1:00 Games
New York Giants (7-4) at Tampa Bay (5-6)
Not much of a tale to tell here, as the Giants' outdid the Buccaneers with just enough offense to put up an extra score and knock Tampa Bay yet another game back from a surprise playoff entry. It was a pretty clean game, with no interceptions from either quarterback and crisp defense when needed. Also, Vinny Testaverde's face was cleaned of his trademark mustache, perhaps opening the door for this disheartening loss.
Final Score: Giants 28, Buccaneers 21
The Cowboys take advantage of an off-day from Mark Rypien and his 3 picks, and although Aikman lobbed up two of his own, his 268 yards put them up by the requisite score needed to win. The 'Skins watch the Giants pass them by for first place, while the Cowboys move one step closer in their comeback. The only things missing from this NFC East party were the strippers, thanks to Michael Irvin leaving his punch card at home.
Final Score: Cowboys 24, Redskins 17
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The Rams travelled to hostile San Francisco off a huge win in Detroit, but couldn't keep the momentum going against Montana-3000 and his 382 yards, 258 of those to RiceBot 2.0. Jim Everett still had a hot arm with 280 yards of his own, but it appears his goose was cooked from the start. The Niners separate themselves further with a big divisional win, and judging by the rainbow streamers and red and gold cut-offs, the party appears to have already started in San Francisco.
Final Score: 49ers 42, Rams 31
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The Vikings delay their champagne and lutefisk party for at least a few hours by losing their first game since Week One. Rodney Peete appears to have waited for this moment, tossing 229 yards and a few touchdowns with no picks. Herschel Walker ran for 125 yards and a few scores, but it wasn't enough as the Vikings now run into their long-delayed bye week still hoping for a chance to get bubbly in their eyes.
Final Score: Lions 28, Vikings 17
Cincinnati (6-5) at L.A. Raiders (5-6)
The "Live by the Boomer, Die by the Boomer" motto takes on new life here, as Esiason puts up his worst numbers of the season and the Bengals are on the verge of extinction. With only 84 yards and 2 picks to his name, Boomer wasn't even in this from the start, while the Raiders went heavy on the Marcus Allen and his 99 yards to pull back within .500 and very much still alive in the chewed-to-the-nubs AFC West.
Final Score: Raiders 24, Bengals 10
Cleveland (4-7) at Kansas City (5-6)
QB Browns showed his Dr. Jekyll side, with a calculated approach in picking apart the Chiefs defense and getting his team back in the hunt. 244 yards and a few touchdowns were all he needed against Steve DeBerg's inefficient 120 yards and 2 picks. Eric Metcalf and his 119 all-purpose yards pulled Cleveland back up the bubble, while Barry Word's 113 yards and bubble-shaped head couldn't get the Chiefs back on track.
Final Score: Browns 30, Chiefs 21
Houston (9-2) at Pittsburgh (4-7)
Merrill Hoge and Eric Green returned for the Steelers, but Warren Moon was still playing for the Oilers and Bubby Brister still couldn't surpass 100 yards or not throw interceptions, and the Oilers have the division locked up. Unfortunately Tecmo doesn't have the utter mathematical power of yours truly, and so we'll have to wait another week to see Dean Steinkuhler's toothless grin.
Final Score: Oilers 28, Steelers 14
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The Saints welcomed a struggling Atlanta team into the Superdome with a chance to pull even in the wild card race, but were the victims of a perfect Chris Miller and father time. Atlanta put up 17 first downs, while Steve Walsh couldn't find his own receivers and now New Orleans is in trouble in a very tough division. While the paper bags aren't out yet, the bourbon seems to be missing from many liquor store shelves.
Final Score: Falcons 34, Saints 13
Seattle (6-5) at Denver (8-3)
The Broncos lose round two of this divisional match-up after not being able to score in the second half, while the Seahawks score just enough to pull away and get back within one game of first place. We've found the point in the season where Seattle usually muddles up the race, however we can't blame Dave Krieg with his 135 yards and 1 interception. If anyone's to blame, I'm going to go with the convicted murderer.
Final Score: Seahawks 28, Broncos 13
4:00 Games
New York Jets (4-7) at San Diego (7-4)
If the game were decided by quarterback prowess, we'd go with Ken O.Brien's solid 252 yards passing and two TDs to BJ Tolliver's 136 yards and 2 picks, but the Marion Butts' led rushing attack from San Diego was the difference in this game and in the Chargers' campaign for a division title. The Jets' slim hopes for a wild card run evaporate in the loss, but nobody will ever doubt the heart (or balls) of Mr. O.Brien.
