Every Team. One Champion

[hellinas00]

After 100 years of incredible drama and champions. I figured it was the perfect time for a tournament like no other. A tournament where every team since the Superbowl era would have a chance to become a champion. Yes it is a long project, but due to personal reasons I will spend alot of time indoors and am looking forward to the prospect. The game I will be using is SAT version 10. Second and 10 is a great football simulation.

Some notes:

- Winner moves on loser is eliminated
- 1604 total teams
- All USFL teams from 1983 and 1984 will be included.
- 10 teams from the pre super bowl era will participate.
- Matchups will be completely random with the team with the better record playing at home
- Super bowl champions will automatically get a home game and will not be allowed to be drawn together in opening round.

There is a preliminary round of 580 games. The winners will make a total of 1024 teams which will equally go down to one champion and one super bowl.

I will keep high stats for the games with top individual performances.

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LEADERS

NFL League Leaders - Updated: Sep 14, 2020
Passing Yards		YRDS	Rushing Yards		YRDS
	1. Drew Brees (15 NO)	467		1. Jim Kiick (71 MIA)	175
	2. Jeff Blake (95 CIN)	401		2. Paul Lowe (66 SAN)	163
	3. Matt Schaub (09 HOU)	401		3. Lawrence McCutcheon (75 LA))	142
	4. Roman Gabriel (73 PHI)	400		4. Ricky Watters (99 SEA)	137
	5. Tyrod Taylor (15 BUF)	397		5. Billy Sims (80 DET)	137
Receiving Yards		YRDS
	1. Sammy Watkins (15 BUF)	262		1. Jim Taylor (61 GB)	4
	2. Gene Washington (72 SF)	218		2. Keenan McCardell (99 JAX)	3
	3. Eddie Hinton (70 BAL)	182		3. Randy Moss (04 MIN)	3
	4. Chris Chambers (03 MIA)	170		4. Marion Barber (06 DAL	3
	5. Ron Shanklin (71 PIT)	169		5. Terrell Davis (98 DEN)	3

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Preliminary Game #1

2005 Miami Dolphins (9-7) vs 2006 St. Louis Rams (8-8)

A Classic Opener In Miami



A great football game to start off our epic tournament played itself out to the end at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. The back and forth battle came down to the 4th quarter when two Jeff Wilkins field goals gave the visitors a 26-20 lead. Gus Frerotte drove the Dolphins down to the dive yard line and had a fourth down with less than 3 minutes to play. The Rams defense stopped them and thought they had the game. On the first play from scrimmage Steven Jackson fumbled away the hand off to Zach Thomas and the Dolphins had another chance they wouldn't miss. Frerotte found Chrsi Chambers for the winning score and Miami, lead by Nick Saban, found a way to win the game.

At Dolphins Stadium Monday, May 18 (N)
Attendance: 72,184

2006 St. Louis Rams at 2005 Miami Dolphins
May 18, 2020	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
2006 St. Louis Rams ()	7	10	0	9	26
2005 Miami Dolphins ()	3	14	3	7	27

2006 St. Louis Rams PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Marc Bulger 26/51 310 2 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Steven Jackson 21 65 3.1 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Torry Holt 10 73 7.3 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Jeff Wilkins 4/4 2/2 14 41

2005 Miami Dolphins PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Gus Frerotte 13/35 128 2 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Ricky Williams 13 68 5.2 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Chris Chambers 4 38 9.5 2 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Olinde Mare 2/2 3/3 8 44

Player of the game:
Chris Chambers (4 rec, 38 yards,2 TD)

[Limasbravo]

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Craziness! Looking forward to this.

Go Elway/Atwater/Sharpe Broncos!

[hellinas00]

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Preliminary Game #2



1987 Cleveland Browns (10-5) vs 2012 Washington Redskins (10-6)

Redskins Raid Cleveland



Robert Griffin III helped lead a second half comeback that stunned the dog pound and the 1987 Cleveland Browns in a slight upset. The 2012 Redskins fell behind 10-0 before a defensive touchdown by Stephen Bowen on a fumble return had them back in the game. Down three at the break, the Skins put the hostile environment behind them and RGIII threw a 13 yard touchdown to Fred Davis and late dove in for a one yard score. Bernie Kosar threw for 240 yards in the first half but only 32 in the second half and a late rally for the Browns would come up short. It is a nice win for the Skins and a quarterback that has often been dismissed as injury prone and ineffective.

