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Article: Buccaneers don't need Packers' help Steelers' victory puts Tampa Bay in post-season

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December 27, 1999
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers qualified for the playoffs before they took the field Sunday in a 29-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially boosted Tampa Bay into the post- season with a 30-20 victory over Carolina Sunday at Three Rivers Stadium.

It marks the fifth time in franchise history the Buccaneers (10- 5) have qualified for the playoffs. NFC Central Division rivals Minnesota (9-6) and Detroit (8-7) have also clinched playoff spots.

Tampa Bay can earn the division crown outright with a victory next weekend at Chicago. It would represent Tampa's first division title in 18 years and guarantee a first-round playoff bye. The Buccaneers would open the ...

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