NFL

Brian Dawkins
NFC Playoffs
Philadelphia eliminates the Super Bowl champions, 23-11, in New York to reach the NFC title game for the fifth time in eight seasons, a win capped by fourth quarter, fourth down stops by Brian Dawkins, above, and the Eagles defense. (Al Bello - Getty)
•  Game Summary
Sean Taylor

AFC Playoffs

Steelers Cruise Along

The Steelers limit San Diego to a single play in the third quarter, blowing open a game which was tight early in advancing to host the AFC Championship Game.

• Game Summary

• Ravens Get Out of Tenn. Alive


Michael Wilbon

A Strange Desert Path

Difficult as it is to believe, the road to the Super Bowl in the NFC now runs through the desert, to a place called Glendale, which sprang up overnight between the cacti.

• Arizona Stuns Sloppy Panthers

• Norman Chad: Arizona Win Hurts


No Blaming Burress

The Giants refuse to blame their playoff exit on Plaxico Burress's absence, despite a noted lack of big plays from wide receivers.


More News

Arizona Stuns Carolina:  Cardinals 33, Panthers 13 (Post, January 11, 2009; Page D01)

Ravens Outlast Titans:  Titans' Missed Opportunities Help Baltimore Advance: Ravens 13, Titans 10 (Post, January 11, 2009; Page D01)

Notebook:  Pacman Plans to Play (Post, January 11, 2009; Page D06)

Collision Sets Course:  Everett's Injury Pained Giants WR (Post, January 10, 2009; Page E01)

Turner Won't Gloat:  Chargers Coach Keeps Even Keel In Playoff Run (Post, January 9, 2009; Page E03)

QBs Handle the Hits (By Sally Jenkins, January 9, 2009; Page E01)

A Worthwhile Pick (By Michael Wilbon, January 10, 2009; Page E01)

Similar Paths Cross (Post, January 9, 2009; Page E04)

Roethlisberger Returns (Post, January 8, 2009; Page E03)

NFL News Feed: Browns Bag Mangini

Against All Odds:  Episcopal's Hightower and Cardinals Extend Season Beyond Expectations (Post, January 8, 2009; Page E03)

Eagles Soar to Win:  Revived Eagles Seal Victory With Big Play: Eagles 26, Vikings 14 (Post, January 5, 2009; Page E01)

Smith Is Top Coach:  He Beats Out Miami's Sparano By a Single Vote (Post, January 5, 2009; Page E03)

Cardinals Show Life (By Michael Wilbon, January 4, 2009; Page D01)

Ravens Stifle Dolphins in Miami:  Ravens 27, Dolphins 9 (Post, January 5, 2009; Page E01)

A Desert Delight:  Cardinals 30, Falcons 24 (Post, January 4, 2009; Page D02)

An Impressive U-Turn (Post, January 3, 2009; Page E01)

Chargers Get Past Colts in OT:  Sproles Breaks Free to End It: Chargers 23, Colts 17 (Post, January 4, 2009; Page D01)

AFC Playoff Preview

Brotherly Love, Hate (Post, January 1, 2009; Page E01)

NFC Playoff Preview

NFL's Sunday Best (By Michael Wilbon, December 30, 2008; Page E01)

Pennington Wins Comeback Award (AP, December 31, 2008; 4:12 PM)

Mayo Named Top Defensive Rookie (AP, December 31, 2008; 6:17 PM)

Ryan is Best Offensive Rookie (AP, December 31, 2008; 7:25 AM)

Broncos Fire Coach Mike Shanahan (AP, December 31, 2008; 7:45 AM)

Dust Finally Settles:  Ravens, Eagles Among Those to Earn Spots (Post, December 29, 2008; Page E01)

From Worst to First:  Dolphins 24, Jets 17 (Post, December 29, 2008; Page E07)

Eagles Torch Dallas:  After Getting Help In Early Games, Philly Dominates: Eagles 44, Cowboys 6 (Post, December 29, 2008; Page E07)

Wins Lift Expectations (Post, December 27, 2008; Page E01)

A Season of Surprises (By Michael Wilbon, December 26, 2008; Page E01)

A Team's Tragic Toll (Post, December 26, 2008; Page E01)

Closer on Union Head (Post, December 25, 2008; Page E02)

Weapons Seized

Shoulder Ailing

NFL News Feed: Jets' Ellis Is Fined

Bears Top Packers:  Bears 20, Packers 17 (Post, December 23, 2008; Page E03)

From The Post: The Slant: Week 16

Giants Hit Peak in OT:  New York Earns Top Seed in NFC: Giants 34, Panthers 28 (Post, December 22, 2008; Page E01)

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