1.   Minnesota then beat Dallas in the NFC wildcard game.

2.   The Bears won a wildcard game at Minnesota with Walsh at quarterback before getting drilled by San Francisco in an NFC semifinal.

3.   The Giants, for example, could have home-field advantage throughout if they win or play a first-round wildcard game if they lose.

4.   In the National Conference wildcard games this weekend, Philadelphia host Detroit and Atlanta travel to Green Bay.

5.   Buffalo must play a wildcard game for the second year in a row.

6.   Marino threw for two touchdowns and the Dolphins took advantage of two turnovers to win the American Conference wildcard game.