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QB Garrard scrambles for 32 yards to set up winning field

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Jan 6, 2008 5:53 AM CST
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(Newser) – David Garrard was just trying to get a first down, but the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback ended up getting a lot more than that Saturday. Garrard rambled through the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for 32 yards to set up the winning field goal in a wild 31-29 NFL Wild Card playoff win in Pittsburgh, AP reports.

The Steelers had come from 18 points down to take a 29-28 lead with about six minutes left and had the Jaguars forced into a do-or-die, fourth-and-two play. Garrard tucked the ball and didn't stop until he reached the Pittsburgh 11 with just under two minutes to go. Josh Scobee kicked a 25-yard field goal to win it.

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis, left, runs past Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward, right, after making his second interception of the first half during an NFL wildcard football playoff game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis, left, runs past Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward, right, after making his second interception of the first half during an NFL wildcard football...   (Associated Press)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew runs past a diving Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Farrior on his way to a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL wildcard football playoff game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew runs past a diving Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Farrior on his way to a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL wildcard football playoff...   (Associated Press)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee (10) celebrates with holder Adam Podlesh, right, after kicking a 25-yard game-winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers during fourth quarter NFL wild card playoff football action in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. The Jaguars won 31-29. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee (10) celebrates with holder Adam Podlesh, right, after kicking a 25-yard game-winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers during fourth quarter NFL wild...   (Associated Press)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis makes his second interception of the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL wildcard football playoff game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis makes his second interception of the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL wildcard football playoff game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan....   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Steelers' Najeh Davenport (44) dives underneath Jacksonville Jaguars defenders Justin Durant (56), and Kenny Pettway (91) for a first quarter touchdown in an NFL wildcard playoff football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers' Najeh Davenport (44) dives underneath Jacksonville Jaguars defenders Justin Durant (56), and Kenny Pettway (91) for a first quarter touchdown in an NFL wildcard playoff football game...   (Associated Press)
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