Round of 32 Results:
96 Packers: 9
86 Giants: 0
In a slugfest for the ages, the Packers prevail on a trio of second-half field goals.
91 Redskins: 15
78 Steelers: 14
After trailing 14-9 for much of the half, Mark Rypien scored on a quarterback sneak, giving Washington a lead they would not relinquish.
73 Dolphins: 3
98 Broncos: 34
The Dolphins led going into the third quarter, but the Broncos scored four consecutive touchdowns on offense and added a pick-six in the second half.
42 Bears: 14
89 49ers: 22
The Bears had little success stopping Joe Montana and Jerry Rice as the duo led the 49ers to six total scoring drives.
03 Patriots: 3
85 Bears: 25
Richard Dent outscored the Patriots by himself as he registered a safety and a pick-six. Up 9-3 after one quarter, the Bears added a trio of field goals and a late touchdown to ensure the 22-point win.
75 Vikings: 37
15 Broncos: 12
Fran Tarkenton fired a pair of touchdowns in the first and third quarters, presenting the Vikings with a 37-6 lead entering the fourth quarter.
13 Broncos: 48
98 Vikings: 25
Down 27-19, the Vikings scored a touchdown before failing on the two-point conversion. In a matter of three minutes, the Broncos had two offensive plays, scoring on both, and forcing two turnovers, including a pick-six.
67 Raiders: 6
88 49ers: 27
Joe Montana and the Niners scored touchdowns on their first three possessions, holding a double-digit lead for the remainder of the game.
83 Raiders: 0
84 49ers: 30
Jim Plunkett threw six interceptions with three being returned for touchdowns as the Niners roll.
72 Dolphins: 20
77 Cowboys: 37
Tony Dorsett ran for more than 200 yards and three touchdowns as the Cowboys push the Dolphins to the brink of elimination.
16 Patriots: 28
04 Patriots: 17
The elder Tom Brady outdoes his younger self, cashing in on four touchdowns.
99 Rams: 17
07 Patriots: 24
A Rodney Harrison interception in the dying moments of regulation set the Patriots up inside the 10-yard line. Sammy Morris found the end zone, giving the Patriots a late win.
17 Eagles: 21
68 Jets: 13
Nick Foles tossed two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, flipping a six-point deficit into an eight-point win.
15 Panthers: 12
06 Chargers: 17
A two-touchdown first quarter put the Chargers in an unassailable position as a late stop allows the Chargers into the second round.
84 Dolphins: 26
93 Cowboys: 21
Dan Marino flexes his MVP muscle, orchestrating three touchdowns as the Cowboys failed to execute down the stretch.
79 Steelers: 0
71 Cowboys: 10
Roger Staubach hit Bob Hayes for the game’s only touchdown as the Cowboys shut out the Steelers.
Losers Round 1 Results:
86 Giants: 13
78 Steelers: 30
Lynn Swann and John Stallworth caught two touchdowns each, helping the Steelers to a three-score win.
73 Dolphins: 16
42 Bears: 3
Leading 9-3 leading into the fourth quarter, Larry Csonka and the Dolphins found the end zone to close out a victory.
15 Broncos: 13
03 Patriots: 21
After falling to a 13-0 deficit in the early moments of the game, Brady executed flawless management of the action, adding a touchdown in each of the final three quarters.
98 Vikings: 17
67 Raiders: 7
Randy Moss slipped open for a pair of late touchdowns, flipping a Raiders lead into a Vikings win.
83 Raiders: 10
72 Dolphins: 9
Garo Yepremian shanks a critical extra point, allowing a win for the Raiders.
04 Patriots: 24
99 Rams: 31
The Greatest Show on Turf recorded over 500 yards of total offense as Marshall Faulk scored three times.
68 Jets: 16
15 Panthers: 13
Tied at 10 entering overtime, a Graham Garo field goal was answered with a Joe Namath touchdown run.
93 Cowboys: 17
79 Steelers: 45
Terry Bradshaw launches six touchdowns as the Steelers massacre the Cowboys.
Winners Octofinals Results:
96 Packers: 27
91 Redskins: 26
Trailing 26-14, Brett Favre connected for a pair of touchdown passes to pull out the late win.
98 Broncos: 20
89 49ers: 21
Montana out-dueled Elway, leading a game-winning field goal drive in the final seconds.
75 Vikings: 0
85 Bears: 20
Richard Dent continues his stellar showcase, recording five sacks and another defensive touchdown.
13 Broncos: 20
88 49ers: 14
On the first play of overtime, Peyton Manning finds Demaryius Thomas for a walk-off touchdown
84 49ers: 42
77 Cowboys: 28
Montana connects with Dwight Clark for three touchdowns, helping the Niners to another win.
16 Patriots: 7
07 Patriots: 16
In another duel of Tom Brady clones, 07 Brady salvages a questionable first half by leading the Patriots on a 13-0 run to close the game.
17 Eagles: 21
06 Chargers: 30
Both offenses scored 21 points, but a Chargers special teams touchdown and safety contributed to the nine-point win.
84 Dolphins: 10
71 Cowboys: 26
Marino tosses three picks with each leading to Cowboy field goals. The Dolphins failed to come back from down 19 at the half.
