THE FIFTH DOWN; Analysis: Curiosities Abound in the Playoffs' First Round

5 January 2012, 9:00 pm

Analysis of NFL's wild-card games; notes extraordinary presence of Detroit Lions, who have not made postseason since 1991. Photos (M)2... Read More »

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