Super Bowl Era World Cup (Champion Crowned)

[EagleFan]

1st Quarter

The Vikings start the game from their own 30 after the kickoff. They are held to a three and out.

The 49ers start at their own 28 after the punt. On the second play Montana hits Craig for 31 yards into Vikings' territory. Several plays later they are inside the 10 but the drive stalls at the 8. Cofer hits a 25 yard field goal to give the 49ers a 3-0 lead.

The Vikings start at their own 25 after the kickoff. They pick up two first downs but punt from near midfield.

The 49ers start on their own 22 after the punt. A John Randle sack on the first play push them back to the 14. On the very next play Craig breaks off a 48 yard run to get into Vikings' territory. Four plays later the quarter expires with them having a 2nd and 6 at the Vikings' 23.


1998 Vikings 0
1989 49ers 3

[EagleFan]

2nd Quarter

The 49ers continue their drive from the 23. They get to the 4 yard line but a pair of sacks later they are 4th and goal at the 16. Cofer hits a 33 yard field goal to give the 49ers a 6-0 lead.

The Vikings start at their own 19 after the kickoff. They pick up a first down and then on a third down run Palmer loses the football and the 49ers recover at the Vikings' 38.

The 49ers start at the Vikings' 38 after the fumble recovery. Three plays later they have a first down at the 11. Craig is given the ball and a draw and loses the football. The Vikings recover at the 13.

The Vikings start from their own 13 after the fumble recovery. Two plays later a Cunningham pass is batted and intercepted by Charles Haley who is down at the 22.

The 49ers start at the Vikings' 22 after the interception. Three plays later Montana hits Rice for a 13 yard touchdown pass. The 49ers take a 13-0 lead.

The Vikings start at their own 37 after the kickoff. A drive saving defensive holding penalty and a big play from Cunningham to Moss get the Vikings to the 49ers' 20. On the next play Cunningham is intercepted by Ronnie Lott.

The 49ers start at their own 15 after the interception with 1:35 left in the half. Montana hits Taylor for 64 yards on the first play to get to the Vikings' 21. After a false start Montana hits Craig for 18 to the 8. A 2 yard gain and offensive holding call have them at the 16. Montana hits Rice for a 16 yard touchdown to increase their lead to 20-0.

The Vikings start at their own 18 after the kickoff with 26 seconds left. A few plays later time runs out in the half with them at their own 38.


1998 Vikings 0
1989 49ers 20

[EagleFan]

3rd Quarter

The 49ers start at their 22 to start the second half after the kickoff. Seven plays later Flaggler scores on a 13 yard pitch play to give the 49ers a 27-0 lead. A key play in the drive was a 37 yard run by Craig to get them deep into Vikings' territory.

The Vikings start at their own 31. They manage one first down and are forced to punt.

The 49ers start at their own 8 after the punt. They go on an 8 play drive which takes them to the Vikings' 22. Cofer hits a 39 yard field goal to make it 30-0. A 31 yard pass from Montana to Rice helped them move into Vikings' territory.

The Vikings start at their own 20 with just 2:00 left in the quarter. Time expires with them having a 3rd and 14 at the 49er's 20. A 69 yard pass from Cunningham to Smith got them to where they were.


1998 Vikings 0
1989 49ers 30

[EagleFan]

4th Quarter

Cunningham hits Hatchette for a 20 yard touchdown on the first play of the quarter to get them on the board at 30-7.

The 49ers start at their own 19 after the kickoff. They manage one first down but are forced to punt.

The Vikings start at their own 33 after the punt. Cunningham hits several key throws as they drive into 49ers' territory but have a 4th and 2 at the 49ers 10. They go for it as Smith is given the ball over the top and he picks up just one, they are stopped one yard shy and turn the ball over on downs.

The 49ers start at their own 9 after the defensive stop. Two plays later Montan hits Jones for 14 yards to get to the 23. Montana goes deep to Taylor, complete and he is off to the races for a 77 yard touchdown pass. The 49ers lead 37-7.

The Vikings start at their own 29 after the kickoff. They drive into 49ers' territory to the 16 and have a 3rd and 8. Cunningham fires into the endzone to Carter but is picked by Chet Brooks.

The 49ers start at their 20 after the interception with 4:04 left in the game. They pick up one first down then punt.

The Vikings start at their own 26 with 1:50 left in the game. Four plays later Cunningham is intercepted by Keena Turner.

The 49ers run the clock out taking a couple knees.


1998 Vikings 7
1989 49ers 37


Player of the Game: Joe Montana (49ers) - 19 of 23 for 389 yards with 3 touchdowns

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 1st Round
1991 Redskins 28 vs. 1998 Vikings 38
2002 Buccaneers 6 vs. 1989 49ers 11

1972 Dolphins 34 vs. 2009 Bengals 6
1993 Oilers 22 vs. 1967 Raiders 24

1985 Bears 30 vs. 1975 Cowboys 14
2005 Seahawks 20 vs. 1973 Falcons 34

2000 Ravens 28 vs. 2007 Patriots 31
1969 Chiefs 3 vs. 1999 Jaguars 12

Knockout Stage - Quarter Finals
1998 Vikings 7 vs. 1989 49ers 37
1972 Dolphins vs. 1967 Raiders
1985 Bears vs. 1973 Falcons
2007 Patriots vs. 1999 Jaguars

Knockout Stage - Semi Finals
1989 49ers vs. TBD
TBD vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - 3rd Place Game
TBD vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - Final
TBD vs. TBD

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 2nd Round

1972 Dolphins vs. 1967 Raiders

Played at: Yale Bowl - New Haven, CT

Dolphins Key Players
QB Earl Morall
RB Mercury Morris
RB Larry Csonka
WR Paul Warfield
WR Howard Twilley
TE Marv Fleming

Raiders Key Players
QB Daryle Lamonica
RB Hewritt Dixon
RB Clem Daniels
WR Fred Biletnikoff
WR Bill Miller
TE Billy Cannon

[EagleFan]

1st Quarter

The Raiders start at their own 19 to start the game. They are held to a three and out.

The Dolphins start at midfield after the punt. The drive stalls at the Raiders' 23. Yepremian hits the 40 yard field goal to give the Dolphins a 3-0 lead.

