Cold Reality
The Vikings handled the cold, but not the Bears. A 36-30 overtime loss on MNF dropped Minnesota to No. 3 in the NFC playoff picture. Rapid Reaction » Story » Playoffs » ESPN Chicago » MN HQ »
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- Season over: Eagles' center Jackson tears ACL
- Coughlin, Manning apologize for Giants' play
- Holmgren: No decision on Mangini's future yet
- Redskins interview Gray to meet Rooney Rule
- Fisher won't reveal what Cecil said to draw flag
- Broncos' Hochstein, McKinley out for finale
- Betting the Colts: Idea No. 1
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COLUMNISTS
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Saints Are Suspect
The Saints, seemingly invincible three weeks ago, suddenly look vulnerable as the playoffs loom.
Hold Your Horses
Even though the decision factored into their loss to the Jets that cost them a shot at perfection, the Colts were right to bench Peyton Manning and other key players in Week 16.
The 10 Spot
MVP favorite Peyton Manning is about to join a very exclusive fraternity. Plus, review these other Week 16 storylines.
Last Call: Week 16
The Colts' decision to pull their starters against the Jets totally changed the AFC playoff picture.
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NFL SPOTLIGHT
The Steelers' D finally got the fourth-quarter closeout it has lacked all season, keeping Pittsburgh's playoff hopes alive. James Walker
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NFL SCOREBOARD
Friday, 12/25
Sunday, 12/27
Final Buffalo 3 Atlanta 31 Final Kansas City 10 Cincinnati 17 Final Oakland 9 Cleveland 23 Final Seattle 10 Green Bay 48 Final Houston 27 Miami 20 Final Jacksonville 7 New England 35 Final/OT Tampa Bay 20 New Orleans 17 Final Carolina 41 New York 9 Final Baltimore 20 Pittsburgh 23 Final St. Louis 10 Arizona 31 Final Detroit 6 San Francisco 20 Final New York 29 Indianapolis 15 Final Denver 27 Philadelphia 30 Final Dallas 17 Washington 0
Monday, 12/28
WEEKLY LEADERS
- T. Brady NWE - QB
- 23-26, 267 yds, 4 tds
- vs JAC | Final
- J. Stewart CAR - RB
- 28 car, 206 yds, 1 td
- @ NYG | Final
- R. White ATL - WR
- 8 rec, 139 yds, 2 tds
- vs BUF | Final
