough series. Pittsburgh moved ahead early, but the Bears fought back and eventually took the lead on a touchdown in the third. The Steelers didn't buckle, though, and they put up 10 points in the fourth quarter to jump back in front. Chicago wasn't out of it, though, and fought down to the Steeler 13 but couldn't get it into the end zone to win. Steelers escape and advance.

Code:

R6-G3
Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/3/10/23/L/-5) vs. Chicago Bears 1985(16/2/8/8/27/K/5) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 2002                      14    7    0   10     31
Chicago Bears 1985                            0    3    7    0     10
----------
Line:  Chicago Bears 1985 -4 (-25) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 2002:  2-1
Chicago Bears 1985:  1-2

*The Bears defense has struggled mightily in trying to stop the Chiefs the entire series and today finally completed their disappointing play. The Chiefs immediately put the Bears behind the eight ball with two first-quarter TDs and then piled the dirt on with another score in the second quarter to lead 21-3 at the half. By contrast, the Bear offense could not take advantage of the normally porous Chiefs defense, getting just a third quarter touchdown to cut the lead to 21-10. The Chiefs then sent the Bears reeling out of the tournament with another 10 points in the fourth to complete the improbable demolition and advance. A lot of pick lists just took a huge hit.

Code:

R6-G3
New Orleans Saints 1987(17/9/9/8/25/K/2) vs. San Francisco 49ers 1994(21/9/7/9/31/J/-2) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New Orleans Saints 1987                       7   10   13   14     44
San Francisco 49ers 1994                      7   14    0    7     28
----------
Line:  San Francisco 49ers 1994 -6 (-22) *UPSET*
Current Records:
New Orleans Saints 1987:  2-1
San Francisco 49ers 1994:  1-2

*A shootout for the first two quarters. Teams are marching up and down the field at will, which results in a 21-17 halftime lead for the Niners. In the second half, only the Saints came out of the locker room ready to play as their offense continues to shred San Francisco, while the Niners inexplicably disappear. The net result is complete domination by the Saints over the final two quarters, 27-7, and a stunning knockout of the final 49ers team left in the field. Pick lists take another hit.

Code:

R6-G3
Carolina Panthers 1999(15/14/4/10/24/L/-4) vs. Dallas Cowboys 1995(15/8/8/9/28/K/4) 
4:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 goes for two on the second TD and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Carolina Panthers 1999                        7    0   14    7     28
Dallas Cowboys 1995                           3    0    0   15     18
----------
Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1995 -4 (-14) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Carolina Panthers 1999:  2-1
Dallas Cowboys 1995:  1-2

*Are you #$&*(#&% kiddin' me?! The jaw-dropping upsets keep coming. This time, it's the Panthers, who clip the last remaining Dallas Super Bowl winner from the field. They do it with defense as the Dallas offense never gets untracked until the fourth quarter and by then it's too late as Carolina applied two hard shots with a pair of touchdowns in the third that pushed the lead to 21-3 and then nailed the coffin shut with another TD in the fourth. (Sorry again, Jeeber...)

Code:

R6-G3
Baltimore Colts 1968(18/0/5/6/22/L/0) vs. Denver Broncos 1997(19/8/5/10/23/L/0) 
CG:  Denver Broncos 1997 reaches the  27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Baltimore Colts 1968                          0    7    7    7    0     21
Denver Broncos 1997                           0    7   10    0    0     17
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1997 -1 (-5) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Baltimore Colts 1968:  2-1
Denver Broncos 1997:  1-2

*A well-played battle closes out the series. A scoreless game isn't broken until the second quarter with a Colt TD. The Broncos respond in kind and the teams are tied at 7 at the half. In the third, the Broncos nudge ahead on the strength of two scoring drives to lead 17-14. Baltimore jumps back in front with a touchdown in the fourth quarter and the Cold defense makes it stand up the rest of the way. Denver's last ditch drive stalls out at the Baltimore 27 and the Colts march on.

Code:

R6-G3
Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/11/9/19/M/0) vs. Denver Broncos 1998(21/10/11/10/28/K/0) 
4:  Denver Broncos 1998 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
CG:  Denver Broncos 1998 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Miami Dolphins 1990                          13    6    7    7    0     33
Denver Broncos 1998                          10    7    7    7    0     31
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 1998 -9 (-11) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 1990:  2-1
Denver Broncos 1998:  1-2

*A back-and-forth affair that sees the Dolphins get the early lead and then cling to it tenaciously the rest of the way. Every time Denver scored, Miami had an answer all the way down to the very end. Denver actually gambled in the fourth quarter, trying to trade up a possible three points for seven, but came away empty and it potentially cost them the game as their last chance drive never got anywhere. Another Super Bowl winner bites the dust and Miami advances.

Code:

R6-G3
Indianapolis Colts 1999(17/11/14/10/22/L/-1) vs. New England Patriots 2003(12/5/15/10/23/L/1) 
CG:  New England Patriots 2003 scores on a  52-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  New England Patriots 2003 converts the PAT.
CG:  Indianapolis Colts 1999 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Indianapolis Colts 1999                       7    7    7   10    0     31
New England Patriots 2003                    14    0    7   10    7     38
----------
Line:  New England Patriots 2003 -1 (+ 6)
Current Records:
Indianapolis Colts 1999:  1-2
New England Patriots 2003:  2-1

*Yeay! The Patriots restore some sanity to the world! But, they had to work for it. New England lead early, but the Colts kept battling back. Every time the Patriots would open a lead, the Colts would answer and tie it up again. The Patriots finally landed the killing blow with a 52-yard touchdown strike that put them ahead to stay. A final Colt drive pushed into Patriot territory, but no further than the New England 28 before time ran out, allowing the Patriots to escape and advance.

Wolfpack · 11-10-2004, 03:13 PM

So, these are the 32 teams that have survived and advanced to round seven:

Atlanta Falcons 1998
Baltimore Colts 1968
Baltimore Ravens 2001
Carolina Panthers 1999
Chicago Bears 1962
Dallas Cowboys 1998
Denver Broncos 1984
Denver Broncos 1991
Denver Broncos 2001
Denver Broncos 2003
Green Bay Packers 1962
Green Bay Packers 1996
Green Bay Packers 2002
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999
Kansas City Chiefs 1984
Kansas City Chiefs 1993
Kansas City Chiefs 2002
Miami Dolphins 1990
Minnesota Vikings 1970
Minnesota Vikings 1997
Minnesota Vikings 1998
New England Patriots 2003
New Orleans Saints 1987
New York Giants 1985
Oakland Raiders 1977
Oakland Raiders 1999
Philadelphia Eagles 1990
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975
San Diego Chargers 1995
St. Louis Rams 2000
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002
Washington Redskins 1982

Radii · 11-10-2004, 03:39 PM

PANTHERS

and holy shit look at the carnage.

JeeberD · 11-10-2004, 05:49 PM

Bleh...

Wolfpack · 11-11-2004, 10:30 AM

Pairings for the round of 32 are now posted:

Code:

Baltimore Colts 1968 (13-1, NFL-L)	vs.	Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 (14-2, D)
Philadelphia Eagles 1990 (10-6, WC)	vs.	Dallas Cowboys 1998 (10-6, D)
Minnesota Vikings 1997 (9-7, WC)	vs.	Kansas City Chiefs 1993 (11-5, D)
Kansas City Chiefs 1984 (8-8)		vs.	Oakland Raiders 1999 (8-8)
San Diego Chargers 1995	(9-7, WC)	vs.	Kansas City Chiefs 2002 (8-8)
Oakland Raiders 1977 (11-3, WC)		vs.	Miami Dolphins 1990 (12-4, WC)
Baltimore Ravens 2001 (10-6, WC)	vs.	Green Bay Packers 2002 (12-4, D)
St. Louis Rams 2000 (10-6, WC)		vs.	Atlanta Falcons 1998 (14-2, C)
Denver Broncos 2003 (10-6, WC)		vs.	New York Giants 1985 (10-6, WC)
Minnesota Vikings 1970 (12-2, D)	vs.	Carolina Panthers 1999 (8-8)
New Orleans Saints 1987	(12-3, WC)	vs.	Green Bay Packers 1962 (13-1, L)
Chicago Bears 1962 (9-5)		vs.	Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 (12-2, SB)
Denver Broncos 1984 (13-3, D)		vs.	Washington Redskins 1982 (8-1, SB)
Minnesota Vikings 1998 (15-1, D)	vs.	Green Bay Packers 1996 (13-3, SB)
Denver Broncos 2001 (8-8)		vs.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 (12-4, SB)
Denver Broncos 1991 (12-4, D)		vs.	New England Patriots 2003 (14-2, SB)

The tournament has lost a bit of luster with the sudden wave of upsets that drowned of a number of Super Bowl champions, leaving mostly a number of near-miss teams (1998 Minnesota), as well as a number of teams from franchises that, oddly enough, actually won the Super Bowl a year earlier (1977 Oakland, 2001 Ravens), or a year later (1985 Giants), but have already lost those Super Bowl teams from the field. There's also a number of blah teams including a surprising number of 8-8 squads, most of whom did the improbable feat of busting out the champions in the last round. The random draw has also guaranteed at least one of those 8-8 teams will move on as two play one another, while another pairing has a 9-7 going against an 8-8 to advance.

Wolfpack · 11-11-2004, 01:15 PM

Game one scores:

Code:

R7-G1
Baltimore Colts 1968(18/0/5/6/16/N/-6) at Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/11/10/20/M/6)
2:  Baltimore Colts 1968 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
CG:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 attempts a  55-yard field goal, but it is blocked!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Baltimore Colts 1968                          7    7    0    3    0     17
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999                     7    7    0    0    0     14
----------
Line:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 -4 (-7) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Baltimore Colts 1968:  1-0
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999:  0-1

*The Colts and Jags stage a good tussle at Alltel. Both teams ring up touchdowns in each of the first two quarters, leaving the game tied at half at 14. In the second half, the defenses clamp down. No points are scored, save for one teeny-tiny field goal in the fourth quarter by the Colts. That one field goal makes the difference as the Jags cannot answer. Their last chance is blocked and Baltimore walks off the field with the win.

Code:

R7-G1
Philadelphia Eagles 1990(15/9/6/9/20/M/0) at Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/6/10/24/L/0)
4:  Dallas Cowboys 1998 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 1990                      0    0    3    0      3
Dallas Cowboys 1998                           7    0   10    7     24
----------
Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1998 -4 (+ 17)
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 1990:  0-1
Dallas Cowboys 1998:  1-0

*Dallas rode a dominating defensive effort to a relatively easy win over the visiting Eagles at Texas Stadium.

Code:

R7-G1
Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/10/10/19/M/-3) at Kansas City Chiefs 1993(11/8/13/9/24/L/3)
3:  Kansas City Chiefs 1993 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
4:  Kansas City Chiefs 1993 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1997                       10    0   14    0     24
Kansas City Chiefs 1993                       3    0    0    7     10
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 1993 -5 (-19) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1997:  1-0
Kansas City Chiefs 1993:  0-1

*The Vikings took the lead early and never let the Chiefs get that close. A 14-point third quarter effectively put the game out of reach. Minnesota takes game one at Arrowhead.

Code:

R7-G1
Kansas City Chiefs 1984(10/8/8/8/16/N/2) at Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/6/10/27/K/-2)
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 1984 reaches the  36 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1984                       0    0    0    7    0      7
Oakland Raiders 1999                          3    0    7    3    0     13
----------
Line:  Oakland Raiders 1999 -11 (-5)
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1984:  0-1
Oakland Raiders 1999:  1-0

*Both defenses play outstanding, but the Raider offense is able to find just enough points to beat the Chiefs.

Code:

R7-G1
San Diego Chargers 1995(10/9/10/9/20/M/4) at Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/6/10/31/J/-4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
San Diego Chargers 1995                       7   10    0    0     17
Kansas City Chiefs 2002                      21   13   14   17     65
----------
Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 2002 -11 (+ 37)
Current Records:
San Diego Chargers 1995:  0-1
Kansas City Chiefs 2002:  1-0

*The Chiefs crush the Chargers with surprising ease as their high-powered offense lights it up for 34 points in the first half and the normally porous defense closes down the Chargers in the second half to turn a blowout into an utter embarrassment.

