January 9, 2012

1988: Anthony Carter Stars as Vikings Upset 49ers in NFC Divisional Playoff Round

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In what had been an odd NFL season (one game lost and three played with replacement players) due to a players’ strike in 1987, the San Franc...
January 8, 2012

MVP Profile: Otto Graham, 1947

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Quarterback, Cleveland Browns Age: 26 (Dec. 6) 2nd season in pro football & with Browns College: Northwestern Height: 6’1” Weight...
January 7, 2012

2006: Defense Carries Punchless Redskins to Win Over Bucs

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Since appearing in the playoffs following the 1999 season, the Washington Redskins had gone through five years of mediocrity. In 2005 they s...
January 6, 2012

2002: Jets Beat Raiders with Late FG to Secure Playoff Spot

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Both teams meeting at Oakland’s Network Associates Coliseum on January 6, 2002 had something on the line in what was the final game of the 2...
January 5, 2012

2008: Jaguars Survive Comeback to Beat Steelers in Wild Card Playoff Game

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The Pittsburgh Steelers were the hosts for the AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 5, 2008, yet they were...
January 4, 2012

1998: Broncos Beat Chiefs in Hard-Fought Divisional Playoff

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The AFC Divisional playoff matchup on January 4, 1998 featured two AFC West rivals, the visiting Denver Broncos, a 12-4 wild card entrant, a...
January 3, 2012

MVP Profile: Cookie Gilchrist, 1962

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Fullback, Buffalo Bills Age: 27 7th season in pro football, 1st in AFL & with Bills College: None Height: 6’3” Weight: 246 Prel...