Monday, December 31, 2007

By the Numbers

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Teams that have qualified for the playoffs after beginning the season 5-7. The Redskins became the latest after starting 5-3, then going 0-4 before winning out to earn the No. 6 seed in the NFC.

Redskins fans continued their wide array of tributes to slain former safety Sean Taylor, from stickers to T-shirts to hats to banners. They were joined by several Cowboys fans, who wore black "21" stickers over their Dallas jerseys.

Saturday at Qwest Field, 4:30 p.m. (WRC-4, WBAL-11)

The Seahawks (10-6) beat the Redskins, 20-10, the last time the teams met in the playoffs, in the NFC semifinals two years ago. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has been the catalyst this season with running back Shaun Alexander nursing several injuries. Defensive end Patrick Kerney and linebacker Lofa Tatupu lead an aggressive defense.