Steelers 34, Ravens 31
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Eric Allen's analysis |
| Dewayne Washington intercepted Jeff Blake with 14 seconds left. |
Tommy Maddox, who rallied the Steelers to victory. |
The Raiders and Jets are playing better football than the Steelers right now. Every team has its spurts, but there are still questions about how dominant Pittsburgh's defense can be.
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| UP NEXT:Ravens (7-9) Season over | Steelers (10-5-1) vs. Browns (9-7) in playoff game Sunday. |
Redskins 20, Cowboys 14
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| The Redskins built a 13-ponit lead against the struggling Cowboys' offense. |
LaVar Arrington had a monster game. Arrington returned one fumble for a TD, and another recovery set up another score. |
The Cowboys need a situation where the players are accountable to the coach first and not the owner. If the Cowboys get Parcells, they probably have a better chance to develop into a playoff contender next season, because he's a proven winner. |
| UP NEXT:Cowboys (5-11) Season over | Redskins (7-9) Season over |
Titans 13, Texans 3
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Eric Allen's analysis |
| Eddie George scored late in the fourth quarter. |
George, who rushed for 102 yards on 25 carries and a big touchdown. |
I love the way Steve NcNair plays the game. And what he's done, playing at such a high level without practicing due to injuries, is amazing.
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| UP NEXT:Titans (11-5) BYE | Texans (4-12) Season over |
Bills 27, Bengals 9
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Eric Allen's analysis |
| The Bills opened a quick 20-0 lead. |
Drew Bledsoe, who finished his first year in Buffalo on a solid note with two touchdowns -- one passing and one rushing. |
The Bengals need a change in ownership, a new general manager, and an improved player personnel and development department. Without a change in those three areas, it won't matter much what their personnel is. |
| UP NEXT:Bengals (2-14) Season over | Bills (8-8) Season over |
Browns 24, Falcons 16
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Eric Allen's analysis |
| The Browns stopped the Falcons four straight times on the goal line in the final minute. |
William Green, who helped the Browns clinch a playoff berth with 178 yards rushing and two touchdowns. |
The Browns, with their late-game heroics, can put themselves in a position where they always have hope in a close game. They have lots of playmakers on offense, and I think they have a good chance to upset the Steelers next week. |
| UP NEXT:Falcons (9-6-1) at Packers (12-4) in playoffs Saturday | Browns (9-7) at Steelers (10-5-1) in playoffs Sunday |
Vikings 38, Lions 36
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Eric Allen's analysis |
| The Lions failed on a two-point conversion attempt down the stretch. |
Daunte Culpepper, who threw for 312 yards in the victory. |
Minnesota's players believe they're a better team than their record this season suggests. I could see the Vikings winning 10 games next season. |
| UP NEXT:Vikings (6-10) Season over | Lions (3-13) Season over |
Patriots 27, Dolphins 24 (OT)
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Eric Allen's analysis |
| Adam Vinatieri nailed a 35-yard field goal in overtime. |
Kevin Faulk, who set up the winning field goal with a great 20-yard catch. |
The Dolphins' defense didn't play well away from home in November and December. On offense, it's amazing that they didn't continue to give the ball to Ricky Williams today. |
| UP NEXT:Dolphins (9-7) Season over | Patriots (9-7) Season over |
Panthers 10, Saints 6
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Eric Allen's analysis |
| The Saints turned the ball over down the stretch. |
Terry Cousin was Mr. Takeaway, grabbing two interceptions and recovering a fumble. |
This is the second year in a row that such a late-season collapse has occurred for the Saints, and I think the problem is the defense. If your defense can't shut opponents down in November and December, you won't be playing in the playoffs. |
| UP NEXT:Panthers (7-9) Season over | Saints (9-7) Season over |
Colts 20, Jaguars 13
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Eric Allen's analysis |
| Peyton Manning connected with Marcus Pollard on an 11-yard TD in the fourth quarter. |
Edgerrin James, who had his best game in weeks, rushing for 85 yards on 15 carries. |
The (Colts) have some big-time players in Marvin Harrison and Peyton Manning, but playing physical football against them can be effective. |
| UP NEXT: Colts (10-6) at Jets (9-7) | Jaguars (6-9) Season over |
Jets 42, Packers 17
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Eric Allen's analysis |
| When the Jets scored two TDs in the third to open up a 28-10 lead. |
Chad Pennington. Who else could it be. |
QB Chad Pennington is playing at a high level, his receivers are making big plays, the running game is flowing and the defense is getting after opponents. |
| UP NEXT:Jets (9-7) vs. Colts (10-6) | Packers (12-4) vs. Falcons (9-6-1) |
Seahawks 31, Chargers 28
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Eric Allen's analysis |
| Rian Lindell's 24-yard field goal sailed through the uprights in OT. |
Matt Hasselbeck, who threw for 449 yards and two TDs. |
Drew Brees might not be the right QB to win close, tough games.
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| UP NEXT:Seahawks (6-9) Season over | Chargers (8-8) Season over |
Broncos 37, Cardinals 7
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Eric Allen's analysis |
| As soon as it started. The Cardinals were never in this one. |
Clinton Portis. The rookie back rushed for 228 yards and two TDs. |
The sentiment in Denver right now is that they can go with another quarterback and win without having to undergo a major building project.
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| UP NEXT:Broncos (9-7) Season over | Cardinals (5-11) |
Giants 10, Eagles 7
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| When Matt Bryant kicked a 39-yard field goal 5:10 into overtime to give the Giants the win. |
Jeremy Shockey. His catch over the middle while getting crushed by Michael Lewis showed his toughness and his TD reception was just sheer effort. |
| UP NEXT:Giants (10-6) at | Eagles (12-4) |
Raiders 24, Chiefs 0
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| When Doug Jolley hauled in a 15-yard TD pass in the second quarter to give the Raiders a 14-0 lead. Without Priest Holmes, the Chiefs couldn't do anything on offense. |
Charlie Garner, who was the bulk of Oakland's offense. Playing in constant rain, Garner put up 135 yards on 29 carries and scored one TD. |
| UP NEXT:Raiders (11-5) -- on bye | Chiefs (8-8) -- offseason |
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