Code:

R7-G1
Oakland Raiders 1977(16/8/9/7/18/N/-4) at Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/13/9/22/L/4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Oakland Raiders 1977                          0    0    7    0      7
Miami Dolphins 1990                           0    7    0   10     17
----------
Line:  Miami Dolphins 1990 -4 (+ 6)
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 1977:  0-1
Miami Dolphins 1990:  1-0

*A physical affair in Miami with the Dolphins dealing out more of the punishment than the Raiders. A rugged first half sees only a Dolphin touchdown in the second quarter for points. The Raiders tie it up in the third, but then the Dolphins strike for a touchdown and then tack on an insurance field goal in the fourth to seal the win.

Code:

R7-G1
Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/10/10/18/N/-5) at Green Bay Packers 2002(13/11/15/10/22/L/5)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Baltimore Ravens 2001                        10    6   17   10     43
Green Bay Packers 2002                       10    0   14    6     30
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 2002 -4 (-17) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Baltimore Ravens 2001:  1-0
Green Bay Packers 2002:  0-1

*Would you believe a shootout erupted? Would you believe the Ravens racking up 43 points? In Lambeau? Neither defense has anything to be proud of, for sure, but the Packers D must be absolutely embarrassed by this performance.

Code:

R7-G1
St. Louis Rams 2000(23/20/7/10/28/K/-8) at Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/15/10/39/H/8)
4:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 converts a  52-yard field goal attempt!
CG:  St. Louis Rams 2000 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
St. Louis Rams 2000                          14    6    7    7    0     34
Atlanta Falcons 1998                          6    7   13    8    3     37
----------
Line:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 -11 (-8)
Current Records:
St. Louis Rams 2000:  0-1
Atlanta Falcons 1998:  1-0

*A scorefest at the Georgia Dome. The Rams open up hot but then cool off a bit. A 20-13 halftime lead is reduced to 27-26 by the end of the third and in the fourth, the Falcons finally catch all the way up with a TD and two-point conversion to tie it at 34. The Falcons then boot a long field goal with under two minutes left to finally take the lead for the first time. The Rams cannot answer as the offense sputters badly, giving the ball back to the Falcons and they kill the clock for the win.

Code:

R7-G1
Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/7/10/20/M/2) at New York Giants 1985(14/7/5/8/22/L/-2)
2:  Denver Broncos 2003 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
CG:  New York Giants 1985 reaches their own  46 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 2003                           7    0    6    0    0     13
New York Giants 1985                          7    0    0    0    0      7
----------
Line:  New York Giants 1985 -2 (-8) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2003:  1-0
New York Giants 1985:  0-1

*Another physical, defensive game. Both teams notch touchdowns in the first quarter and it looks like it could be a pretty good day for the offenses. Not so. A risky gamble by the Broncos backfires as they pass on three points and don't convert for a touchdown, keeping the game at 7-7 through halftime. In the second half, the Broncos have some success, getting close enough for a pair of field goals in the third to move into the lead. The Giants,meanwhile, are having a miserable day on offense and cannot generate any points. Without getting points, they can't keep up with the Broncos. They don't keep up, they don't win. Denver escapes from New York with the win.

Code:

R7-G1
Minnesota Vikings 1970(15/0/8/6/23/L/4) at Carolina Panthers 1999(15/14/4/10/21/M/-4)
3:  Carolina Panthers 1999 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1970                        7    7    7   10     31
Carolina Panthers 1999                        0    3    0    3      6
----------
Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1970 -2 (+ 23)
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1970:  1-0
Carolina Panthers 1999:  0-1

*Vikings control the game from the outset. A touchdown in the first and a touchdown in the second, combined with a defensive performance that only gives up a field goal, gives Minnesota a commanding 14-3 halftime lead. The Vikings build on the lead in the second half and cruise to the win.

Code:

R7-G1
New Orleans Saints 1987(17/9/9/8/17/N/1) at Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/8/6/27/K/-1)
CG:  New Orleans Saints 1987 reaches their own  42 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
New Orleans Saints 1987                       7    0   10    7    0     24
Green Bay Packers 1962                        7   10    7    7    0     31
----------
Line:  Green Bay Packers 1962 -10 (-3)
Current Records:
New Orleans Saints 1987:  0-1
Green Bay Packers 1962:  1-0

*A 10-0 second quarter by the Packers makes all the difference in this one as Green Bay fends off several second half challenges by the Saints to clinch game one.

Code:

R7-G1
Chicago Bears 1962(14/9/10/6/12/O/1) at Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/9/7/28/K/-1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Chicago Bears 1962                            7    3    0    0     10
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975                     13    7   14   14     48
----------
Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 -16 (+ 22)
Current Records:
Chicago Bears 1962:  0-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975:  1-0

*The charmed run of the Bears seems to have run into a very formidable obstacle, the Steel Curtain. The Bears are game for a half, trailing 20-10 at the break, but then the Steelers bury them in the second half and win going away.

Code:

R7-G1
Denver Broncos 1984(12/4/12/8/14/O/-1) at Washington Redskins 1982(11/4/13/8/17/N/1)
1:  Denver Broncos 1984 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 1984                           0    3    0    0      3
Washington Redskins 1982                      7    0   10    3     20
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Line:  Washington Redskins 1982 -3 (+ 14)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1984:  0-1
Washington Redskins 1982:  1-0

*The Redskins provide a superb defensive effort, holding the Broncos to just a second quarter field goal. A first quarter touchdown trumps a second quarter field goal, but the Skins added some more points in the second half for insurance.

Code:

R7-G1
Minnesota Vikings 1998(25/8/7/10/28/K/4) at Green Bay Packers 1996(18/4/3/9/27/K/-4)
4:  Green Bay Packers 1996 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Green Bay Packers 1996 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1998                        0   17    3    7    0     27
Green Bay Packers 1996                        7    7    2    8    0     24
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Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1998 -1 (+ 2)
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1998:  1-0
Green Bay Packers 1996:  0-1

*The Vikings are finally proved to be beatable. An earlier challenger had knocked them around a bit, but this was the first one to push them the whole game. They actually trailed early, but in their characteristic style scored in bunches in the second quarter to seize the lead. A pretty quiet third quarter gave way to a tense fourth quarter that saw Green Bay answer a Viking TD with one of their own and then a huge two-pointer to cut the lead to three. However, the Packers could not mount that last drive needed to tie or take the lead and the Vikings escape Lambeau with the win.

Code:

R7-G1
Denver Broncos 2001(11/11/7/10/10/P/-5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002(11/1/12/10/24/L/5)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 2001                           7    0    3    3     13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002                    10    7   14   10     41
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Line:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 -14 (+ 14)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2001:  0-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002:  1-0

*The Buc defense is probably wondering where this offense has been all this time. A stellar effort by the Tampa Bay offense allows the Bucs to swamp the Broncos with ease.

Code:

R7-G1
Denver Broncos 1991(10/5/12/9/12/O/-5) at New England Patriots 2003(12/5/17/10/20/M/5)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 1991                           7    7    3    0     17
New England Patriots 2003                     7    7   10   10     34
----------
Line:  New England Patriots 2003 -8 (+ 9)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 1991:  0-1
New England Patriots 2003:  1-0

*The Patriots and Broncos locked into a tense duel in the first half, but the second half was completely dominated by the Patriots as they turned a tie game into a romp to take the series opener.

Wolfpack · 11-11-2004, 02:06 PM

Game two scores:

Code:

R7-G2
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/10/10/16/N/4) at Baltimore Colts 1968(18/0/6/6/20/M/-4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999                     0    9    7    0     16
Baltimore Colts 1968                          0    0    0    0      0
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Line:  Baltimore Colts 1968 -4 (-20) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999:  1-1
Baltimore Colts 1968:  1-1

*The Colts have played very well throughout the tournament. This was the first time they've gotten whipped by anyone. The Jag defense plays superbly, shutting out the Colt offense while the offense does the job needed to get the win and even up the series.

Code:

R7-G2
Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/20/M/-2) at Philadelphia Eagles 1990(15/9/7/9/24/L/2)
4:  Dallas Cowboys 1998 goes for two on the first TD and converts it!
CG:  Dallas Cowboys 1998 reaches the  45 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1998                           0    6   10   15    0     31
Philadelphia Eagles 1990                     14    7   10    7    0     38
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Line:  Philadelphia Eagles 1990 -4 (+ 3)
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1998:  1-1
Philadelphia Eagles 1990:  1-1

*The Eagles get the early jump on the Cowboys at the Vet and then hang on to the lead tenaciously, answering every Cowboy score with one of their own until the fourth quarter when Dallas finally cuts into the lead enough to make it close. However, a last-chance drive dies out just into Philly territory, preserving the win for Philly and a tie in the series.

Code:

R7-G2
Kansas City Chiefs 1993(11/8/12/9/20/M/1) at Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/11/10/23/L/-1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1993                       0    0    7    0      7
Minnesota Vikings 1997                        7    0   13    0     20
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Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1997 -3 (+ 10)
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1993:  0-2
Minnesota Vikings 1997:  2-0

*The Viking defense plays well again, while the offense provides the needed points in the first and third quarters to clinch the game and take the series in a sweep.

Code:

R7-G2
Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/4/10/23/L/-4) at Kansas City Chiefs 1984(10/8/8/8/20/M/4)
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 1984 scores on a  65-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 1984 converts the PAT.
CG:  Oakland Raiders 1999 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Oakland Raiders 1999                          0    3   14    3    0     20
Kansas City Chiefs 1984                       0    0   10    6    7     23
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Line:  Oakland Raiders 1999 -3 (-6) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 1999:  1-1
Kansas City Chiefs 1984:  1-1

*A defensive struggle in the first half between the two bitter rivals gives way to a thrilling second half as the Chiefs battle back from a 20-10 deficit and then get the fans roaring with a 65-yard touchdown strike that propels them into the lead. The Raiders are unable to mount a drive to tie the game and the Chiefs force a game three.

Code:

R7-G2
Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/4/10/27/K/-6) at San Diego Chargers 1995(10/9/10/9/24/L/6)
3:  San Diego Chargers 1995 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 2002                       7   14    7   14     42
San Diego Chargers 1995                       0    0    0    6      6
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Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 2002 -3 (+ 33)
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 2002:  2-0
San Diego Chargers 1995:  0-2

*The Chargers were never really in the series. Game two is a little better, but it's still a blowout for the Chiefs, who move on to the Sweet 16.

Code:

R7-G2
Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/11/9/18/N/0) at Oakland Raiders 1977(16/8/11/7/22/L/0)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Miami Dolphins 1990                           7   10    7   10     34
Oakland Raiders 1977                          3   14    7    0     24
----------
Line:  Oakland Raiders 1977 -4 (-14) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 1990:  2-0
Oakland Raiders 1977:  0-2

*Raiders and Dolphins go at it hammer-and-tongs for the first three quarters, but the fourth quarter is completely dominated by Miami as the Raiders suddenly become ineffective on both sides of the ball, enabling the Dolphins to win by 10 and complete the series sweep.

Code:

R7-G2
Green Bay Packers 2002(13/11/13/10/18/N/1) at Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/12/10/22/L/-1)
CG:  Green Bay Packers 2002 attempts a  59-yard field goal, but it is blocked!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Green Bay Packers 2002                        0    0    7    0    0      7
Baltimore Ravens 2001                         0    3    0    7    0     10
----------
Line:  Baltimore Ravens 2001 -4 (-1)
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 2002:  0-2
Baltimore Ravens 2001:  2-0

*After the scorefest at Lambeau, the scene shifts to PSINet Stadium in Baltimore and, predictably, it's all defense in this one. The Ravens eek out a lead on a second quarter field goal, only to watch the Packers take it away in the third with a touchdown. In the fourth, the Ravens get back in front with a touchdown of their own. The Packers try to tie it with a long field goal, but the kick is blocked and the Ravens win the game and complete the sweep.

