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Broncos Dash Vikings' Playoff Hopes in OT

Posted Dec 30, 07 9:09 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – The Broncos added the title of spoiler to their 7-9 record this season, as a 22-19 overtime win let Denver deny Minnesota any chance at a playoff berth, reports the Denver Post. Vikings quarterback Tavaris Jackson lost a fumble to an overtime sack, allowing the turnover that led to Jason Elam's game-winning field goal. In other season-enders:

  • San Diego capitalized on Oakland's mistakes and turnovers to surge to a 30-17 victory (their ninth straight against the Raiders) and clinch the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs.
  • The Jets' season just wouldn't end, as overtime, kicker-icing, and penalties all delayed the final result of the 13-10 win over Kansas City.

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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jerry Porter catches a touchdown pass against San Diego Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. San Diego won...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, right, recovers his own fumble as Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) comes in to cover in the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 22-19 overtime victory...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams, right, looks to sack Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler in the third quarter of the Broncos' 22-19 overtime victory in the teams' NFL final regular-season...   (Associated Press)
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San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner hugs Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha at the end of the game in an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. San Diego won, 30-17. (AP...   (Associated Press)
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle reacts after being sacked in the fourth quarter by the New York Jets in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 13-10...   (Associated Press)
New York Jets' Ben Graham, left, celebrates with Mike Nugent after Nugent kicked the winning field goal in overtime against the Kansas City Chiefs in NFL football action Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 in East...   (Associated Press)
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