The Raiders start at their own 29 after the kickoff. Lamonica hits Miller for 31 yards on the first play. The drive stalls at the Dolphins' 31. Blanda hits the 48 yard field goal to tie the game 3-3.

The Dolphins start at their own 27. They go on a 7 play drive that ends at the Raiders 27. The 44 yard field goal is good and the Dolphins reclaim the lead 6-3.

The Raiders start at their own 23 after the kickoff. After an incomplete pass and a false start penalty Lamonica is picked off by Dick Anderson.

The Dolphins start at the Raiders' 21 after the interception. The quarter ends with them having a 4th and 9 at the 20.


1972 Dolphins 6
1967 Raiders 3

[EagleFan]

2nd Quarter

Yepremian missed the 37 yard field goal on the first play of the quarter.

The Raiders start at their own 27 after the missed field goal. They are held to a three and out.

The Dolphins return the punt to the Raiders' 1 and start 1st and goal. After an incomplete pass Morris scores on a sweep. The Dolphins take a 13-3 lead.

The Raiders start at their 34 after the kickoff. The get a first down on a pass interference call and then punt.

The Dolphins start at their 26 after the punt. They manage one first down and then punt.

The Raiders start at their own 21 after the punt. A 9 play drive stalls at the Dokphins' 33. Blanda hits the 50 yard field goal to make it 13-6.

The Dolphins start at their own 26. They drive to the Raiders' 33 and the drive stalls. Yepremian misses the 50 yard attempt.

The Raiders start at their own 40 after the missed field goal. They manage one first down and are forced to punt.

The Dolphins start from their own 10 after the punt. Three plays later Griese is sacked by JR Williamson in the endzone for a safety as time expires on the half. The safety makes it 13-8.


1972 Dolphins 13
1967 Raiders 8

[EagleFan]

3rd Quarter

The Dolphins start the half at their 27 after the kickoff. They go on a 10 play drive that ends with Griese hitting Warfield for a 7 yard touchdown strike. They extend the lead to 20-8.

The defenses take over and the next 6 series are 3 and outs.

The Raiders start on their own 44 after the most recent punt. Time expires after a sack makes it 2nd and 16 at the 38.


1972 Dolphins 20
1967 Raiders 8

[EagleFan]

4th Quarter

The Raiders complete their three and out and punt.

The Dolphins start at their own 22 after the punt. They pick up two first downs and punt from midfield.

The Raiders start at their own 11 after the punt with 11:08 remaining in the game. Two 20 yard passes help them move across midfield but have a 4th and 5 at the Dolphins' 44. They try a draw play to Daniels but he is stopped for a 2 yard gain and turn the ball over on downs.

The Dolphins start at their 42 after the defensive stand. They drive into Raiders' terriroty to the 36. On a 3rd and 5 Griese is picked off by Dan Birdwell.

The Raiders start at their own 31 after the interception with 4:01 remaining. They go 4 and out as a overthrown ball on 4th down turns the ball over on downs.

The Dolphins start at the Raiders' 36 after the defensive stand. They get to the 28 and have a 4th down. Yepremian misses the 45 yard attempt.

The Raiders start at their own 35 after the missed field goal with 1:51 remaining. They drive to the Dolphins' 18 but turn the ball over on downs.

The Dolphins kneel down to run the clock out.


1972 Dolphins 20
1967 Raiders 8


Player of the Game: Mercury Morris (Dolphins) - 16 carries for 34 yards with 1 touchdown; 3 receptions for 27 yards

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 1st Round
1991 Redskins 28 vs. 1998 Vikings 38
2002 Buccaneers 6 vs. 1989 49ers 11

1972 Dolphins 34 vs. 2009 Bengals 6
1993 Oilers 22 vs. 1967 Raiders 24

1985 Bears 30 vs. 1975 Cowboys 14
2005 Seahawks 20 vs. 1973 Falcons 34

2000 Ravens 28 vs. 2007 Patriots 31
1969 Chiefs 3 vs. 1999 Jaguars 12

Knockout Stage - Quarter Finals
1998 Vikings 7 vs. 1989 49ers 37
1972 Dolphins 20 vs. 1967 Raiders 8
1985 Bears vs. 1973 Falcons
2007 Patriots vs. 1999 Jaguars

Knockout Stage - Semi Finals
1989 49ers vs. 1972 Dolphins
TBD vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - 3rd Place Game
TBD vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - Final
TBD vs. TBD

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 2nd Round

1985 Bears vs. 1973 Falcons

Played at: Yale Bowl - New Haven, CT

Bears Key Players
QB Jim McMahon
RB Walter Payton
RB Matt Suhey
WR Willie Gault
WR Dennis McKinnon
TE Emery Moorehead

Falcons Key Players
QB Bob Lee
RB Dave Hampton
RB Eddie Ray
WR Ken Burrow
WR Al Dodd
TE Jim Mitchell

[EagleFan]

1st Quarter

The Falcons start from their own 30 after the kickoff. On 3rd and 8 Lee is intercepted by Dave Duerson who is down at the Falcons' 41.

The Bears start from the Falcons' 41 after the interception. Payton stopped at the line, Payton picks up 1, 3rd and 9. McMahon scrambles for 8, 4th and 1. Butler hits the 49 yard field goal to make it 3-0.

The Falcons start from their own 30 after the kickoff. On 3rd and 4 Ray picks up 1 on a draw but add 5 mroe yards for a facemask, 1st down at the 42. Lee goes deep to Ray for 52 yards, 1st and goal at the Bears' 6. Malone sweeps left for 2, 2nd and goal. Lee hits Burrows for the touchdown. The Falcons take a 7-3 lead.

The Bears start on their own 43 after the kickoff. On 3rd and 4 McMahon hits Suhey for 12 yards, 1st down at the Falcons' 39. On 3rd and 9 McMahon hits Gault fr 8, 4th and 1. They line up for a field goal attempt but the Falcons jump offside, 1st down at the 25. They lose ground and on 4th and 17 Butler hits a 49 yard field goal to make it 7-6 with 2:00 left in the quarter.

