Cntrygal
12-28-2002, 12:06 AM
Heading into last weekend, both teams controlled their own postseason destinies. If the Patriots beat the Jets and then the Dolphins in their last two games, they would win the AFC East. If the Dolphins defeated the Vikings, they would clinch a playoff spot. Well, both teams blew golden opportunities in a crowded AFC playoff race. New England no longer controls its own fate -- the defending Super Bowl champions need to win and get help. Miami, however, is still in the driver’s seat -- a victory Sunday clinches the division for the Dolphins. but there's a wrinkle..... (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/news/2002/12/27/marquee_matchup_17/)