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Tecmo Super Bowl for NES Guide
Version 2.0 (6-28-00)
Written by Paul Schulzetenberg a.k.a. Mosi Tatupu (
[email protected])
Table of contents:
I. Introduction
A. Abbreviations and Terms
B. History of the Versions
II. Team and Individual Rankings
A. Team Rankings
1. Overall
i. Subjectively
ii. COM
iii. MAN
2. Offense
i. Subjectively
ii. COM
iii. MAN
iv. QB Points
v. Difference Between Starting and Backup QBs
vi. Running Back Speed
vii. Average Wide Receiver Points
viii. Total Tight End Points
ix. Total Offensive Line Points
3. Defense
i. Subjectively
ii. COM
iii. MAN
iv. Defensive Line Points
v. Linebacker Points
vi. Secondary Points
4. Strength of Schedule
B. Individual Rankings
1. Quarterbacks
i. Total Points
ii. Passing Speed
iii. Pass Accuracy
iv. Maximum Speed
v. Facts Worth Noting
2. Running Backs
i. Feature Backs
ii. Fullbacks
iii. Hitting Power
iv. Receptions
v. Facts Worth Noting
3. Wide Receivers
i. Wide Receiver Points
ii. Maximum Speed
iii. Receptions
iv. Facts Worth Noting
4. Tight Ends
i. Total Points
ii. Receptions
iii. Maximum Speed
iv. Facts Worth Noting
5. Kickers
i. Total Points
ii. Kicking Ability
iii. Avoid Kick Block
iv. Facts Worth Noting
6. Punters
i. Total Points
ii. Kicking Ability
iii. Avoid Kick Block
iv. Facts Worth Noting
7. Defensive Linemen
i. Total Points
ii. Maximum Speed
iii. Hitting Power
iv. Quickness
v. Facts Worth Noting
8. Linebackers
i. Total Points
ii. Maximum Speed
iii. Hitting Power
iv. Quickness
v. Facts Worth Noting
9. Defensive Backs
i. Total Points
ii. Maximum Speed
iii. Pass Interceptions
iv. Facts Worth Noting
III. Schedule
A. Week-by-week Schedule
B. Explanation
IV. Scouting Reports
A. Buffalo Bills
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
B. Indianapolis Colts
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
C. Miami Dolphins
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
D. New England Patriots
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
E. New York Jets
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
F. Cincinnati Bengals
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
G. Cleveland Browns
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
H. Houston Oilers
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
I. Pittsburgh Steelers
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
J. Denver Broncos
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
K. Kansas City Chiefs
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
L. Los Angeles Raiders
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
M. San Diego Chargers
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
N. Seattle Seahawks
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
O. Washington Redskins
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
P. New York Giants
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
Q. Philadelphia Eagles
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
R. Phoenix Cardinals
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
S. Dallas Cowboys
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
T. Chicago Bears
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
U. Detroit Lions
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
V. Green Bay Packers
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
W. Minnesota Vikings
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
X. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
Y. San Francisco 49ers
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
Z. Los Angeles Raiders
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
AA. New Orleans Saints
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
AB. Atlanta Falcons
1. Points and Rankings
2. Roster
3. Schedule
4. Scouting Report and Commentary
AC. AFC Pro Bowl Team
AD. NFC Pro Bowl Team
IV. Miscellaneous
A. Tecmo Codes
B. Other Tecmo Documents
C. Acknowledgements
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Introduction
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Welcome! You have reached utopia, otherwise known as the Tecmo Super
Bowl Guide. I have never before seen a guide to this game, so I said
to myself, "Paul, you should write one, both to show old players that
Tecmo Super Bowl is still fun, even after collecting several layers of
dust, and also to introduce some new players to the glories of this
underappreciated game." Well, that and I had too much time on my
hands.
You may be wondering which Tecmo I am covering in this FAQ. The only
Tecmo this covers is Tecmo Super Bowl for the old Nintendo. This means
there is no information on Tecmo Bowl for NES, Tecmo Super Bowl I, II,
or III for SNES or Genesis, and certainly no info on that crapfest that
has Tecmo's name on it for the PSX. For all you lovers of the other
Tecmos out there, I'm sorry. I don't have the time nor the passion to
write guides to all the other versions of Tecmo Super Bowl.
I am nearing the end of my sojourn into Tecmo Guide country. There
probably will be a Version 3, but right now I can't come up with much
to put in it. It will cover the cinemas and cutscenes at the beginning
of the game and at the end, and also expanded scouting reports, but
that more than likely will be the last version, unless I can get some
good ideas on what else I should put in this guide. I've been toying
with the idea of putting professional football stats from 1991, but I
need to know if anybody is interested in that. If I get no feedback,
I'll assume nobody cares. I've done most of what I could think of to
do, and anything I haven't done is included in Leif Powers' guide,
which can be found at GameFAQs.com. So, if anybody out there in
Tecmoland has any great suggestions, feel free to email me at
[email protected] and I'll see if I want to put it in my guide.
Abbreviations and Terms
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This guide uses many abbreviations, both relating to Tecmo
specifically, and to football in general. This is a listing of the
abbreviations I used in this guide.
O-offense
QB-quarterback
RB-running back
HB-halfback
FB-fullback
WR-wide receiver
TE-tight end
OL-offensive line or offensive lineman
T-offensive tackle
G-offensive guard
C-center
D-defense
DL-defensive line or defensive lineman
DE-defensive end
NT-nose tackle
LB-linebacker
ILB-inside linebacker
OLB-outside linebacker
DB-defensive back
CB-cornerback
S-safety
SS-strong safety
FS-free safety
NFL-National Football League
AFC-American Football Conference
NFC-National Football Conference
In this guide I also use the terms top and bottom to specify which
player I am talking about if there happens to be more than one. T and
B represent top and bottom. For instance, I will use TOLB to represent
the outside linebacker closest to the top of the screen. The game uses
right and left, but that situation can change depending on what goal
you are facing.
TSB or Tecmo-Tecmo Super Bowl for NES
making popcorn-When a player throws off a defender with minimal
grappling while running with the ball. When a player has
extremely high hitting power, they can often throw off would be
tacklers without significant slowdown.
possessed-When a computer controlled defensive lineman or linebacker
breaks through the line of scrimmage on every or nearly every
play. Usually happens when the defender is in excellent
condition.
Tecmo legend-A player who is a virtual unknown in real life, but is
one of the best on Tecmo. A good example is Bob Nelson. Has
anybody actually heard of this guy? Yet he is a force on
defense. He even has the capability to become possessed.
glitch-A problem in gameplay that is obviously unintentional.
Common glitches in TSB include the fumble glitch, the bouncing
punt, and the inability of a man controlled player to recover a
fumble.
nosetackle dive-The single cheapest move in the game. The move
where the nosetackle dives at the quarterback through the line.
There is no defense against it, other than a fast quarterback or
choosing a different play. Also called: the lurch, the bitch
move, the low blow. (Thanks to M.E.Z. AKA Haddix4475)
"playing above his stats"-This is a term for when a player seems to
be going much faster or hitting much harder than his stats
indicate. One of my favorite players, Mosi Tatupu, fits this
definition because he is able to return kickoffs much better than
his stats would have you think. If a player is performing better
than should be possible according to his stats, he is "playing
above his stats.
Abbreviations ralating to individual players-
rushing speed (RS)-How fast a player accelerates. Found at all
positions.
rushing power (RP)-This one is something of an enigma. I think it
has something to do with how well a player can block. Found at
all positions.
maximum speed (MS)-How fast a player's top speed is. Found at all
positions.
hitting power (HP)-How well a player hits. This also determines the
player's ability to make popcorn (see above). Found at all
positions.
passing speed (PS)-How fast a quarterback's pass travels in the air.
Found only at QB.
pass control (PC)-This is another one I'm unsure of. According to
beernut from the Tecmo Message Board (address at the end of this
guide) it is how well a quarterback can throw into coverage and
not get intercepted. Found only at QB.
accuracy of pass (AP)-How well a quarterback can hit his receiver
without overthrowing, underthrowing, or otherwise throwing the
ball badly. Found only at QB.
avoid pass block (APB)-Duh. Found only at QB.
ball control (BC)-How well a player can hold onto the ball; how
little he fumbles. Found at RB, WR, and TE.
receptions (RC)-How well a player catches. Found at RB, WR, and TE.
kicking ability (KA)-How well a player kicks, both in terms of
accuracy and distance. Found at K and P.
avoid kick block (AKB)-The ability to avoid having a kick blocked.
Found at K and P.
pass interceptions(PI)-The ability to intercept a pass. Found at
all defensive positions.
quickness (QC)-This has something to do with pass rushing. I think
that it controls how fast a player gets off the snap. According
to Jeff Gaffney of the Tecmo message board, quickness also
determines how fast a defender can change direction. Found at
all defensive postions.
C5, C6, C7, and C8-Category 5, 6, 7, and 8. I use these when
referring to multiple positions. These four categories differ
from position to position. For example, the fifth category for a
quarterback is passing speed, while for a running back it is ball
control.
Perc.-Percentile. If you want more information, look under the
Scouting Reports area.
Wk.-Week.
Opp.-Opponent.
!-Pro Bowler.
*-Starter.
T-Tied.
sic-Spelling incorrect. Amazingly, Tecmo missepelled quite a few
names.
History of the Versions
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Version 1.0 (12-31-99)
Team and individual rankings written.
Intro and Miscellaneous written.2.0 (6-28-00)
Scouting Reports written.
Schedule and Schedule Strength sections added.
Several mistakes corrected.
Updates to the definitions of individual statistics made.
Several small things added to the terms and abbreviations and
acknowledgements sections.
Other Tecmo Documents section added.
Tecmo Codes section written
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Team and Individual Rankings
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The title pretty much sums up what this section includes. I have
ranked all the teams in term of offense and defense. Also covered are
all the individual players at each position. At the beginning of each
section, I have included the major factors in my decisions.
I have ranked each team three different ways. The first is
subjectively, which is just my opinion. The second is the "COM"
version, using every individual player's percentile. (Finding
percentiles is covered in the scouting reports section.) I took all the
starters, added them together, added five times the average of the OL
and backups, and added half the sum of the punter and kicker. All
values are rounded to the nearest whole number. The final way is the
"MAN" version, using a team's stars. I only used the percentiles of
the key positions. I took the best starting RB, QB, receiver (WR or
TE), DL, LB, and DB. I added all those percentiles together and came
up with the third number. As a general rule, the better the MAN value,
the better the team when controlled by a player. For COM value, it
applies more to the computer.
Team Rankings
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Overall-Subjective
1. San Francisco 49ers
2. New York Giants
3. Buffalo Bills
4. Houston Oilers
5. Los Angeles Raiders
6. Chicago Bears
7. Philadelphia Eagles
8. Cincinnati Bengals
9. Denver Broncos
10. Miami Dolphins
11. Kansas City Chiefs
12. New York Jets
13. Washington Redskins
14. Los Angeles Rams
15. Minnesota Vikings
16. Detroit Lions
17. Dallas Cowboys
18. New Orleans Saints
19. Atlanta Falcons
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
21. San Diego Chargers
22. Cleveland Browns
23. Seattle Seahawks
24. Green Bay Packers
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
26. Phoenix Cardinals
27. Indianapolis Colts
28. New England Patriots
Overall-COM
Rank Team Points
1. New York Giants 1614
2. San Francisco 49ers 1598
3. Pittsburgh Steelers 1581
4. Los Angeles Raiders 1502
5. Houston Oilers 1469
6. Miami Dolphins 1466
7. Minnesota Vikings 1422
8. Kansas City Chiefs 1418
9. Dallas Cowboys 1396
10. Chicago Bears 1378
11. Washington Redskins 1365
12. San Diego Chargers 1360
13. Buffalo Bills 1324
14. New Orleans Saints 1290
15. Philadelphia Eagles 1236
16. Denver Broncos 1175
17. Cincinnati Bengals 1157
18. Phoenix Cardinals 1107
19. Los Angeles Rams 1103
20. Detroit Lions 1095
21. New York Jets 1076
22. Seattle Seahawks 1057
23. Atlanta Falcons 1012
24. Green Bay Packers 991
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 955
26. Cleveland Browns 910
27. New England Patriots 856
28. Indianapolis Colts 824
Overall-MAN
Rank Team Points
1. San Francisco 49ers 549
2. Buffalo Bills 541
3. Houston Oilers 532
4. Minnesota Vikings 520
5. Los Angeles Raiders 519
6. Pittsburgh Steelers 515
7. Kansas City Chiefs 514
8. Philadelphia Eagles 508
9. New York Giants 505
10. San Diego Chargers 504
11. Detroit Lions 499
12. Dallas COwboys 497
13. Miami Dolphins 492
14. Cincinnati Bengals 473
15. Chicago Bears 459
16. New York Jets 457
17. Washington Redskins 450
18. Denver Broncos 447
19. New Orleans Saints 445
20. Green Bay Packers 439
21T. Phoenix Cardinals 437
21T. Atlanta Falcons 437
23. Los Angeles Rams 429
24. Seattle Seahawks 410
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 406
26. Cleveland Browns 393
27. New England Patriots 381
28. Indianapolis Colts 316
Offense-Subjective
1. San Francisco 49ers
2. Houston Oilers
3. Buffalo Bills
4. New York Giants
5. Miami Dolphins
6. Los Angeles Raiders
7. Chicago Bears
8. Philadelphia Eagles
9. Denver Broncos
10. Los Angeles Rams
11. Detroit Lions
12. New York Jets
13. Cincinnati Bengals
14. Kansas City Chiefs
15. Atlanta Falcons
16. Washington Redskins
17. Dallas Cowboys
18. Minnesota Vikings
19. New Orleans Saints
20. San Diego Chargers
21. Seattle Seahawks
22. Cleveland Browns
23. Phoenix Cardinals
24. Green Bay Packers
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
26. Indianapolis Colts
27. Pittsburgh Steelers
28. New England Patriots
Offense-COM
Rank Team Points
1. Houston Oilers 830
2. San Francisco 49ers 823
3. Los Angeles Rams 785
4. Washington Redskins 778
5. New York Giants 769
6. Miami Dolphins 768
7. Los Angeles Raiders 758
8. Cincinnati Bengals 715
9. Minnesota Vikings 692
10. Pittsburgh Steelers 671
11. Kansas City Chiefs 660
12. Dallas Cowboys 648
13. Denver Broncos 636
14. Buffalo Bills 627
15. New Orleans Saints 614
16. Green Bay Packers 607
17. San Diego Chargers 592
18. Detroit Lions 575
19. New York Jets 566
20. Atlanta Falcons 563
21. Chicago Bears 555
22. Philadelphia Eagles 549
23T. Seattle Seahawks 544
23T. Phoenix Cardinals 544
25. Cleveland Browns 517
26. Indianapolis Colts 501
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 499
28. New England Patriots 388
Offense-MAN
Rank Team Points
1. Buffalo Bills 282
2. San Francisco 49ers 280
3T. Cincinnati Bengals 272
3T. New York Giants 272
5. Denver Broncos 268
6T. Los Angeles Raiders 260
6T. Dallas Cowboys 260
8. Houston Oilers 261
9. Kansas City Chiefs 260
10. Los Angeles Rams 258
11. San Diego Chargers 245
12. Miami Dolphins 244
13. Detroit Lions 243
14. Green Bay Packers 242
15. Philadelphia Eagles 240
16. Washington Redskins 237
17. Minnesota Vikings 236
18. Pittsburgh Steelers 232
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 231
20. Atlanta Falcons 224
21. New York Jets 223
22. New Orleans Saints 220
23. Cleveland Browns 218
24. Seattle Seahawks 205
25. Phoenix Cardinals 195
26. Indianapolis Colts 180
27. Chicago Bears 174
28. New England Patriots 141
Total QB Points
SP-starting QB points
BP-backup QB points
SP+BP=Points
Rank Team SP BP Points
1. S.F. 419 338 757
2. Buf. 419 270 689
3. Phi. 421 265 686
4. Hou. 408 277 685
5. Mia. 395 283 678
..
