STATS, ETC.

The Cardinals finished the season without scoring a first-quarter touchdown on offense. . . . Chris Doleman had 1 1/2 sacks for Minnesota on Sunday, giving him 151, making him the fourth player to surpass 150 career sacks since the league began keeping track in 1982. The others: Reggie White (192.5), Bruce Smith (171) and Kevin Greene (160).

Denver’s Olandis Gary, by running for 1,159 yards, broke Bobby Humphrey’s franchise rushing record by a rookie. . . . Curtis Martin surpassed the Jets’ team rushing record of 1,331 yards by Freeman McNeil in 1985.

Even with the loss Sunday, the Chiefs finished 18-3 against the Raiders in the ‘90s. . . . The Tennessee Titans are the first 13-3 team since divisional play began in 1970 to not win its division.

IN QUOTES

“The hell with eight games out of 10. We should be 16-0.”

RANDY MOSS

Viking receiver, when asked his reaction to the team’s 8-2 finish.

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“I thought this team’s pride had passed the point of packing it in.”

MICHAEL McCRARY

Baltimore defensive end, after team’s lackluster performance in 20-3 loss to New England.

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“When you haven’t played in a year people forget what you can do.”

ROB JOHNSON

Buffalo quarterback, on his 287-yard passing performance in place of Doug Flutie, who was given the game off.

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“I anticipate going in there and taking a shower so I can get out of here.”

MIKE DITKA

Saint coach, when asked what he anticipates might be in his future.