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SCOREBOARD

Monday, Dec. 27

Philadelphia (13-1) at St. Louis (6-8), 7 p.m. (ABC). The Eagles play their first game this season without injured receiver Terrell Owens. The Rams probably need to win their final two games to make the playoffs.

HIRING

LSU's Nick Saban is taking over as coach of the Miami Dolphins, agreeing to a five-year deal worth almost $5 million a year. Saban disclosed his decision shortly after the Tigers arrived in Orlando for their Jan. 1 bowl game against Iowa.

"It's a tremendous challenge for me," he said, "and a great opportunity for me and my family."

MILESTONES

The Packers won their third straight NFC North crown by beating the Vikings 34-31 on Friday. ... With 37 touchdown passes, Daunte Culpepper broke the Vikings' season record of 34, set by Randall Cunningham in 1998. ... Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs, caught two TD passes in a 31-30 victory Saturday against Oakland, tying him for third among tight ends with Wesley Walls at 54 career touchdowns. ... The Broncos gave coach Mike Shanahan his 100th career regular-season victory with the franchise, beating Tennessee 37-16.

STREAKS

Kansas City has won four straight. ... Tennessee has lost five a row, allowing at least 31 points in each.

SWINGS

Titans QB Billy Volek, who threw for more than 900 yards and eight TDs in the previous two games, was 8-for-20 for 111 yards and two interceptions in a 37-16 loss to Denver. He also was sacked five times. ... Usually strong at home, the Titans are 1-6 in Nashville this season.