Code:

R7-G2
Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/13/10/35/I/6) at St. Louis Rams 2000(23/20/7/10/32/J/-6)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Atlanta Falcons 1998                          3   17    7    7     34
St. Louis Rams 2000                          17   17    7   17     58
----------
Line:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 -3 (-27) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Atlanta Falcons 1998:  1-1
St. Louis Rams 2000:  1-1

*The Greatest Show on Turf returns home and proves that there's no place like it. Atlanta scores 20 in the first half and that's normally good enough for a lead in most instances. This isn't one of them as the Rams rack up 34. A relatively quiet third quarter gives way to another explosion by the Rams in the final quarter to complete the romp and even the series.

Code:

R7-G2
New York Giants 1985(14/7/4/8/18/N/-5) at Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/9/10/24/L/5)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New York Giants 1985                          7   10    7   10     34
Denver Broncos 2003                           0    0    0    7      7
----------
Line:  Denver Broncos 2003 -6 (-33) *UPSET*
Current Records:
New York Giants 1985:  1-1
Denver Broncos 2003:  1-1

*The Giants play a superb game on both sides of the ball, racking up yards and points at will while completely shutting down the Broncos. Only a late meaningless touchdown by Denver prevents the shutout.

Code:

R7-G2
Carolina Panthers 1999(15/14/4/10/17/N/-6) at Minnesota Vikings 1970(15/0/10/6/27/K/6)
2:  Minnesota Vikings 1970 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Carolina Panthers 1999 scores on a  27-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  Carolina Panthers 1999 misses the two-point conversion.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Carolina Panthers 1999                        7    7    0    3    6     23
Minnesota Vikings 1970                        3    8    7    7    0     25
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Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1970 -10 (-8)
Current Records:
Carolina Panthers 1999:  0-2
Minnesota Vikings 1970:  2-0

*An outstanding contest at the Met in Bloomington. The Panthers take the early lead and keep the Vikings down until the third quarter when Minnesota finally gets in front with a touchdown. In the fourth, the Vikings extend the lead and seem to have the game won until a last drive by the Panthers results in a touchdown. The Panthers go for two to tie, but cannot convert and Minnesota hangs on to win and sweep the series.

Code:

R7-G2
Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/6/6/23/L/-3) at New Orleans Saints 1987(17/9/9/8/21/M/3)
CG:  Green Bay Packers 1962 reaches the  40 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Green Bay Packers 1962                        0    0    3   14    0     17
New Orleans Saints 1987                       3    0    7   13    0     23
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Line:  Green Bay Packers 1962 -2 (-8) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 1962:  1-1
New Orleans Saints 1987:  1-1

*Defenses from both teams control the first three quarters of the game, but the last quarter is a wild shootout. The Saints lead 10-3 after three, but then watch the Packers tie it up with a TD. The Saints answer back, but the Packers stay with them and tie it up again with another TD. After that, the defenses clamp down again, but the Saints are able to find enough room to get two more field goals on the board. The Packers, meanwhile, can't find the touch after the second TD and the Saints take game two to even the series.

Code:

R7-G2
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/7/7/24/L/-3) at Chicago Bears 1962(14/9/10/6/16/N/3)
3:  Chicago Bears 1962 goes for two and fails.
4:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975                      7    7    7    6     27
Chicago Bears 1962                            6    0    9    0     15
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Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 -8 (+ 4)
Current Records:
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975:  2-0
Chicago Bears 1962:  0-2

*The Steeler offense produced points methodically, forcing the Bears to try to keep up all day. Against the Steel Curtain, it wasn't going to happen. Nothing flashy or explosive or creative, but a consistent pressure that finally broke the Bears and sends them out of the tournament in a sweep.

Code:

R7-G2
Washington Redskins 1982(11/4/12/8/13/O/-1) at Denver Broncos 1984(12/4/13/8/18/N/1)
3:  Denver Broncos 1984 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded!
3:  Denver Broncos 1984 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Washington Redskins 1982                      3    6    7    7     23
Denver Broncos 1984                           0    0    6    3      9
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Line:  Denver Broncos 1984 -5 (-19) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Washington Redskins 1982:  2-0
Denver Broncos 1984:  0-2

*The Redskins defense played a superb first half, giving the offense time to find a groove. The Broncos never really got untracked all day and only a gamble in the third quarter really prevented the game from getting completely away from them. Still, they never really challenged the Redskins, who complete teh sweep and move on.

Code:

R7-G2
Green Bay Packers 1996(18/4/3/9/23/L/-6) at Minnesota Vikings 1998(25/8/9/10/32/J/6)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Green Bay Packers 1996                        7    3    7    7     24
Minnesota Vikings 1998                       10   10   14    7     41
----------
Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1998 -9 (+ 8)
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 1996:  0-2
Minnesota Vikings 1998:  2-0

*The Viking offensive machine was operating on pretty much all cylinders in this one. The Packers were game, but the relentless effort by the Vikings just overwhelmed them as a 10-7 deficit became 20-10 and then 34-17 after three. Vikings move on to the Sweet 16 in a sweep.

Code:

R7-G2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002(11/1/10/10/20/M/3) at Denver Broncos 2001(11/11/7/10/14/O/-3)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002                     7    7   10    7     31
Denver Broncos 2001                           7    0    0    0      7
----------
Line:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 -6 (+ 18)
Current Records:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002:  2-0
Denver Broncos 2001:  0-2

*The first quarter was close, but it was all Bucs after that. The defense completely shut out the Broncos over the final 45 minutes, while the offense racked up the points to put the game out of reach by then end of the third quarter, giving Tampa Bay the sweep of the series.

Code:

R7-G2
New England Patriots 2003(12/5/15/10/16/N/3) at Denver Broncos 1991(10/5/12/9/16/N/-3)
4:  New England Patriots 2003 goes for two and fails.
CG:  New England Patriots 2003 scores on a  28-yard touchdown pass!
CG:  New England Patriots 2003 misses the two-point conversion.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
New England Patriots 2003                     3    0    0    9    6     18
Denver Broncos 1991                           7    0    7    3    0     17
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Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
New England Patriots 2003:  2-0
Denver Broncos 1991:  0-2

*Things look grim for the Patriots as they find themselves down 14-3 heading to the fourth quarter, but the Patriots make a charge down the stretch. A trade of field goals makes it 17-6, then the Patriots get a touchdown, but the two-pointer fails, leaving them behind 17-12. With time running out, the Patriots get another touchdown to get in front 18-17, but again miss the two-pointer. It does not matter as the Broncos don't have enough time to get into field goal range and the Patriots stun the Mile High crowd by running out winners to complete the sweep.

Wolfpack · 11-11-2004, 02:32 PM

Third and deciding game to decide who goes to the Sweet 16:

Code:

R7-G3
Baltimore Colts 1968(18/0/5/6/18/N/-5) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/10/10/18/N/5) 
CG:  Baltimore Colts 1968 reaches the  27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Baltimore Colts 1968                          3   10    0    0    0     13
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999                     7    0    7    3    0     17
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Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Baltimore Colts 1968:  1-2
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999:  2-1

*Colts control the first half, the Jags control the second half. Unfortunately for the Colts, the Jags do better in the second than they did in the first, particularly on defense. The Jaguars shut out the Colts over the final two periods while they put up 10 points to go ahead 17-13. The Colts make a last effort, but it fizzles out at the Jacksonville 27, allowing the Jaguars to take the game and the series.

Code:

R7-G3
Philadelphia Eagles 1990(15/9/6/9/22/L/1) vs. Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/22/L/-1) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Philadelphia Eagles 1990                      7    0   10    0     17
Dallas Cowboys 1998                           0   17    7    7     31
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Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Philadelphia Eagles 1990:  1-2
Dallas Cowboys 1998:  2-1

*The Cowboys keep Jeeber's hopes alive that a Dallas team may yet win the tournament. (Too bad it was the one Cowboys team he didn't pick...

) An initial 7-0 deficit is wiped out by a huge second quarter by Dallas as they go into halftime up 17-7. The Eagles battle back in the third, but they still trail 24-14. In the fourth, the Cowboys salt the game away with a clutch drive that nets a decisive touchdown to wrap up the game and the series.

[code]
R7-G3
Kansas City Chiefs 1984(10/8/8/8/18/N/2) vs. Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/6/10/25/K/-2)
TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final
Kansas City Chiefs 1984 0 0 7 0 7
Oakland Raiders 1999 3 7 7 7 24
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Line: Oakland Raiders 1999 -7 (+ 10)
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 1984: 1-2
Oakland Raiders 1999: 2-1
*A strong effort by the Raider defense gives Oakland a huge lift as the offense applies constant pressure throughout the game that the Chiefs can't match. They do cut into the Raider lead in the third quarter, but the Raiders push it back out again and seal it up with a TD in the fourth quarter.

Code:

R7-G3
St. Louis Rams 2000(23/20/7/10/30/J/-6) vs. Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/13/10/37/I/6) 
CG:  St. Louis Rams 2000 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
St. Louis Rams 2000                           7    7   17    7    0     38
Atlanta Falcons 1998                          7    7    7   21    0     42
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Line:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 -7 (-3)
Current Records:
St. Louis Rams 2000:  1-2
Atlanta Falcons 1998:  2-1

*An unbelievable game to finish the series. The teams battle evenly for a half and then the Rams seemingly bust it open with 17 points in the third quarter to go up by 10. But, the Falcons don't fold. As a matter of fact, they beat the Rams at their own game by outscoring them a remarkable 21-7 in the final quarter to steal the game out from underneath the Rams and take the series.

Code:

R7-G3
Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/8/10/22/L/4) vs. New York Giants 1985(14/7/4/8/20/M/-4) 
CG:  Denver Broncos 2003 converts a  44-yard field goal attempt!
CG:  New York Giants 1985 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 2003                           0    0   14    7    3     24
New York Giants 1985                          6    7   10    0    0     23
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Line:  Denver Broncos 2003 -2 (-1)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2003:  2-1
New York Giants 1985:  1-2

*The Giants control the entire first half, shutting out the Broncos to the tune of 13-0. But, in the third quarter, the Broncos finally come alive, striking for two touchdowns. Still, the Giants are able to fend off the challenge and keep a 23-14 lead going to the final quarter. The Broncos get another touchdown to cut it to 23-21. Then, with under two minutes left, Denver gets a 44-yard field goal to take the lead for the first time. The Giants are unable to get the ball into field goal range and the Broncos have completed a huge come-from-behind win that allows them to move on.

Code:

R7-G3
New Orleans Saints 1987(17/9/9/8/19/M/2) vs. Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/7/6/25/K/-2) 
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New Orleans Saints 1987                       3    7    7    6     23
Green Bay Packers 1962                        3    7   17   13     40
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Line:  Green Bay Packers 1962 -6 (+ 11)
Current Records:
New Orleans Saints 1987:  1-2
Green Bay Packers 1962:  2-1

*The game is tight for the first half as the teams start tied at 0-0 and end up tied 10-10. The second half is all Packers though as an avalanche of offense buries the Saints 30-13 and allow the Packers to roll out with the win and the series.

Wolfpack · 11-11-2004, 02:34 PM

So, here it is...the SWEET SIXTEEN (the end is nigh!):
Atlanta Falcons 1998
Baltimore Ravens 2001
Dallas Cowboys 1998
Denver Broncos 2003
Green Bay Packers 1962
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999
Kansas City Chiefs 2002
Miami Dolphins 1990
Minnesota Vikings 1970
Minnesota Vikings 1997
Minnesota Vikings 1998
New England Patriots 2003
Oakland Raiders 1999
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002
Washington Redskins 1982

Wolfpack · 11-11-2004, 03:59 PM

The pairings are made for the round of 16:

Code:

Dallas Cowboys 1998 (10-6, D)		vs.	Kansas City Chiefs 2002 (8-8)
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 (14-2, D)	vs.	Miami Dolphins 1990 (12-4, WC)
Atlanta Falcons 1998 (14-2, C)		vs.	Oakland Raiders 1999 (8-8)
Baltimore Ravens 2001 (10-6, WC)	vs.	Green Bay Packers 1962 (13-1, L)
Denver Broncos 2003 (10-6, WC)		vs.	Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 (12-2, SB)
Minnesota Vikings 1997 (9-7, WC)	vs.	Washington Redskins 1982 (8-1, SB)
Minnesota Vikings 1970 (12-2, D)	vs.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 (12-4, SB)
Minnesota Vikings 1998 (15-1, D)	vs.	New England Patriots 2003 (14-2, SB)

The next two rounds will be best-of-five series. The format will be alternating home-and-home with a fifth game if needed at a neutral site.

