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Dec 23, 2007 9:22 PM CST

Jags Pound Raiders, Headed to Playoffs

Raiders bring losing to a whole new level in 49-11 implosion

(Newser) - The Jacksonville Jaguars pulled together 437 yards en route to clinching a playoff spot this afternoon, embarrassing the Raiders 49-11, the San Jose Mercury News reports. Oakland had twice the penalties and half the yards that Jacksonville racked up, and had defensive tackle Warren Sapp thrown out of the game...

Browns Playoff Hopes Take a Hit at Cincy

Dec 23, 2007 8:59 PM CST

Browns Playoff Hopes Take a Hit at Cincy

Bengals defense, weather slows Cleveland offense

(Newser) - Cincinnati gave Cleveland a different look in their second matchup of the season: they showed up on defense, reports AP, picking off Browns quarterback Derek Anderson four times and hanging on for a 19-14 win. The Bengals scored twice in 39 seconds in the second quarter. Backup Kenny Watson rushed...

Win Over Jets Gives Titans Playoff Chance

Dec 23, 2007 8:31 PM CST

Win Over Jets Gives Titans Playoff Chance

10-6 game is full of sloppy play, sacks on both sides

(Newser) - The Titans and the Jets each gave up two turnovers in this afternoon's game, which Tennessee won 10-6 to keep their postseason hopes afloat. Kyle Vanden Bosch accounted for three of the Titan's six sacks of Chad Pennington, while New York countered with three sacks of Vince Young, AP reports.

Pats 15-0, Brady Ties Marino

Dec 23, 2007 7:52 PM CST

Pats 15-0, Brady Ties Marino

Dolphins fold, 28-7, to New England's offensive machine

(Newser) - The New England Patriots blasted past the current Miami team to come one step closer to matching the '72 Dolphins' perfect season record. Tom Brady lobbed three touchdown passes in the 28-7 win, pulling even with Dan Marino's 48 TDs in the 1984 season, and ending up just one short...

Giants in Playoffs After Win in Buffalo

Dec 23, 2007 7:02 PM CST

Giants in Playoffs After Win in Buffalo

Dramatic return of Kevin Everett not enough to carry the Bills

(Newser) - The New York Giants overcame numerous obstacles against the Bills today: the weather, five fumbles by their starting quarterback, and the emotional return to Buffalo of injured tight end Kevin Everett. Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw each topped 140 yards rushing, and the Giants bounced back from an early 14-point...

Cowboys Win, But Owens Hurt

Dec 23, 2007 5:40 AM CST

Cowboys Win, But Owens Hurt

Down Panthers 20-13, as T.O. leaves with an ankle injury

(Newser) - Tony Romo was able to play through a banged up thumb and throw one touchdown pass to Terrell Owens, Marion Barber ran for another, and that plus two Nick Folk FGs was more than enough for the Cowboys to grab a road win over the Panthers in their next-to-last game...

Steelers Win Pyrrhic Victory

Dec 21, 2007 6:18 AM CST

Steelers Win Pyrrhic Victory

Beat Rams, but Parker breaks leg

(Newser) - The Steelers earned their tenth victory of the season, beating St. Louis 41-24, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. The victory, which will ensure Pittsburgh a place in the playoffs with a Brown loss on Sunday, came at a heavy cost, as league leading rusher Willie Parker suffered a broken leg on...

T.O. Tells Jessica: Leave Romo Alone!

Dec 19, 2007 10:26 PM CST

T.O. Tells Jessica: Leave Romo Alone!

After QB bombs, receiver blames girlfriend jinx

(Newser) - T.O. has a message for Jessica Simpson: Stay away from Romo. Simpson showed up at Sunday's game to cheer on QB boyfriend Tony Romo, but after his poor performance in the Cowboys' loss to the Eagles, Owens added his voice to those of the legions of sports-radio fans who...

PETA Card Lets You 'Give Vick a Good Shake'

Dec 19, 2007 2:08 PM CST

PETA Card Lets You 'Give Vick a Good Shake'

Ex-quarterback gets roughed up in holiday e-card snow globe

(Newser) - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has released a series of online holiday cards that strike back at celebrities on their naughty list, including dogfighter Michael Vick. The card features the former Falcons quarterback dragging a ball and chain around a prison yard, surrounded by guards and, of course,...

Pro Bowl Lineup Includes Taylor

Dec 19, 2007 11:03 AM CST

Pro Bowl Lineup Includes Taylor

Murdered Redskins safety posthumously selected as starter

(Newser) - Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor, killed last month in a home invasion, has been elected to the Pro Bowl for the second straight year as free safety. The posthumous honor isn't merely a tribute: In the nine games before he died, Taylor had 42 tackles, a forced fumble, and a...