28. N.E. 232 265 497
Biggest Difference between starting and backup QBs
SP-starting player
BP-backup player
SP-BP=Points
Rank Team SP BP Points
1. Phi. 421 265 156
2. Buf. 419 270 149
3. Hou. 408 277 131
4. Gia. 377 258 119
5. Mia. 419 283 112
..
28. N.E. 232 265 -33
Running Back Speed
RB1-first RB's MS
RB2-second RB's MS
etc.
RB1+RB2+RB2+RB4=Points
Rank Team RB1 RB2 RB3 RB4 Points
1. Det. 69 31 56 38 194
2. Rai. 75 56 25 31 187
3. Rams 50 38 44 44 176
4. Chi. 25 63 31 56 175
5. Phx. 50 38 38 38 164
..
28. N.E. 25 31 31 31 118
Average Wide Receiver Points
Wide Receiver points equal MS+RC.
WR1-first WR's points
WR2-second WR's points
etc.
Note: Only Houston, Detroit, and Atlanta have fifth and sixth WRs.
Rank Team WR1 WR2 WR3 WR4 WR5 WR6 Average
1. Hou. 131 125 138 69 113 88 110.67
2. S.F. 119 150 69 94 108.00
3. Rams 150 131 69 75 106.25
4. Rai. 113 119 106 82 105.00
5. Was. 112 107 125 69 103.25
..
27T. Pit. 89 63 69 75 73.50
27T. Chi. 81 81 63 69 73.50
Total Tight End Points
Note: Houston, Detroit, and Atlanta don't have tight ends.
SP-starting player
BP-backup player
Rank Team SP BP Total
1. Pit. 313 288 601
2T. Mia. 288 288 576
2T. Dal. 326 250 576
4. Gia. 307 256 563
5. Phi. 320 236 556
..
25. Phx. 245 226 471
Total Offensive Line Points
Rank Team C G1 G2 T1 T2 Points
1. Mia. 194 188 195 207 175 959
2. Was. 201 188 188 194 182 953
3. Chi. 207 207 182 175 175 946
4T. K.C. 201 182 175 194 188 940
4T. Min. 195 213 169 194 169 940
..
28. T.B. 163 157 163 169 157 809
Defense-Subjective
1. Pittsburgh Steelers
2. New York Giants
3. Chicago Bears
4. Philadelphia Eagles
5. Buffalo Bills
6. Kansas City Chiefs
7. San Francisco 49ers
8. Los Angeles Raiders
9. Minnesota Vikings
10. New York Jets
11. Washington Redskins
12. Denver Broncos
13. Cincinnati Bengals
14. Miami Dolphins
15. Dallas Cowboys
16. New Orleans Saints
17. Houston Oilers
18. Cleveland Browns
19. Green Bay Packers
20. Los Angeles Rams
21. San Diego Chargers
22. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
23. Detroit Lions
24. Atlanta Falcons
25. Phoenix Cardinals
26. New England Patriots
27. Seattle Seahawks
28. Indianapolis Colts
Defense-COM
Rank Team Points
1. Pittsburgh Steelers 855
2. Chicago Bears 802
3. New York Giants 766
4. San Francisco 49ers 737
5. Los Angeles Raiders 699
6. San Diego Chargers 693
7T. Dallas Cowboys 689
7T. Minnesota Vikings 689
9. Kansas City Chiefs 688
10. Philadelphia Eagles 662
11. Buffalo Bills 660
12. Miami Dolphins 620
13. New Orleans Saints 608
14. Houston Oilers 600
15. Washington Redskins 531
16. Phoenix Cardinals 507
17. Detroit Lions 484
18. Seattle Seahawks 470
19. Denver Broncos 467
20. New England Patriots 432
21. New York Jets 420
22. Atlanta Falcons 399
23. Cleveland Browns 389
24. Cincinnati Bengals 387
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 381
26. Green Bay Packers 348
27. Los Angeles Rams 308
28. Indianapolis Colts 273
Defense-MAN
Rank Team Points
1. Chicago Bears 285
2. Minnesota Vikings 284
3. Pittsburgh Steelers 283
4. Houston Oilers 271
5. San Francisco 49ers 269
6. Philadelphia Eagles 268
7T. Buffalo Bills 259
7T. San Diego Chargers 259
9. Los Angeles Raiders 257
10. Detroit Lions 256
11. Kansas City Chiefs 254
12. Miami Dolphins 248
13. Phoenix Cardinals 242
14. New England Patriots 240
15. Dallas Cowboys 235
16. New York Jets 234
17. New York Giants 233
18. New Orleans Saints 225
19T. Washington Redskins 213
19T. Atlanta Falcons 213
21. Seattle Seahawks 205
22. Cincinnati Bengals 201
23. Green Bay Packers 197
24. Denver Broncos 179
25T. Cleveland Browns 175
25T. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 175
27. Los Angeles Rams 171
28. Indianapolis Colts 136
Total Defensive Line Points
Rank Team DE1 NT DE2 Total
1. Rai. 307 237 313 857
2. Chi. 307 232 276 815
3. Phi. 263 219 319 807
4. Pit. 232 282 266 780
5. Min. 294 239 231 764
..
28. Cin. 188 176 188 552
Total Linebacker Points
Rank Team LB1 LB2 LB3 LB4 Total
1. Gia. 356 307 252 270 1185
2. K.C. 332 263 281 220 1096
3. Buf. 270 219 269 302 1060
4. Pit. 307 282 226 226 1041
5. S.F. 257 201 270 301 1029
..
28. G.B. 276 174 168 187 725
Total Secondary points
Rank Team CB1 CB2 SS FS Total
1. Pit. 382 306 257 301 1246
2. Chi. 313 289 338 244 1184
3. Min. 251 326 245 345 1167
4. S.F. 257 226 363 333 1154
5. Gia. 276 295 275 287 1133
..
28. Ind. 194 194 226 220 838
Strength of Schedule
1-hardest
28-easiest
Rank Team
1. Phoenix Cardinals
2. Cincinnati Bengals
3. Kansas City Chiefs
4T. Cleveland Browns
4T. Seattle Seahawks
6. San Diego Chargers
7. Washington Redskins
8. Houston Oilers
9. New England Patriots
10. Pittsburgh Steelers
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
12. Los Angeles Raiders
13. New Orleans Saints
14. New York Giants
15. Dallas Cowboys
16. Los Angeles Rams
17. Green Bay Packers
18. San Francisco 49ers
19. Detroit Lions
20. Philadelphia Eagles
21T. Chicago Bears
21T. Atlanta Falcons
23. Indianapolis Colts
24. Miami Dolphins
25. Buffalo Bills
26. New York Jets
27. Minnesota Vikings
28. Denver Broncos
Individual Rankings
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Points are the numbers listed in the individual player data screen.
These points are also broken down into 6 or 7 point units called
increments. For example, a player can have 50 ball control or 56 ball
control, but no numbers in between 50 and 56 are possible. All points
were taken while the players were in average condition. For breakdowns
of the distribution of points, see the team area, where every player's
stats are listed.
Quarterbacks
Every team has two quarterbacks.
Total Points
*-denotes starter
!-Pro Bowler
Rank Name Team Points
1. QB Eagles [Randall Cunningham] Phi. 421*!
2T. QB Bills [Jim Kelly] Buf. 419*!
2T. Joe Montana S.F. 419*!
4. Warren Moon Hou. 408*!
5. Dan Marino Mia. 395*
6. Boomer Esiason Cin. 389*
7. Phil Simms Gia. 377*
8. John Elway Den. 357*
9. Dave Krieg Sea. 352*
10. QB Browns [Bernie Kosar] Cle. 345*
11T. Steve De Berg K.C. 338*
11T. Steve Young S.F. 338
13. Jim Everett Rams 333*
14. Jay Schroeder Rai. 327*
15. Don Majkowski G.B. 320*
16T. Bubby Brister Pit. 314*
16T. Troy Aikman Dal. 314*
18. Vinny Testaverde T.B. 313*
19. Ken O.Brien [O'Brien] Jets 308*
20. B.J.Tolliver [Billy Joe] S.D. 307*
21. Steve Walsh N.O. 302*
22. Wade Wilson Min. 290*
23. Andre Ware Det. 289
24T. Eric Wilhelm Cin. 284
24T. Mark Rypien Was. 284*
26. Scott Mitchell Mia. 283
27. Kelly Stouffer Sea. 278
28T. Mike Pagel Cle. 277
28T. Cody Carlson Hou. 277
28T. John Fourcade N.O. 277
31T. Rodney Peete Det. 276*
31T. Chris Miller Atl. 276*
33. Hugh Millen Atl. 272
34T. Gary Kubiak Den. 271
34T. Mike Elkins K.C. 271
34T. Steve Beuerlein Rai. 271
34T. Stan Humphries Was. 271
34T. Tom Tupa Phx. 271
34T. Babe Laufenberg Dal. 271
34T. Anthony Dilweg G.B. 271
34T. Jeff Carlson T.B. 271
34T. Chuck Long Rams 271
43T. Frank Reich Buf. 270
43T. Jack Trudeau Ind. 270
43T. Timm Rosenbach Phx. 270*
43T. Jim Harbaugh Chi. 270*
47T. Marc Wilson N.E. 265
47T. Rick Strom Pit. 265
47T. Mark Vlasic S.D. 265
47T. Jim McMahon Phi. 265
51T. Tony Eason Jets 264
51T. Mike Tomczak Chi. 264
53. Jeff Hostetler Gia. 258
54. Jeff George Ind. 257*
55. Rich Gannon Min. 239
56. Steve Grogan N.E. 232*
Passing Speed
Rank Name (Team) Points
1T. Marino (Mia.) 81
1T. Tolliver (S.D.) 81
3T. Brister (Pit.) 75
3T. Elway (Den.) 75
5T. Moon (Hou.) 69
5T. Schroeder (Rai.) 69
..
56. Grogan (N.E.) 19
Accuracy of Pass
Rank Name (Team) Points
1T. Bills (Buf.) 81
1T. Montana (S.F.) 81
3. Moon (Hou.) 75
4T. Esiason (Cin.) 69
4T. Elway (Den.) 69
4T. Krieg (Sea.) 69
..
50T. Reich (Buf.) 25
50T. Mitchell (Mia.) 25
50T. Wilson (N.E.) 25
50T. Eason (Jets) 25
50T. Strom (Pit.) 25
50T. Vlasic (S.D.) 25
50T. Gannon (Min.) 25
Maximum Speed
Rank Name (Team) Points
1. Eagles (Phi.) 56
2T. Peete (Det.) 31
2T. Testaverde (T.B.) 31
4T. Browns (Cle.) 25
4T. Pagel (Cle.) 25
4T. Elway (Den.) 25
4T. Hostetler (Gia.) 25
4T. Ware (Det.) 25
4T. Majkowski (G.B.) 25
4T. Young (S.F.) 25
..
52T. George (Ind.) 6
52T. Marino (Mia.) 6
52T. Grogan (N.E.) 6
52T. De Berg (K.C.) 6
52T. McMahon (Phi.) 6
Facts Worth Noting
Indianapolis, New England, Pheonix, and Detroit all have backups with
better total point values than their starters. In fact, Grogan on New
England is the worst QB in the league, with George from Indianapolis
close behind at third worst. Both of these abysmal quarterbacks start.
49ers backup Steve Young is better than 17 starters, and he is also 49
points better than the next best backup, Andre Ware for Detroit.
The AFC has 7 of the top 10 best QBs.
Every QB has 25 running speed, 69 rushing power, and 13 hitting power.
The default for quarterbacks seems to be 25 running speed, 69 rushing
power, 13 maximum speed, 13 hitting power, 44 passing speed, 38 pass
control, 31 pass accuracy, and 38 avoid pass block; for a total of 271
points. Nine quarterbacks have these exact stats, and all of them are
backups. My guess is that Tecmo gave these stats to anyone they didn't
know very well.
To put QB Eagles' 56 maximum speed into perspective, he is faster than
four-fifths of the starting running backs.
Running Backs
Feature Backs
Note-In running backs, the most important asset is maximum speed. All
the other stats are not nearly as important. With this in mind, I
ranked the running backs by maximum speed, with total points as a
tiebreaker. I felt that total points was not an accurate
representation of how good a back was. Total points gave an advantage
to fullbacks. I think most readers of this guide will agree that Bo
Jackson is a better feature back than Tony Paige, even though Paige
has a 13 point advantage in total points.
*-Denotes Starter
!-Pro Bowler
Rank Player Team MS Total Points
1. Bo Jackson Rai. 75 313*!
2. Barry Sanders Det. 69 314*!
3. Neal Anderson Chi. 63 332*!
4. Thurman Thomas Buf. 63 320*!
5. Bobby Humphrey Den 63 296*!
6. Marion Butts S.D. 63 283*
7. David Meggett Gia. 56 307*
8T. James Brooks Cin. 56 282*!