The Falcons start from their own 45 after the kickoff. On 3rd and 8 Lee hits Hampton for 16 yards, 1st down at the Bears' 37.

End of 1st Quarter


1985 Bears 6
1973 Falcons 7

[EagleFan]

2nd Quarter

On 2nd and 10 Lee hits Burrow for 13 yards, 1st down at the 24. On 3rd and 2 Lee hits Burrow for 14 yards, 1st and goal at the 2. Lee hits Mitchell in the endzone, touchdown. The Falcons make it 14-6.

The Bears start at their own 31 after the kickoff. They manage one first down and are forced to punt.

The Falcons start at their own 37 after the punt. They pick up one first down and are forced to punt.

Chicago starts at their own 8 after the punt. McMahon hits Margerum for 10 yards, 1st down at the 18. They stall there and are forced to punt.

The Falcons start at their own 44 after the punt. They are held to a three and out.

The Bears start at their own 19 after the punt. Payton picks up 2 yards, out of bounds. McMahon hits McKinnon for 17 yards, 1st down at the 38, timeout. Payton gains 5, Payton gains 7, 1st down at the 50. Draw play to Payton for 27, out of bounds, 1st down at the Falcons' 23. Incomplete pass. McMahon hits Wrightman for the touchdown. The extra point makes it 14-13 with 38 seconds left.

The Falcons start at their own 27 after the kickoff. On 3rd and 8 Lee is intercepted by Mike Singletary who is down at the Falcons' 43.

The Bears start at the Falcons' 43 after the interception with 11 seconds left in the half. Payton hits McMahon for 7 yards, timeout. Butler attempts the 52 yard field goal, it's good to give the Bears a 16-14 lead.

End of 1st Half


1985 Bears 16
1973 Falcons 14

[EagleFan]

3rd Quarter

The Bears start at their own 16 to start the half. They are held to a three and out.

The Falcons start at their own 45 after the punt. On 3rd and 10 Lee hits Chesson for 36 yards, 1st down at the Bears' 19. They stall and on 4th and 9 Mike-Mayer attempts the 35 yard field goal but it is wide right.

The Bears start at their own 25 after the missed field goal. On 2nd down McMahon hits Gault for 34 yards, 1st down at the Falcons' 41. On 3rd and 7 McMahon hits McKinnon for 22 yards, 1st down at the 16. On 4th and 4 Butler hits the 27 yard field goal to make it 19-14 with 5:50 left in the quarter.

The teams exhange a three and out.

The Falcons start on their own 39 after the last punt. Lee hits Burrow for 11 yards, 1st down at the 50. Hampton up the middle for 3. Defensive Holding on the next play makes it 1st down at the Bears' 42. Lee scrambls for 2 yards.

End of 3rd Quarter


1985 Bears 19
1973 Falcons 14

[EagleFan]

4th Quarter

On 3rd and 8 Lee hits Mitchell for just 3 and they decide to punt from the 37.

The Bears start on their own 17 after the punt. On 3rd and 3 McMahon hits Gault for 14 yards, 1st down at the 38. Payton gets the ball on a draw, he is up close to midfield and the ball comes out, Falcons recover.

The Falcons start on the Bears' 46 after the fumble recovery. They are held to a three and out.

The Bears start at their own 16 after the punt. Payton up the middle for 10 yards, 1st down at the 26. McMahon hits Payton out of the backfield who breaks for 41 yards, 1st down at the Falcons' 33. They stall at the 27 and Butler hits the 44 yard field goal to make it 22-14 with 8:30 left in the game.

The Falcons start on their own 26 after the kickoff. They pick up one first down and then go for it on 4th down but a batted down pass turns the ball over.

The Bears start at the Falcons' 37 after the defensive stand. Payton picks up 2 yards. McMahon scrambles for 9 yards, 1st down at the 26. On 2nd down Payton goes up the middle for 12 yards, 1st down at the 14. They stall at the 13 and Butler hits a 30 yard field goal to make it 25-14 with 1:45 left in the game.

The Falcons start at their own 19 after the kickoff. On 2nd and 14 Lee is intercepted by Gary Fencik at the 20 and he returns it for the touchdown! The extra point makes it 32 -14 with 1:27 remaining.

The Falcons start on their own 15 after the kickoff. On 4th and 7 Lee's pass is off the mark and they turn the ball over on downs.

The Bears run the clock out.


1985 Bears 32
1973 Falcons 14


Player of the Game: Kim McMahon (Bears) - 16 of 26 f0r 209 yards with 1 touchdown

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 1st Round
1991 Redskins 28 vs. 1998 Vikings 38
2002 Buccaneers 6 vs. 1989 49ers 11

1972 Dolphins 34 vs. 2009 Bengals 6
1993 Oilers 22 vs. 1967 Raiders 24

1985 Bears 30 vs. 1975 Cowboys 14
2005 Seahawks 20 vs. 1973 Falcons 34

2000 Ravens 28 vs. 2007 Patriots 31
1969 Chiefs 3 vs. 1999 Jaguars 12

Knockout Stage - Quarter Finals
1998 Vikings 7 vs. 1989 49ers 37
1972 Dolphins 20 vs. 1967 Raiders 8
1985 Bears 32 vs. 1973 Falcons 14
2007 Patriots vs. 1999 Jaguars

Knockout Stage - Semi Finals
1989 49ers vs. 1972 Dolphins
1985 Bears vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - 3rd Place Game
TBD vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - Final
TBD vs. TBD

[Autumn]

It's surprising how well this is turning out in terms of what you should expect. I can't really argue with the Semi-Finals contestants so far. If the Jaguars get in there, wow, but if you have those four teams, they're certainly a set of four I would have come up with at the very beginning as the best ever.

[EagleFan]

The Jaguars have been a huge surprise so far. I hope to do that last quarter-final sometime after I get home from poker tonight. Then maybe the semis tomorrow. May end up doing the final on Monday night.

Granted, things can changed based on availability but hope to finally have this done.

Then it will be on to the hockey one that I have going on.