Final Score: Chargers 28, Jets 20
Phoenix (1-11) at Philadelphia (6-5)
QB Eagles leads the way with 209 yards passing and a 77% completion rate, but gives way to Heath Sherman and his 91 yards rushing as they nudge into a second-place tie with Washington in the NFC East. At this point, it'll all be about who's the hottest at the end, and who ever tries to deny the enigmatic Eagles is probably the same person who reasoned the Cardinals would get 2 wins this year.
Final Score: Eagles 34, Cardinals 14
Indianapolis (3-8) at Green Bay (6-4-1)
The Colts don't have much left to play for, but apparently found a way to still dig down deep and ruin it for another team with a late go-ahead touchdown. The Packers' loss gives Minnesota the division, while also giving the rest of the country reason to point and laugh towards Wisconsin. Majkowski threw an uncharacteristic 3 picks and falls behind Moon in the touchdown race, and loses all relevance in the process.
Final Score: Colts 31, Packers 28
New England (1-10) at Buffalo (7-3-1)
In what ended in dull thud to an otherwise exciting week, the Bills sleepwalk to a victory behind QB Bills' 245 yards passing, 128 of those to Thurman Thomas. Steve Grogan couldn't get his offense going with only 122 yards of his own, and in also losing his single-season quarterback TD record to Cam Newton in another dimension, needs his cult following of Tecmo fans more than ever.
Final Score: Bills 27, Patriots 10
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The thirteenth anniversary of our weekly Monday Night showdown brings us one division-leading team up against another simply trying to lube up and slip into the crowded playoff race. Miami follows their fearless leader in Dan Marino to Chicago, where the Bears hope to continue riding on the back of Neal Anderson on their way to victory. Chicago's already seen their division wrapped up, but with Green Bay fading they have a serious chance at taking their wild card spot. The Dolphins are 9-2, but it's all they can do to stay ahead of the Bills, who are every bit ready to take advantage of the next Miami mistake. Whether or not that mistake is continuing to use Marc Logan as a viable running back is still up in the air.
If the game were decided by quarterback prowess, we'd go with Ken O.Brien's solid 252 yards passing and two TDs to BJ Tolliver's 136 yards and 2 picks, but the Marion Butts' led rushing attack from San Diego was the difference in this game and in the Chargers' campaign for a division title. The Jets' slim hopes for a wild card run evaporate in the loss, but nobody will ever doubt the heart (or balls) of Mr. O.Brien.
Final Score: Chargers 28, Jets 20
Phoenix (1-11) at Philadelphia (6-5)
QB Eagles leads the way with 209 yards passing and a 77% completion rate, but gives way to Heath Sherman and his 91 yards rushing as they nudge into a second-place tie with Washington in the NFC East. At this point, it'll all be about who's the hottest at the end, and who ever tries to deny the enigmatic Eagles is probably the same person who reasoned the Cardinals would get 2 wins this year.
Final Score: Eagles 34, Cardinals 14
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| A score that elicits a different kind of Lambeau leap |
The Colts don't have much left to play for, but apparently found a way to still dig down deep and ruin it for another team with a late go-ahead touchdown. The Packers' loss gives Minnesota the division, while also giving the rest of the country reason to point and laugh towards Wisconsin. Majkowski threw an uncharacteristic 3 picks and falls behind Moon in the touchdown race, and loses all relevance in the process.
Final Score: Colts 31, Packers 28
New England (1-10) at Buffalo (7-3-1)
In what ended in dull thud to an otherwise exciting week, the Bills sleepwalk to a victory behind QB Bills' 245 yards passing, 128 of those to Thurman Thomas. Steve Grogan couldn't get his offense going with only 122 yards of his own, and in also losing his single-season quarterback TD record to Cam Newton in another dimension, needs his cult following of Tecmo fans more than ever.
Final Score: Bills 27, Patriots 10
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| Congrats to the Minnesota Vikings and their stylistically vogue purple gloves! |
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The thirteenth anniversary of our weekly Monday Night showdown brings us one division-leading team up against another simply trying to lube up and slip into the crowded playoff race. Miami follows their fearless leader in Dan Marino to Chicago, where the Bears hope to continue riding on the back of Neal Anderson on their way to victory. Chicago's already seen their division wrapped up, but with Green Bay fading they have a serious chance at taking their wild card spot. The Dolphins are 9-2, but it's all they can do to stay ahead of the Bills, who are every bit ready to take advantage of the next Miami mistake. Whether or not that mistake is continuing to use Marc Logan as a viable running back is still up in the air.
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