Sunday, October 15
Buggin' out before Y2K

Emmitt Smith
Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith

As the Y2K panic grips the world, ESPN.com's Brian Murphy says the NFL went haywire a week before the end of the millennium. Teams that needed to win to get into the playoffs -- like the Lions, Cowboys, Dolphins and Panthers -- all lost to clubs that had long been eliminated from the race. All that madness means four 7-8 teams are still alive, including Dallas, which somehow controls its own destiny after losing to lowly New Orleans.

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    Tuesday Blitz

    This week's list
    ESPN's Mark Malone lists his top five defensive players this season:

    1. Derrick Brooks
    2. Kevin Carter
    3. Tony Brackens
    4. Warren Sapp
    5. Jevon Kearse

    ESPN.com's NFL Power Rankings
    With an eye toward the new millennium, we examine the Y2K readiness of all 31 NFL teams.

    Rookie Report
    Olandis Gary's recent performance has fans in Denver excited about the prospect of an all-Georgia backfield.

    Call it a record Ram-page
    St. Louis is on the verge of setting several records, starting with Marshall Faulk's quest for most total yards in a season.

    Jaded Jags try to regroup
    For the second straight year, the Jaguars are closing the season after an ugly loss and with Mark Brunell hobbled.

    Seahawks still on cusp
    Despite a big victory over Kansas City, Seattle must beat the Jets in New York to end its playoff drought.

    Turner completes the job
    By finally reaching the playoffs, Washington coach Norv Turner should be able to avoid the ax.

    Vikings put pieces together
    Minnesota appears to be clicking on offense, defense and special teams as the playoffs approach.

    Week 16 Stats Zone

      Brad Johnson
      Johnson
    Passing
    Brad Johnson, Redskins, 32-for-47, 471 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
    Kurt Warner, Rams, 24-for-35, 334 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
    Jim Harbaugh, Chargers, 23-for-36, 325 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
    Dan Marino, Jets, 29-for-52, 322 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INT
    Kerry Collins, Giants, 31-for-51, 297 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
    Steve McNair, Titans, 23-for-33, 291 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INT
    Peyton Manning, Colts, 28-for-44, 283 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT
    Jake Delhomme, Saints, 16-for-27, 278 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
    Charlie Batch, Lions, 21-for-40, 267 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT

      Olandis Gary
      Gary

    Rushing
    Olandis Gary, Broncos, 29 carries, 185 yards, 1 TD
    Robert Smith, Vikings, 16 carries, 146 yards, 1 TD
    Jerome Bettis, Steelers, 33 carries, 137 yards, 1 TD
    Charlie Garner, 49ers, 16 carries, 129 yards, 1 TD
    Terry Allen, Patriots, 27 carries, 126 yards, 1 TD
    Emmitt Smith, Cowboys, 23 carries, 110 yards, 1 TD
    Edgerrin James, Colts, 28 carries, 103 yards, 3 TDs
    Eddie George, Titans, 26 carries, 102 yards, 0 TD
    Byron Hanspard, Falcons, 26 carries, 102 yards, 1 TD

      Marshall Faulk
      Faulk

    Receiving
    Marshall Faulk, Rams, 12 rec., 204 yards, 1 TD
    Patrick Jeffers, Panthers, 5 rec., 160 yards, 2 TDs
    Bobby Engram, Bears, 13 rec., 143 yards, 2 TDs
    Marvin Harrison, Colts, 14 rec., 138 yards, 0 TD
    Cris Carter, Vikings, 5 rec., 131 yards, 1 TD
    Jason Tucker, Cowboys, 7 rec., 128 yards, 1 TD
    Michael Westbrook, Redskins, 7 rec., 125 yards, 1 TD
    Jeff Graham, Chargers, 3 rec., 113 yards, 1 TD

      Matt Stover
      Stover

    Kicking
    Matt Stover, Ravens, 5-for-5 FGs, 1 XP, 16 pts.
    Morten Andersen, Falcons, 3-for-3 FGs, 4 XPs, 13 pts.
    John Carney, Chargers, 3-for-3 FGs, 2 XPs, 11 pts
    Al Del Greco, Titans, 2-for-2 FGs, 5 XPs, 11 pts.
    Mike Vanderjagt, Colts, 3-for-3 FGs, 2 XPs, 11 pts.
    Martin Gramatica, Buccaneers, 3-for-3 FGs, 2 XPs, 11 pts.
    Todd Peterson, Seahawks, 3-for-3 FGs, 2 XPs, 11 pts.

      Michael McCrary
      McCrary

    Sacks
    Michael McCrary, Ravens, 3 sacks, 4 tackles
    Lance Johnstone, Raiders, 3 sacks, 4 tackles
    Sam Rogers, Bills, 2 sacks, 6 tackles
    John Randle, Vikings, 2 sacks, 4 tackles
    Bruce Smith, Bills, 2 sacks, 3 tackles
    Neil Smith, Broncos, 2 sacks, 3 tackles
    Michael Sinclair, Seahawks, 2 sacks, 3 tackles
    Bryant Young, 49ers, 2 sacks, 2 tackles