8T. Emmitt Smith Dal. 56 282*!
8T. Mel Gray Det. 56 282
11. Johnny Bailey Chi. 56 276
12. Marcus Allen Rai. 56 269*
13. Ottis Anderson Gia. 50 369*
14. Christian Okoye K.C. 50 351*
15. Earnest Byner Was. 50 301*!
16. Johnny Johnson Phx. 50 283*
17. Gary Anderson T.B. 50 282*
18. Roger Craig S.F. 50 276*
19. Cleveland Gary Rams 50 271*
20. Mike Rozier Atl. 50 263*
21. Dalton Hilliard N.O. 50 257*
22. Herschel Walker Min. 44 308*
23. Albert Bentley Ind. 44 295*
24. Kelvin Bryant Was. 44 289
25. Buford McGee Rams 44 282
26. Keith Woodside G.B. 44 263*
27. Dexter Carter S.F. 44 258
28T. Blair Thomas Jets 44 257*
28T. Harry Sydney S.F. 44 257
28T. Reuben Mayes N.O. 44 257
28T. Gil Fenerty N.O. 44 257
32. Lorenzo White Hou. 44 252*
33. Gaston Green Rams 44 251
34. Johnny Hector Jets 44 245
35. Merril Hoge Pit. 38 308*
36. Warren Williams Pit. 38 301*
37. Sammie Smith Mia. 38 289*
38T. Tim Worley Pit. 38 282
38T. Brian Mitchell Was. 38 282
40. Alonzo Highsmith Dal. 38 277
41T. Eric Metcalf Cle. 38 276*
41T. Allen Pinkett Hou. 38 276
41T. Victor Jones Hou. 38 276
41T. Doug Lloyd Hou. 38 276
45. Marc Logan Mia. 38 270
46. Todd McNair K.C. 38 264
47T. Troy Stradford Mia. 38 258
47T. Ron Wolfley Phx. 38 258
47T. Anthony Thompson Phx. 38 258
47T. Herman Fontenot G.B. 38 258
47T. Rick Fenney Min. 38 258*
52. Vai Sikahema Phx. 38 257
53T. Harold Green Cin. 38 251
53T. James Jones Sea. 38 251
53T. Chris Warren Sea. 38 251
53T. Robert Drummond Phi. 38 251
53T. Curt Warner Rams 38 251*
53T. Steve Broussard Atl. 38 251
53T. Keith Jones Atl. 38 251
60T. Ken Clark Mia. 38 245
60T. S.[Stanford]Jennings Cin. 38 245
60T. Heath Sherman Phi. 38 245*
60T. Darrell Thompson G.B. 38 245
60T. John Harvey T.B. 38 245
65T. Freeman McNeil Jets 38 239*
65T. Willie Green Det. 38 239
67T. Tony Paige Mia. 31 326*
67T. Kevin Mack Cle. 31 326*
69. Ickey Woods Cin. 31 306*
70. Keith Byars Phi. 31 295*
71. Barry Word K.C. 31 294*
72. Rodney Hampton Gia. 31 277
73. John Stephens N.E. 31 275*
74T. Ivy Joe Hunter Ind. 31 263*
74T. Richard Bell Pit. 31 263
74T. Ronnie Harmon S.D. 31 263
74T. Tracy Johnson Atl. 31 263
78. Gerald Riggs Was. 31 255
79T. Greg Bell Rai. 31 251
79T. Anthony Toney Phi. 31 251
79T. Robert Perriman Dal. 31 251
82. Brad Baxter Jets 31 250
83T. George Adams N.E. 31 244
83T. Mosi Tatupu N.E. 31 244
83T. James Wilder Det. 31 244
83T. Jessie Clark Min. 31 244
83T. Alfred Anderson Min. 31 244
83T. Bruce Perkins T.B. 31 244
89T. Anthony Johnson Ind. 31 238
89T. Mark Green Chi. 31 238
91T. Brad Muster Chi. 25 338*
91T. Tom Rathman S.F. 25 338*
93. Reggie Cobb T.B. 25 326*
94. Craig Heyward N.O. 25 313*
95T. Jamie Mueller Buf. 25 301*
95T. Michael Haddix G.B. 25 301*
97. Derek Fenner Sea. 25 300*
98. John L.Williams Sea. 25 289*
99T. Melvin Bratton Den. 25 270
99T. Tommie Agee Dal. 25 270*
101. Steve Smith Rai. 25 269
102. Bill Jones K.C. 25 258
103T. Steve Sewell Den. 25 257*
103T. Maurice Carthon Gia. 25 257
105T. Marvin Allen N.E. 25 251*
105T. Brent Fullwood Cle. 25 251
105T. Rod Bernstine S.D. 25 251*
105T. Joe Caravello S.D. 25 251
109T. Leroy Hoard Cle. 25 244
109T. Sammy Winder Den. 25 244
111T. Kenneth Davis Buf. 25 232
111T. Don Smith Buf. 25 232
Fullbacks
However, just to be fair to the fullbacks like Paige, I also created
a category for fullbacks. In order to qualify for this category, a
minimum of 69 hitting power is needed. I found the fullback points by
using the following equation: 2MS+2HP+RC=Fullback points
*-Denotes Starter
Rank Player (Team) FP
1T. Okoye (K.C.) 307*
1T. Anderson (Gia.) 307*
3T. Muster (Chi.) 294*
3T. Rathman (S.F.) 294*
5T. Paige (Mia.) 282*
5T. Mack (Cle.) 282*
5T. Cobb (T.B.) 282*
8. Heyward (N.O.) 269*
9. Haddix (G.B.) 263*
10. Woods (Cin.) 255*
11. Mueller (Buf.) 251*
12. Riggs (Was.) 243
13. Word (K.C.) 231*
14. Fenner (Sea.) 225*
Hitting Power
Rank Player (Team) Points
1T. Okoye (K.C.) 94
1T. Muster (Chi.) 94
1T. Haddix (G.B.) 94
1T. Cobb (T.B.) 94
1T. Rathman (S.F.) 94
1T. Heyward (N.O.) 94
..
111. Green (Det.) 13
Receptions
Rank Player (Team) Points
1. Byars (Phi.) 69
2T. Bentley (Ind.) 63
2T. Williams (Sea.) 63
4T. Metcalf (Cle.) 56
4T. Muster (Chi.) 56
4T. Rathman (S.F.) 56
..
106T. Okoye (K.C.) 19
106T. Word (K.C.) 19
106T. Jackson (Rai.) 19
106T. Bell (Rai.) 19
106T. Riggs (Was.) 19
106T. Thompson (G.B.) 19
Facts Worth Noting
Indianapolis, Miami, New England, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Seattle,
Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago, Green Bay, Tampa Bay, San Francisco, the
Rams, and New Orleans all have starters that are slower than one of
their backups. However, half of these slow starters are fullbacks.
The Bills have both of the worst two running backs in the league,so if
Thomas gets injured, the running attack is severely crippled.
San Diego has Rod Bernstine listed at running back, but he starts at
wide receiver. His stats are more like a running back's, but his
number is 82, a wideout's number.
Lions' backup Willie Green is listed as a running back, but his
statistics and his jersey number (86) lead me to believe that he is a
wide receiver and Tecmo wanted to make sure that every team had four
backs on it. He is the only running back with 13 hitting power. All
the rest of the RBs have at least 19. Just about all wide receivers,
however, have only 13.
Christian Okoye is the only position player to have anything other than
69 rushing power. He has 75.
Almost all backs have 50 ball control and 38 running speed.
Even though Bo Jackson is the best pure runner, he is tied for the
worst receiver out of the backfield.
Wide Receivers
Wide Receiver Points
The equation for WR points is as follows.
MS+RC=WRP
If there was a tie between two or more receivers, I used total points
as a tiebreaker.
*-Denotes Starter
!-Pro Bowler
Rank Player Team WRP Total Points
1. Jerry Rice S.F. 150 357*!
2. Henry Ellard Rams 150 326*
3. Drew Hill Hou. 138 345*!
4. Andre Rison Atl. 138 314*!
5. Ernest Givins Hou. 131 338*!
6T. Anthony Carter Min. 131 307*
6T. Willie Anderson Rams 131 307*
8T. Haywood Jeffries [sic-Jeffires] Hou. 125 326*
8T. Gary Clark Was. 125 326*!
10T. Stephone Paige K.C. 125 295*
10T. Sterling Sharpe G.B. 125 295*!
12. Andre Reed Buf. 125 288*!
13. John Taylor S.F. 119 302*
14. Willie Gault Rai. 119 295*
15. Curtis Duncan Hou. 113 314*
16. Mervyn Fernandez Rai. 113 296*
17T. Mark Duper Mia. 113 283*
17T. Mark Jackson Den. 113 283*
17T. Anthony Miller S.D. 113 283*!
17T. Robert Clark Det. 113 283*
21T. Mark Clayton Mia. 113 276*
21T. Al Toon Jets 113 276*
23. Ricky Sanders Was. 112 319*
24. Stephen Baker Gia. 112 307*
25. Art Monk Was. 107 333*
26T. Bill Brooks Ind. 107 277*
26T. Mark Carrier T.B. 107 277*
28. Eric Martin N.O. 107 270*
29. Mark Ingram Gia. 106 295*
30. Tim Brown Rai. 106 282
31. Vance Johnson Den. 106 276*
32. Jessie Hester Ind. 101 277*
33. W.[Webster]Slaughter Cle. 101 264*
34. Shawn Collins Atl. 100 276*
35. Roy Green Phx. 100 270*
36T. Michael Irvin Dal. 94 264*
36T. Mike Sherrard S.F. 94 264
38T. Irving Fryar N.E. 94 257*
38T. Eddie Brown Cin. 94 257*
38T. Tommy Kane Sea. 94 257*
38T. Fred Barnett Phi. 94 257*
38T. Ernie Jones Phx. 94 257*
38T. Kelvin Martin Dal. 94 257*
38T. Hassan Jones Min. 94 257*
45T. James Lofton Buf. 94 251*
45T. Richard Johnson Det. 94 251*
47. Gerald McNeil Hou. 88 288
48T. Don Beebe Buf. 88 245
48T. Ricky Proehl Phx. 88 245*
50. Louis Lipps Pit. 87 281*
51. Tim McGee Cin. 87 250*
52. Sam Graddy Rai. 82 258
53. Clarence Verdin Ind. 82 252
54T. J.J.Birden K.C. 82 245
54T. Jeff Chadwick Sea. 82 245
56T. Hart Lee Dykes N.E. 81 244*
56T. Rob Moore Jets 81 244*
56T. Brian Blades Sea. 81 244*
56T. Calvin Williams Phi. 81 244*
56T. Ron Morris Chi. 81 244*
56T. Wendell Davis Chi. 81 244*
56T. Perry Kemp G.B. 81 244*
56T. Jeff Query G.B. 81 244
56T. Cris Carter Min. 81 244
65. Dwight Stone Pit. 75 269
66T. Wayne Walker S.D. 75 238
66T. Mike Quick Phi. 75 238
66T. James Dixon Dal. 75 238
66T. Terry Greer Det. 75 238*
66T. Willie Drewry T.B. 75 238
66T. Aaron Cox Rams 75 238
66T. Floyd Turner Atl. 75 238*
66T. George Thomas Atl. 75 238
74T. Tony Martin Mia. 75 232
74T. Reggie Langhorne Cle. 75 232*
74T. Michael Young Den. 75 232
74T. Robb Thomas K.C. 75 232*
74T. Emile Harry K.C. 75 232
74T. J.T.Smith Phx. 75 232
74T. Charles Wilson G.B. 75 232
74T. Bruce Hill T.B. 75 232*
74T. Brent [sic-Brett] Perriman N.O. 75 232*
74T. Michael Haynes Atl. 75 232*
74T. Floyd Dixon Atl. 75 232*
85. Quinn Early S.D. 75 226*
86T. Tony Jones Hou. 69 257
86T. Derek Hill Pit. 69 257*
86T. Joe Howard Was. 69 257
89T. Stanley Morgan Ind. 69 226
89T. Greg McMurty [sic-McMurtry] N.E. 69 226
89T. Sammy Martin N.E. 69 226
89T. Kendal Smith Cin. 69 226
89T. Mike Barber Cin. 69 226
89T. Ricky Nattiel Den. 69 226
89T. Nate Lewis S.D. 69 226
89T. Paul Skanski Sea. 69 226
89T. Stacey Robinson Gia. 69 226
89T. Odessa Turner Gia. 69 226
89T. Kenny Jackson Phi. 69 226
89T. Alexander Wright Dal. 69 226
89T. Dennis Gentry Chi. 69 226
89T. Aubrey Matthews Det. 69 226*
89T. Jeff Campbell Det. 69 226
89T. Mike Farr Det. 69 226
89T. Mike Wilson S.F. 69 226
89T. Derrick Faison Rams 69 226
107. Chris Calloway Pit. 63 251
108T. Al Edwards Buf. 63 220
108T. Fred Banks Mia. 63 220
108T. Terance Mathis Jets 63 220
108T. Jojo Townsell Jets 63 220
108T. Vernan Joines Cle. 63 220
108T. Brian Brennan Cle. 63 220
108T. Glen Kozlowski Chi. 63 220
108T. Leo Lewis Min. 63 220
108T. Danny Peebles T.B. 63 220
108T. Lonzell Hill N.O. 63 220
118. Gary Wilkins Atl. 56 250
Maximum Speed
Rank Name (Team) Points
1T. Jerry Rice (S.F.) 69
1T. Henry Ellard (Rams) 69
3T. Drew Hill (Hou.) 63
3T. Willie Gault (Rai.) 63
3T. Sam Graddy (Rai.) 63
3T. Andre Rison (Atl.) 63
..
