Double Trouble For Baltimore - Title Games Set

Mathers, Tucci 100+ yard efforts highlight opening round matchups
By "Gary Collins"

Playoffs 2091 (Philadelphia, PA) - Ted Mathers and John Tucci combined for almost 300 yards on the ground as the Buffalo Bills defeated the Baltimore Ravens 24-13.

'Bring on the Patiots!' Ted Mathers said after the game. 'We're goin' all the way!'

Mathers had more good news following the game as he was named the MVP of the 2091 season.

The Patriots used a balanced attack and scored 24 points in the first half en route to a 26-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

'Everybody thinks Buffalo can go all the way. They got the league MVP. I ain't goin' out quietly.' QB Sam Gibon said following the victory. 'I have two more games left in me, not one.'

Mike Rosenbach threw for two touchdown passes and Benji Bolden ran for two touchdown passes as the Vikings held off a fourth quarter Detroit rally to win 35-27.

'We got enough penetration, and the offense bailed us out.' Albert Williams said. Williams had two of the Vikings 9 sacks on quarterback Chip Butler. Despite the constant pass rush, Butler was able to make four touchdown passes.

The Vikings face the New York Giants in the NFC Title game. The Giants overcame one tough defensive line and now have to face another. The Packers only managed three sacks, and gave up 21 unanswered points to the Giants offense as the Giants knocked off the Packers 21-9. Ken Alexander went to the air for 315 yards and the Giants defense held the Packers ground game to 26 yards.

'We forced 'em to go to the air. They got some good running backs, and they usually beat up on ours. It was nice to turn the tables for once.' defensive end Bob Walters said.

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