IN QUOTES

‘It’s unreal....Twelve weeks in a row we’ve been talking about the same thing.’

Mike Minter, Panther safety after Carolina blew another lead for its 12th consecutive loss

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‘If we’re thinking playoffs right now, we’re kidding ourselves.’

Kerry Collins, Giant quarterback after New York fell to 5-7 with a 20-13 loss at Dallas

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‘Given the pressure we’ve been under... I really haven’t had much fun this year. Today we had fun.’

Cris Carter, Viking receiver after 42-24 victory

ETC.

Ahman Green became the first Packer running back to top 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons since John Brockington in 1971-73. ... Viking receiver Randy Moss went over 1,000 yards on the season and became first receiver in NFL history to reach mark in each of his first four seasons.