102T. Al Edwards (Buf.) 19
102T. Fred Banks (Mia.) 19
102T. Greg McMurtry (N.E.) 19
102T. Terance Mathis (Jets) 19
102T. Jojo Townsell (Jets) 19
102T. Vernan Joines (Cle.) 19
102T. Brian Brennan (Cle.) 19
102T. Tony Jones (Hou.) 19
102T. Chris Calloway (Pit.) 19
102T. Ricky Proehl (Phx.) 19
102T. Glen Kozlowski (Chi.) 19
102T. Dennis Gentry (Chi.) 19
102T. Aubrey Matthews (Det.) 19
102T. Richard Johnson (Det.) 19
102T. Leo Lewis (Min.) 19
102T. Danny Peebles (T.B.) 19
102T. Lonzell Hill (N.O.) 19
Receptions
Rank Player (Team) Points
1T. Jerry Rice (S.F.) 81
1T. Henry Ellard (Rams) 81
3T. Ernest Givins (Hou.) 75
3T. Haywood Jeffries (Hou.) 75
3T. Drew Hill (Hou.) 75
3T. Stephone Paige (K.C.) 75
3T. Gary Clark (Was.) 75
3T. Richard Johnson (Det.) 75
3T. Sterling Sharpe (G.B.) 75
3T. Anthony Carter (Min.) 75
3T. Willie Anderson (Rams.) 75
3T. Andre Rison (Atl.) 75
..
108. Sam Graddy (Rai.) 19
Facts Worth Noting
Art Monk for Washington and Gary Wilkins for Atlanta are the only WRs
with anything other than 13 hitting power. Monk has 38 points, and
Wilkins has 31. Wilkins is actually a tight end, which explains his
higher hitting power.
Every receiver has 69 rushing power and 13 hitting power, and most have
50 ball control.
Good ball control seems to depend on the team. There are 20 WRs that
have more than 50 ball control, but these 20 are spread throughout only
7 teams. Houston has six, and Pittsburgh and Washington both have four
apiece.
Every team has four wide receivers except Houston, Detroit, and
Atlanta. These teams run a run and shoot offense, so they don't use
tight ends. They substitute wideouts for the two tight end positions.
They also substitute a starting WR in a starting running back's
position, but a backup WR position is filled by a running back as well.
The NFC has 6 of the top nine WRs.
Pittsburgh, Kansas City, and Seattle are the only teams with
backup wide receivers that are better than their starters.
Tight Ends
Total Points
*-denotes starter
!-Pro Bowler
Rank Player Team Points
1. Jay Novacek Dal. 326*
2T. Keith Jackson Phi. 320*!
2T. Brent Jones S.F. 320*
4. Eric Green Pit. 313*
5T. Marv Cook N.E. 307*
5T. Rodney Holman Cin. 307*!
5T. Mark Bavaro Gia. 307*
5T. Steve Jordan Min. 307*!
9T. Ferrell Edmunds Mia. 288*!
9T. Jim Jensen Mia. 288
9T. Mike Mularkey Pit. 288
12T. Keith McKeller Buf. 282*
12T. Ethan Horton Rai. 282*
14T. Mark Boyer Jets 275*
14T. Clarence Kay Den. 275*
14T. Pete Holohan Rams 275*
17. Ron Hall T.B. 270*
18. Jimmie Johnson Was. 269
19T. Ozzie Newsome Cle. 263*
19T. Derrick Walker S.D. 263*
19T. Don Warren Was. 263*
19T. Ed West G.B. 263*
23T. Pat Beach Ind. 257*
23T. Arthur Cox S.D. 257
23T. James Thornton Chi. 257*
26. Howard Cross Gia. 256
27T. Eric Sievers N.E. 250
27T. Rob Awalt Dal. 250
27T. Jessie Anderson T.B. 250
30T. Tim Jordan Phx. 245
30T. Hoby Brenner N.O. 245*
32T. Orson Mobley Ind. 244
32T. Alfredo Roberts K.C. 244*
32T. Jonathan Hayes K.C. 244
32T. Travis McNeal Sea. 244
32T. Jackie Harris G.B. 244
37T. Pete Metzelaars Buf. 238
37T. Eric Kattus Cin. 238
37T. Paul Green Den. 238
37T. Ron Heller Sea. 238*
37T. Harper Le Bel Phi. 238
37T. Cap Boso Chi. 238
37T. Mike Jones Min. 238
37T. Damone Johnson Rams 238
45T. Doug Wellsandt Jets 232
45T. Jamie Williams S.F. 232
45T. John Tice N.O. 232
48T. John Talley Cle. 226
48T. Mike Dyal Rai. 226
48T. Tim Jorden Phx. 226
Receptions
Rank Player (Team) RC
1T. Jim Jensen (Mia.) 69
1T. Jay Novacek (Dal.) 69
1T. Brent Jones (S.F.) 69
4T. Marv Cook (N.E.) 63
4T. Keith Jackson (Phi.) 63
..
46T. John Talley (Cle.) 25
46T. Mike Dyal (Rai.) 25
46T. Harper Le Bel (Phi.) 25
46T. Tim Jorden (Phx.) 25
46T. Mike Jones (Min.) 25
Maximum Speed
Rank Player (Team) MS
1. Keith Jackson (Phi.) 50
2T. Marv Cook (N.E.) 44
2T. Ethan Horton (Rai.) 44
2T. Jay Novacek (Dal.) 44
2T. Steve Jordan (Min.) 44
..
28T. 23 Players Tied 19
Facts Worth Noting
Every TE has 25 running speed except for Clarence Kay for Denver. I'd
just like to know: Why Clarence Kay? He's not real good. He's only
an average starting tight end.
Every TE has 69 rushing power.
Offensive Linemen
Total Points
!-Pro Bowler
Rank Player Team Pos. Points
1. Randall McDaniel Min. G 213!
2T. Richmond Webb Mia. T 207
2T. Anthony Munoz Cin. T 207!
2T. Bruce Matthews Hou. G 207
2T. Tunch Ilkin Pit. T 207
2T. Steve Wisniewski Rai. G 207!
2T. Luis Sharpe Phx. T 207
2T. Jay Hilgenberg Chi. C 207!
2T. Mark Bortz Chi. G 207!
2T. Stan Brock N.O. T 207
11T. Kent Hull Buf. C 201!
11T. Bruce Armstrong N.E. T 201!
11T. Mike Webster K.C. C 201
11T. Jeff Bostic Was. C 201
15T. Harry Galbreath Mia. G 195
15T. Kirk Lowdermilk Min. C 195
15T. Jesse Sapolu S.F. C 195
15T. Doug Smith Rams C 195
19T. Jeff Uhlenhake Mia. C 194
19T. John Alt K.C. T 194
19T. Bruce Wilkerson Rai. T 194
19T. Jim Lachey Was. T 194!
19T. John [Jumbo] Elliott Gia. T 194
19T. Nate Newton Dal. T 194
19T. Gary Zimmerman Min. T 194
19T. Jim Dombrowski N.O. G 194
19T. Chris Hinton Atl. T 194
28T. Keith Sims Mia. G 188
28T. Bruce Reimers Cin. G 188
28T. Mike Munchak Hou. G 188!
28T. Rich Baldinger K.C. T 188
28T. David Richards S.D. G 188
28T. Andy Heck Sea. T 188
28T. Russ Grimm Was. G 188
28T. Raleigh McKenzie Was. G 188
28T. Eric Moore Gia. G 188
28T. Lomas Brown Det. T 188
28T. Steve Wallace S.F. T 188
28T. Jackie Slater Rams T 188!
28T. Bill Fralic Atl. G 188
41T. Jim Ritcher Buf. G 182
41T. John Davis Buf. G 182
41T. Dermontti Dawson Pit. C 182
41T. Doug Widell Den. G 182
41T. David [Dave] Szott K.C. G 182
41T. Courtney Hall S.D. G 182
41T. Joel Patten S.D. G 182
41T. Ed Simmons Was. T 182
41T. Bart Oates Gia. C 182
41T. Tom Thayer Chi. G 182
41T. Bubba Paris S.F. T 182
41T. Irv Pankey Rams T 182
53T. Bruce Kozerski Cin. C 181
53T. Max Montoya Rai. G 181
53T. Frank Cornish S.D. C 181
53T. Grant Feasel Sea. C 181
53T. William Roberts Gia. G 181
58. Joel Hilgenberg N.O. C 180
59T. Howard Ballard Buf. T 176
59T. Zefross Moss Ind. T 176
59T. Jim Sweeney Jets C 176
59T. Mike Baab Cle. C 176
59T. B.Blankenship Pit. G 176
59T. Terry Long Pit. G 176
59T. Keith Kartz Den. C 176
59T. Jim Juriga Den. G 176
59T. Edwin Bailey Sea. G 176
59T. Rich Moran G.B. G 176
59T. Tony Mandarich G.B. T 176
70T. Mark Dennis Mia. T 175
70T. Dave Cadigan Jets G 175
70T. Brian Blados Cin. G 175
70T. Ralph Tamm Cle. G 175
70T. Jay Pennison Hou. C 175
70T. Darrell Hamilton Den. T 175
70T. David Lutz K.C. G 175
70T. Don Mosebar Rai. C 175
70T. B.[Broderick]Thompson S.D. T 175
70T. Brian [sic-Bryan]
Millard Sea. G 175
70T. Ron Mattes Sea. T 175
70T. Doug Riesenberg Gia. T 175
70T. Derek Kennard Phx. G 175
70T. Tootie Robbins Phx. T 175
70T. Crawford Ker Dal. T 175
70T. Jim Covert Chi. T 175
70T. Keith Van Horne Chi. T 175
70T. Eric Andolsek Det. G 175
70T. Guy McIntire S.F. G 175
70T. Harris Barton S.F. G 175
70T. Tom Newberry Rams G 175
70T. Bern Brostek Rams G 175
70T. Steve Trapilo N.O. G 175
70T. Kevin Haverdink N.O. T 175
94T. Brian Baldinger Ind. G 170
94T. Paul Fairchild N.E. C 170
94T. Mark Stepnoski Dal. C 170
94T. James Campen G.B. C 170
98T. Will Wolford Buf. T 169
98T. Ray Donaldson Ind. C 169
98T. Randy Dixon Ind. G 169
98T. Kevin Call Ind. T 169
98T. Mike Haight Jets G 169
98T. Jeff Criswell Jets T 169
98T. Brett Miller Jets T 169
98T. Joe Walter Cin. T 169
98T. Gregg Rakoczy Cle. G 169
98T. Paul Farren Cle. T 169
98T. Tony Jones Cle. T 169
98T. Don Maggs Hou. T 169
98T. Dean Steinkuhler Hou. T 169
98T. John Jackson Pit. T 169
98T. Ken Lanier Den. T 169
98T. Rory Graves Rai. T 169
98T. Ron Heller Phi. T 169
98T. R.Singletary Phi. T 169
98T. John Gesek Dal. G 169
98T. Kevin Gogan Dal. T 169
98T. Kevin Glover Det. C 169
98T. Harvey Salem Det. T 169
98T. Ron Hallstrom G.B. T 169
98T. Alan Veingrad G.B. T 169
98T. Todd Kalis Min. G 169
98T. Tim Irwin Min. T 169
98T. Paul Gruber T.B. T 169
125T. Chris Gambol N.E. G 163
125T. Damian Johnson N.E. G 163
125T. Danny Villa N.E. T 163
125T. David Alexander Phi. C 163
125T. Mike Schad Phi. G 163T. Bill Lewis Phx.
C 163
125T. Lance Smith Phx. G 163
125T. Ken Dallafior Det. G 163
125T. Randy Grimes T.B. C 163
125T. Ian Beckles T.B. G 163
125T. Jamie Dukes Atl. C 163
125T. Mike Kenn Atl. T 163
137T. Carl Bax T.B. G 157
137T. Rob Taylor T.B. T 157
137T. Houston Hoover Atl. G 157
140. Ron Solt Phi. G 151
Rank Player (Team) Points
1. Jay Hilgenberg (Chi.) 207
2T. Kent Hull (Buf.) 201
2T. Mike Webster (K.C.) 201
2T. Jeff Bostic (Was.) 201
5T. Kirk Lowdermilk (Min.) 195
5T. Jesse Sapolu (S.F.) 195
5T. Doug Smith (Rams) 195
..
25T. David Alexander (Phi.) 163
25T. Bill Lewis (Phx.) 163
25T. Randy Grimes (T.B.) 163
25T. Jamie Dukes (Atl.) 163
Guards
Rank Player (Team) Points
1. Randall McDaniel (Min) 213
2T. Bruce Matthews (Hou.) 207
2T. Steve Wisniewski (Rai.) 207
2T. Mark Bortz (Chi.) 207
5. Harry Galbreath (Mia.) 195
..
56. Ron Solt (Phi.) 151
Tackles
Rank Player (Team) Points
1T. Richmond Webb (Mia.) 207
1T. Anthony Munoz (Cin.) 207
1T. Tunch Ilkin (Pit.) 207
1T. Luis Sharpe (Phx.) 207
1T. Stan Brock (N.O.) 207
..
56. Rob Taylor (T.B.) 157
Maximum Speed
Rank Player (Position,Team) Points
1T. Bruce Wilkerson (T,Rai.) 50
1T. Luis Sharpe (T,Phx.) 50
1T. Jay Hilgenberg (C,Chi.) 50
1T. Randall McDaniel (G,Min.) 50
5T. Bruce Matthews (G,Hou.) 44
5T. Tunch Ilkin (T,Pit.) 44
5T. Doug Widell (G,Den.) 44
5T. Steve Wisniewski (G,Rai.) 44
5T. Andy Heck (T,Sea.) 44
5T. Mark Bortz (G,Chi.) 44
5T. Joel Hilgenberg (C,N.O.) 44
5T. Stan Brock (T,N.O.) 44
5T. Bill Fralic (G,Atl.) 44
..
128T. Howard Ballard (T,Buf.) 19
128T. Zefross Moss (T,Ind.) 19
128T. Kevin Call (T,Ind.) 19
128T. Chris Gambol (G,N.E.) 19
128T. Danny Villa (T,N.E.) 19
128T. John Alt (T,K.C.) 19
128T. Mike Schad (G,Phi.) 19
128T. Ron Solt (G,Phi.) 19
128T. Kevin Gogan (T,Dal.) 19
128T. Tony Mandarich (T,G.B.) 19
128T. Bubba Paris (T,S.F.) 19
128T. Jamie Dukes (C,Atl.) 19
128T. Houston Hoover (G,Atl.) 19
Hitting Power
Rank Player (Position,Team) Points
1. John Alt (T,K.C.) 81
2T. Richmond Webb (T,Mia.) 75
2T. Anthony Munoz (T,Cin.) 75
2T. John Elliott (T,Gia.) 75
2T. Nate Newton (T,Dal.) 75
..