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 2nd Round

2007 Patriots vs. 1999 Jaguars

Played at: Yale Bowl - New Haven, CT

Patriots Key Players
QB Tom Brady
RB Laurence Maroney
RB Kevin Faulk
WR Randy Moss
WR Wes Welker
TE Ben Watson

Jaguars Key Players
QB Mark Brunell
RB James Stewart
RB Fred Taylor
WR Jimmy Smith
WR Keenan McCardell
TE Kyle Brady

[EagleFan]

1st Quarter

The Patriots start at their own 30 after the opening kickoff. They pick up two first downs, getting just 10 yards each time, but are held to a punt near midfield.

The Jaguars start at their own 20 after the punt. They pick up two firs downs and are forced to punt near midfield.

The Patriots start at their own 9 after the punt. Brady hits Faulkk for 11 yards, 1st down at the 20. On 2nd and 5 Maroney up the middle for 7 yards, 1st down at the 32. Brady hits Welker for 13 yards, 1st down at the 45. On 3rd and 7 Brady hits Welker for 12 yards, 1st down at the Jguars' 40. Brady hits Moss for 13 yards, 1st down at the 27. On 3rd and 5 Brady hits Welker for a short pass close to the first down, they measure and he has it, 1st down at the 17. On 3rd and 7 Brady fires towards Welker but it is off the mark, incomplete, 4th and 7 at the 14. Gostkowski hits the 31 yard field goal to give the Patriots a 3-0 lead with 1:05 left in the quarter.

The Jaguars start at their own 16 after the kickoff. Two plays later it's 3rd and 12 at the 14.

End of 1st Quarter


2007 Patriots 3
1999 Jaguars 0

[EagleFan]

2nd Quarter

Draw play to Stewart for 5 yards. On 4th and 7 they punt it away.

The Patriots start on the Jaguars' 47 after the punt. On 3rd and 12 Brady hits Watson for 20 yards, 1st down at the 29. They stall at the 29. Gostkowski attempts the 46 yard field goal and it is wide left.

The Jaguars start at their own 36 after the missed field goal. They are held to a three and out.

The Patriots start at their own 31 after the punt. They pick up one first down and are forced to punt.

The Jaguars start on their own 27 after the punt. They pick up one first down on a pass interference call and are force do punt.

The Patriots start at their onw 29 after the punt. On 3rd and 1 Maroney runs off tackle for 11 yards, 1st down at the 49. On 3rd and 6 Brady hits Moss for 7, 1st down at the Jaguars' 40. Maroney up the middle for 1 yard. Evans stopped at the line for no gain, 3rd and 9. Brady misfires on a pass to Welker that is almost picked off but falls incomplete, he is seen yelling at Welker on the way to the sideline for making him throw a bad pass. On 4th down they punt it away.

The Jaguars start at their own 8 after the punt. Brunell hits Smith for 16 yards, 1st down at the 24, timeout. Stewart off tackle right for 7 yards, timeout. Stewart stopped at the line for no gain, 3rd and 3, timeout. Brunell goes deep to McCardell, complete across midfield, inside the 40, the 30 and brought down at the 25. They rush the field goal unit onto the field and just get the snap off in time, Hollis attempts the 42 yard field goal and it hits the upright, no good.

End of 1st Half


2007 Patriots 3
1999 Jaguars 0

[EagleFan]

3rd Quarter

The Jaguars start at their own 31 after the kickoff. Tayloe up th emiddle for 12 yards, 1st down at the 43. Stewart off tackleright, he has room and is into the secondary, across the 40, the 30 and brought down at the 23, 1st down. Illegal motion, 1st and 15 at the 28. Taylor loses 2 yards, 2nd and 17 at the 30. Banks sropped fr a 3 yard loss, 3rd and 20 at the 33. Brunell pumps short and throws to Barlow, incomplete, 4th down. Hollis attempts the 50 yard field goal, it has the distance but hooks wide left.

The Patriots start on their own 40 after the missed field goal. They are held to a three and out.

The Jaguars start at their own 29 after the punt. Talor pounds straight ahead for 19 yards, 1st down at the 48. Brunell hits Smith for 9 yards. Incomplete pass, 3rd and 1 at the Patriots' 43. Stewart goes over the top for 2 yards, 1st down at the 41. Taylor off tackle for 1 yard, 2nd and 9. Taylor gets a pitch right, he has blocking, around the end and into the secondary, makes one man miss near the 30, he's across the 20, has daylight and it gone, touchdown!!! The Jaguars take a 7-3 lead with 7:10 left in the quarter.

The Patriots start at their own 29 after the kickoff. Brady hits Moss for 17 yards, 1st down at the 46. Maroney picks up 9 yards. Faulk up the middle for 1 yard, 1st down at the Jaguars' 44. Morris picks up 1 yard. Draw play to Morris for 3 yards, 3rd and 6 at the 40. Brady fired for Watson, incomplete. They punt on 4th down and down it at the 5.

The Jaguars start at their own 5 after the punt. Draw pay to Stewart for 2 yards. Brunell fires for Smith, incomplete, 3rd and 8. Brunell drops back, starts to roll, doesn't see Mike Vrabel who brings him down in the endzone for a safety! They make it 7-5 with 2:21 left in the quarter.

The Patriots start at the Jaguars' 35 after the free kick and good return. An incomplete pass and motion penalty make it 2nd and 15 at the 40. Maroney picks up 2 yards, 3rd and 13 at the 38. Brady fires for Stallworth, incomplete. They punt it away on 4th down.

The Jaguars start at their own 18 after the punt. Stewart picks up 14 yards but a flag is down, holding on the offense, 1st and 19 at the 9. Taylor picks up 4 yards, 2nd and 15 at the 13. Draw play to Banks for 7 yards, 3rd and 8 at the 20.

End of 3rd Quarter


2007 Patriots 5
1999 Jaguars 7

[EagleFan]

4th Quarter

Banks loses 1 yard. They punt the ball away on 4th down.

The Patriots start at the Jaguars' 47 after the punt. Morris picks up 1 yard. Morrise picks up 9 yards on a pitch right, 1st down at the 37. On 3rd and 14 Brady hits Moss for 17 yards, 1st down at the 24. Sweep left to Morris for 15 yards, 1st down at the 9. Draw play to Evans for 7 yards, 2nd and goal at the 2. Brady hits Moss on a fade in the endzone, touchdown! The Patriots take a 12-7 lead with 9:18 left in the game.

