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Patriots, Bengals clinch titles and playoff spots
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December 29, 2009, Tuesday
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THE New England Patriots' Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes, three to Randy Moss, and the young defense put together its third straight solid game, clinching the American Football Conference East with a 35-7 trouncing of the Jaguars.
For the Patriots (10-5), it was another encouraging outing in what had been an inconsistent season.
They took the division after missing the playoffs last season for the first time since 2002 despite an 11-5 record.
In Cincinnati, Carson Palmer's touchdown pass to Chad Ochocinco completed a 98-yard drive in the closing minutes, sending Cincinnati to the AFC North championship at the end of a rough week with a 17-10 victory over the Chiefs.
The Bengals (10-5) moved into the playoffs for only the second time in the past 19 years after dealing with the death of receiver Chris Henry earlier this month.
In Green Bay, Wisconsin, the Packers are going back to the playoffs, forcing four interceptions by Matt Hasselbeck, then getting a big boost from the Carolina Panthers.
Sunday's 48-10 victory over the Seahawks, combined with the New York Giants' blowout loss to Carolina, put the Packers (10-5) back in the postseason after going 6-10 last season and getting off to a disappointing 4-4 start this year.
Dominating
In Landover, Maryland, the Dallas Cowboys returned to the playoffs, dominating their 100th meeting with Washington -17-0 - and setting up an NFC East title showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Tony Romo threw for 286 yards, Jason Witten had a career-long 69-yard reception to set up a score, and the defense pitched the rivalry's first shutout in six years.
In East Rutherford, New Jersey, Matt Moore and the Panthers turned the Giants' farewell to Giants Stadium into one of their ugliest moments in franchise history after they outplayed the hosts 41-9.
Moore threw three touchdown passes, Jonathan Stewart rushed for a career-best 206 yards and the Panthers (7-8) shredded New York's defense with scores on six of their first seven possessions before a disgusted final sellout crowd Sunday.
In Philadelphia, David Akers kicked a 28-yard field goal with 4 seconds remaining, lifting the Eagles 30-27 over the Denver Broncos.
In other action, it was: Steelers 23, Ravens 20; Buccaneers 20, Saints 17; Texans 27, Dolphins 20; Cardinals 31, Rams 10; 49ers 20, Lions 6; Falcons 31, Bills 3; and Browns 23, Raiders 9.
For the Patriots (10-5), it was another encouraging outing in what had been an inconsistent season.
They took the division after missing the playoffs last season for the first time since 2002 despite an 11-5 record.
In Cincinnati, Carson Palmer's touchdown pass to Chad Ochocinco completed a 98-yard drive in the closing minutes, sending Cincinnati to the AFC North championship at the end of a rough week with a 17-10 victory over the Chiefs.
The Bengals (10-5) moved into the playoffs for only the second time in the past 19 years after dealing with the death of receiver Chris Henry earlier this month.
In Green Bay, Wisconsin, the Packers are going back to the playoffs, forcing four interceptions by Matt Hasselbeck, then getting a big boost from the Carolina Panthers.
Sunday's 48-10 victory over the Seahawks, combined with the New York Giants' blowout loss to Carolina, put the Packers (10-5) back in the postseason after going 6-10 last season and getting off to a disappointing 4-4 start this year.
Dominating
In Landover, Maryland, the Dallas Cowboys returned to the playoffs, dominating their 100th meeting with Washington -17-0 - and setting up an NFC East title showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Tony Romo threw for 286 yards, Jason Witten had a career-long 69-yard reception to set up a score, and the defense pitched the rivalry's first shutout in six years.
In East Rutherford, New Jersey, Matt Moore and the Panthers turned the Giants' farewell to Giants Stadium into one of their ugliest moments in franchise history after they outplayed the hosts 41-9.
Moore threw three touchdown passes, Jonathan Stewart rushed for a career-best 206 yards and the Panthers (7-8) shredded New York's defense with scores on six of their first seven possessions before a disgusted final sellout crowd Sunday.
In Philadelphia, David Akers kicked a 28-yard field goal with 4 seconds remaining, lifting the Eagles 30-27 over the Denver Broncos.
In other action, it was: Steelers 23, Ravens 20; Buccaneers 20, Saints 17; Texans 27, Dolphins 20; Cardinals 31, Rams 10; 49ers 20, Lions 6; Falcons 31, Bills 3; and Browns 23, Raiders 9.
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