140. Randy Grimes (C,T.B.) 31
Facts Worth Noting
All OLs have 25 running speed and 69 rushing power except for Denver
guard Doug Widell, whose numbers are nearly the inverse. He has 69
running speed and 31 rushing power. I can't see any difference, even
after watching him closely in a preseason game.
Guards as a whole tend to have high maximum speed and low hitting
power, tackles have low MS and high HP, and centers are moderate in
both categories. This makes sense, because guards do a lot of pulling,
while tackles specialize in pass blocking.
13 of the worst 16 linemen are in the NFC.
Kickers
Total Points
!-Pro Bowler
Rank Player Team Points
1. Nick Lowery K.C. 411!
2T. Pete Stoyanovich Mia. 393
2T. Pat Leahy Jets 393
2T. Steve Christie T.B. 393
5. Chip Lohmiller Was. 380
6T. John Carney S.D. 374
6T. Morten Andersen N.O. 374!
8. Gary Anderson Pit. 362
9T. Jeff Jaeger Rai. 361
9T. Mike Cofer S.F. 361
11T. Jason Staurovsky N.E. 356
11T. Matt Bahr Gia. 356
11T. Fuad Reveiz Min. 356
14. David Treadwell Den. 349
15T. Jim Breech Cin. 343
15T. Chris Jacke G.B. 343
17T. Scott Norwood Buf. 337
17T. Ken Willis Dal. 337
17T. Kevin Butler Chi. 337
20. Norm Johnson Sea. 331
21. Eddie Murray Det. 330
22. Dean Biasucci Ind. 325
23T. Roger Ruzek Phi. 324
23T. Al Del Greco Phx. 324
23T. Greg Davis Atl. 324
26T. Jerry Kauric Cle. 318
26T. Tony Zendejas Hou. 318
28. Mike Lansford Rams 293
Kicking Ability
Rank Player (Team) KA
1. Nick Lowery (K.C.) 81
2. Pat Leahy (Jets) 75
3T. Pete Stoyanovich (Mia.) 69
3T. David Treadwell (Den.) 69
3T. Steve Christie (T.B.) 69
..
27T. Al Del Greco (Phx.) 19
27T. Mike Lansford (Rams) 19
Avoid Kick Block
Rank Player (Team) AKB
1T. Nick Lowery (K.C.) 81
1T. Chip Lohmiller (Was.) 81
3T. Pete Stoyanovich (Mia.) 75
3T. Steve Christie (T.B.) 75
5T. Pat Leahy (Jets) 69
5T. Morten Andersen (N.O.) 69
..
28. Mike Lansford (Rams) 25
Facts Worth Noting
All kickers have 56 running speed, 81 rushing power, 81 maximum speed,
and 31 hitting power. If you know your stats at all, you'll realize
that these values are abnormally high. I bet that this was done
because every other player seems to get faster on kick returns. You
never really notice how fast your kicker is until you recover a blocked
field goal. Then you realize just how fast he is. It's not completely
unheard of to score a TD after recovering a block.
Kickers really run the gamut in both the other categories. Kickers
have anywhere between 81 and 19 kicking ability and 81 and 25 avoid
kick block.
Punters
As if anybody cares about this category.
Total Points
!-Pro Bowler
Rank Player Team Points
1. Sean Landeta Gia. 318!
2T. Mike Horan Den. 312
2T. Rich Camarillo Phx. 312
4. Joe Prokop Jets 300
5. Scott Fulhage Atl. 288
6T. Rohn Stark Ind. 287!
6T. Mike Saxon Dal. 287
8T. Greg Montgomery Hou. 281
8T. John Kidd S.D. 281
10T. Reggie Roby Mia. 269
10T. Lee Johnson Cin. 269
12T. Mark Royals T.B. 263
12T. Tommy Barnhardt N.O. 263
12T. Rick Donelly Sea. 263
15. Jim Arnold Det. 262
16. Bryan Barker K.C. 250
17. Dan Stryzinski Pit. 244
18. Rick Tuten Buf. 238
19. Jeff Feagles Phi. 237
20T. Kelly Goodburn Was. 231
20T. Don Bracken G.B. 231
22T. Jeff Gossett Rai. 225
22T. Harry Newsome Min. 225
22T. Keith English Rams 225
25. Brian Hansen N.E. 218
26. Barry Helton S.F. 213
27. Maury Buford Chi. 212
28. Bryan Wagner Cle. 200
Kicking Ability
Rank Player (Team) KA
1T. Mike Horan (Den.) 81
1T. Sean Landeta (Gia.) 81
3T. Rohn Stark (Ind.) 75
3T. Reggie Roby (Mia.) 75
3T. Rich Camarillo (Phx.) 75
..
26T. Rick Tuten (Buf.) 19
26T. Barry Helton (S.F.) 19
26T. Keith English (Rams) 19
Avoid Kick Block
Rank Player (Team) AKB
1T. Sean Landeta (Gia.) 81
1T. Rich Camarillo (Phx.) 81
3T. Joe Prokop (Jets) 75
3T. Mike Horan (Den.) 75
3T. Mike Saxon (Dal.) 75
..
28. Bryan Wagner (Cle.) 19
Facts worth noting
Punters all have 25 running speed, 56 rushing power, 44 maximum speed,
and 31 hitting power. 44 is a decent amount of maximum speed, but it
seems extremely slow when covering punts. The only time your punter
makes the tackle on a punt is when the returner manages to get by the
first wave of potential tacklers. The computer never seems to have a
slow punter,though, as the COM punter is usually one of the first
people down to tackle the returner.
You're probably wondering why punters have an avoid kick block value.
To tell you the truth, I'm not completely sure. Punters hardly ever
get a punt rush, since a player doesn't control anybody until the punt
returner gets the ball. I've only seen two people get a punt rush:
Derrick Thomas and Lawrence Taylor. This isn't a coincidence. These
two are the fastest linebackers in the game. Occasionally when one of
two are in excellent condition, they will tackle the punter.
There are also a VERY, VERY rare times when the punt acts like it got
blocked. This is so rare that I have only heard about it, never seen
it myself. As I understand it, the punter gets hit just as he kicks
the ball, after the punting cutscene. The punt acts the same way as a
blocked field goal. It's anybody's guess as to whether it is
intentional or just a glitch. I am of the opinion that it is
intentional. I think that originally Tecmo was planning to let the
player rush the punt, but ran out of time to program it in, or
encountered problems in the testing stage after trying to put it in.
(As a side note, you can punt rush on later versions of Tecmo on SNES
and Genesis.) Rather than try to fix it, they probably just decided
not to put it in. The block is just something they never took out
because it never came up during testing.
Defensive Linemen
Total Points
!-Pro Bowler
Rank Player Team Points
1. Bruce Smith Buf. 350!
2. Reggie White Phi. 319!
3. Howie Long Rai. 313
4T. Greg Townsend Rai. 307!
4T. Richard Dent Chi. 307
6. Jacob Green Sea. 295
7. Chris Doleman Min. 294!
8. Ray Agnew N.E. 287
9T. Jeff Cross Mia. 282
9T. Gerald Williams Pit. 282
11T. Trace Armstrong Chi. 276
11T. Jerry Ball Det. 276!
13. Sean Jones Hou. 275
14. Renaldo Turnbull N.O. 270
15. Jim Wilks N.O. 269
16. Keith Willis Pit. 266
17T. Neil Smith K.C. 263
17T. Charles Mann Was. 263
17T. Clyde Simmons Phi. 263
17T. Daniel Stubbs Dal. 263
17T. Bob Nelson G.B. 263
17T. Pierce Holt S.F. 263
23. Burt Grossman S.D. 257
24T. Lee Williams S.D. 256
24T. Freddie Joe Nunn Phx. 256
26. Mike Gann Atl. 250
27. William Fuller Hou. 244
28. Henry Thomas Min. 239
29. Michael Carter S.F. 238
30. Bob Golic Rai. 237
31T. Donald Evans Pit. 232
31T. Tony Woods Sea. 232
31T. William Perry Chi. 232
34. Al Noga Min. 231
35T. Sam Clancy Ind. 226
35T. Les Miller S.D. 226
35T. Danny Noonan Dal. 226
38T. Dan Saleaumua K.C. 225!
38T. Leonard Marshall Gia. 225
38T. Dan Owens Det. 225
41T. Leon Seals Buf. 219
41T. Mike Golic Phi. 219
41T. Tony Tolbert Dal. 219
41T. Tim Green Atl. 219
45. Bill Maas K.C. 214
46T. Karl Wilson Mia. 213
46T. Ron Stallworth Jets 213
46T. Erik Howard Gia. 213
46T. Rod Saddler Phx. 213
46T. Tory Epps Atl. 213
51. Markus Koch Was. 208
52T. Doug Smith Hou. 207
52T. Darryl Grant Was. 207
52T. Eric Dorsey Gia. 207
52T. Kevin Fagan S.F. 207
56. Garin Veris N.E. 206
57T. Al Baker Cle. 201
57T. Jim Wahler Phx. 201
57T. Matt Brock G.B. 201
57T. Rueben Davis T.B. 201
57T. Doug Reed Rams 201
57T. Wayne Martin N.O. 201
63. Tim Newton T.B. 200
64T. Robert Banks Cle. 195
64T. Robert Brown G.B. 195
64T. Warren Powers Den. 194
66T. Alvin Wright Rams 194
68T. Jason Buck Cin. 188
68T. Skip McClendon Cin. 188
68T. Ron Holmes Den. 188
68T. Joe Nash Sea. 188
68T. Jim Skow T.B. 188
73. Jon Hand Ind. 187
74. Brian Smith Rams 182
75T. Shawn Lee Mia. 181
75T. Jeff Lageman Jets 181
75T. Scott Mersereau Jets 181
75T. Chris Pike Cle. 181
75T. Greg Kragen Den. 181
80. Tim Krumrie Cin. 176
81. Jeff Wright Buf. 175
82T. Harvey Armstrong Ind. 169
82T. Tim Goad N.E. 169
84. Keith Ferguson Det. 162
Maximum Speed
Rank Player (Team) MS
1. Bruce Smith (Buf.) 69
2. Jacob Green (Sea.) 63
3T. Jeff Cross (Mia.) 56
3T. Ray Agnew (N.E.) 56
3T. Sean Jones (Hou.) 56
3T. Greg Townsend (Rai.) 56
3T. Howie Long (Rai.) 56
3T. Reggie White (Phi.) 56
..
84. William Perry (Chi.) 19
Hitting Power
Rank Player (Team) HP
1. Bruce Smith (Buf.) 75
2T. Bob Golic (Rai.) 69
2T. Howie Long (Rai.) 69
2T. Reggie White (Phi.) 69
2T. William Perry (Chi.) 69
2T. Chris Doleman (Min.) 69
2T. Pierce Holt (S.F.) 69
..
83T. Keith Ferguson (Rams) 31
83T. Jim Skow (T.B.) 31
Quickness
Rank Player (Team) QC
1. Bruce Smith (Buf.) 81
2T. Gerald Williams (Pit.) 75
2T. Reggie White (Phi.) 75
2T. Richard Dent (Chi.) 75
5T. Jeff Cross (Mia.) 69
5T. Greg Townsend (Rai.) 69
5T. Howie Long (Rai.) 69
5T. Jacob Green (Sea.) 69
5T. Clyde Simmons (Phi.) 69
5T. Daniel Stubbs (Dal.) 69
5T. Trace Armstrong (Chi.) 69
5T. Jerry Ball (Det.) 69
5T. Chris Doleman (Min.) 69
5T. Jim Wilks (N.O.) 69
..
79T. Jeff Wright (Buf.) 19
79T. Harvey Armstrong (Ind.) 19
79T. Shawn Lee (Mia.) 19
79T. Tim Goad (N.E.) 19
79T. Tim Krumrie (Cin.) 19
79T. Chris Pike (Cle.) 19
Facts Worth Noting
Bruce Smith is so dominant that he leads defensive linemen in four
separate categories. He isn't even tied in these four categories. The
two he doesn't lead are the two least important, since pass
interceptions are rarely a factor on the line, and rushing power has
little discernable effect.
Bob Nelson, the Green Bay nosetackle, is one of those Tecmo legends.
He's somebody that virtually nobody has heard of but excels on TSB.
His stats are a little strange as well. While most linemen's stats are
greatest at HP or QC, Nelson's are greatest at RP. No other lineman
has his greatest value at RP.
Linebacker
Total Points
!-Pro Bowler
Rank Player Team Points
1. Lawrence Taylor Gia. 356!
2. Derrick Thomas K.C. 332!
3. Mike Singletary Chi. 319!
4. Keith Millard Min. 313
5T. Dennis Byrd Jets 307
5T. Greg Lloyd Pit. 307
5T. Pepper Johnson Gia. 307!
8. C.[Cornelius]Bennett Buf. 302!
9T. Charles Haley S.F. 301!
9T. Kevin Greene Rams 301
11T. Ray Childress Hou. 295
11T. Leslie O.Neal [O'Neal] S.D. 295
11T. Jerome Brown Phi. 295
14T. Seth Joyner Phi. 294
14T. M.[Mike]Merriweather Min. 294
16. David Little Pit. 282!
17T. Percy Snow K.C. 281
17T. Michael Cofer Det. 281
19T. James Francis Cin. 276
19T. Mike Johnson Cle. 276
19T. Ken Harvey Phx. 276
19T. Tim Harris G.B. 276
23T. Darryl Talley Buf. 270
23T. Simon Fletcher Den. 270
23T. Carl Banks Gia. 270
23T. Matt Millen S.F. 270
23T. Pat Swilling N.O. 270
28T. Shane Conlan Buf. 269
28T. John Offerdahl Mia. 269!