The Jaguars start at their own 25 after the kickoff. Brunell hits Brady for 16 yards, 1st down at the 41. One 2nd and 9 Brunell hits McCardell for 26 yards, 1st down at the Patriots' 32. Tayor up the middle for 12 yards, 1st down at the 20. Draw play to Stewart for 13 yards, 1st and goal at the 7. Taylor sweeps left for 1 yard, 2nd and goal. Banks loses 1 yard, 3rd and goal. Brunell overthrows Brady in the endzone, 4th down. Hollis makes the 24 yard field goal to make it 12-10 with 4:04 remaining in the game.

The Patriots start at their own 31 after the kickoff. Pitch right to Maroney for 11 yards, 1st down at the 42. On 3rd and 6 Maroney runs off tackle for 10 yards, 1st down at the Jaguars' 44; two minute warning. Faulk up th emiddle, breaks through the line and is into the secondary, across the 20, the 10, touchdown!!! They practically seal it with that one and make it 19-10 with 1:47 left in the game.

The Jaguars start at their own 29 after the kickoff. On 2nd an 8 Brunell hits Jones for 8 yards, out of bounds, 1st down at the 39. On 4th and 7 Brunell hits McCardell for 10 yards, 1st down at the Patriots' 48. On 2nd and 5 Brunell it intercepted by Randall Gay at the 24.

The Patriots start at their own 24 after the interception. They run the clock out.

End of Game


2007 Patriots 19
1999 Jaguars 10


Player of the Game: Fred Taylor (Jaguars) - 14 carries for 101 yards with 1 touchdown; 1 reception for 11 yards

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 1st Round
1991 Redskins 28 vs. 1998 Vikings 38
2002 Buccaneers 6 vs. 1989 49ers 11

1972 Dolphins 34 vs. 2009 Bengals 6
1993 Oilers 22 vs. 1967 Raiders 24

1985 Bears 30 vs. 1975 Cowboys 14
2005 Seahawks 20 vs. 1973 Falcons 34

2000 Ravens 28 vs. 2007 Patriots 31
1969 Chiefs 3 vs. 1999 Jaguars 12

Knockout Stage - Quarter Finals
1998 Vikings 7 vs. 1989 49ers 37
1972 Dolphins 20 vs. 1967 Raiders 8
1985 Bears 32 vs. 1973 Falcons 14
2007 Patriots 19 vs. 1999 Jaguars 10

Knockout Stage - Semi Finals
1989 49ers vs. 1972 Dolphins
1985 Bears vs. 2007 Patriots

Knockout Stage - 3rd Place Game
TBD vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - Final
TBD vs. TBD

[EagleFan]

Any predictions on who will be in the finals?

Edit: Or better yet, predictions on 1st through 4th.

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - Semi Finals

1989 49ers vs. 1972 Dolphins

Played at: Yale Bowl - New Haven, CT

49ers Key Players
QB Joe Montana
RB Roger Craig
RB Tom Rathman
WR Jerry Rice
WR John Taylor
TE Brent Jones

Dolphins Key Players
QB Bob Griese
RB Mercury Morris
RB Larry Csonka
WR Paul Warfield
WR Howard Twilley
TE Marv Fleming

[EagleFan]

1st Quarter

The Dolphins start from their own 47 after the kickoff. On 2nd and 10 Csonka goes off tackle right for 18 yards, 1st down at the 49ers' 35. Griese hits Warfield for 11 yards, 1st down at the 24. Morris off tackle left for 1 yard. Griese hits Fleming for 9 yards, 1st down at the 14. After a sack by Kevin Fagan makes it 4th and 12 at the 16 Yepremian hits the 33 yard field goal to give the Dolphins a 3-0 lead with 9:20 remaining.

The 49ers start at their own 36 after the kickoff. Montana hits Craig for 11 yards, 1st down at the 47. Rathman off left tackle for 15 yards, 1st down at the Dolphins' 38. Craig picks up 3 yards on a pitch right. Craig off left tackle for 11 yards, 1st down at the 24. Montana hits Taylor for 14 yards, 1st and goal at the 10. On 3rd and goal Montana fires to Wilson in the endzonem incomplete. Cofer attempts the 27 yard field goal and it is good to tie it 3-3 with 4:34 remaining in the quarter.

The Dolphins start on their own 24 after the kickoff. Griese hits Morris for 10 yards, 1st down at the 34. Morris picks up 3 yards. Griese hits Mandrich for 7 yards, 1st down at the 44. On 3rd and 5 Griese hits Warfield for 23 yards, 1st down at the 49ers' 28. Morris off right tackle for 5 yards. Draw play to Morrise, he hits the hole fast, makes one man miss and angles towards the sideline, inside the 10, the 5, dives for the pylon, touchdown! The Dolphins take a 10-3 lead with 7 seconds remaining in the quarter.

The 49ers start at their own 34 after the kickoff.

End of 1st Quarter


1989 49ers 3
1972 Dolphins 10

[sterlingice]

Of course, since I figured the 49ers win here was as much a lock as any left, they're down already

SI

[PurdueBrad]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Of course, since I figured the 49ers win here was as much a lock as any left, they're down already

SI

I was thinking the exact same thing SI. I actually felt like the 49ers and Bears would be locks this round...not a good start!

[EagleFan]

2nd Quarter

On 2nd and 15 Montana hits Rice for 16 yards, 1st down at the 45. On 3rd and 8 Montana hits Rathman for 13 yards, 1st down at the Dolphins' 40. Montana hits Jones for 9 yards. Rathman stopped at the line, 3rd and 1. Craig stopped for no gain, 4th and 1. Cofer attempts the 48 yard field goal but it hits the upright, no good.

The Dolphins start at their own 38 after the missed field goal. Friese hits Morris for 3 yards. Griese hits Twilley for 6 yards, 3rd and 1 at the 47. Griese goes up top to Twilley down the sideline, complete, he is in the clear and goes 53 yards for the touchdown! The Dolphins make it 17-3 with 8:02 remaining in the half.

The teams exchange three and outs.

