Fruitless domination for Minnesota
January, 25, 2010
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Kevin Seifert | ESPN.com
We noted Sunday evening that Minnesota outgained New Orleans 475-257 in total yardage in the NFC Championship Game. That differential is the biggest for a losing team in NFL postseason history, according to Elias Sports Bureau.
In other words, no team has outgained its opponent by more yards and still lost a playoff game. Ever. And as it turns out, not by a long shot. That’s what five turnovers will do for you. Here’s a fuller look:
In other words, no team has outgained its opponent by more yards and still lost a playoff game. Ever. And as it turns out, not by a long shot. That’s what five turnovers will do for you. Here’s a fuller look:
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