SplitPersonality1 · 11-11-2004, 04:24 PM

Go Minnesota, the only franchise with multiple teams left in the tourney.

Wolfpack · 11-11-2004, 04:26 PM

Fewer matchups, shorter setup time, already got the ball rolling for the round of 16. Here's game one results:

Code:

R8-G1
Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/23/L/0) at Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/5/10/29/J/0)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1998                          10    0    7    7     24
Kansas City Chiefs 2002                       7    0    7    0     14
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Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 2002 -6 (-16) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1998:  1-0
Kansas City Chiefs 2002:  0-1

*A great effort by the Cowboy defense at Arrowhead. They hold the potent Chiefs offense to one touchdown in the first and one in the third. Meanwhile, the Cowboys stake themselves to the early lead, hold on to it, and build on it in the second half to take game one.

Code:

R8-G1
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/12/10/19/M/1) at Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/11/9/15/O/-1)
CG:  Miami Dolphins 1990 reaches the  28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999                     7    3    0    7    0     17
Miami Dolphins 1990                           0    0    7    3    0     10
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Line:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 -4 (+ 3)
Current Records:
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999:  1-0
Miami Dolphins 1990:  0-1

*The Jaguars control the first half, but the Dolphins hang around, down only 10-0 at the break. The Dolphins finally get things in gear with a TD in the third to make it 10-7. The Jags answer back in the fourth to extend the lead. Miami cuts into the lead with a field goal and then tries to get a tying touchdown, but their last chance drive stalls out at the Jag 28, allowing Jacksonville to take the series opener.

Code:

R8-G1
Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/13/10/25/K/10) at Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/3/10/24/L/-10)
CG:  Oakland Raiders 1999 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Atlanta Falcons 1998                          7    7    0   14    0     28
Oakland Raiders 1999                          0    7    7    6    0     20
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Line:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 -1 (+ 7)
Current Records:
Atlanta Falcons 1998:  1-0
Oakland Raiders 1999:  0-1

*A thoroughly even fight through three quarters results in a 14-14 tie going to the fourth. Atlanta then breaks through for two huge touchdowns in the fourth while the Raiders can only muster field goals in response, providing the margin of victory.

Code:

R8-G1
Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/10/10/11/P/1) at Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/9/6/23/L/-1)
3:  Green Bay Packers 1962 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Baltimore Ravens 2001                         7    0    0    0      7
Green Bay Packers 1962                       10   10    6    7     33
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Line:  Green Bay Packers 1962 -12 (+ 14)
Current Records:
Baltimore Ravens 2001:  0-1
Green Bay Packers 1962:  1-0

*Apparently, the Ravens will find this Packer team a bit tougher to handle. The Packers move the ball at will against the vaunted Ravens defense all day while the Ravens are unable to, aside from a solitary TD in the first quarter, muster any kind of threat to score. Green Bay easily takes game one.

Code:

R8-G1
Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/7/10/15/O/-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/8/7/23/L/1)
CG:  Denver Broncos 2003 reaches the  43 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Denver Broncos 2003                           0    0    7    7    0     14
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975                      7    0    7    7    0     21
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Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 -8 (-1)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2003:  0-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975:  1-0

*The teams play roughly as well as they normally play, which is bad news for Denver as the Steelers are the better team in this series. Pittsburgh takes the early lead and keeps it for the remainder of the half. The teams spend the second half trading touchdowns, leaving Denver in the hole. Denver has one more chance to tie, but can only get just across the midfield stripe before giving up the ball and the game.

Code:

R8-G1
Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/10/10/16/N/-4) at Washington Redskins 1982(11/4/14/8/23/L/4)
3:  Minnesota Vikings 1997 goes for two and fails.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1997                        6    0    6    7     19
Washington Redskins 1982                      0    0    0    7      7
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Line:  Washington Redskins 1982 -7 (-19) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1997:  1-0
Washington Redskins 1982:  0-1

*The Vikings play superb defense against the Redskins, who struggle all day to put points on the board. The Washington D tries its best to keep the Skins in the game, but has just enough breakdowns to let the Vikings get away on the scoreboard. Washington finally breaks through in the fourth, but it's too little, too late and the Vikings steal the series opener at RFK.

Code:

R8-G1
Minnesota Vikings 1970(15/0/7/6/10/P/-3) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002(11/1/10/10/17/N/3)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1970                        3    0    0    0      3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002                     3    3    7   10     23
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Line:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 -7 (+ 13)
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1970:  0-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002:  1-0

*A game featuring two of the best defenses around had one of them play up to form. The Bucs absolutely brought the wood to the Vikings, giving up just a first quarter field goal. Meanwhile, the Purple People Eaters did their best to keep the Vikings in the game, but broke down too much in the second half and with the inability of the offense to score, doomed the Vikings to defeat.

Code:

R8-G1
Minnesota Vikings 1998(25/8/8/10/28/K/-7) at New England Patriots 2003(12/5/15/10/22/L/7)
CG:  New England Patriots 2003 attempts a  54-yard field goal, but misses!
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1998 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
OT:  New England Patriots 2003 attempts a  42-yard field goal, but misses!
OT:  Minnesota Vikings 1998 moves the ball into extreme field goal range, but punts away.
OT:  New England Patriots 2003 scores on a 73-yard touchdown pass!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   OT   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1998                        7    7   13    7    0    0     34
New England Patriots 2003                    14    7   10    3    0    6     40
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Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1998 -6 (-12) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1998:  0-1
New England Patriots 2003:  1-0

*An absolute gem at Foxboro. The highly vaunted Vikings offense gets sorely tested to stay with somebody for once as the Patriots hop on them early and keep ahead through the first half. In the third, the Vikings finally start gaininig ground, but the Patriots still cling to a 31-27 lead. Minnesota finally trades TD for field goal to tie it up at 34 in the fourth. New England attempts a 54-yarder to win, but misses. Minnesota fails to move it into field goal range and the game goes to OT. New England gets it first and drives for a field goal attempt, but misses it. Minnesota can only get across midfield before being forced to punt. Then the Patriots stunningly end the game on a touchdown bomb that sends the crowd into a frenzy. The Vikings have finally been beaten for the first time in the entire tournament.

Wolfpack · 11-11-2004, 04:45 PM

Game two reports:

Code:

R8-G2
Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/3/10/25/K/-2) at Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/27/K/2)
CG:  Kansas City Chiefs 2002 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Kansas City Chiefs 2002                       7    7    0    0    0     14
Dallas Cowboys 1998                          14    0    7    0    0     21
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Line:  Dallas Cowboys 1998 -2 (+ 5)
Current Records:
Kansas City Chiefs 2002:  0-2
Dallas Cowboys 1998:  2-0

*Another tooth-and-nail contest in this series. The Cowboys seize the early lead to the delight of the Texas Stadium crowd. KC strikes for a TD to tie it up in the second, but Dallas answers back to retake the lead in the third. After that the Dallas defense steps up to make the lead stand. The Cowboys push the Chiefs to the brink of elimination with the win.

Code:

R8-G2
Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/11/9/11/P/-3) at Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/14/10/23/L/3)
CG:  Miami Dolphins 1990 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Miami Dolphins 1990                           0    3    7    7    0     17
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999                     7    3    7    7    0     24
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Line:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 -12 (-5)
Current Records:
Miami Dolphins 1990:  0-2
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999:  2-0

*The lone first quarter touchdown by the Jaguars proves to be the winning margin as after that the teams traded score for score. Every time Miami tied the game, the Jags answered to push it back to 7, until the Jaguars finally seized the lead for good with a great drive in the fourth quarter. The defense rose up and kept Miami from tying it again, leaving the Jaguars one victory from advancing.

Code:

R8-G2
Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/3/10/20/M/-12) at Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/15/10/29/J/12)
CG:  Oakland Raiders 1999 attempts a  54-yard field goal, but it is blocked!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Oakland Raiders 1999                          7   14    0   10    0     31
Atlanta Falcons 1998                         17   14    3    0    0     34
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Line:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 -9 (-6)
Current Records:
Oakland Raiders 1999:  0-2
Atlanta Falcons 1998:  2-0

*The Falcons dished out the pain early, racking up 17 first quarter points and threatened to blow the Raiders out of the Georgia Dome. But, the Raiders fought back into it in the second to stay within striking distance of the Falcons at the half. The Falcons extended the lead to 13 in the third with a field goal, then watched it all nearly evaporate as the Raiders furiously rallied in the fourth. The Raiders had a chance to tie with time running out, but the field goal attempt was blocked and the Falcons claimed game two. They will still need to go to Oakland to claim the sweep, though.

Code:

R8-G2
Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/7/6/19/M/-3) at Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/10/10/15/O/3)
4:  Baltimore Ravens 2001 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Baltimore Ravens 2001 converts a  42-yard field goal attempt!
CG:  Green Bay Packers 1962 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Green Bay Packers 1962                        7    0    7    0    0     14
Baltimore Ravens 2001                         0    0    6    8    3     17
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Line:  Green Bay Packers 1962 -4 (-7) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Green Bay Packers 1962:  1-1
Baltimore Ravens 2001:  1-1

*The Baltimore defense did everything it could to keep the Ravens in this one. This time, it was good enough. The Packers took the early lead with a TD in the first and then built on it in the third to lead 14-6 going to the final quarter. Baltimore then finally broke through in the fourth with a big touchdown and then tied it up with a two-point conversion. The Ravens then broke the tie inside the two minute warning with a 42-yard field goal. Green Bay could not get into field goal range in time and the Ravens had come back to take game two and force a tie in the series.

Code:

R8-G2
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/5/7/19/M/-2) at Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/7/10/19/M/2)
3:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 goes for two and converts it!
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975                      6    0    8    6     20
Denver Broncos 2003                           0    7    0    0      7
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Line:  Pick 'em
Current Records:
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975:  2-0
Denver Broncos 2003:  0-2

The Steel Curtain continues to beat everybody up. The Broncos did manage to get a lead, briefly, when they trumped a pair of first quarter field goals by the Steelers with a touchdown in the second to lead 7-6 at halftime. After that, the Steelers resumed controlling the contest. A touchdown in the third with a two-pointer put the Steelers up 14-7 and then two field goals were added for insurance in the fourth, bringing the Broncos to the brink of elimination with game three at Three Rivers.

Code:

R8-G2
Washington Redskins 1982(11/4/12/8/19/M/2) at Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/10/10/20/M/-2)
3:  Washington Redskins 1982 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed.
4:  Minnesota Vikings 1997 goes for two and converts it!
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1997 fails to move the ball into field goal range.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Washington Redskins 1982                      7    7    0   10    0     24
Minnesota Vikings 1997                        7    6    0    8    0     21
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Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1997 -1 (-4) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Washington Redskins 1982:  1-1
Minnesota Vikings 1997:  1-1

*A close, hard-fought game throughout. The Vikings never lead, but the Redskins never put them away. They made a gamble to do so in the third, but failed. In the fourth, the Vikings made a TD and two-pointer to cut the lead to three, but they couldn't get any closer as all the rest of their attempts to get another field goal came to naught. The Redskins get a crucial road win to make up for the loss in game one and split the series at one all.

Code:

R8-G2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002(11/1/8/10/13/O/1) at Minnesota Vikings 1970(15/0/7/6/14/O/-1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002                     3    0    0    0      3
Minnesota Vikings 1970                        0    7    0    7     14
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Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1970 -1 (+ 10)
Current Records:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002:  1-1
Minnesota Vikings 1970:  1-1

*DE-FENSE! DE-FENSE! The roaring crowd at the Met saw a lot of this, particularly from their own team, which gave up the early lead to the Bucs on a field goal, but completely shut them out otherwise. The Vikings stepped in front with a TD in the second and then added an insurance score in the fourth. The series heads back to Tampa all tied up.