Vikings Burst Past Bears

Dec 18, 2007 4:23 AM CST

Vikings Burst Past Bears

Minnesota secures 20-13 win and potential playoff spot

(Newser) - The Vikings came back from 10 behind last night to lock up a 20-13 triumph over the Bears and tally their fifth consecutive victory. This improbable streak for Minnesota, nearly marred by quarterback Tavaris Jackson's four turnovers, places them in contention for the NFC wild-card slot. Adrian Peterson's resurgence in...

Giants Lose Game, Shockey, Playoff Hopes?

Dec 17, 2007 3:41 AM CST

Giants Lose Game, Shockey, Playoff Hopes?

Redskins prevail 22-10 to put NY postseason plans in peril

(Newser) - In a gusty, freezing, mostly empty Giants Stadium last night, Eli Manning threw 34 incomplete passes and the Washington Redskins held on to win, 22-10. A win could have locked up a postseason slot for the Giants, but the loss brings more questions than it answers, writes the New York ...

Romo, Cowboys Lay Egg Against Feisty Eagles

Dec 16, 2007 8:04 PM CST

Romo, Cowboys Lay Egg Against Feisty Eagles

Colts clinch North, Chargers clinch West in busy AFC afternoon

(Newser) - As his girlfriend Jessica Simpson looked on, Tony Romo and the flashy Dallas offense sputtered at home against Philadelphia in a 10-6 upset. Romo had three picks and a grisly 36% completion rate; Terrell Owens caught just two passes. The loss dropped Dallas to 12-2, ostensibly tied with Green Bay...

Saints Make Playoff Move, Beat 'Zona

Dec 16, 2007 7:46 PM CST

Saints Make Playoff Move, Beat 'Zona

Also, Panthers win low-scoring battle while Tampa routs Atlanta

(Newser) - New Orleans, essentially playing must-win games every week, got one today over fellow playoff hopeful Arizona, 31-24. Quarterback Drew Brees was outstanding, completing nearly 90 percent of his passes, while Aaron Stecker balanced the offense with 95 yards rushing and two scores, reports the Times-Picayune. The Saints (7-7) also pressured...

Perfect Patriots Top Jets, 20-10

Dec 16, 2007 6:28 PM CST

Perfect Patriots Top Jets, 20-10

Elsewhere, Dolphins win shocker while Tennessee runs past Kansas City

(Newser) - New England improved to 14-0 thanks to its defense, which scored once and shut down the New York Jets in a 20-10 win. In battling both the Jets and the lousy weather, the Patriots' high-powered offense was held to its lowest output of 2007. The visitors tried to rally, but...

Pats-Jets Forecast:
Frosty in Every Way

Dec 16, 2007 8:36 AM CST

Pats-Jets Forecast: Frosty in Every Way

Tension between Belichick and Mangini goes much farther back than Cameragate

(Newser) - When the videotaper and the whistleblower meet again tonight, a Boston snowstorm won't be the most bitter element in the air at Foxborough. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Jets helmsman Eric Mangini clashed most infamously over signal stealing during their last matchup in September, but the bad blood runs...

49ers 3rd String Stymies Bengals

Dec 16, 2007 5:41 AM CST

49ers 3rd String Stymies Bengals

Shaun Hill shines in first NFL start, leading SF to its 4th victory

(Newser) - Cincinnati may have thought last night's game was in the bag: San Francisco sat in the dregs of the NFC, boasted one of the weakest offenses, and was starting its third-string quarterback. But Shaun Hill made the first start of his six NFL seasons count, going 21-for-28 to accumulate 197...

Texans Triumph Over Broncos

Dec 14, 2007 12:09 AM CST

Texans Triumph Over Broncos

Son, pupil topple Shanahan

(Newser) - Despite making it close late in the third quarter, the master had no answer for his pupils, as the Texans toppled the Broncos last night, 31-13, the Denver Post reports. The game pitted Broncos' head coach Mike Shanahan against not only his former offensive coordinator--Texans' coach Gary Kubiak--but also his...

Ditka Versus Da Charity

Dec 11, 2007 11:45 PM CST

Ditka Versus Da Charity

Dissolves fund he established for ex-players

(Newser) - Hall of Fame Assistance Trust was little more than friends "just mailing out checks to Hall of Famers we knew were having problems," according to the legendary player, coach and founder of the organization, Mike Ditka. Ditka announced yesterday that he will dissolve the charity, which gave away...

Saints Make Easy Work of Atlanta

Dec 11, 2007 2:56 AM CST

Saints Make Easy Work of Atlanta

Burden of Michael Vick sentencing takes its toll

(Newser) - The Atlanta Falcons were clearly distracted on the day that former franchise quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced to nearly two years in prison, giving up four drives of at least 75 yards in a 34-14 loss to New Orleans. Owner Arthur Blank said it best: "The beauty of the...