The 49ers start at their own 27 after the last punt. On 3rd and 16 Montana hits Taylor for 19 yards, 1st down at the 40. Craig stopped for no gain. Sweep left to Craig for 4 yards, 3rd and 6 at the 44. Draw play to Flagler for 2 yards, 4th and 4. They punt it away.

The Dolphins start at their own 18 after the punt. Draw play to Morris for 3 yards. Csonka stopped for no gain, 3rd and 7. Morral hits Stowe for 9 yards, 1st down at the 30, timeout. On 3rd and 9 Morrall hits Briscoe for 25 yards, 1st down at the 49ers' 44. Draw play to Csonka for 9 yards, 2nd and 1, timeout. Csonka off tackle for 7 yards, 1st down at the 28, timeout. On 2nd and 7 Morrall is sacked by Larry Roberts at the 30. The hustle to the line and spike the ball with 1 second left in the half. Yepremian attempts the 47 yard field goal and it is good to make it 20-3.

End of 1st Half


1989 49ers 3
1972 Dolphins 20

[EagleFan]

3rd Quarter

The 49ers start on their own 28 after the kickoff. Draw play to Craig for 3 yards. Montana hits Craig for 23 yards, 1st down at the Dolphins' 46. Montana under pressure and scrambles for a loss of 1 yard. Pitch right to Craig for 2 yards, 3rd and 9. Montana drops back, pumps toward the middle and goes up top to Taylor who has a step on the coverage, complete, inside the 20, 10, touchdown!!! They make it 20-10 with 11:55 left in the quarter.

The Dolphins start on their own 19. On 3rd and 8 Griese hits Stowe for 24 yards, 1st down at the 45. On 2nd and 10 Csonka picks up 15 yards on a draw play, 1st down at the 49ers' 40. Griese hits Twilley for 16 yards, 1st down at the 24. Csonka picks up 3 yards. Draw play to Morris for 4 yards, 3rd and 3 at the 17. Griese fires towards Csonka, knocked downm incomplete. Yepremian attempts the 34 yard field goal but it is wide left.

The 49ers start on their own 24 after the missed field goal. Montana hits Jones for 12 yards, 1st down at the 36. Rathman goes off left tackle for 21 yards, 1st down at the Dolphins' 43. Sweep left to Craig for 16 yards, 1st down at the 27. Montana screens to Rathman for 6 yards. Flagler stopped for no gain, 3rd down. Draw to Craig for no gain, 4th down. Cofer attempts the 38 yard field goal, it's good! They make it 20-13 with 2:34 left in the quarter.

The Dolphins start at their own 17 after the kickoff. They are held to a three and out.

The 49ers start at midfield after the punt. Draw play to Rathman, he is through the line and into the secondary, finally brought down after 25 yards, 1st down at the Dolphins' 25. Flagler sweeps left for 16 yards, 1st and goal at the 9. Craig up the middle, makes a man miss and is into th eendzone, touchdown! They tie the game 20-20 with 24 seconds left in the quarter.

The Dolphins start at their own 23 after the kickoff. Morris picks up 4 yards, 2nd and 6.

End of 3rd Quarter


1989 49ers 20
1972 Dolphins 20

[PurdueBrad]

Wow, drama as the come back is on!

[EagleFan]

4th Quarter

An encroachment penalty makes it 2nd and 1 at the 32. Morrisup the middle for 5 yards, 1st down at the 37. They fail to convert and punt it away.

The next three posessions are three and outs.

The Dolphins start at the 49ers 31 after a great punt return on the last punt. Morris up the middle for 1 yard. Incomplete pass, 3rd and 9. Draw play to Csonka for 4 yards, 4th and 5 at the 26. Yepremian attempts the 43 yard field goal but it is wide right.

The 49ers start at their 33 after the missed field goal. On 3rd and 8 Montana hits Craig for 13 yards, 1st down at the 48. Craig picks up 4 on a pitch right. An offensive holding call makes it 2nd and 16 at the 42. Rathman up the middle running people over, into the secondary, inside the 40, the 30, the 20, the 10 and finally down at the 8 for a 50 yard gain, 1st and goal at the 8. Craig stopped for no gain, 2nd and goal. Craig picks up 2 yards. Draw play to Flagler for 2 yards, 4th and goal. two minute warning Cofer attempts the 21 yard field goal and it is good to make it 23-20 with 1:56 left in the game.

The Dolphins start at their own 37 after the kickoff. On 3rd and 4 Morrall hits Twilley for 23 yards, 1st down at the 49ers' 34, timeout with 1:30 remaining. Csonka up th emiddle for 18 yards, 1st down at the 16. Warfield around the end for 3 yards, out of bounds, 2nd and 7 at the 13 qirh 1:04 left in the game. Morris stopped at the line, 3rd and 7. Morrall hits Fleming for 5 yards, 4th and 2. Yepremian hits the 25 yard field goal, it's good as time expires to tie the game 23-23!!

End of Regulation


1989 49ers 23
1989 Dolphins 23

[EagleFan]

Overtime

The Dolphins start on their own 25 after the kickoff. Griese hits Warfield for 23 yards, 1st down at the 48. Csonka sweeps left for 4 yards. Morris dropped for a 1 yard loss, 3rd and 8 at the 50. Griese drops back and fires but his pass is batted back in his face, 4th down. They punt it away.

The 49ers start at their own 29 after the punt return. Play action, Montana throws up top to Wilson, complete across midfield for 28 yards, 1st down at the Dolphins' 43. On 2nd and 10 Rathman goes off right tackle for 11 yards, 1st down at the 32. On 2nd and 10 Rathman gets a pitch right and runs a man over as he picks up 17 yards, 1st down at the 15. Craig is stopped for no gain and he loses the ball but the 49ers recover. Pitch right to Sydney, he has blocking around the end, inside the 10, the 5, dives, touchdwn!!! 49ers win 29-23!