Code:

R8-G2
New England Patriots 2003(12/5/15/10/18/N/4) at Minnesota Vikings 1998(25/8/11/10/32/J/-4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
New England Patriots 2003                     3    0    0    3      6
Minnesota Vikings 1998                        6   17    6   14     43
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Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1998 -14 (+ 23)
Current Records:
New England Patriots 2003:  1-1
Minnesota Vikings 1998:  1-1

*The Vikings respond the only way they know how to getting knocked out in game one. They brought out all the weapons and cleaned New England's clocks on both sides of the ball. A light scoring first quarter gave way to a Viking eruption in the second. After that, it was pretty much over as the Patriots could only muster one more field goal in the fourth with the game well in hand for Minnesota. Series is tied up at one.

Wolfpack · 11-11-2004, 05:07 PM

Game three:

Code:

R8-G3
Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/23/L/0) at Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/5/10/29/J/0)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Dallas Cowboys 1998                           0   14    0    7     21
Kansas City Chiefs 2002                      14    7   10    7     38
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Line:  Kansas City Chiefs 2002 -6 (+ 11)
Current Records:
Dallas Cowboys 1998:  2-1
Kansas City Chiefs 2002:  1-2

*Facing elimination, the Chiefs come out firing at home, racing out to a 14-0 first quarter lead. The Cowboys fight back and cut into the lead, trailing 21-14 at half. The Chiefs finally get the needed breathing room with 10 unanswered in the third and keep the Cowboys at a distance the rest of the way to get the win and stay alive.

Code:

R8-G3
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/12/10/19/M/1) at Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/11/9/15/O/-1)
CG:  Miami Dolphins 1990 reaches their own  41 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999                     7   10    0    3    0     20
Miami Dolphins 1990                           0    7    0    7    0     14
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Line:  Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 -4 (+ 2)
Current Records:
Jacksonville Jaguars 1999:  3-0
Miami Dolphins 1990:  0-3

*The Jags use a strong first half performance to seize control of the game and then hang on down the stretch to become the first team to advance to the Elite Eight by completing a sweep of Miami in three straight.

Code:

R8-G3
Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/13/10/25/K/10) at Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/3/10/24/L/-10)
CG:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 scores on a  15-yard touchdown run!
CG:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 converts the PAT.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Atlanta Falcons 1998                          3   10    7    3    7     30
Oakland Raiders 1999                          0   10    7   10    0     27
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Line:  Atlanta Falcons 1998 -1 (+ 2)
Current Records:
Atlanta Falcons 1998:  3-0
Oakland Raiders 1999:  0-3

*Atlanta gets the early lead and then fends off the Raiders through the second and third quarters, leading 20-17 going to the final quarter. The teams exchange field goals before the Raiders finally break into the lead with a touchdown. But, the Raider defense fails in the end as the Falcons plow back down the field, guzzling clock and then smashing into the end zone from 15 yards out to retake the lead. The Raiders have no time left to tie it up and the Falcons complete the sweep and advance.

Code:

R8-G3
Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/10/10/11/P/1) at Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/9/6/23/L/-1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Baltimore Ravens 2001                         0    7    6    6     19
Green Bay Packers 1962                        0    7    0    0      7
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Line:  Green Bay Packers 1962 -12 (-24) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Baltimore Ravens 2001:  2-1
Green Bay Packers 1962:  1-2

*Based on the results of game one, this was the outcome that was hardly expected by the partisans at Lambeau. The Ravens turn in yet another strong defensive performance and the offense finds enough holes to break through to get points in the second half. The Packers bent a lot, but didn't give up a touchdown. It didn't matter as the offense could not muster anything aside from a second quarter TD. The net result leaves the Packers reeling, down 2-1, and having to go back to Baltimore to even the series.

Code:

R8-G3
Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/7/10/15/O/-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/8/7/23/L/1)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Denver Broncos 2003                           0    0    0    7      7
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975                     10   10   10   14     44
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Line:  Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 -8 (+ 29)
Current Records:
Denver Broncos 2003:  0-3
Pittsburgh Steelers 1975:  3-0

*The Steelers complete the demolition of the Broncos in spectacular fashion, completely dominating all four quarters and only allowing a worthless touchdown near the end to spoil the shutout to the delight of the Three Rivers faithful.

Code:

R8-G3
Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/10/10/16/N/-4) at Washington Redskins 1982(11/4/14/8/23/L/4)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1997                        3    7    0    0     10
Washington Redskins 1982                      3   10    7    7     27
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Line:  Washington Redskins 1982 -7 (+ 10)
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1997:  1-2
Washington Redskins 1982:  2-1

*The Vikings and Redskins battle to a near standstill for thirty minutes, Washington leading 13-10 at the half. In the second half, the Redskins ratchet up the defense and shut down Minnesota, while the offense goes to work building up a substantial lead that is never challenged. The Redskins take their second straight and put Minnesota on the brink of elimination.

Code:

R8-G3
Minnesota Vikings 1970(15/0/7/6/10/P/-3) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002(11/1/10/10/17/N/3)
CG:  Minnesota Vikings 1970 reaches the  34 yard line before turning the ball over on downs.
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   CG   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1970                        0    7    0    0    0      7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002                     0    7    7    0    0     14
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Line:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 -7 (Push)
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1970:  1-2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002:  2-1

*Another slugging match between two powerful defenses down at Raymond James Stadium. Each offense rings up a TD in the second to make a scoreless tie a 7-7 tie. In the third, the Bucs step in front with another touchdown. The Vikings, meanwhile, cannot find a way through the Buc defense, which makes their lead stand up for 15 tense minutes in the fourth quarter. The last chance for the Vikings makes headway, but halts at the 34 yard line before giving it up on downs. The Bucs then run out the clock and get the win to take a 2-1 series lead.

Code:

R8-G3
Minnesota Vikings 1998(25/8/8/10/28/K/-7) at New England Patriots 2003(12/5/15/10/22/L/7)
TEAM                                         1Q   2Q   3Q   4Q   Final
Minnesota Vikings 1998                        7    3    0    7     17
New England Patriots 2003                    10   10    0   10     30
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Line:  Minnesota Vikings 1998 -6 (-19) *UPSET*
Current Records:
Minnesota Vikings 1998:  1-2
New England Patriots 2003:  2-1

*Where's the ka-boom? There was supposed to be an earth-shattering ka-boom! For the first time, the Vikings are rendered impotent for an entire game (if you can call 17 points impotent) as they fail to have any sort of 14- or 17-point quarters that usually signify their offensive prowess. The Patriots, meanwhile, deal out the punishment on offense, pushing out to a 20-10 halftime lead. Their defense continues to handcuff the Vikings the entire second half, never allowing Minnesota to get untracked and the Patriots have done the near-unthinkable. They've pushed the mighty Vikings to the edge of the abyss. However, game four is in Minnesota.

JeeberD · 11-12-2004, 09:35 AM

Come on 'Boys, finish off the Chefs!!!

10-05-2004, 02:31 PM	#304
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Dammit, what is this magic that the Steelers have over the Cowboys? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

10-06-2004, 02:08 AM	#306
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Yeah, how pitiful. That leaves is with only six teams left...six times the amount that the Oilers franchise has... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

10-07-2004, 02:17 PM	#319
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Uhoh, the Oilers are set up for the knockout punch! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

10-07-2004, 02:50 PM	#321
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Game three scores: Code: R5-G3 Washington Redskins 1983(23/10/8/8/27/K/1) vs. Dallas Cowboys 1993(14/5/7/9/25/K/-1) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Washington Redskins 1983 3 13 14 3 33 Dallas Cowboys 1993 0 0 7 0 7 ---------- Line: Washington Redskins 1983 -2 (+ 24) Current Records: Washington Redskins 1983: 2-1 Dallas Cowboys 1993: 1-2 Redskins just plain smoke the Cowboys in the rubber match. 16-0 at half becomes 30-7 after three, and the 1993 champions are rudely dismissed from the tournament. [code] R5-G3 Houston Oilers 1996(11/9/5/9/20/M/-4) vs. San Francisco 49ers 1994(21/9/9/9/30/J/4) 3: Houston Oilers 1996 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and succeeded! 3: Houston Oilers 1996 goes for two and converts it! TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Houston Oilers 1996 0 0 8 0 8 San Francisco 49ers 1994 14 10 7 3 34 ---------- Line: San Francisco 49ers 1994 -10 (+ 16) Current Records: Houston Oilers 1996: 1-2 San Francisco 49ers 1994: 2-1* [/code[ San Francisco decides not to mess around this time. Before the crowd is comfortable, it's 14-0. As they file out for halftime, it's 24-0. The Oilers finally scratch in the third, but the damage is done. The final Oiler team is eliminated from the tournament. (Sorry, SI.) Code: R5-G3 Philadelphia Eagles 2002(15/6/6/10/21/M/3) vs. St. Louis Rams 1999(21/6/3/10/27/K/-3) CG: Philadelphia Eagles 2002 scores on a 22-yard touchdown run! CG: Philadelphia Eagles 2002 converts the PAT. OT: St. Louis Rams 1999 moves the ball into extreme field goal range, but punts away. OT: Philadelphia Eagles 2002 converts a 34-yard field goal attempt! TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG OT Final Philadelphia Eagles 2002 3 0 0 7 7 3 20 St. Louis Rams 1999 3 7 7 0 0 0 17 ---------- Line: St. Louis Rams 1999 -6 (-9) UPSET* Current Records: Philadelphia Eagles 2002: 2-1 St. Louis Rams 1999: 1-2 I suppose this would go down as a spectacular choke job, but not from the Eagles. It came from the Rams. St. Louis lead 17-3 going to the fourth quarter, but the Eagles fought back and tied it up late with a great touchdown run to force OT. In OT, the Rams play for field position, but with the Eagle offense running hot, it doesn't pay off as Philly slices through the Ram defense and sets up the series-clinching field goal and suddenly one of the best teams in recent years is tossed from the tournament. Last edited by Wolfpack : 10-07-2004 at 02:55 PM.*

10-08-2004, 02:08 AM	#323
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Very cool. Make sure to put a link to it in here. Poor Oilers Man, the Chiefs had a really good showing last round. I can't believe how many Broncos teams are left. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 10-08-2004 at 02:09 AM.

10-06-2004, 02:08 PM	#312
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Already halfway through round five. Here are the 32 teams to advance to the round of 64: Atlanta Falcons 1998 Baltimore Colts 1968 Baltimore Ravens 2001 Buffalo Bills 2002 Chicago Bears 1962 Dallas Cowboys 1998 Denver Broncos 1991 Denver Broncos 2001 Denver Broncos 2003 Green Bay Packers 2003 Indianapolis Colts 1999 Jacksonville Jaguars 1998 Kansas City Chiefs 1993 Miami Dolphins 1975 Miami Dolphins 1990 Minnesota Vikings 1997 New Orleans Saints 1992 New York Giants 1985 New York Jets 1985 Oakland Raiders 1977 Oakland Raiders 1999 Oakland Raiders 2000 Oakland Raiders 2002 Philadelphia Eagles 1989 Philadelphia Eagles 1990 Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 San Diego Chargers 1994 San Diego Chargers 1995 San Francisco 49ers 1996 St. Louis Cardinals 1970 St. Louis Rams 2000 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001

10-07-2004, 02:53 PM	#322
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	So, here it is. The field of 64 teams left standing: Atlanta Falcons 1998 Baltimore Colts 1968 Baltimore Ravens 2001 Buffalo Bills 2002 Carolina Panthers 1999 Chicago Bears 1962 Chicago Bears 1963 Chicago Bears 1985 Chicago Bears 1988 Dallas Cowboys 1992 Dallas Cowboys 1995 Dallas Cowboys 1998 Denver Broncos 1984 Denver Broncos 1991 Denver Broncos 1997 Denver Broncos 1998 Denver Broncos 2000 Denver Broncos 2001 Denver Broncos 2003 Green Bay Packers 1962 Green Bay Packers 1996 Green Bay Packers 2002 Green Bay Packers 2003 Indianapolis Colts 1999 Jacksonville Jaguars 1998 Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 Kansas City Chiefs 1984 Kansas City Chiefs 1993 Kansas City Chiefs 1997 Kansas City Chiefs 2002 Kansas City Chiefs 2003 Miami Dolphins 1975 Miami Dolphins 1990 Miami Dolphins 2000 Minnesota Vikings 1970 Minnesota Vikings 1997 Minnesota Vikings 1998 New England Patriots 2003 New Orleans Saints 1987 New Orleans Saints 1992 New York Giants 1985 New York Jets 1985 Oakland Raiders 1977 Oakland Raiders 1999 Oakland Raiders 2000 Oakland Raiders 2002 Philadelphia Eagles 1989 Philadelphia Eagles 1990 Philadelphia Eagles 1992 Philadelphia Eagles 2002 Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 San Diego Chargers 1994 San Diego Chargers 1995 San Diego Chargers 2002 San Francisco 49ers 1993 San Francisco 49ers 1994 San Francisco 49ers 1996 St. Louis Cardinals 1970 St. Louis Rams 2000 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 Washington Redskins 1982 Washington Redskins 1983 I'll resume the games on Monday. Why? Because I'm going to start up a separate thread for a pick 'em contest and I want to give everyone a chance to send in entries.