At Cleveland Municipal Stadium Monday, May 18 (N)
Attendance: 76,942

2012 Washington Redskins at 1987 Cleveland Browns
May 19,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
2012 Washington Redskins ()	3	7	10	7	27
1987 Cleveland Browns ()	10	3	0	10	23

2012 Washington Redskins PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Robert Griffin III 16/30 238 1 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Alfred Morris 8 47 5.9 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Fred Davis 5 75 15 1 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Billy Cundiff 2/2 3/3 9 28

1987 Cleveland Browns PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Bernie Kosar 20/31 272 2 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Kevin Mack 17 77 4.5 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Brian Brennan 4 72 18 1 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Jeff Jaeger 3/3 2/2 11 26

Player of the Game
Robert Griffin III (238 passing yards, 1 TD, 12 rush yards, 1 TD)

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Preliminary Game 3



1997 Tennessee Oilers (8-8) vs 1996 New Orleans Saints (3-13)

George And Oilers Down Saints

Heavy rain fell during this one in the Liberty Bowl causing difficult conditions for both teams. However anyway you look at this matchup, it was all Titans. An early turnover caused am early Oilers touchdown as Steve McNair hit Ronnie Harmon for a touchdown from 15 yards. Eddie George would add a short plunge making the early score 14-0. Jim Everett did make his only big play of the game on a 14 yard touchdown pass in the 2nd, but the Titans defense would allow no more.The game suffered in the second half and neither team could really throw in the rain, a second half safety and another Eddie george touchdown secured the big win for Tennessee who at this time were still known as the old Oilers.

At The Liberty Bowl Tuesday, May 19 (N)
Attendance: 57,390

1996 New Orleans Saints at 1997 Tennessee Oilers
May 19,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
1996 New Orleans Saints ()	0	7	0	0	7
1997 Tennessee Oilers ()	14	3	0	9	26

1996 New Orleans Saints PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Jim Everett 12/26 118 1 3 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Ray Zellars 16 12 0.8 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Torrance Small 3 32 10.7 1 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Doug Brien 0/0 1/1 1 --

1997 Tennessee Oilers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Steve McNair 8/21 106 1 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Eddie George 25 76 3.0 2 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Eddie George 3 25 8.3 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Al Del Greco 1/1 3/3 6 46

Player of the Game
Eddie George (25 carries, 76 yards, 2 TD, 3 rec)

[Testifyy]

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Very interesting concept you have going here, eager to follow this!

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Preliminary Game 4



2012 San Diego Chargers (7-9) vs 2007 Buffalo Bills (7-9)

Chargers Flub Big Game Again



It is not always about quantity but more often about quality. Two evenly matched teams faced off in a tight battle and the unheralded quarterback lead his team over the favored one. Phillip Rivers threw for 327 yards and a pretty score to Denario Alexander for 53 yards but also threw 2 interceptions. Trent Edwards was more efficient and threw for two scores without any mistakes, his touchdown to Josh Reed in the fourth was the crucial score of the game and the win. San Diego has a sad history of not being able to win the big games, and today they came up short again never leading at any point of the game at home.


At Qualcomm Stadium Wednesday, May 20 (N)
Attendance: 65,100

2007 Buffalo Bills at 2012 San Diego Chargers
May 21,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
2007 Buffalo Bills ()	3	10	7	7	27
2012 San Diego Chargers ()	0	7	3	10	20

2007 Buffalo Bills PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Trent Edwards 17/24 201 2 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Marshawn Lynch 20 61 301 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Josh Reed 4 42 10.5 2 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Ryan Lindell 2/3 3/3 8 53

2012 San Diego Chargers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Phillip Rivers 24/34 327 1 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Ryan Mathews 14 32 2.3 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Eddie Royal 6 94 15.7 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Nate Kaeding 2/3 2/2 8 36

Player of the game
Trent Edwards (17/24, 201 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int)

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Preliminary Game 5



1988 Washington Redskins (7-9) vs 1969 Philadelphia Eagles (4-9-1)

Williams Helps Skins Hold On

Precise and accurate, Doug Williams went to his primary weapons when he had to and helped pull out a tight game against the 69 Eagles. Art Monk and Kelvin Bryant each caught touchdown passes, the Bryant pass opened up a 24-7 lead for the home team. Norm Snead of the Eagles showed some real skill to bring his team back with the long ball and Snead ended with 291 yards while Harold Jackson ended with 124 in the air and one score. The Eagles cut the lead to three in the fourth on a Tom Woodeshick run but Williams and the Skins kept possession of the ball and milked out the clock in what was a good tight football game. Its the second franchise win the Skins have in this tournament.