End of Game


1989 49ers 29
1972 Dolphins 23


Player of the Game: Tom Rathman (49ers) - 10 carries for 132 yards; 2 receptions for 19 yards

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 1st Round
1991 Redskins 28 vs. 1998 Vikings 38
2002 Buccaneers 6 vs. 1989 49ers 11

1972 Dolphins 34 vs. 2009 Bengals 6
1993 Oilers 22 vs. 1967 Raiders 24

1985 Bears 30 vs. 1975 Cowboys 14
2005 Seahawks 20 vs. 1973 Falcons 34

2000 Ravens 28 vs. 2007 Patriots 31
1969 Chiefs 3 vs. 1999 Jaguars 12

Knockout Stage - Quarter Finals
1998 Vikings 7 vs. 1989 49ers 37
1972 Dolphins 20 vs. 1967 Raiders 8
1985 Bears 32 vs. 1973 Falcons 14
2007 Patriots 19 vs. 1999 Jaguars 10

Knockout Stage - Semi Finals
1989 49ers 29 vs. 1972 Dolphins 23 - OT
1985 Bears vs. 2007 Patriots

Knockout Stage - 3rd Place Game
1972 Dolphins vs. TBD

Knockout Stage - Final
1989 49ers vs. TBD

[CrimsonFox]

WOW that is CLASSIC niners! Being a Bengals Fan of the 80's during both superbowl runs, this is the team that made me give up on following sportss entirely

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - Semi Finals

1985 Bears vs. 2007 Patriots

Played at: Yale Bowl - New Haven, CT

Bears Key Players
QB Jim McMahon
RB Walter Payton
RB Matt Suhey
WR Willie Gault
WR Dennis McKinnon
TE Emery Moorehead

Patriots Key Players
QB Tom Brady
RB Laurence Maroney
RB Kevin Faulk
WR Randy Moss
WR Wes Welker
TE Ben Watson

[EagleFan]

1st Quarter

The Bears start from their own 40 yard line after the kickoff. McMahon hits Payton out of the backfield for 4 yards. Sweep left to Payton for 8 yards, 1st down at the Patriots 48. Pitch right to Payton for 2 yards. McMahon hits Moorehead for 11 yards, 1st down at the 35. McMahon hits Gault for 8 yards. Payton up the middle for 3 yards, 1st down at the 24. McMahon under pressure and he tucks it and runs for 9 yards. Suhey picks up 6 yards, 1st and goal at the 9. Payton off tackle for 8 yards, just shy of the endzone. The Bears fake the handoff to Payton and give it to Gault around the end and he scores! The Bears take a 7-0 lead with 8:45 left in the quarter.

The Patriots start on their own 24 after the kickoff. Brady hits Welker for 6. Maroney picks up 1 yard, 3rd and 3. Brady hits Stallworth for 9 yards, 1st down at the 40. Maroney up the middle for 7. Brady hits Moss for 10 yards, 1st down at the Bears' 43. On 2nd and 10 Maroney goes off right tackle for 17 yards, 1st down at the 26. On 2nd and 9 Brady hits Maroney for the touchdown! They tie the game 7-7 with 3:15 left in the quarter.

The Bears start at their own 31 after the kickoff. McMahon hits McKinnon for 13 yards, 1st down at the 44. On 3rd and 10 McMahon hits Moorehead for 19 yards, 1st down at the Patriots' 37. On 2nd and 10 Payton sweeps left for 12 yards, 1st down at the 25.

End of 1st Quarter


1985 Bears 7
2007 Patriots 7

[EagleFan]

2nd Quarter

McMahon hits Suhey for 3 yards. McMahon hits Payton out of the backfield for 10 yards, 1st down at the 12. Suhey sweeps left for 4. Payton off tackle for 2 yards, 3rd ad 4. Encroachment, halfway to the goal penalty. 3rd and 1 at the 3. McMahon drops back and fires to Moorehead in the endzone, incomplete. They go for it. Payton gets the carry up the middle, he pick up 2 yards, 1st and goal at the 1. Suhey over the top but he is stopped for no gain. They give the ball to Suhey again, this time he is in for a touchdown!!! The Bears take a 14-7 lead with 10:49 left in the half.

The Patriots start on their own 26 after the kickoff. Maroney gets the carry, up the middle, he is hit and the ball comes out. Bears recover at the 31.

The Bears start at the Patriots' 31 after the fumble recovery. McMahon hitsMcKinnon for 14 yards, 1st down at the 17. McMahon hits Gault for 12 yards, 1st and goal at the 5. On 2nd and goal McMahon hits McKinnon on a play action pass in the endzone, touchdown! They Bears take a 21-7 lead with 8:47 left in the half.

The Patriots start on their own 34 after the kickoff. Brady is sacked by Otis Wilson for a 4 yard loss. Faulk sweeps left for 3 yards, 3rd and 11. Brady hits Watson for 20 yards, 1st down at the Bears' 47. Maroney up the middle to about the 40 but he loses the ball. The Bears recover!

The Bears start on their own 37 after the fumble recovery. They are held to a three and out.

The Patriots start on their own 23 after the punt. Brady hits Welker for 13 yards, 1st down at the 36. Brady drops back, he goes deep for Moss who ha a step on his man but the ball is underthrown and it is intercepted by Ron Rivera who is down at the Bears' 32.

The Bears start at their own 32 after the interception. On 3rd and 6 McMahon hits Payton for 9 yards, 1st down at the 45. two minute warning On 2nd and 10 McMahon is in trouble and he scrambles for 14 yards, 1st down at the Patriots' 41, out of bounds. On 3rd and 5 McMahon hits Margerum for 10 yards, 1st down at the 26. They stall on the 18, 4th down. Butler hits the 35 yard field goal! The Bears make it 24-7 with 53 seconds left in the half.

The Patriots start at their own 20 after the kickoff. Brady hits Moss for 7 yards, timeout. Brady hits Welker for 13 yards, 1st down at the 40, timeout. Brady hits Moss for 32 yards, 1st down at the Bears' 28, timeout. They stall on the 25. Gostkowski hits the 42 yard field goal to make it 24-10 with 14 seconds left in the half.

The Bears run the clock out.

[b]End of 1st Half[/]


1985 Bears 24
2007 Patriots 10

[EagleFan]

3rd Quarter

The Patriots start on their own 39 after the kickoff. They are held to a three and out.

The Bears start at their own 18 after the punt. They pick up one first down and are frced to punt.