10-08-2004, 10:30 AM	#324
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Per the request, here's the link to the contest thread: Contest At least the Oilers went down swinging the first couple of games. Niners just beat them silly in game three, though. As for Denver and the Chiefs, they're probably like the other franchises that have survived to this point. Gotten some easy opponents in some rounds and then gotten lucky against tougher ones in the other rounds. Last edited by Wolfpack : 10-08-2004 at 10:31 AM.

11-03-2004, 10:52 AM	#325
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Bumping this thread to the top so people can see it's still alive.

11-03-2004, 03:58 PM	#326
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I know I'm still reading but it will take a day or two to make up my bracket. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-09-2004, 02:25 PM	#331
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	So, here's the list of the 16 that have advanced: Atlanta Falcons 1998 Baltimore Ravens 2001 Dallas Cowboys 1998 Denver Broncos 1984 Denver Broncos 1991 Denver Broncos 2001 Denver Broncos 2003 Green Bay Packers 2002 Kansas City Chiefs 1984 Kansas City Chiefs 1993 Minnesota Vikings 1970 Minnesota Vikings 1997 New York Giants 1985 Philadelphia Eagles 1990 San Diego Chargers 1995 St. Louis Rams 2000

11-09-2004, 05:24 PM	#332
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Woohoo, way to go '98 Boys! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

11-10-2004, 03:09 PM	#336
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Game three scores (please forgive me ): Code: R6-G3 Washington Redskins 1983(23/10/11/8/34/I/1) vs. Chicago Bears 1962(14/9/10/6/22/L/-1) CG: Washington Redskins 1983 reaches the 27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Washington Redskins 1983 7 0 17 7 0 31 Chicago Bears 1962 7 14 7 7 0 35 ---------- Line: Washington Redskins 1983 -12 (-16) UPSET Current Records: Washington Redskins 1983: 1-2 Chicago Bears 1962: 2-1 A wild game erupts as both teams apparently check their defenses at the door. Teams are tied after one, but the Bears hop on the the Skins to take a 21-7 lead at the half. Washington strikes back hard in the third and cuts the lead to 28-24 and even jump into the lead in the fourth, but the Bears answer to get back in front and Washington is unable to come up with an answer. The Bears advance in a surprise upset. Code: R6-G3 Oakland Raiders 1977(16/8/9/7/19/M/4) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 2000(10/6/5/10/21/M/-4) 4: Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Oakland Raiders 1977 10 0 7 7 24 Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 0 0 6 0 6 ---------- Line: Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 -2 (-20) UPSET* Current Records: Oakland Raiders 1977: 2-1 Pittsburgh Steelers 2000: 1-2 Raiders get the early jump as the defense plays great, shutting out the Steelers for the first thirty minutes. Steelers break the shut out in the third with a pair of field goals, but it is all they can muster as the Raiders tack on two more touchdowns to seal the deal and take the series. Code: R6-G3 Chicago Bears 1988(9/4/11/8/11/P/3) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/8/7/19/M/-3) CG: Chicago Bears 1988 reaches the 13 yard line before turning the ball over on downs. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Chicago Bears 1988 3 7 7 0 0 17 Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 10 3 0 10 0 23 ---------- Line: Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 -8 (-2) Current Records: Chicago Bears 1988: 1-2 Pittsburgh Steelers 1975: 2-1* A well-played finish to a tough series. Pittsburgh moved ahead early, but the Bears fought back and eventually took the lead on a touchdown in the third. The Steelers didn't buckle, though, and they put up 10 points in the fourth quarter to jump back in front. Chicago wasn't out of it, though, and fought down to the Steeler 13 but couldn't get it into the end zone to win. Steelers escape and advance. Code: R6-G3 Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/3/10/23/L/-5) vs. Chicago Bears 1985(16/2/8/8/27/K/5) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Kansas City Chiefs 2002 14 7 0 10 31 Chicago Bears 1985 0 3 7 0 10 ---------- Line: Chicago Bears 1985 -4 (-25) UPSET* Current Records: Kansas City Chiefs 2002: 2-1 Chicago Bears 1985: 1-2 The Bears defense has struggled mightily in trying to stop the Chiefs the entire series and today finally completed their disappointing play. The Chiefs immediately put the Bears behind the eight ball with two first-quarter TDs and then piled the dirt on with another score in the second quarter to lead 21-3 at the half. By contrast, the Bear offense could not take advantage of the normally porous Chiefs defense, getting just a third quarter touchdown to cut the lead to 21-10. The Chiefs then sent the Bears reeling out of the tournament with another 10 points in the fourth to complete the improbable demolition and advance. A lot of pick lists just took a huge hit. Code: R6-G3 New Orleans Saints 1987(17/9/9/8/25/K/2) vs. San Francisco 49ers 1994(21/9/7/9/31/J/-2) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final New Orleans Saints 1987 7 10 13 14 44 San Francisco 49ers 1994 7 14 0 7 28 ---------- Line: San Francisco 49ers 1994 -6 (-22) UPSET* Current Records: New Orleans Saints 1987: 2-1 San Francisco 49ers 1994: 1-2 A shootout for the first two quarters. Teams are marching up and down the field at will, which results in a 21-17 halftime lead for the Niners. In the second half, only the Saints came out of the locker room ready to play as their offense continues to shred San Francisco, while the Niners inexplicably disappear. The net result is complete domination by the Saints over the final two quarters, 27-7, and a stunning knockout of the final 49ers team left in the field. Pick lists take another hit. Code: R6-G3 Carolina Panthers 1999(15/14/4/10/24/L/-4) vs. Dallas Cowboys 1995(15/8/8/9/28/K/4) 4: Dallas Cowboys 1995 goes for two on the second TD and converts it! TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Carolina Panthers 1999 7 0 14 7 28 Dallas Cowboys 1995 3 0 0 15 18 ---------- Line: Dallas Cowboys 1995 -4 (-14) UPSET* Current Records: Carolina Panthers 1999: 2-1 Dallas Cowboys 1995: 1-2 Are you #$&(#&% kiddin' me?! The jaw-dropping upsets keep coming. This time, it's the Panthers, who clip the last remaining Dallas Super Bowl winner from the field. They do it with defense as the Dallas offense never gets untracked until the fourth quarter and by then it's too late as Carolina applied two hard shots with a pair of touchdowns in the third that pushed the lead to 21-3 and then nailed the coffin shut with another TD in the fourth. (Sorry again, Jeeber...) Code: R6-G3 Baltimore Colts 1968(18/0/5/6/22/L/0) vs. Denver Broncos 1997(19/8/5/10/23/L/0) CG: Denver Broncos 1997 reaches the 27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Baltimore Colts 1968 0 7 7 7 0 21 Denver Broncos 1997 0 7 10 0 0 17 ---------- Line: Denver Broncos 1997 -1 (-5) UPSET Current Records: Baltimore Colts 1968: 2-1 Denver Broncos 1997: 1-2 A well-played battle closes out the series. A scoreless game isn't broken until the second quarter with a Colt TD. The Broncos respond in kind and the teams are tied at 7 at the half. In the third, the Broncos nudge ahead on the strength of two scoring drives to lead 17-14. Baltimore jumps back in front with a touchdown in the fourth quarter and the Cold defense makes it stand up the rest of the way. Denver's last ditch drive stalls out at the Baltimore 27 and the Colts march on. Code: R6-G3 Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/11/9/19/M/0) vs. Denver Broncos 1998(21/10/11/10/28/K/0) 4: Denver Broncos 1998 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed. CG: Denver Broncos 1998 fails to move the ball into field goal range. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Miami Dolphins 1990 13 6 7 7 0 33 Denver Broncos 1998 10 7 7 7 0 31 ---------- Line: Denver Broncos 1998 -9 (-11) UPSET* Current Records: Miami Dolphins 1990: 2-1 Denver Broncos 1998: 1-2 A back-and-forth affair that sees the Dolphins get the early lead and then cling to it tenaciously the rest of the way. Every time Denver scored, Miami had an answer all the way down to the very end. Denver actually gambled in the fourth quarter, trying to trade up a possible three points for seven, but came away empty and it potentially cost them the game as their last chance drive never got anywhere. Another Super Bowl winner bites the dust and Miami advances. Code: R6-G3 Indianapolis Colts 1999(17/11/14/10/22/L/-1) vs. New England Patriots 2003(12/5/15/10/23/L/1) CG: New England Patriots 2003 scores on a 52-yard touchdown pass! CG: New England Patriots 2003 converts the PAT. CG: Indianapolis Colts 1999 reaches the 28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Indianapolis Colts 1999 7 7 7 10 0 31 New England Patriots 2003 14 0 7 10 7 38 ---------- Line: New England Patriots 2003 -1 (+ 6) Current Records: Indianapolis Colts 1999: 1-2 New England Patriots 2003: 2-1* Yeay! The Patriots restore some sanity to the world! But, they had to work for it. New England lead early, but the Colts kept battling back. Every time the Patriots would open a lead, the Colts would answer and tie it up again. The Patriots finally landed the killing blow with a 52-yard touchdown strike that put them ahead to stay. A final Colt drive pushed into Patriot territory, but no further than the New England 28 before time ran out, allowing the Patriots to escape and advance. Last edited by Wolfpack : 11-10-2004 at 03:10 PM.*

11-10-2004, 03:13 PM	#337
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	So, these are the 32 teams that have survived and advanced to round seven: Atlanta Falcons 1998 Baltimore Colts 1968 Baltimore Ravens 2001 Carolina Panthers 1999 Chicago Bears 1962 Dallas Cowboys 1998 Denver Broncos 1984 Denver Broncos 1991 Denver Broncos 2001 Denver Broncos 2003 Green Bay Packers 1962 Green Bay Packers 1996 Green Bay Packers 2002 Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 Kansas City Chiefs 1984 Kansas City Chiefs 1993 Kansas City Chiefs 2002 Miami Dolphins 1990 Minnesota Vikings 1970 Minnesota Vikings 1997 Minnesota Vikings 1998 New England Patriots 2003 New Orleans Saints 1987 New York Giants 1985 Oakland Raiders 1977 Oakland Raiders 1999 Philadelphia Eagles 1990 Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 San Diego Chargers 1995 St. Louis Rams 2000 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 Washington Redskins 1982

11-10-2004, 03:39 PM	#338
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	PANTHERS and holy shit look at the carnage.

