Cowboys go from Super Bowl to super bust Web-posted 12/9/97   Forget the remote chance the Dallas Cowboys have of making the playoffs.

Panthers maul Cowboys Web-posted 12/9/97   IRVING, Texas -- The Carolina Panthers unceremoniously ended the Dallas Cowboys' five-year reign as NFC East champion.

Falcons could make playoffs Web-posted 12/9/97   SUWANEE, Ga. -- Six weeks ago the Atlanta Falcons were studying the various tie-breakers to see where they stood in the battle for the No. 1 draft pick. Now, they are actually contemplating their chances of making the playoffs.