At RFK Memorial Stadium Thursday, May 21 (N)
Attendance: 51,938

1969 Philadelphia Eagles at 1988 Washington Redskins
May 21,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
1969 Philadelphia Eagles (7-9)	7	0	7	7	21
1988 Washington Redskins (4-9-1)	7	10	7	0	24

1969 Philadelphia Eagles PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Norm Snead 16/31 291 3 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Tom Woodeshick 13 50 3.8 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Harold Jackson 5 124 24.8 1 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Sam Baker 0/1 3/3 3 0

1988 Washington Redskins PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Doug Williams 25/37 252 2 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Kelvin Bryant 8 50 6.3 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Art Monk 6 61 7.6 1 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Chip Lohmiller 1/1 3/3 6 19

Player of the game: Doug Williams (27/35, 252 yards, 2 TD, 1 Int)

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Preliminary Game 6



1961 Green Bay Packers (11-3) vs 1995 Denver Broncos (8-8)
A Green Bay Massacre

The greatest coach of all time is Vince Lombardi, and after his absolute demolition of Mike Shanahan and the 1995 Broncos, who can doubt him? The 61 Packers defense forced 8, yes 8, turnovers and played the Broncos off the field. Jim Taylor scored four touchdowns and Paul Hornung another two in what soon became an embarrassing display. If anyone is wondering if old school football can play with a more modern opponent look to this game for a statement and an answer. This Green Bay team is an open real contender for this tournament. Boyd Dowler had 104 yards and Bart Star threw for 225 with two scores, of course the Packers did not turn the football over once all game.

At City Stadium II Friday, May 22
Attendance: 71,149

1995 Denver Broncos at 1961 Green Bay Packers
May 23,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
1995 Denver Broncos (8-8)	0	7	0	0	7
1961 Green Bay Packers (11-3)	14	21	14	7	56

1995 Denver Broncos PASSING C/A YDS TD INT John Elway 11/23 104 1 3 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Terrell Davis 9 37 4.1 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Rod Bernstine 4 42 10.5 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Jason Elam 0/0 1/1 1 0

1961 Green Bay Packers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Bart Star 16/23 225 2 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Jim Taylor 15 98 6.5 4 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Boyd Dowler 5 104 20.8 1 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Ben Agajanian 0/2 8/8 8 0

Player of the game: Jim Taylor (15 carries, 98 yards, 4 TD)

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Preliminary Game 7



1970 Baltimore Colts (11-2-1) vs 2018 New York Jets (4-12)

Darnold And Jets; Upset Legend

The 1970 Colts may not have been known as the strongest Super Bowl champion, but no one in their right mind could have predicted what a 4 win Jets team with a rookie quarterback did at Memorial Stadium. After playing a tough three quarters where the Colts lead the score 21-20, Sam Dranold drove the football 91 yards down the field culminating in an 11 yards score to Tyrelle Pryor. The rookie shown calm and skill to make the big drive happen. Johnny Unitas was as good as expected throwing for three scores and 359 yards, even in his advanced age Unitas was superb. Still his efforts would come up short as the Colts vaunted defense especially look vulnerable in this one. Eddie Hinton had 14 receptions for 182 yards in the loss, but the upset we saw here is evidence that we can expect anything to happen on any given game day in this tournament; the first Super Bowl champions to fall are the Colts.

2018 New York Jets at 1970 Baltimore Colts
May 24,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
2018 New York Jets (4-12)	7	7	6	13	33
1970 Baltimore Colts (11-2-1)	7	7	7	0	21

2018 New York Jets PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Sam Darnold 19/33 251 1 3 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Isaiah Crowell 6 19 3.2 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Robby Anderson 5 103 20.6 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Jason Myers 2/2 3/3 9 33

1970 Baltimore Colts PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Johnny Unitas 32/68 359 3 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Norm Bulaich 7 44 6.3 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Eddie Hinton 14 182 13 2 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Jim OBrien 0/1 3/3 3 0

Player of the Game: John Unitas (32/68, 359 yards, 3 TD, 0 Int)

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Preliminary Game 8



2016 Seattle Seahawks (10-5-1) vs 2018 Houston Texans (11-5)

Seahawks Survive Texans Test

A battle between two of the most athletic quarterbacks of any era played out at Century Link Field, but in the end it was the defenses that decided the game. The hosts, bolstered by their fans, went up 10-0 in the first quarter with Alex Collins scoring the first touchdown. From there however the Texans defense played very well and in the end held the home team to 25 yards total on the ground. The Seattle defense was just as stout, Deshaun Watson had a hard time getting free and heading into the final period Houston was down by 10; they punted 10 times in the game. Still Watson found Demaryus Thomas for a short score with 2 minutes to play and cut the lead to three. Russell Wilson and the Seahwaks were able to convert a couple first downs and preserve the win in a tough, aggressive game. The modern game can be just as brutal as the old one.