11-10-2004, 05:49 PM	#339
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Bleh... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

11-11-2004, 02:32 PM	#343
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Third and deciding game to decide who goes to the Sweet 16: Code: R7-G3 Baltimore Colts 1968(18/0/5/6/18/N/-5) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/10/10/18/N/5) CG: Baltimore Colts 1968 reaches the 27 yard line before turning the ball over on downs. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Baltimore Colts 1968 3 10 0 0 0 13 Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 7 0 7 3 0 17 ---------- Line: Pick 'em Current Records: Baltimore Colts 1968: 1-2 Jacksonville Jaguars 1999: 2-1 Colts control the first half, the Jags control the second half. Unfortunately for the Colts, the Jags do better in the second than they did in the first, particularly on defense. The Jaguars shut out the Colts over the final two periods while they put up 10 points to go ahead 17-13. The Colts make a last effort, but it fizzles out at the Jacksonville 27, allowing the Jaguars to take the game and the series. Code: R7-G3 Philadelphia Eagles 1990(15/9/6/9/22/L/1) vs. Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/22/L/-1) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Philadelphia Eagles 1990 7 0 10 0 17 Dallas Cowboys 1998 0 17 7 7 31 ---------- Line: Pick 'em Current Records: Philadelphia Eagles 1990: 1-2 Dallas Cowboys 1998: 2-1* The Cowboys keep Jeeber's hopes alive that a Dallas team may yet win the tournament. (Too bad it was the one Cowboys team he didn't pick... ) An initial 7-0 deficit is wiped out by a huge second quarter by Dallas as they go into halftime up 17-7. The Eagles battle back in the third, but they still trail 24-14. In the fourth, the Cowboys salt the game away with a clutch drive that nets a decisive touchdown to wrap up the game and the series. [code] R7-G3 Kansas City Chiefs 1984(10/8/8/8/18/N/2) vs. Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/6/10/25/K/-2) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Kansas City Chiefs 1984 0 0 7 0 7 Oakland Raiders 1999 3 7 7 7 24 ---------- Line: Oakland Raiders 1999 -7 (+ 10) Current Records: Kansas City Chiefs 1984: 1-2 Oakland Raiders 1999: 2-1* A strong effort by the Raider defense gives Oakland a huge lift as the offense applies constant pressure throughout the game that the Chiefs can't match. They do cut into the Raider lead in the third quarter, but the Raiders push it back out again and seal it up with a TD in the fourth quarter. Code: R7-G3 St. Louis Rams 2000(23/20/7/10/30/J/-6) vs. Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/13/10/37/I/6) CG: St. Louis Rams 2000 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final St. Louis Rams 2000 7 7 17 7 0 38 Atlanta Falcons 1998 7 7 7 21 0 42 ---------- Line: Atlanta Falcons 1998 -7 (-3) Current Records: St. Louis Rams 2000: 1-2 Atlanta Falcons 1998: 2-1* An unbelievable game to finish the series. The teams battle evenly for a half and then the Rams seemingly bust it open with 17 points in the third quarter to go up by 10. But, the Falcons don't fold. As a matter of fact, they beat the Rams at their own game by outscoring them a remarkable 21-7 in the final quarter to steal the game out from underneath the Rams and take the series. Code: R7-G3 Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/8/10/22/L/4) vs. New York Giants 1985(14/7/4/8/20/M/-4) CG: Denver Broncos 2003 converts a 44-yard field goal attempt! CG: New York Giants 1985 fails to move the ball into field goal range. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Denver Broncos 2003 0 0 14 7 3 24 New York Giants 1985 6 7 10 0 0 23 ---------- Line: Denver Broncos 2003 -2 (-1) Current Records: Denver Broncos 2003: 2-1* New York Giants 1985: 1-2 The Giants control the entire first half, shutting out the Broncos to the tune of 13-0. But, in the third quarter, the Broncos finally come alive, striking for two touchdowns. Still, the Giants are able to fend off the challenge and keep a 23-14 lead going to the final quarter. The Broncos get another touchdown to cut it to 23-21. Then, with under two minutes left, Denver gets a 44-yard field goal to take the lead for the first time. The Giants are unable to get the ball into field goal range and the Broncos have completed a huge come-from-behind win that allows them to move on. Code: R7-G3 New Orleans Saints 1987(17/9/9/8/19/M/2) vs. Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/7/6/25/K/-2) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final New Orleans Saints 1987 3 7 7 6 23 Green Bay Packers 1962 3 7 17 13 40 ---------- Line: Green Bay Packers 1962 -6 (+ 11) Current Records: New Orleans Saints 1987: 1-2 Green Bay Packers 1962: 2-1* *The game is tight for the first half as the teams start tied at 0-0 and end up tied 10-10. The second half is all Packers though as an avalanche of offense buries the Saints 30-13 and allow the Packers to roll out with the win and the series.

11-11-2004, 02:34 PM	#344
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	So, here it is...the SWEET SIXTEEN (the end is nigh!): Atlanta Falcons 1998 Baltimore Ravens 2001 Dallas Cowboys 1998 Denver Broncos 2003 Green Bay Packers 1962 Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 Kansas City Chiefs 2002 Miami Dolphins 1990 Minnesota Vikings 1970 Minnesota Vikings 1997 Minnesota Vikings 1998 New England Patriots 2003 Oakland Raiders 1999 Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 Washington Redskins 1982

11-11-2004, 04:24 PM	#346
SplitPersonality1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Grafton, WI	Go Minnesota, the only franchise with multiple teams left in the tourney.

11-11-2004, 04:26 PM	#347
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Fewer matchups, shorter setup time, already got the ball rolling for the round of 16. Here's game one results: Code: R8-G1 Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/23/L/0) at Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/5/10/29/J/0) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Dallas Cowboys 1998 10 0 7 7 24 Kansas City Chiefs 2002 7 0 7 0 14 ---------- Line: Kansas City Chiefs 2002 -6 (-16) UPSET Current Records: Dallas Cowboys 1998: 1-0 Kansas City Chiefs 2002: 0-1 A great effort by the Cowboy defense at Arrowhead. They hold the potent Chiefs offense to one touchdown in the first and one in the third. Meanwhile, the Cowboys stake themselves to the early lead, hold on to it, and build on it in the second half to take game one. Code: R8-G1 Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/12/10/19/M/1) at Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/11/9/15/O/-1) CG: Miami Dolphins 1990 reaches the 28 yard line before turning the ball over on downs. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 7 3 0 7 0 17 Miami Dolphins 1990 0 0 7 3 0 10 ---------- Line: Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 -4 (+ 3) Current Records: Jacksonville Jaguars 1999: 1-0 Miami Dolphins 1990: 0-1 The Jaguars control the first half, but the Dolphins hang around, down only 10-0 at the break. The Dolphins finally get things in gear with a TD in the third to make it 10-7. The Jags answer back in the fourth to extend the lead. Miami cuts into the lead with a field goal and then tries to get a tying touchdown, but their last chance drive stalls out at the Jag 28, allowing Jacksonville to take the series opener. Code: R8-G1 Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/13/10/25/K/10) at Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/3/10/24/L/-10) CG: Oakland Raiders 1999 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Atlanta Falcons 1998 7 7 0 14 0 28 Oakland Raiders 1999 0 7 7 6 0 20 ---------- Line: Atlanta Falcons 1998 -1 (+ 7) Current Records: Atlanta Falcons 1998: 1-0 Oakland Raiders 1999: 0-1 A thoroughly even fight through three quarters results in a 14-14 tie going to the fourth. Atlanta then breaks through for two huge touchdowns in the fourth while the Raiders can only muster field goals in response, providing the margin of victory. Code: R8-G1 Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/10/10/11/P/1) at Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/9/6/23/L/-1) 3: Green Bay Packers 1962 goes for two and fails. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Baltimore Ravens 2001 7 0 0 0 7 Green Bay Packers 1962 10 10 6 7 33 ---------- Line: Green Bay Packers 1962 -12 (+ 14) Current Records: Baltimore Ravens 2001: 0-1 Green Bay Packers 1962: 1-0 Apparently, the Ravens will find this Packer team a bit tougher to handle. The Packers move the ball at will against the vaunted Ravens defense all day while the Ravens are unable to, aside from a solitary TD in the first quarter, muster any kind of threat to score. Green Bay easily takes game one. Code: R8-G1 Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/7/10/15/O/-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/8/7/23/L/1) CG: Denver Broncos 2003 reaches the 43 yard line before turning the ball over on downs. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Denver Broncos 2003 0 0 7 7 0 14 Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 7 0 7 7 0 21 ---------- Line: Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 -8 (-1) Current Records: Denver Broncos 2003: 0-1 Pittsburgh Steelers 1975: 1-0 The teams play roughly as well as they normally play, which is bad news for Denver as the Steelers are the better team in this series. Pittsburgh takes the early lead and keeps it for the remainder of the half. The teams spend the second half trading touchdowns, leaving Denver in the hole. Denver has one more chance to tie, but can only get just across the midfield stripe before giving up the ball and the game. Code: R8-G1 Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/10/10/16/N/-4) at Washington Redskins 1982(11/4/14/8/23/L/4) 3: Minnesota Vikings 1997 goes for two and fails. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Minnesota Vikings 1997 6 0 6 7 19 Washington Redskins 1982 0 0 0 7 7 ---------- Line: Washington Redskins 1982 -7 (-19) UPSET* Current Records: Minnesota Vikings 1997: 1-0 Washington Redskins 1982: 0-1 The Vikings play superb defense against the Redskins, who struggle all day to put points on the board. The Washington D tries its best to keep the Skins in the game, but has just enough breakdowns to let the Vikings get away on the scoreboard. Washington finally breaks through in the fourth, but it's too little, too late and the Vikings steal the series opener at RFK. Code: R8-G1 Minnesota Vikings 1970(15/0/7/6/10/P/-3) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002(11/1/10/10/17/N/3) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Minnesota Vikings 1970 3 0 0 0 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 3 3 7 10 23 ---------- Line: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 -7 (+ 13) Current Records: Minnesota Vikings 1970: 0-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002: 1-0 A game featuring two of the best defenses around had one of them play up to form. The Bucs absolutely brought the wood to the Vikings, giving up just a first quarter field goal. Meanwhile, the Purple People Eaters did their best to keep the Vikings in the game, but broke down too much in the second half and with the inability of the offense to score, doomed the Vikings to defeat. Code: R8-G1 Minnesota Vikings 1998(25/8/8/10/28/K/-7) at New England Patriots 2003(12/5/15/10/22/L/7) CG: New England Patriots 2003 attempts a 54-yard field goal, but misses! CG: Minnesota Vikings 1998 fails to move the ball into field goal range. OT: New England Patriots 2003 attempts a 42-yard field goal, but misses! OT: Minnesota Vikings 1998 moves the ball into extreme field goal range, but punts away. OT: New England Patriots 2003 scores on a 73-yard touchdown pass! TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG OT Final Minnesota Vikings 1998 7 7 13 7 0 0 34 New England Patriots 2003 14 7 10 3 0 6 40 ---------- Line: Minnesota Vikings 1998 -6 (-12) UPSET Current Records: Minnesota Vikings 1998: 0-1 New England Patriots 2003: 1-0 *An absolute gem at Foxboro. The highly vaunted Vikings offense gets sorely tested to stay with somebody for once as the Patriots hop on them early and keep ahead through the first half. In the third, the Vikings finally start gaininig ground, but the Patriots still cling to a 31-27 lead. Minnesota finally trades TD for field goal to tie it up at 34 in the fourth. New England attempts a 54-yarder to win, but misses. Minnesota fails to move it into field goal range and the game goes to OT. New England gets it first and drives for a field goal attempt, but misses it. Minnesota can only get across midfield before being forced to punt. Then the Patriots stunningly end the game on a touchdown bomb that sends the crowd into a frenzy. The Vikings have finally been beaten for the first time in the entire tournament.

