Lombardi Trophy Returns to Titletown.

The Packers brought the Lombardi Trophy back to Titletown yesterday as the Green Bay Packers defeated the San Diego Chargers 34-3.  Brett Favre was the game MVP completing 25-33-277 yards 2 TDs and 1 Int.  Antonio Freeman and Keith Jackson were the playmakers as Freeman caught six passes for 90 yards and Jackson hauled in two TD passes.

The entire defense also earned a game ball. The Packers defense held the Chargers to only 3 points. They forced four interceptions three of which came in the first half to give the Packers a commanding 27-0 halftime lead. With the Chargers using a 2 RB set instead of their usual 2 TE offense, the Packers could easily focus on stopping Charger wide receiver Tony Martin. The Packer strategy worked to perfection as they doubled Martin all day long allowing him only 5 catches out of 19 attempts for 49 yards. Humphries had a poor day completing 23 of 53 for 244 yards and 4 INTs. Without the use of the 2 TE offense, the Chargers could only muster 33 yards on the ground.

A big thanks to Andrew for filling in for SD in the playoffs and his improbable upset victories over some very tough AFC teams.    

Denver Tops Dallas In SB XXX

Glyn Milburn SB XXIX MVP

The Cowboys offense can't buy a break with fumbled snaps, two interceptions, untimely penalties, several sacks by low rated LBs and Aikman and Irvin couldn't connect against a 6 CB. Broncos win 23-17.

AFC Conference Championship: Denver 38 Pittsburgh 37

John Elway throws 5 TD passes to help Denver slip past Pittsburgh 38-37.  His final TD came with just over 4:00 minutes remaining in the game to help clinch the victory.  Denver will move on to face Dallas in the Super Bowl.

NFC Conference Championship: Dallas 31 Atlanta 24

Emmitt Smith

Emmitt Smith rushed for 143 yards on 26 carries to lead the Cowboys to a 31-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons won the toss and scored on their first two possessions to give the Falcons a 14-3 lead but the Cowboy offense took over scoring 2 touchdowns in both the second and fourth quarters to give the Cowboys a 31-17 with six minutes left.  Aikman completed 18-27 for 228 yards and 1 TD . The Cowboys advance to the Super Bowl where they take on the Denver Broncos.   

AFC Divisional Playoff: Denver 52 San Diego 33

John Elway torched the San Diego defense for 397 yards and 6 TDs to earn game MVP honors.  The Broncos rolled to an easy 52-33 win over the Chargers.

AFC Divisional Playoff: Pittsburgh 20 Miami 17

Back and forth game seemed destined for OT until Stoyanavich misses a 36 yarder with just over 2 minutes left.  Pittsburgh is able to get a couple first downs to run out the clock.  Pittsburgh will face Denver or SD in the AFC Championship game.

NFC Wild Card: Chicago 27 Atlanta 37

Behind Jeff George's 345 yard, 4 TD, passing performance, the Falcons build a 27-3 lead by halftime. They then hang on to defeat the Bears 37-27.