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Divisional Games

Home teams hold court in Round 2

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Oakland head coach Jon Gruden joins fans in the "Black Hole" for some high-fives after the Raiders' 27-0 victory against Miami. AP

By B. Duane Cross, CNNSI.com

If any team was going to upset the apple cart, it figured to be Baltimore. Through two rounds of the postseason -- eight games -- only one home team has lost, Tennessee.

The Ravens won for the second time this season at Tennessee, handing the Titans only their second loss at Adelphia Coliseum in two seasons. And the Ravens did it with their trademark: defense.

Baltimore blocked two field-goal attempts, returning one for the go-ahead touchdown, and NFL Defensive Player of the Year Ray Lewis picked off a pass and ran 50 yards for the nail-in-the-coffin TD for a 24-10 victory Sunday.

On Saturday, postseason fever swept the Bay as Oakland played host to its first playoff game since 1980. The Raiders did not disappoint their faithful, whipping Miami 27-0.

Here is the complete rundown of Divisional weekend action:

NFL Divisional Games Recap
Vikings 34 (12-5), Saints 16 (11-7)
Review	Key Stat
Game Summary and Game Recap	2 x 100: Randy Moss (121 yards) and Cris Carter (120) are the first Minnesota receiving duo to top 100 yards in the same postseason game.
Player of the Game
Daunte Culpepper, QB, Minnesota: In his first postseason game, Culpepper completed 17 of 31 passes for 302 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 51 yards.
CNNSI.com's Breakdown
One week after its first playoff victory in the franchise's 34-year history, New Orleans' magic carpet ride crash landed on the Metrodome turf. Randy Moss' first touchdown reception -- on Minnesota's third offensive play of the game -- set the tone. Even the limited return of RB Ricky Williams was not enough to spark the Saints' offense.
Raiders 27 (13-4), Dolphins 0 (12-6)
Review	Key Stat
Game Summary and Game Recap	1: Number of postseason shutouts by Oakland -- and number of postseason shutouts of Miami -- after Saturday.
Player of the Game
Tory James, CB, Oakland: His 90-yard interception return for a touchdown got the Raiders off on the right foot. He later added another pick.
CNNSI.com's Breakdown
Miami's offensive ineptness -- most notably QB Jay Fiedler (18-of-38, 176 yards and three interceptions) -- was magnified by RB Lamar Smith's paltry 4-yard effort on eight carries. Oakland's defense continues to shine; the Raiders have allowed only two touchdowns in their last 15 quarters at home.
Ravens 24 (14-4), Titans 10 (13-4)
Review	Key Stat
Game Summary and Game Recap	183: Difference in offensive yardage between the Titans (317) and the Ravens (134).
Player of the Game
Ray Lewis, LB, Baltimore: A 50-yard interception return for a touchdown overshadowed his 12-tackle effort.
CNNSI.com's Breakdown
Special teams and defense were the hallmark of Tennessee's AFC title run in 1999. That torch has been passed to Baltimore. The Titans blocked two punts, but the Ravens made their special teams' effort stand up: a 90-yard TD return by Anthony Mitchell was the difference-maker. Tack on Lewis' INT return for the final points, and Baltimore is getting all the necessary breaks.
Giants 20 (13-4), Eagles 10 (12-6)
Review	Key Stat
Game Summary and Game Recap	2: Number of third-down conversions (in 15 attempts) for Philadelphia.
Player of the Game
Michael Barrow, LB, New York: Had 10 tackles and an assist as Giants limited Philadelphia to 186 yards total offense.
CNNSI.com's Breakdown
Nothing like getting off to a fast start. ...Rookie Ron Dixon's game-opening 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown ignited the Meadowlands fanatics and gave the Giants a lead they would never relinquish. Jason Sehorn's interception return for a touchdown was the back-breaker for young Eagles.

 

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