11-11-2004, 04:45 PM	#348
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Game two reports: Code: R8-G2 Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/3/10/25/K/-2) at Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/27/K/2) CG: Kansas City Chiefs 2002 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Kansas City Chiefs 2002 7 7 0 0 0 14 Dallas Cowboys 1998 14 0 7 0 0 21 ---------- Line: Dallas Cowboys 1998 -2 (+ 5) Current Records: Kansas City Chiefs 2002: 0-2 Dallas Cowboys 1998: 2-0 Another tooth-and-nail contest in this series. The Cowboys seize the early lead to the delight of the Texas Stadium crowd. KC strikes for a TD to tie it up in the second, but Dallas answers back to retake the lead in the third. After that the Dallas defense steps up to make the lead stand. The Cowboys push the Chiefs to the brink of elimination with the win. Code: R8-G2 Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/11/9/11/P/-3) at Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/14/10/23/L/3) CG: Miami Dolphins 1990 turns the ball over on downs in their own end of the field. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Miami Dolphins 1990 0 3 7 7 0 17 Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 7 3 7 7 0 24 ---------- Line: Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 -12 (-5) Current Records: Miami Dolphins 1990: 0-2 Jacksonville Jaguars 1999: 2-0 The lone first quarter touchdown by the Jaguars proves to be the winning margin as after that the teams traded score for score. Every time Miami tied the game, the Jags answered to push it back to 7, until the Jaguars finally seized the lead for good with a great drive in the fourth quarter. The defense rose up and kept Miami from tying it again, leaving the Jaguars one victory from advancing. Code: R8-G2 Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/3/10/20/M/-12) at Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/15/10/29/J/12) CG: Oakland Raiders 1999 attempts a 54-yard field goal, but it is blocked! TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Oakland Raiders 1999 7 14 0 10 0 31 Atlanta Falcons 1998 17 14 3 0 0 34 ---------- Line: Atlanta Falcons 1998 -9 (-6) Current Records: Oakland Raiders 1999: 0-2 Atlanta Falcons 1998: 2-0 The Falcons dished out the pain early, racking up 17 first quarter points and threatened to blow the Raiders out of the Georgia Dome. But, the Raiders fought back into it in the second to stay within striking distance of the Falcons at the half. The Falcons extended the lead to 13 in the third with a field goal, then watched it all nearly evaporate as the Raiders furiously rallied in the fourth. The Raiders had a chance to tie with time running out, but the field goal attempt was blocked and the Falcons claimed game two. They will still need to go to Oakland to claim the sweep, though. Code: R8-G2 Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/7/6/19/M/-3) at Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/10/10/15/O/3) 4: Baltimore Ravens 2001 goes for two and converts it! CG: Baltimore Ravens 2001 converts a 42-yard field goal attempt! CG: Green Bay Packers 1962 fails to move the ball into field goal range. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Green Bay Packers 1962 7 0 7 0 0 14 Baltimore Ravens 2001 0 0 6 8 3 17 ---------- Line: Green Bay Packers 1962 -4 (-7) UPSET* Current Records: Green Bay Packers 1962: 1-1 Baltimore Ravens 2001: 1-1 The Baltimore defense did everything it could to keep the Ravens in this one. This time, it was good enough. The Packers took the early lead with a TD in the first and then built on it in the third to lead 14-6 going to the final quarter. Baltimore then finally broke through in the fourth with a big touchdown and then tied it up with a two-point conversion. The Ravens then broke the tie inside the two minute warning with a 42-yard field goal. Green Bay could not get into field goal range in time and the Ravens had come back to take game two and force a tie in the series. Code: R8-G2 Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/5/7/19/M/-2) at Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/7/10/19/M/2) 3: Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 goes for two and converts it! TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 6 0 8 6 20 Denver Broncos 2003 0 7 0 0 7 ---------- Line: Pick 'em Current Records: Pittsburgh Steelers 1975: 2-0 Denver Broncos 2003: 0-2 The Steel Curtain continues to beat everybody up. The Broncos did manage to get a lead, briefly, when they trumped a pair of first quarter field goals by the Steelers with a touchdown in the second to lead 7-6 at halftime. After that, the Steelers resumed controlling the contest. A touchdown in the third with a two-pointer put the Steelers up 14-7 and then two field goals were added for insurance in the fourth, bringing the Broncos to the brink of elimination with game three at Three Rivers. Code: R8-G2 Washington Redskins 1982(11/4/12/8/19/M/2) at Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/10/10/20/M/-2) 3: Washington Redskins 1982 attempted to convert a field goal into a touchdown and failed. 4: Minnesota Vikings 1997 goes for two and converts it! CG: Minnesota Vikings 1997 fails to move the ball into field goal range. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Washington Redskins 1982 7 7 0 10 0 24 Minnesota Vikings 1997 7 6 0 8 0 21 ---------- Line: Minnesota Vikings 1997 -1 (-4) UPSET* Current Records: Washington Redskins 1982: 1-1 Minnesota Vikings 1997: 1-1 A close, hard-fought game throughout. The Vikings never lead, but the Redskins never put them away. They made a gamble to do so in the third, but failed. In the fourth, the Vikings made a TD and two-pointer to cut the lead to three, but they couldn't get any closer as all the rest of their attempts to get another field goal came to naught. The Redskins get a crucial road win to make up for the loss in game one and split the series at one all. Code: R8-G2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002(11/1/8/10/13/O/1) at Minnesota Vikings 1970(15/0/7/6/14/O/-1) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 3 0 0 0 3 Minnesota Vikings 1970 0 7 0 7 14 ---------- Line: Minnesota Vikings 1970 -1 (+ 10) Current Records: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002: 1-1 Minnesota Vikings 1970: 1-1 DE-FENSE! DE-FENSE! The roaring crowd at the Met saw a lot of this, particularly from their own team, which gave up the early lead to the Bucs on a field goal, but completely shut them out otherwise. The Vikings stepped in front with a TD in the second and then added an insurance score in the fourth. The series heads back to Tampa all tied up. Code: R8-G2 New England Patriots 2003(12/5/15/10/18/N/4) at Minnesota Vikings 1998(25/8/11/10/32/J/-4) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final New England Patriots 2003 3 0 0 3 6 Minnesota Vikings 1998 6 17 6 14 43 ---------- Line: Minnesota Vikings 1998 -14 (+ 23) Current Records: New England Patriots 2003: 1-1 Minnesota Vikings 1998: 1-1 *The Vikings respond the only way they know how to getting knocked out in game one. They brought out all the weapons and cleaned New England's clocks on both sides of the ball. A light scoring first quarter gave way to a Viking eruption in the second. After that, it was pretty much over as the Patriots could only muster one more field goal in the fourth with the game well in hand for Minnesota. Series is tied up at one.

11-11-2004, 05:07 PM	#349
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Game three: Code: R8-G3 Dallas Cowboys 1998(12/8/5/10/23/L/0) at Kansas City Chiefs 2002(19/13/5/10/29/J/0) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Dallas Cowboys 1998 0 14 0 7 21 Kansas City Chiefs 2002 14 7 10 7 38 ---------- Line: Kansas City Chiefs 2002 -6 (+ 11) Current Records: Dallas Cowboys 1998: 2-1 Kansas City Chiefs 2002: 1-2 Facing elimination, the Chiefs come out firing at home, racing out to a 14-0 first quarter lead. The Cowboys fight back and cut into the lead, trailing 21-14 at half. The Chiefs finally get the needed breathing room with 10 unanswered in the third and keep the Cowboys at a distance the rest of the way to get the win and stay alive. Code: R8-G3 Jacksonville Jaguars 1999(14/4/12/10/19/M/1) at Miami Dolphins 1990(10/6/11/9/15/O/-1) CG: Miami Dolphins 1990 reaches their own 41 yard line before turning the ball over on downs. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 7 10 0 3 0 20 Miami Dolphins 1990 0 7 0 7 0 14 ---------- Line: Jacksonville Jaguars 1999 -4 (+ 2) Current Records: Jacksonville Jaguars 1999: 3-0* Miami Dolphins 1990: 0-3 The Jags use a strong first half performance to seize control of the game and then hang on down the stretch to become the first team to advance to the Elite Eight by completing a sweep of Miami in three straight. Code: R8-G3 Atlanta Falcons 1998(17/7/13/10/25/K/10) at Oakland Raiders 1999(15/10/3/10/24/L/-10) CG: Atlanta Falcons 1998 scores on a 15-yard touchdown run! CG: Atlanta Falcons 1998 converts the PAT. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Atlanta Falcons 1998 3 10 7 3 7 30 Oakland Raiders 1999 0 10 7 10 0 27 ---------- Line: Atlanta Falcons 1998 -1 (+ 2) Current Records: Atlanta Falcons 1998: 3-0* Oakland Raiders 1999: 0-3 Atlanta gets the early lead and then fends off the Raiders through the second and third quarters, leading 20-17 going to the final quarter. The teams exchange field goals before the Raiders finally break into the lead with a touchdown. But, the Raider defense fails in the end as the Falcons plow back down the field, guzzling clock and then smashing into the end zone from 15 yards out to retake the lead. The Raiders have no time left to tie it up and the Falcons complete the sweep and advance. Code: R8-G3 Baltimore Ravens 2001(9/7/10/10/11/P/1) at Green Bay Packers 1962(18/0/9/6/23/L/-1) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Baltimore Ravens 2001 0 7 6 6 19 Green Bay Packers 1962 0 7 0 0 7 ---------- Line: Green Bay Packers 1962 -12 (-24) UPSET* Current Records: Baltimore Ravens 2001: 2-1 Green Bay Packers 1962: 1-2 Based on the results of game one, this was the outcome that was hardly expected by the partisans at Lambeau. The Ravens turn in yet another strong defensive performance and the offense finds enough holes to break through to get points in the second half. The Packers bent a lot, but didn't give up a touchdown. It didn't matter as the offense could not muster anything aside from a second quarter TD. The net result leaves the Packers reeling, down 2-1, and having to go back to Baltimore to even the series. Code: R8-G3 Denver Broncos 2003(13/8/7/10/15/O/-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers 1975(16/1/8/7/23/L/1) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Denver Broncos 2003 0 0 0 7 7 Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 10 10 10 14 44 ---------- Line: Pittsburgh Steelers 1975 -8 (+ 29) Current Records: Denver Broncos 2003: 0-3 Pittsburgh Steelers 1975: 3-0* The Steelers complete the demolition of the Broncos in spectacular fashion, completely dominating all four quarters and only allowing a worthless touchdown near the end to spoil the shutout to the delight of the Three Rivers faithful. Code: R8-G3 Minnesota Vikings 1997(12/12/10/10/16/N/-4) at Washington Redskins 1982(11/4/14/8/23/L/4) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Minnesota Vikings 1997 3 7 0 0 10 Washington Redskins 1982 3 10 7 7 27 ---------- Line: Washington Redskins 1982 -7 (+ 10) Current Records: Minnesota Vikings 1997: 1-2 Washington Redskins 1982: 2-1 The Vikings and Redskins battle to a near standstill for thirty minutes, Washington leading 13-10 at the half. In the second half, the Redskins ratchet up the defense and shut down Minnesota, while the offense goes to work building up a substantial lead that is never challenged. The Redskins take their second straight and put Minnesota on the brink of elimination. Code: R8-G3 Minnesota Vikings 1970(15/0/7/6/10/P/-3) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002(11/1/10/10/17/N/3) CG: Minnesota Vikings 1970 reaches the 34 yard line before turning the ball over on downs. TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q CG Final Minnesota Vikings 1970 0 7 0 0 0 7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 0 7 7 0 0 14 ---------- Line: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002 -7 (Push) Current Records: Minnesota Vikings 1970: 1-2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2002: 2-1 Another slugging match between two powerful defenses down at Raymond James Stadium. Each offense rings up a TD in the second to make a scoreless tie a 7-7 tie. In the third, the Bucs step in front with another touchdown. The Vikings, meanwhile, cannot find a way through the Buc defense, which makes their lead stand up for 15 tense minutes in the fourth quarter. The last chance for the Vikings makes headway, but halts at the 34 yard line before giving it up on downs. The Bucs then run out the clock and get the win to take a 2-1 series lead. Code: R8-G3 Minnesota Vikings 1998(25/8/8/10/28/K/-7) at New England Patriots 2003(12/5/15/10/22/L/7) TEAM 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final Minnesota Vikings 1998 7 3 0 7 17 New England Patriots 2003 10 10 0 10 30 ---------- Line: Minnesota Vikings 1998 -6 (-19) UPSET* Current Records: Minnesota Vikings 1998: 1-2 New England Patriots 2003: 2-1 *Where's the ka-boom? There was supposed to be an earth-shattering ka-boom! For the first time, the Vikings are rendered impotent for an entire game (if you can call 17 points impotent) as they fail to have any sort of 14- or 17-point quarters that usually signify their offensive prowess. The Patriots, meanwhile, deal out the punishment on offense, pushing out to a 20-10 halftime lead. Their defense continues to handcuff the Vikings the entire second half, never allowing Minnesota to get untracked and the Patriots have done the near-unthinkable. They've pushed the mighty Vikings to the edge of the abyss. However, game four is in Minnesota.

11-12-2004, 09:35 AM	#350
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