28T. Kyle Clifton Jets 269
31T. Karl Mecklenburg Den. 263
31T. Dino Hackett K.C. 263
33. Scott Davis Rai. 258
34. Bill Romanowski S.F. 257
35T. Eugene Lockheart Dal. 256
35T. Jimmie Jones Dal. 256
37. Gary Reasons Gia. 252
38. Chris Spielman Det. 250
39. Gary Plummer S.D. 239
40T. Andre Tippett N.E. 238
40T. Michael Brooks Den. 238
40T. Vaughan Johnson N.O. 238
43. Dan Hampton Chi. 232
44T. David Griggs Mia. 226
44T. Hardy Nickerson Pit. 226
44T. Brian Hinkle Pit. 226
44T. Rufus Porter Sea. 226
48. Wilber Marshall Was. 225
49. Tony Blaylock Cle. 221
50T. Chris Martin K.C. 220
50T. Ken Norton Dal. 220
52. Ray Bentley Buf. 219
53T. Andre Collins Was. 214
53T. Jessie Tuggle Atl. 214
55T. Hugh Green Mia. 213
55T. Henry Rolling S.D. 213
55T. Cortez Kennedy Sea. 213
55T. Byron Evans Phi. 213
55T. Jim Morrissey Chi. 213
55T. Ron Rivera Chi. 213
61T. Duane Bickett Ind. 207
61T. Cliff Odom Mia. 207
61T. Tracy Rocker Was. 207
61T. Broderick Thomas T.B. 207
61T. Sam Mills N.O. 207
61T. Rickey Jackson N.O. 207
67. Jeff Herrod Ind. 206
68T. Clay Matthews Cle. 202
68T. Al Smith Hou. 202
70T. Leon White Cin. 201
70T. David Grayson Cle. 201
70T. Riki Ellison Rai. 201
70T. Jerry Robinson Rai. 201
70T. Jessie Small Phi. 201
70T. Keith DeLong S.F. 201
76T. Garth Jax Phx. 200
76T. Anthony Bell Phx. 200
78T. Junior Seau S.D. 195
78T. Jack Del Rio Dal. 195
80T. Chip Banks Ind. 194
80T. Carl Zander Cin. 194
80T. Johnny Meads Hou. 194
83T. Aaron Wallace Rai. 189
83T. David Wyman Sea. 189
85. Greg Manusky Was. 188
86T. Scott Stephen G.B. 187
86T. Winston Davis T.B. 187
88T. Ed Reynolds N.E. 182
88T. Chris Singleton N.E. 182
88T. Kevin Walker Cin. 182
88T. John Grimsley Hou. 182
88T. Marc Munford Den. 182
88T. Eric Hill Phx. 182
88T. Mike Wilcher Rams 182
88T. Darion Conner Atl. 182
88T. John Rade Atl. 182
88T. Michael Reed Atl. 182
98T. Joe Kelly Jets 181
98T. Joe Mott Jets 181
100T. Terry Wooden Sea. 176
100T. Fred Strickland Rams 176
102. Richard Harvey N.E. 175
103T. Fredd Young Ind. 174
103T. Johnny Holland G.B. 174
105T. Kevin Murphy T.B. 169
105T. Frank Stams Rams 169
107T. Brian Noble G.B. 168
107T. Scott Studwell Min. 168
107T. Ray Berry Min. 168
110T. Dennis Gibson Det. 162
110T. Eugene Marve T.B. 162
112. George Jamison Det. 156
Maximum Speed
Rank Player (Team) Points
1. Lawrence Taylor (Gia.) 69
2T. C.Bennett (Buf.) 63
2T. Derrick Thomas (K.C.) 63
4T. John Offerdahl (Mia.) 56
4T. Dennis Byrd (Jets) 56
4T. Ray Childress (Hou.) 56
4T. Greg Lloyd (Pit.) 56
4T. David Little (Pit.) 56
4T. Simon Fletcher (Den.) 56
4T. Percy Snow (K.C.) 56
4T. Leslie O.Neal (S.D.) 56
4T. Pepper Johnson (Gia.) 56
4T. Jerome Brown (Phi.) 56
4T. Ken Harvey (Phx.) 56
4T. Mike Singletary (Chi.) 56
4T. Michael Cofer (Det.) 56
4T. Tim Harris (G.B.) 56
4T. Keith Millard (Min.) 56
4T. Charles Haley (S.F.) 56
4T. Kevin Greene (Rams) 56
..
84T. 19 tied 31
Hitting Power
Rank Player (Team) HP
1T. Lawrence Taylor (Gia.) 75
1T. Mike Singletary (Chi.) 75
3T. Dennis Byrd (Jets) 69
3T. James Francis (Cin.) 69
3T. Mike Johnson (Cle.) 69
3T. Derrick Thomas (K.C.) 69
3T. Gary Plummer (S.D.) 69
3T. Pepper Johnson (Gia.) 69
3T. Jerome Brown (Phi.) 69
3T. Keith Millard (Min.) 69
3T. Kevin Greene (Rams) 69
..
112. George Jamison (Dal.) 25
Quickness
1T. Derrick Thomas (K.C.) 81
1T. Lawrence Taylor (Gia.) 81
1T. Mike Singletary (Chi.) 75
1T. Keith Millard (Min.) 75
5T. Seth Joyner (Phi.) 75
5T. Charles Haley (S.F.) 75
..
92T. Aaron Wallace (Rai.) 25
92T. Riki Ellison (Rai.) 25
92T. Jerry Robinson (Rai.) 25
92T. Terry Wooden (Sea.) 25
92T. Dennis Gibson (Det.) 25
92T. George Jamison (Det.) 25
92T. Johnny Holland (G.B.) 25
92T. Kevin Murphy (T.B.) 25
92T. Eugene Marve (T.B.) 25
92T. Fred Strickland (Rams) 25
92T. Frank Stams (Rams) 25
Facts Worth Noting
If you see a linebacker on Tecmo who you thought was a defensive
lineman, you're probably right. Every team has a 3-4 (3 linemen, 4
linebackers) defensive formation on TSB, but in real life, many pro
teams start four linemen and and only three linebackers. In order to
make every team have four linebackers on Tecmo, many teams had a
linemen moved to linebacker. One big benefactor of this move is the
Philadelphia Eagles. All you Jerome Brown fans can thank Tecmo for
moving him from defensive tackle to TILB. To make things even
stranger, Cleveland even has a corner, Tony Blaylock, at LB. A few
others that I know of are Dennis Byrd (Jets), Ray Childress (Oilers),
Scott Davis (Raiders), Leslie O.Neal (Chargers), Cortez Kennedy
(Seahawks), Tracy Rocker (Redskins), Jimmie Jones (Cowboys), Keith
Millard (Vikings), and Kevin Greene (Rams).
Even though you probably think of the NFC central as the black and blue
division with strong defenses year after year, eight of the worst nine
LBs hail from that division. However, the NFC central also has the
third and fourth best as well.
Defensive Backs
Total Points
!-Pro Bowler
Rank Player Team Pos Points
1. David Fulcher Cin. S 388!
2. Rod Woodson Pit. CB 382!
3T. Wayne Haddix T.B. CB 363
3T. Ronnie Lott S.F. S 363!
5T. Richard Johnson Hou. CB 345
5T. Gill Byrd S.D. CB 345
5T. Joey Browner Min. S 345!
8T. Erik McMillan Jets S 338
8T. Mark Carrier Chi. S 338
10. Deion Sanders Atl. CB 337
11T. Eddie Anderson Rai. S 333
11T. Dave Waymer S.F. S 333
13. Carl Lee Min. CB 326!
14. Tim McDonald Phx. S 319
15. Lemuel Stinson Chi. CB 313
16T. Ronnie Lippett N.E. CB 307
16T. Issiac Holt Dal. CB 307
18T. Louis Oliver Mia. S 306
18T. Jarvis Williams Mia. S 306
18T. Dwayne Woodruff Pit. CB 306
18T. William White Det. S 306
22T. Carnell Lake Pit. S 301
22T. Eric Allen Phi. CB 301
24T. Dennis Smith Den. S 295
24T. Mark Collins Gia. CB 295
24T. Manny Hendrix Dal. CB 295
27T. Albert Lewis K.C. CB 294!
27T. Darrell Green Was. CB 294!
29T. Martin Mayhew Was. CB 289
29T. Donnell Woolford Chi. CB 289
31. Lonnie Young Phx. S 288
32. Greg Jackson Gia. S 287
33T. Barney Bussey Cin. S 282
33T. Steve Atwater Den. S 282!
35. Everson Walls Gia. CB 276
36. Myron Guyton Gia. S 275
37T. Nate Odomes Buf. CB 270
37T. L.Washington Rai. CB 270
37T. Terry McDaniel Rai. CB 270
37T. Sam Seale S.D. CB 270
37T. Ben Smith Phi. CB 270
42T. Ray Crockett Det. CB 269
42T. Mark Robinson T.B. S 269
42T. Robert Massey N.O. CB 269
45T. Tim McKyer Mia. CB 263
45T. Frank Minnefield Cle. CB 263
45T. Terry Kinard Hou. S 263
45T. Kevin Ross K.C. CB 263
49T. Leonard Smith Buf. S 257
49T. Thomas Everett Pit. S 257
49T. Ray Horton Dal. S 257
49T. James Washington Dal. S 257
49T. Don Griffin S.F. S 257
49T. Brett Maxie N.O. S 257
55. Nesby Glasgow Sea. S 256
56T. Maurice Hurst N.E. CB 251
56T. Vencie Glenn S.D. S 251
56T. Reggie Rutland Min. CB 251
59T. Dwayne Harper Sea. CB 250
59T. Mike Harden Rai. S 250
59T. Harry Hamilton T.B. S 250
59T. Vince Newsome Rams S 250
63T. Mark Kelso Buf. S 245
63T. D.[Darrell]Fullington Min. S 245
65T. J.B.Brown Mia. CB 244
65T. Fred Marion N.E. S 244
65T. Martin Bayless S.D. S 244
65T. Shaun Gayle Chi. S 244
69T. Kirby Jackson Buf. CB 238
69T. Bubba McDowell Hou. S 238
69T. Deron Cherry K.C. S 238
72T. Cris Dishman Hou. CB 237
72T. Bobby Humphery Rams CB 237
74T. Mark Murphy G.B. S 232
74T. Gene Atkins N.O. S 232
76T. Mike Prior Ind. S 226
76T. Brian Washington Jets S 226
76T. Felix Wright Cle. S 226
76T. Bennie Blades Det. S 226
76T. Jerry Holmes G.B. CB 226
76T. Darryl Pollard S.F. CB 226
82T. Tyrone Braxton Den. CB 225
82T. Todd Bowles Was. S 225
84T. Keith Taylor Ind. S 220
84T. Eugene Robinson Sea. S 220
86T. Kevin Porter K.C. S 214
86T. Patrick Hunter Sea. CB 214
86T. Toi Cook N.O. CB 214
89T. Cedric Mack Phx. CB 213
89T. Ricky Reynolds T.B. CB 213
91. Wes Hopkins Phi. S 212
92T. James Hasty Jets CB 207
92T. Chuck Cecil G.B. S 207
94T. Alvin Walton Was. S 206
94T. Anthony Newman Rams S 206
96. Rod McSwain N.E. S 205
97. Jerry Gray Rams CB 201
98T. Tony Stargell Jets CB 200
98T. Thane Gash Cle. S 200
98T. Scott Case Atl. S 200
101T. Eugene Daniel Ind. CB 194
101T. Chris Goode Ind. CB 194
101T. Frank Minnefield Cle. CB 194
101T. Jay Taylor Phx. CB 194
101T. Leroy Irvin Det. CB 194
101T. Mark Lee G.B. CB 194
101T. Brian Jordan Atl. S 194
108. Charles Dimry Atl. CB 193
109. Wymon Henderson Den. CB 182
110. Lewis Billups Cin. CB 181
111. Carl Carter Cin. CB 175
112. Andre Waters Phi. S 150
Maximum Speed
Rank Player (Pos.,Team) MS
1T. Rod Woodson (CB,Pit.) 75
1T. Darrell Green (CB,Was.) 75
1T. Wayne Haddix (CB,T.B.) 75
1T. Deion Sanders (CB,Atl.) 75
5T. David Fulcher (S,Cin.) 69
5T. Ronnie Lott (S,S.F.) 69
..
110T. Wymon Anderson (CB,Den.) 19
110T. Wes Hopkins (S,Phi.) 19
110T. Andre Waters (S,Phi.) 19
Pass Interceptions
Rank Player (Pos.,Team) PI
1. Mark Carrier (S,Chi.) 81
2T. Richard Johnson (CB,Hou.) 75
2T. Wayne Haddix (CB,T.B.) 75
4T. Gill Byrd (CB,S.D.) 69
4T. Martin Mayhew (CB,Was.) 69
4T. Lemuel Stinson (CB,Chi.) 69
4T. David Fulcher (S,Cin.) 69
4T. Joey Browner (S,Cin.) 69
4T. Dave Waymer (S,S.F.) 69
..
111T. Nesby Glasgow (S,Sea.) 25
111T. Andre Waters (S,Phi.) 25
Facts Worth Noting
Pheonix safety Lonnie Young has an astounding 69 running speed. Every
other defensive back has between 25 and 44 running speed.
Safeties tend to have better hitting power than corners.
Nine of the twelve worst defensive backs are corners.
The safeties in Tecmo are divided into two categories. The top
safeties are free safeties, the bottom are strong safeties. In real
football, the strong safeties cover people like tight ends or third
wide receivers on man coverages. Free safeties will help with
receivers that go deep. I can't tell any difference on Tecmo, either
in coverage or any other behavior.
The best five safeties in the league are free safeties.
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Schedule
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Simply, this is where the schedule for all 17 weeks is listed. If you
are looking for team-by-team schedules, they are in the scouting
reports section.
The games in each week will not necessarily follow this order. The
game rearranges the schedule each week when that week arrives. The
rearranging seems to follow no discernible order. These games are
listed in the default order, which is in order by the first team.
Week 1
Buf. vs. Mia. | Cle. vs. Dal. | Sea. vs. N.O. | Phi. vs. G.B.
Ind. vs. N.E. | Hou. vs. Rai. | Was. vs. Det. | Chi. vs. Min.
Jets vs. T.B. | Pit. vs. S.D. | Gia. vs. S.F. | Phx. vs. Rams
Cin. vs. Den. | K.C. vs. Atl. |
Week 2
Buf. vs. Pit. | Cin. vs. Hou. | Was. vs. Dal. | Chi. vs. T.B.
Ind. vs. Mia. | Den. vs. Rai. | Gia. vs. Rams | Det. vs. G.B.
N.E. vs. Cle. | K.C. vs. N.O. | Phi. vs. Phx. | Min. vs. Atl.
Jets vs. Sea. | S.D. vs. S.F. |
Week 3
Buf. vs. Jets | Cin. vs. Cle. | Was. vs. Phx. | G.B. vs. T.B.
