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The Cleveland Browns will never be one of moose favourite teams, except within Madden. The Browns and Joshua Cribbs edeged the Niners 31:27 in a week 17 thriler from Manilla.

The Rams are in, as are the Packers with Daddy Cool Coach Nuff, Da Bears and the Bengals.

Update:

The Bengals won their Wild Card game against theri arch rivals Ravens in overtime. More to come from Coach Ickey within the next couple of days...

Tbc...

Quick take: Bengals clinch playoff berth with a narrow 24-21 win in Miami

Incredibly, Joseph is in the right spot and picks off a pass intended for Camarillo

It was over when...

Chad Pennington faked spiking the ball, wasted 2 seconds, then fired it out of bounds. Previously, Bengals punter Kyle Larson had pinned Miami at its own 3 yard line with a beautiful punt. Down by 3 points, Pennington had just over 1 minute left, but only managed to take his Dolphins to around midfield before time expired.

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With the Bengals’ playoff hopes on the line, Pro Bowl QB Carson Palmer was calm and collected, registering 312 yards and 2 TDs, and surpassing the 4,000 yard mark for the season.

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Led by Cedric Benson, the Bengals RBs ran for 134 yards on 27 attempts, and, crucially, no fumbles. In a close-fought game between two very evenly matched team, this was enough to allow Cincinnati to hang on to the lead it had built up in the first half despite being shut out in the second.

Noteworthy

Cincinnati dominated the first quarter, but let Miami back into the game when Palmer threw an interception on the first play of the second quarter, and on the very next snap Chad Pennington connected with Greg Camarillo for a 59 yard TD... The Bengals’ pass defense stunk it up yet again, letting Pennington pass for 380 yards... The secondary’s erratic play is epitomised by CB Johnathan Joseph, who was picked on by Pennington all day, but made a crucial interception (his fifth of the season) at the goal line with just over 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter... Joseph leads the NFL in both catches allowed (59) and pass deflections (33)... With the win, the Bengals have clinched a wildcard spot, and now have to travel to Baltimore to face their division rival and nemesis, the Ravens... Meanwhile, the Dolphins face the New York Jets in the second AFC wildcard matchup.

Quick Take: Rams win against tough Cardinals, but no playoffs without a Niner loss

The unknown clutch performer #88 "Klopfi" was wide open and sealed the deal with this catch, setting up Steven Jacksons final TD with under 3 minutes left in the final quarter

It was over when...

Jackass scored with under 3 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter to save the day for the Rams.

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goes to... Maybe THE best RB in the league with a 278 total yard performance and 3 TD`s.

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Both 99 rated Cardinal WR were held in check with under 100 yard performances, but Mr. A. Boldin still scored 2 TD`s. Take a look at the guy who got the game ball and FB Brian Leonard contributed with a receiving TD and also second string TE "Klopfi" had some key receptions.

Noteworthy

Alex Barron forced a key fumble! Alex Barron is the Rams starting RT. More to come in a funny replay but this funny episode prevented a Cardinal TD. Rams offense and defense bounced back big time at the ned of the first half scoring 14 points within the last 2 minutes to even the score at 14 at halftime. The second Rams TD came on a 38 yard TD pass from M. Bulger to 4th string WR D. Stanley with 1 second remaining in the half. Kurt Warner was sent to the sideline from good friend Leonard Little but Matt Leinard came in to connect with A. Boldin on a 2 yard TD reception. Pro bowl Kurt returned later in the game but wasn`t his usual self with a under 40% completion rate. Now the Whiners have to win their game and the pressure is on Mr. Jones. The Cards won the tie breaker against the Rams (Why???) with both teams beeing 10 and 6.

 Week 17: Packers finish regular Season with a Bang - defeat Lions 51-10

A-Rod hits D. Driver on a perfect corner route in the endzone on a 3rd and goal from the 27yrd line to start the scoring frenzy for the Pack.

It was over when...

Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Grant were benched at halftime, after leading the Pack to a 31-3 halftime lead against weak Lions. Backups Brian Brohm and Brandon Jackson also did very well and secured the first 50+ points Packers win of the season.

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Pro Bowl WR Greg Jennings continued his good play of the recent weeks, catching 11 balls for 158 yards and a TD.

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The Packers D forced 4 Lions turnovers and sacked Daunte Culpepper 7 times. Four of those sacks were made by Aaron Kampman, three of the four within the first 3min of the game, giving the Pack huge momentum going into their first offensive drive.

Noteworthy

Backup QB Brian Brohm made an impressive appearance in the second half of the game completing 21 of 24 passes for 168yrds and two TDs with 0 interceptions, racking up a QB rating of 123.6! ... Due to an injury to Jordy Nelson, Will Blackmon returned kicks for the Pack and had a great game with a 37yrd return average... The Lions only TD came on a 97yrd kick-off return early in the 4th quarter.