The Patriots start on their own 48 after the punt. Morris picks up 4 yards. Brady hits Welker for 10 yards, 1st down at the Bears' 38. Maroney picks up 5. Quick pass to Moss at the line and he picks up just 1 yard, 3rd and 4. Draw to Maroney but he is stopped for no gain. Gostkowski attempts the 49 yard field goal but it is wide left.

The Bears start at their own 39 after the missed field goal. They are held to a three and out.

The Patriots start on their own 32 after the punt. Brady hits Gaffney, complete and he fights for the first down, the ball comes out. The Bears recover.

The Bears start at the Patriots' 43 after the fumble recovery. On 3rd and 9 McMahon hits Moorehead for 7 yards, 4th and 2 at the 35. They go for it. Payton up the middle for 5 yards, 1st down at the 30. Payton up the middle and he loses the ball, the Patriots' recover.

The Patriots start on their own 29 after the fumble recovery. They are held to a three and out.

The Bears start on their own 43 after the punt. Payton picks up 2 yards, facemask adds 5 yards. Suhey through the middle and into the secondary for a 44 yard pickup, 1st and goal at the 6.

End of 3rd Quarter


1985 Bears 24
2007 Patriots 10

[CrimsonFox]

TUrnover city!

[EagleFan]

4th Quarter

Gentry is stopped for no gain. McMahon hits Gentry for the touchdown! The Bears make it 31-10 with 14:20 left in the game.

The Patriots start at their own 34 after the kickoff. They are held to a three and out.

The Bears start at their own 26 after the punt. On 3rd and 10 McMahon is intercepted by Junior Seau who is down at the Bears' 39.

The Patriots start on the Bears' 39 after the interception. They pick up 0 yards on three plays and punt.

The Bears start on their own 15 after the punt. They are held to a three and out.

The Patriots start on the Bears' 49 after the punt. Brady is intercepted by Mike Richardson who is down at the Bears' 42.

The Bears start at their own 42 after the interception. They are held to a three and out.

The Patiots start on their own 32 after the punt. Morris picks up 11 yards, 1sr down at the 43. Morris loses 4 yards. Evans picks up 5, 3rd and 9. Incomplete pass, 4th down. They got for it. Brady's pass is broken up.

The Bears start at the Patriots' 44 after the defensive stand. Sweep left to Payton, he runs over several and is off the the races, the 30, 20, 10, touchdown! They make it 38-10 with 5:07 left in the game.

The Patriots start on their own 31 after the kickoff. Brady hits Welker for 12 yards, 1st down at the 43. On 3rd and 10 Brady is sacked by Dave Duerson, 4th and 16. They go for it but an incomplete pass turns the ball over on downs.

The Bears start on the Patriots' 37 after the defensive stand. On second down the fumble the ball and the Patriots recover.

The Patriots start on their own 28 after the fumble recovery. Maroney picks up 9 yards. Brady hits Welker for 19 yards, 1st down at the Bears' 44. Brady hits Watson for 3. Brady hits Faulk and he fumbles, the Bears recover.

The Bears start at their own 39 after the fumble recovery. They run the clock out.

End of Game


1985 Bears 38
2007 Patriots 10


Player of the Game: Walter Payton (Bears) - 27 carries for 132 yards with 1 touchdown; 3 receptions for 23 yards

[EagleFan]

Knockout Stage - 1st Round
1991 Redskins 28 vs. 1998 Vikings 38
2002 Buccaneers 6 vs. 1989 49ers 11

1972 Dolphins 34 vs. 2009 Bengals 6
1993 Oilers 22 vs. 1967 Raiders 24

1985 Bears 30 vs. 1975 Cowboys 14
2005 Seahawks 20 vs. 1973 Falcons 34

2000 Ravens 28 vs. 2007 Patriots 31
1969 Chiefs 3 vs. 1999 Jaguars 12

Knockout Stage - Quarter Finals
1998 Vikings 7 vs. 1989 49ers 37
1972 Dolphins 20 vs. 1967 Raiders 8
1985 Bears 32 vs. 1973 Falcons 14
2007 Patriots 19 vs. 1999 Jaguars 10

Knockout Stage - Semi Finals
1989 49ers 29 vs. 1972 Dolphins 23 - OT
1985 Bears 38 vs. 2007 Patriots 10

Knockout Stage - 3rd Place Game
1972 Dolphins vs. 2007 Patriots

Knockout Stage - Final
1989 49ers vs. 1985 Bears

[Vince, Pt. II]

Downright eerie that it has come down to these two teams. I'd swap in the '84 49ers instead of the '89 flavor, but I think they are the two best teams in the history of the game.

[CrimsonFox]

wow I underestimated those bears. Must have been living through all the hype. But the thing about them was they had an unbelievable arsenal. At every position they had someone phenomenal. Shit Dent just grabbed a pick!

I still think McMahon is overrated but wow I can't argue with this...

[sterlingice]

So, when are the finals?

SI

[Autumn]

Rivera grabbing that interception brought back great memories. We used to run, back in highschool, a sim league using Pro League Football. One of my friends ran the Browns and lost in the playoffs to the Bears when Rivera picked off a pass. I still remember the total flip out this guy had, throwing stuff around my house, complaining that there's no way Rivera picks off Kosar. It was classic.

That was a great computer game for running things like this. We used to pick our favorite historical teams and run them all together in a league. Those Bears always did well.

Great game between the Niners and Dolphins. I'm not surprised to see the Niners there. I was a Giants fan back in those days and I hated them with an infernal passion.

[EagleFan]

Originally Posted by sterlingice

So, when are the finals?

SI

Going to run the 3rd place game later today. Depending on time I will run the finals either late tonight or tomorrow evening.

[EagleFan]

3rd Place Game

1972 Dolphins vs. 2007 Patriots

Played at: Yale Bowl - New Haven, CT

Dolphins Key Players
QB Bob Griese
RB Mercury Morris
RB Larry Csonka
WR Paul Warfield
WR Howard Twilley
TE Marv Fleming

Patriots Key Players
QB Tom Brady
RB Laurence Maroney
RB Kevin Faulk
WR Randy Moss
WR Wes Welker
TE Ben Watson