Ind. vs. Rai. | Hou. vs. K.C. | Gia. vs. Chi. | Min. vs. S.F.
N.E. vs. Pit. | Den. vs. Sea. | Phi. vs. Dal. | Rams vs. N.O.
Mia. vs. Den. | S.D. vs. Atl. |
Week 4
Buf. vs. T.B. | Jets vs. Chi. | Den. vs. S.D. | Min. vs. N.O.
Ind. vs. Det. | Cin. vs. Was. | K.C. vs. Sea. | Rai. vs. Atl.
Mia. vs. G.B. | Cle. vs. Gia. | Phx. vs. Dal. | S.F. vs. Rams
N.E. vs. Hou. | Pit. vs. Phi. |
Week 5
Buf. vs. Chi. | Den. vs. Min. | Gia. vs. Dal. | BYES
Ind. vs. Sea. | K.C. vs. S.D. | Det. vs. T.B. |Cin., Cle., Pit.,
Mia. vs. Jets | Rai. vs. S.F. | G.B. vs. Rams |Hou.
N.E. vs. Phx. | Was. vs. Phi. | N.O. vs. Atl. |
Week 6
Buf. vs. K.C. | Cin. vs. Sea. | Gia. vs. Phx. | BYES
Ind. vs. Pit. | Hou. vs. Den. | Phi. vs. T.B. |S.F., Rams, N.O.
Mia. vs. N.E. | Rai. vs. S.D. | Dal. vs. G.B. |Atl.
Jets vs. Cle. | Was. vs. Chi. | Det. vs. Min. |
Week 7
Buf. vs. Ind. | Cle. vs. Was. | Phi. vs. N.O. | BYES
Mia. vs. Hou. | Pit. vs. Gia. | Phx. vs. Min. |N.E., Den., Chi.,
Jets vs. K.C. | Rai. vs. Sea. | S.F. vs. Atl. |T.B., Det., G.B.
Cin. vs. Dal. | S.D. vs. Rams |
Week 8
Buf. vs. Cin. | Cle. vs. S.D. | Phx. vs. Atl. | BYES
Ind. vs. Jets | Pit. vs. Sea. | Chi. vs. G.B. |Was., Gia., Phi.,
Mia. vs. Hou. | Den. vs. K.C. | Det. vs. S.F. |Dal.
N.E. vs. Min. | Rai. vs. Rai. | T.B. vs. N.O. |
Week 9
N.E. vs. Den. | S.D. vs. Sea. | Dal. vs. Det. | BYES
Cin. vs. Hou. | Was. vs. Gia. | Chi. vs. N.O. |Buf., Ind., Mia.,
Cle. vs. Pit. | Phi. vs. S.F. | G.B. vs. T.B. |Jets
K.C. vs. Rai. | Phx. vs. Min. | Rams vs. Atl. |
Week 10
Buf. vs. N.E. | Hou. vs. Was. | Chi. vs. Det. | BYES
Ind. vs. Mia. | Pit. vs. Den. | Min. vs. T.B. |K.C., Rai., S.D.,
Jets vs. G.B. | Gia. vs. Phi. | S.F. vs. Atl. |Sea.
Cin. vs. Cle. | Phx. vs. Dal. | Rams vs. N.O. |
Week 11
Buf. vs. G.B. | Cle. vs. Phi. | S.D. vs. Sea. | Chi. vs. Min.
Ind. vs. Jets | Hou. vs. Dal. | Was. vs. Atl. | Det. vs. T.B.
Mia. vs. N.E. | Den. vs. Rai. | Gia. vs. Phx. | S.F. vs. N.O.
Cin. vs. Pit. | K.C. vs. Rams |
Week 12
Buf. vs. Mia. | Cle. vs. Hou. | S.D. vs. N.O. | Det. vs. Rams
Ind. vs. Chi. | Pit. vs. Was. | Gia. vs. Dal. | G.B. vs. Min.
N.E. vs. Jets | Den. vs. K.C. | Phx. vs. S.F. | T.B. vs. Atl.
Cin. vs. Phi. | Rai. vs. Sea. |
Week 13
Buf. vs. N.E. | Cin. vs. Rai. | Was. vs. Dal. | Det. vs. Min.
Ind. vs. G.B. | Cle. vs. K.C. | Gia. vs. T.B. | S.F. vs. Rams
Mia. vs. Chi. | Hou. vs. Pit. | Phi. vs. Phx. | N.O. vs. Atl.
Jets vs. S.D. | Den. vs. Sea. |
Week 14
Buf. vs. Jets | Cin. vs. Gia. | Rai. vs. S.D. | S.F. vs. N.O.
Ind. vs. Cle. | Pit. vs. Det. | Was. vs. Rams | BYES
Mia. vs. T.B. | Hou. vs. Phi. | Chi. vs. Det. |Min., Phx.
N.E. vs. Den. | K.C. vs. Sea. | G.B. vs. Atl. |
Week 15
Buf. vs. Rai. | Cle. vs. Den. | Was. vs. Phx. | Chi. vs. G.B.
Ind. vs. N.E. | Hou. vs. Pit. | Gia. vs. Phi. | Min. vs. T.B.
Mia. vs. Cin. | K.C. vs. S.D. | Dal. vs. N.O. | Rams vs. Atl.
Jets vs. Det. | Sea. vs. S.F. |
Week 16
Buf. vs. Ind. | Cle. vs. Hou. | Sea. vs. Atl. | Chi. vs. T.B.
Mia. vs. S.D. | Den. vs. Phx. | Was. vs. Gia. | Det. vs. G.B.
N.E. vs. Jets | K.C. vs. S.F. | Phi. vs. Dal. | Min. vs. Rams
Cin. vs. Pit. | Rai. vs. N.O. |
Week 17
Buf. vs. Det. | Cle. vs. Pit. | Sea. vs. Rams | Dal. vs. Atl.
Ind. vs. T.B. | Hou. vs. Gia. | Was. vs. Phi. | Chi. vs. S.F.
Mia. vs. Jets | Den. vs. S.D. | Phx. vs. N.O. | Min. vs. G.B.
N.E. vs. Cin. | K.C. vs. Rai. |
CAUTION!
Extremely long, boring, and confusing explanation ahead! If you are
bored easily or care nothing about why some schedules are designed the
way they are, skip to the next section and save yourself a few minutes.
There are a few oddities which exist in the schedule because of the
divisions. Since four divisions have five teams and the two other
divisions have only four teams, the schedule can get very convoluted.
First of all, every team plays every other team in its division twice.
Every team has a sixteen game schedule with one bye week in the middle
of the season. Every team plays games against four teams in a single
division from the other conference. If the other division has five
teams, the team plays the four teams that have the regular schedule
(see below).
Most of the teams in the divisions with five teams have the basic
schedule. The exceptions are New England, Denver, Pheonix, and
Minnesota. The basic teams (I'll call them Type I teams) play every
team in their division twice, which accounts for eight games. They
also play two teams from each other division in their conference, which
accounts for four more games. The last four games are played against
four teams in a single division from the other conference.
The teams in the divisions with four teams (Type II teams) have six
divisional games and three games against the other two divisions in
their conference. They also play four teams against four teams in a
single division in the other conference.
The odd teams out, the Type III teams, play the other four teams in
their respective divisions twice. In addition, they play the other
Type III team in their confence twice. They play the remaining two
Type III teams once each. The last four games are played against the
division in their conference with only four teams.
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Scouting Reports
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In this section I will go over each of the 28 teams in Tecmo in order
of how they appear on the team data screen, plus the two Pro Bowl
teams. Rankings, rosters, schedules, and analyses are included for
each team.
Each player is also covered, followed by their percentile at their
position in the league. The percentile is computed by taking a the
number of players at that position minus the player's rank at their
position, then taking that number and dividing it by the total number
of players at that position. Then multiply this by 100 to get a
percentile. For example, let's take Dan Marino, who is ranked fifth
at quarterback. Take the number of people at quarterback (56) and
subtract Dan's rank (5) from it. This gives us 51. Divide this by
the number of quarterbacks (51/56=.91). Multiply this by 100 and-
Voila!- you have a players percentile.
I also figured out the strength of each team's offense and defense
using these percentiles. I ranked each team separately for a MAN
controller and a COM controller. The computer controlls teams so much
differently than a player does that I thought this was warranted. For
each team's COM rating, I took all the starters besides offensive
linemen and added their percentiles together. Then, I added five times
the average of the offensive linemen and backups. I then added the
average of the kicker and punter to find the final overall value. I
did this because it gives the offense and defense equal value.
The man value for offense can be found by taking the highest percentile
among a team's running backs and adding it to the better QB and the
best reciever (WR or TE). The defensive man rating is figured the same
way, except with the best lineman, linebacker, and defensive back.
Strength of schedule is found by ranking the schedule based on the sum
of the subjective rankings of a team's opponents. The rankings are 1
to 28 where 28 is the easiest and 1 is the hardest.
Buffalo Bills
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 3 -
Offense 3 -
Defense 5 -
Man
Overall 2 541
Offense 1 282
Defense 7 259
Computer
Overall 13 1324
Offense 14 627
Defense 11 660
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
QB Bills [Jim Kelly] 0 QB 25 69 13 13 56 81 81 81 419 96!
Frank Reich 11 QB 25 69 13 13 31 44 25 50 270 23
Thurman Thomas 34 RB 38 69 63 25 75 50 320 96!
Jamie Mueller 41 RB 44 69 25 88 50 25 301 15
Kenneth Davis 23 RB 38 69 25 19 50 25 232 2
Don Smith 30 RB 38 69 25 19 50 25 232 2
James Lofton 80 WR 25 69 38 13 50 56 251 62
Andre Reed 83 WR 25 69 56 13 56 69 288 90!
Don Beebe 82 WR 25 69 44 13 50 44 245 59
Al Edwards 85 WR 25 69 19 13 50 44 220 8
Keith McKeller 84 TE 25 69 38 50 50 50 282 76
Pete Metzelaars 88 TE 25 69 19 50 50 31 238 26
Kent Hull 67 C 25 69 38 69 201 92!
Jim Ritcher 51 G 25 69 44 50 182 71
John Davis 65 G 25 69 25 63 182 71
Will Wolford 69 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Howard Ballard 75 T 25 69 19 63 176 58
Scott Norwood 11 K 56 81 81 31 44 44 337 39
Rick Tuten 10 P 25 56 44 31 19 63 238 36
Bruce Smith 78 DE 44 56 69 75 25 81 350 99!
Jeff Wright 91 NT 25 31 31 50 19 19 175 51
Leon Seals 96 DE 25 31 38 44 31 50 219 4
Darryl Talley 56 LB 31 44 50 38 44 63 270 79
Ray Bentley 50 LB 25 31 38 38 31 56 219 54
Shane Conlan 58 LB 31 44 50 56 19 69 269 75
C.[Cornelius]Bennett 97 LB 38 50 63 63 19 69 302 93!
Nate Odomes 37 CB 38 44 56 38 38 56 270 67
Kirby Jackson 47 CB 25 31 44 38 50 50 238 38
Mark Kelso 38 FS 31 38 50 38 44 44 245 44
Leonard Smith 46 SS 31 38 50 44 44 50 257 56
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Mia. 7. Ind. 13. N.E.
2. Pit. 8. Cin. 14. Jets
3. Jets 9. BYE 15. Rai.
4. T.B. 10. N.E. 16. Ind.
5. Chi. 11. G.B. 17. Det.
6. K.C. 12. Mia.
Strength-25
The Bills are the most balanced team on the game. They've got
excellent players at every position. Buffalo has five Pro Bowlers, the
most of any team. The weak schedule is the icing on the cake. All in
all, the Bills are the most powerful team in the AFC.
On offense, this team is such a chameleon that you could put in almost
any system and it would work. Thomas is one of the best running backs
in the league, and it helps that he has an incredible line to run
behind, not to mention FB Mueller. QB Bills has an excellent recieving
corps. Even Thomas can catch out of the backfield if needed. The
spots to watch are depth, especially at RB. If Thomas goes down,
you'll be forced to run a smash-mouth running game with Mueller, who is
tied for the slowest back on the game. Also Reich is not a very good
backup, so protect QB Bills by running out of bounds if you must. If
one of these two offensive cogs goes down, compensate with the other.
If both go down, you're in trouble.
On defense, this team has a couple stars, backed up by a solid unit.
Bruce Smith is head and shoulders above any competition at the
defensive line, and he can take over a game single-handedly if he
becomes posessed. Buffalo has an excellent linebacking core, including
OLB C.Bennett, who is the quicker picker upper for any mess Smith can't
handle. The secondary is the only question mark, because it has no
stars. To call it a weakness is insulting, because they have a decent
unit. The only time it should come into play is if you must cover the
pass, but that shouldn't be a problem if you pick a pass.
Indianapolis Colts
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 27 -
Offense 26 -
Defense 28 -
Man
Overall 28 316
Offense 26 180
Defense 28 136
Computer
Overall 28 824
Offense 27 501
Defense 28 273
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Jeff George 11 QB 25 69 6 13 50 31 38 25 257 4
Jack Trudeau 10 QB 25 69 13 13 31 38 31 50 270 23
Ivy Joe Hunter 45 RB 38 69 31 50 50 25 263 34
Albert Bentley 20 RB 38 69 44 31 50 63 295 79
Anthony Johnson 23 RB 38 69 31 25 50 25 238 21
Ken Clark 32 RB 38 69 38 25 50 25 245 46
Bill Brooks 80 WR 38 69 38 13 50 69 277 78
Jessie Hester 84 WR 44 69 38 13 50 63 277 73
Clarence Verdin 83 WR 38 69 38 13 50 44 252 55
Stanley Morgan 88 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Pat Beach 81 TE 25 69 25 50 50 38 257 54
Orson Mobley 89 TE 25 69 19 50 50 31 244 36
Ray Donaldson 53 C 25 69 25 50 169 30
Randy Dixon 69 G 25 69 25 50 169 30
Brian Baldinger 62 G 25 69 38 38 170 33
Zefross Moss 73 T 25 69 19 63 176 58
Kevin Call 71 T 25 69 19 56 169 30
Dean Biasucci 4 K 56 81 81 31 38 38 325 21
Rohn Stark 3 P 25 56 44 31 75 56 287 79!