At CenturyLink Field Sunday, May 24 (N)
Attendance: 65,660

2018 Houston Texans at 2016 Seattle Seahawks
May 24,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
2018 Houston Texans (11-5)	0	3	0	7	10
2016 Seattle Seahawks (10-5-1)	10	3	0	0	13

2018 Houston Texans PASSING C/A YDS TD INT DeShaun Watson 14/25 160 1 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Lamar Smith 15 48 3.2 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Ryan Griffin 3 66 22 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Kaimi Fairbairn 1/1 1/1 4 27

2016 Seattle Seahawks PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Russell Wilson 23/36 271 0 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Russell Wilson 6 10 1.7 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Jimmy Graham 5 89 17.8 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Steven Hauschka 2/2 1/1 7 21

Player of the game: Russell Wilson (23/36, 271 yards)

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Preliminary Game 9



1975 Kansas City Chiefs (5-9) vs 2005 Oakland Raiders (4-12)

Rivals Tangle At Arrowhead

Anytime the Raiders and the Chiefs meet in any era the game is sure to be fierce and tight. This battle between two losing sides was no different in fact a seven yard run by Lamont Jordan in the 4th quarter tied the game at 17 with 7:14 to play. Withe the ball and the tie, Kerry Collins threw a crucial interception that lead to a Jeff Kinney touchdown and the Chiefs would add a late kick to pull away. Barry Pearson had 143 receiving yards for KC and scored twice on Mike Livingston passes. The Raiders ran the ball well and LaMont Jordan ended with 131 on the ground and a score. The Raiders had more first downs and more total offense but mistakes turn game around, and the Raiders did it to themselves in this loss. Mike Livingston proved the superior of Kerry Collins.

At Arrowhead Stadium Tuesday, May 26 (N)
Attendance: 72,262

2005 Oakland Raiders at 1975 Kansas City Chiefs
May 26,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
2005 Oakland Raiders (4-12)	7	3	0	7	17
1975 Kansas City Chiefs (5-9)	0	14	0	13	27

2005 Oakland Raiders PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Kerry Collins 19/36 263 1 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Lamont Jordan 24 131 5.5 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Randy Moss 2 88 29.3 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Sebastian Janokowski 1/2 2/2 5 48

1975 Kansas City Chiefs PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Mike Livingston 13/25 211 2 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Macarthur Lane 13 72 5.5 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Barry Pearson 7 143 20.4 2 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Jan Stenerud 2/2 3/3 9 37

Player of the Game: Barry Pearson (7 rec, 143 yards, 2 TD)

[Limasbravo]

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Ugh. Broncos got killed.

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Preliminary Game 10



1966 San Diego Chargers (7-6-1) vs 1997 Arizona Cardinals (4-12)

AFL Charges IN



Carrying the flag for the old AFL, the 1966 Chargers made a statement by shutting out the 1997 Cardinals on their home field 38-0. Cardinals quarterback Jake Plummer was intercepted 4 times and Arizona also lost a fumble and had a punt blocked. The Chargers ran off 17 points in the first quarter and their defense intimidated and outplayed the Arizona front line. Paul Lowe ran for 163 yards and two touchdowns proving again how good the Chargers were in the trenches. Joh Hadl two for three touchdowns, all three coming in the first half before San Diego played more conservative. The AFL was an expolsive league that encouraged offense and risk taking, all the risks paid off tonight for the winning side.

At Balboa Stadium Wednesday, May 27
Attendance: 31,740

1997 Arizona Cardinals at 1966 San Diego Chargers
May 27,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
1997 Arizona Cardinals (4-12)	0	0	0	0	0
1966 San Diego Chargers (7-6-1)	17	7	7	7	38

1997 Arizona Cardinals PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Jake Plummer 8/19 86 0 4 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Leeland McElroy 9 72 8 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Rob Moore 3 48 16 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG None

1966 San Diego Chargers PASSING C/A YDS TD INT John Hadl 19/30 237 2 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Paul Lowe 14 163 11.6 2 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Lance Alworth 5 61 12.2 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Dick Van Raaphorst 1/3 5/5 8 31

Player of the game: Paul Lowe (14 carries, 163 yards, 2 TD)