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Young love: In dramatic fashion, Steve Young (8) and the 49ers ended a five-game losing streak against the Packers AP

Niners strike gold

Young stuns Packers with amazing TD pass in final seconds

Terrell Owens' moment of redemption came at the last instant. Owens, who had four drops and a fumble earlier, leaped to catch Steve Young's 25-yard touchdown pass with three seconds remaining, giving the San Francisco 49ers a 30-27 NFC wild-card victory over the Green Bay Packers.
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Like White's career, Packers' glory era could be over
Reggie White didn't watch his career come to an end Sunday at 3Com Park. He heard it. And perhaps it was the sound of an era ending, the heavy-hearted pitch of a last hurrah for the green and gold.
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Packers say fumble no-call killed them
Mike Holmgren rose up against the NFL's instant replay plan for the playoffs and he's lived to regret it.
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King: Wild cards, All-Pros and more


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What is the most dramatic TD pass in 49ers playoff history?
Montana to Clark ('82)
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It is great to vanquish the Packers in a memorable game. However, I do not necessarily agree with some of you that Terrell Owens' game-winner is in the class of "The Catch". -- Showtime



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