nfl.com - 12/23/2008
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It was over when ... Steve Slaton scored on a 2-yard touchdown run with 3:28 remaining to give the Texans a 14-point lead. The Bears scored a touchdown on their next possession, but they couldn't recover the ensuing onside kick and were eliminated from playoff contention with the loss. Game ball ...
blogs.suntimes.com - 12/22/2008
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blogs.suntimes.com —
Everything out of the Bears' hands that could
have gone wrong, did go wrong last weekend. The
pendulum swung the other way for them this weekend as every outcome they needed for help in their bid for a third postseason appearance in four years ...
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Ex-receiver Wade: Bears will "definitely blow it"
nfl.com - 12/21/2008
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nfl.com —
It was over when ... Johnnie Lee Higgins
returned a Texans punt 80 yards for a touchdown
, giving the Raiders a 27-13 lead with 5:44 remaining in the third quarter. Game ball In addition to his third punt return for a touchdown this season, Higgins ...
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NFL Game Center: Post Game - Houston Texans at Oakland ...
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National Fun League, week 17
Pacifist Viking —
The two NFC North games that matter Vikings v. Giants (in Thunderdome) If the Metrodome ever mattered, it will be Sunday. If the Vikings win, then there will be a playoff game in the Metrodome the very next week. This is a game when the Vikes could miss Pat Williams badly; Giants RB ...
BEARS-TEXANS ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com —
Said Bears coach Lovie Smith, “ Our team failed today . Overall our team didn’t play well enough … this year to accomplish our goals. It’s kind of as simple as that.” Texans WR Andre Johnson had 10 catches for 148 yards and two touchdowns . The win allowed the Texans to finish the season at .500 . The Texans overcame their red zone struggles . TE Mark Bruener lingered on the field with his family after his final game with the Texans. Said Texans coach Gary Kubiak, “There’s no doubt in my mind we’re headed in the right direction .” Bears DT Tommie Harris says the team didn’t play hard enough . The Bears’ coaches say QB Kyle ...
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