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Sunday, December 29
Updated: December 30, 11:51 AM ET
 
Week 17 wrap-ups

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Steelers 34, Ravens 31
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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.
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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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.
UP NEXT:Titans (11-5) BYE   |   Texans (4-12) Season over

Bills 27, Bengals 9
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
UP NEXT:Seahawks (6-9) Season over   |   Chargers (8-8) Season over

Broncos 37, Cardinals 7
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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.
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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