Losers Round 2 Results:
84 Dolphins: 13
78 Steelers: 20
Marino tosses three more interceptions as the Dolphins choke away a chance to send the game to overtime.
17 Eagles: 3
73 Dolphins: 19
Larry Csonka falls into the end zone twice, helping the Dolphins to survive another game.
16 Patriots: 24
03 Patriots: 3
Young Brady completed only nine passes to his own team, tossing three to the ’16 Patriots in defeat.
77 Cowboys: 17
98 Vikings: 20
Gary Anderson hits the game-tying and game-winning field goals in the final three minutes as a Staubach interception downs the Cowboys.
88 49ers: 16
83 Raiders: 32
Marcus Allen scores a touchdown in each quarter as the Raiders defeat their California competition.
75 Vikings: 23
99 Rams: 20
Fran Tarkenton found the end zone on a sneak attempt, giving the Vikings a win.
98 Broncos: 6
68 Jets: 38
As six Elway passes were intercepted, Broadway Joe and the Jets survive.
91 Redskins: 27
79 Steelers: 9
Washington scored a touchdown in each quarter, extending the lead from five to 18 in the second half.
Losers Round 3 Results:
78 Steelers: 20
73 Dolphins: 23
Csonka slipped his way into the end zone twice as the Dolphins escape a threat in overtime.
16 Patriots: 17
98 Vikings: 14
Stephen Gostkowski nails a game-winning field goal as time expires, knocking out the Vikings.
83 Raiders: 10
75 Vikings: 6
A Marcus Allen 76-yard touchdown run secures the win for the Raiders.
68 Jets: 16
91 Redskins: 30
Art Monk and Gary Clark haul in a touchdown each as the Redskins overcome the Jets.
Winners Quarterfinals Results:
96 Packers: 27
89 49ers: 10
The legend of Don Beebe grows as the former Bill scores on a kickoff return and a reception, leading the Packers to a three-score victory.
85 Bears: 14
13 Broncos: 24
Manning finds three different receivers for third-quarter touchdowns as the Broncos progress.
84 49ers: 33
07 Patriots: 21
Wendell Tyler and Roger Craig combine for 200 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns as the Niners eliminate the Patriots.
06 Chargers: 17
71 Cowboys: 14
The LaDainian Tomlinson show continues as the MVP runs for two more touchdowns, pushing the Chargers into the semifinals.
Losers Round 4 Results:
85 Bears: 6
73 Dolphins: 21
Despite the best efforts of the likes of Richard Dent and Mike Singletary, the Bears cannot stop Larry Csonka who runs for 150 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns.
89 49ers: 21
16 Patriots: 20
Down six with three minutes to go, Montana engineers a drive for the ages as the Niners score as Tom expires to defeat the Patriots.
71 Cowboys: 23
83 Raiders: 3
Roger Staubach found the end zone with three different pass catchers as the Cowboys bludgeon the Raiders.
07 Patriots: 39
91 Redskins: 36
In one of the most entertaining games of the series, the Patriots recover from being down 36-14 at the beginning of the second half. Brady rattled off three consecutive touchdown drives before placing Gostkowski within range to knock off the Redskins.
Losers Round 5:
73 Dolphins: 17
89 49ers: 31
Jerry Rice hauls in a touchdown in each quarter as the Dolphins fall.
71 Cowboys: 0
07 Patriots: 23
Continuing from their dominant second half in their previous game, the Patriots steamroll the Cowboys, scoring in each quarter.
Winners Semifinals Results:
96 Packers: 20
13 Broncos: 24
Tied at 14 entering the fourth quarter, the teams traded field goals before a second Packer field goal was surpassed by a Knowshon Moreno touchdown run.
84 49ers: 26
06 Chargers: 32
Both teams connected on four field goals, but a Tomlinson touchdown run in overtime gave the win to the Chargers.
Losers Round 6 Results:
84 49ers: 31
89 49ers: 37
In yet another overtime game, the 89 Niners prevailed through a dominant performance by Joe Montana and his 347 yards and pair of touchdowns.
96 Packers: 16
07 Patriots: 13
A Gostkowski missed 52-yard kick ends the run of the Patriots.
Losers Round 7 Result:
89 49ers: 13
96 Packers: 20
Antonio Freeman only caught two passes, but he recorded 137 yards and two touchdowns on said passes, pushing the Packers into the Loser Finals.
Winners Final:
13 Broncos: 31
06 Chargers: 28
As both teams reeled off 600 total yards of offense, a go-ahead touchdown by Antonio Gates was answered with a Peyton Manning onslaught in the final two minutes, securing a game-winning touchdown.
Losers Round 8:
06 Chargers: 23
96 Packers: 26
A trio of Tomlinson touchdown runs were ruined by a steely Brett Favre drive to win the game and send the Packers to the title game.
CHAMPIONSHIP:
13 Broncos: 21
96 Packers: 37
Favre, the MVP of the simulation, stole the show with four electric touchdown passes as the Broncos trailed by double-digits for most of the night at the Georgia Dome.
So, folks, the 1996 Green Bay Packers are the greatest football team of all time. Thanks for following along!