Jon Hand 78 DE 25 31 31 56 19 25 187 13
Harvey Armstrong 79 NT 25 31 25 50 19 19 169 2
Sam Clancy 76 DE 25 31 38 50 19 64 226 58
Duane Bickett 50 LB 25 31 38 50 25 38 207 46
Fredd Young 56 LB 25 31 31 31 25 31 174 8
Jeff Herrod 54 LB 25 31 31 44 25 50 206 40
Chip Banks 51 LB 25 31 31 44 25 38 194 29
Eugene Daniel 38 CB 25 31 38 38 31 31 194 10
Chris Goode 37 CB 25 31 38 38 31 31 194 10
Mike Prior 39 FS 25 31 38 44 44 44 226 32
Keith Taylor 27 SS 25 31 44 38 38 44 220 25
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. N.E. 7. Buf. 13. G.B.
2. Mia. 8. Jets 14. Cle.
3. Rai. 9. BYE 15. N.E.
4. Det. 10. Mia. 16. Buf.
5. Sea. 11. Jets 17. T.B.
6. Pit. 12. Chi.
Strength-23
The Dolts are one of the worst teams in the game without question.
With a hideous defense and no strengths on offense, many Tecmoers rank
these guys below even the lowly Patriots.
The offense rides on the "back" of Bentley (pun intended), and the two
starting WRs. These guys are really nothing special, they just are
better than the rest of this pretty bad offense. The one strong point
of this offense is a pretty good playbook. This default one can get
pretty tough to stop with a lineman or linebacker.
This defense is absolutely abominable. To put this in perspective,
only DE Clancy is above average, and even then only by a hair. An
awful secondary makes defending against the pass nearly impossible.
All you can do with this defense is pray that the other team has mercy,
because you won't be able to do anything to stop them.
One of the great mysteries of Tecmo is why the developers chose to
leave Eric Dickerson out of this game. He was not retired yet. The
best explanation is that Tecmo couldn't use his name. If this were
the case, common sense would dictate that they would still use "RB
Colts" like they did with Jim Kelly, Bernie Kosar, and Randall
Cunningham. Dickerson even appears in both Tecmo Bowl for NES and TSB
I for SNES and Genesis, so why did they leave him out in this version?
Miami Dolphins
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 10 -
Offense 5 -
Defense 14 -
Man
Overall 13 492
Offense 12 244
Defense 12 248
Computer
Overall 6 1466
Offense 6 768
Defense 12 620
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Dan Marino 13 QB 25 69 6 13 81 69 63 69 395 91
Scott Mitchell 19 QB 25 69 13 13 44 44 25 50 283 54
Sammie Smith 33 RB 44 69 38 63 50 25 289 67
Tony Paige 49 RB 44 69 31 88 50 44 326 40
Marc Logan 20 RB 44 69 38 44 50 25 270 60
Troy Stradford 23 RB 38 69 38 25 50 38 258 58
Mark Clayton 83 WR 31 69 44 13 50 69 276 82
Mark Duper 85 WR 38 69 50 13 50 63 283 86
Fred Banks 86 WR 25 69 19 13 50 44 220 8
Tony Martin 89 WR 25 69 25 13 50 50 232 37
Ferrell Edmunds 80 TE 25 69 38 56 50 50 288 82!
Jim Jensen 11 TE 25 69 31 44 50 69 288 82
Jeff Uhlenhake 63 C 25 69 31 69 194 86
Keith Sims 69 G 25 69 25 69 188 80
Harry Galbreath 62 G 25 69 38 63 195 89
Richmond Webb 78 T 25 69 38 75 207 99
Mark Dennis 74 T 25 69 25 56 175 50
Pete Stoyanovich 10 K 56 81 81 31 69 75 393 93
Reggie Roby 4 P 25 56 44 31 19 63 269 64
Jeff Cross 91 DE 38 50 56 50 19 69 282 89
Shawn Lee 98 NT 25 31 31 56 19 19 181 11
Karl Wilson 77 DE 25 31 38 50 19 50 213 45
Hugh Green 55 LB 25 31 38 44 25 50 213 51
Cliff Odom 93 LB 25 31 38 44 25 44 207 46
John Offerdahl 56 LB 38 50 56 44 31 50 269 75!
David Griggs 92 LB 25 38 44 44 25 50 226 61
J.B.Brown 37 CB 25 31 44 50 44 50 244 44
Tim McKyer 22 CB 31 38 50 44 50 50 263 60
Louis Oliver 25 FS 38 44 56 56 56 56 306 84
Jarvis Williams 26 SS 38 44 56 56 56 56 306 84
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Buf. 7. K.C. 13. Chi.
2. Ind. 8. Hou. 14. T.B.
3. Det. 9. BYE 15. Cin.
4. G.B. 10. Ind. 16. S.D.
5. Jets 11. N.E. 17. Jets
6. N.E. 12. Buf.
Strength-24
Miami is one of my least favorite teams, because it doesn't seem to be
able to form a real feeling in the way it runs. The defense is a solid
but unspectacular unit lacking flavor, and the offense seems to want to
pass but lacks the superb reciever to make a truly great passing
offense.
The offense of Miami is anchored by the best offensive line in the NFL.
QB Dan Marino is one of the best QBs in the league, and 81 passing
speed gives him a tie for the fastest passer in the league. He does
well, but he would do much better if he had a better supporting cast.
The running game is dependent on the strong line and Paige's running
and blocking. However, both backs are just a little too slow to be
anything other than changes of pace and occasional receivers out of the
backfield. I've always thought that Miami suffers because of a bad
playbook for its style. A run and shoot or shotgun based offense is
more tailored to Miami's strengths than the current T-formation system
that runs sweeps and dives. Try putting backup TE Jensen in as a
fourth receiver. He's got great hands and is wasted as a backup to
pro-bowler Edmunds.
The defense is pretty much a wash, and, like the offense, suffers from
lack of a star. Cross and Offerdahl anchor the front seven, which
gives way to decent corners and two very good safeties. All-in-all, a
great team against the pass and tough enough against the run.
New England Patriots
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 28 -
Offense 28 -
Defense 26 -
Man
Overall 27 381
Offense 28 141
Defense 28 240
Computer
Overall 27 856
Offense 28 388
Defense 20 432
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Steve Grogan 14 QB 25 69 6 13 19 25 31 44 232 0
Marc Wilson 15 QB 25 69 13 13 38 44 25 38 265 16
Marvin Allen 39 RB 44 69 25 38 50 25 251 6
John Stephens 44 RB 44 69 31 50 50 31 275 35
George Adams 33 RB 38 69 31 31 50 25 244 26
Mosi Tatupu 30 RB 38 69 31 31 50 25 244 26
Irving Fryar 80 WR 31 69 31 13 50 63 257 68
Hart Lee Dykes 88 WR 31 69 31 13 50 50 244 53
Greg McMurty
[sic-McMurtry] 19 WR 25 69 19 13 50 50 226 25
Sammy Martin 82 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Marv Cook 46 TE 25 69 44 56 50 63 307 90
Eric Sievers 85 TE 25 69 25 31 50 50 250 46
Paul Fairchild 66 C 25 69 38 38 170 11
Chris Gambol 74 G 25 69 19 50 163 11
Damian Johnson 68 G 25 69 25 44 163 11
Bruce Armstrong 78 T 25 69 38 69 201 92!
Danny Villa 75 T 25 69 19 50 163 11
Jason Staurovsky 4 K 56 81 81 31 63 44 356 61
Brian Hansen 10 P 25 56 44 31 31 31 218 11
Garin Veris 60 DE 25 31 31 50 19 50 206 33
Tim Goad 72 NT 25 31 25 50 19 19 169 2
Ray Agnew 92 DE 38 50 56 56 31 56 287 90
Andre Tippett 56 LB 25 38 44 56 31 44 238 64
Ed Reynods 95 LB 25 31 38 38 19 31 182 21
Richard Harvey 58 LB 25 31 31 38 19 31 175 9
Chris Singleton 55 LB 25 31 31 38 19 38 182 21
Maurice Hurst 37 CB 31 38 50 44 50 38 251 50
Ronnie Lippett 42 CB 38 44 56 50 63 56 307 86
Fred Marion 31 FS 25 31 44 50 50 44 244 42
Rod McSwain 23 SS 25 31 31 56 31 31 205 14
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Ind. 7. BYE 13. Buf.
2. Cle. 8. Min. 14. Den.
3. Pit. 9. Den. 15. Ind.
4. Hou. 10. Buf. 16. Jets
5. Phx. 11. Mia. 17. Cin.
6. Mia. 12. Jets
Strength-9
The Patriots blow. I can't put it any more clearly. There's really
nothing much else to say.
The Patriots are absolutely horrible on offense. They have, without a
doubt, the worst offense on the game, and probably even in all of
recorded Tecmo history. Steve "Please intercept my horrible passes"
Grogan should inquire about a job at NASA, because he seems to be able
to launch footballs into the upper atmosphere. Marc Wilson is a hair
better, but still a long way from All-Pro. The receivers are pretty
bad, though TE Cook can be a weapon if not covered. The running game
isn't going to help, because an awful back running behind a worse line
adds up to "Let's depend on the passing game," which I've covered
already.
The defense is not as bad as the offense, but don't get the impression
that it's good. DE Ray Agnew and CB Ronnie Lippett are the lone bright
spots in an otherwise lackluster unit. Run defense can really be a
problem, because the Pats' front seven is made up of weaklings after
Agnew and LB Tippett.
New York Jets
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 12 -
Offense 12 -
Defense 10 -
Man
Overall 16 457
Offense 21 223
Defense 16 234
Computer
Overall 21 1076
Offense 19 566
Defense 21 420
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Ken O.Brien [O'Brien] 7 QB 25 69 13 13 56 50 44 38 308 66
Tony Eason 11 QB 25 69 13 13 44 44 25 31 264 9
Blair Thomas 32 RB 38 69 44 25 50 31 257 75
Freeman McNeil 24 RB 38 69 38 19 50 25 239 42
Brad Baxter 30 RB 44 69 31 31 50 25 250 27
Johnny Hector 34 RB 44 69 44 19 50 25 245 70
Al Toon 88 WR 31 69 44 13 50 69 276 82
Rob Moore 85 WR 31 69 31 13 50 50 244 53
Terance Mathis 81 WR 25 69 19 13 50 44 220 8
Jojo Townsell 83 WR 25 69 19 13 50 44 220 8
Mark Boyer 80 TE 25 69 25 56 50 50 275 72
Doug Wellsandt 86 TE 25 69 19 38 50 31 232 10
Jim Sweeney 53 C 25 69 38 44 176 58
Mike Haight 79 G 25 69 31 44 169 30
Dave Cadigan 66 G 25 69 31 50 175 50
Jeff Criswell 61 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Brett Miller 72 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Pat Leahy 5 K 56 81 81 31 75 69 393 93
Joe Prokop 6 P 25 56 44 31 69 75 300 86
Jeff Lageman 56 DE 25 31 31 44 19 31 181 11
Scott Mersereau 94 NT 25 31 31 44 19 31 181 11
Ron Stallworth 96 DE 25 31 38 50 19 50 213 45
Joe Kelly 58 LB 25 31 31 44 19 31 181 13
Dennis Byrd 90 LB 38 50 56 69 25 69 307 96
Kyle Clifton 59 LB 31 44 50 50 50 44 269 75
Joe Mott 51 LB 25 31 31 44 19 31 181 13
James Hasty 40 CB 25 31 38 38 44 31 207 18
Tony Stargell 45 CB 25 31 38 31 44 31 200 13
Erik McMillan 22 FS 38 44 56 56 63 81 338 93
Brian Washington 21 SS 25 31 44 38 50 38 226 32
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. T.B. 7. Hou. 13. S.D.
2. Sea. 8. Ind. 14. Buf.
3. Buf. 9. BYE 15. Det.
4. Chi. 10. G.B. 16. N.E.
5. Mia. 11. Ind. 17. Mia.
6. Cle. 12. N.E.
Strength-26
The Jets are a team that I like quite a bit, but they are not one of
the league's premier teams. They get by, but mostly because of three
stars on defense and controlling the ball on offense. The weak
schedule is helpful too.
The offense revolves around Blair Thomas, a good-but-not-great running
back. Make sure you take the inept fullback McNeil out and replace him
with Hector. Together, Thomas and Hector can make for a good one-two
punch. If one is in bad condition, use the other. The passing game is
not the greatest, but it can unfold if you use it strictly as a change
of pace. After lulling the opponent into a run rhythm, spring the
playaction pass for big yards. If you are forced to run a regular
pass, throw it short, because O.Brien's arm is nothing special.
The defense depends on big plays from ILBs Byrd and Clifton and S
McMillan. If the offense takes these three out of the picture, it's
lights out, because the Jets are pathetically weak everywhere else. In
fact, only two other players on defense have percentiles above 20.
Cincinnati Bengals
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 8 -
Offense 13 -
Defense 13 -
Man
Overall 14 473
Offense 3 272
Defense 22 201
Computer
Overall 17 1157
Offense 8 715
Defense 24 387
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Boomer Esiason 7 QB 25 69 19 13 63 56 69 75 389 89
Erik Wilhelm 4 QB 25 69 25 13 44 44 38 38 284 57
James Brooks 21 RB 38 69 56 31 50 38 282 93!
Ickey Woods 30 RB 44 69 31 81 50 31 306 38
Harold Green 28 RB 38 69 38 31 50 25 251 53
S.[Stanford]Jennings 36 RB 38 69 38 25 50 25 245 46
Tim McGee 85 WR 31 69 31 13 50 56 250 57
Eddie Brown 81 WR 31 69 38 13 50 56 257 68
Kendal Smith 82 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Mike Barber 86 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Rodney Holman 82 TE 25 69 38 69 50 56 307 90!
Eric Kattus 84 TE 25 69 25 38 50 31 238 26
Bruce Kozerski 64 C 25 69 31 56 181 62
Bruce Reimers 75 G 25 69 31 63 188 80
Brian Blados 74 G 25 69 25 56 175 50
Anthony Munoz 78 T 25 69 38 75 207 99!
Joe Walter 63 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Jim Breech 3 K 56 81 81 31 63 31 343 46
Lee Johnson 11 P 25 56 44 31 44 69 269 64
Jason Buck 99 DE 25 31 38 50 19 25 188 19
Tim Krumrie 69 NT 25 31 38 44 19 19 176 5
Skip McClendon 72 DE 25 31 38 44 19 31 188 19
James Francis 50 LB 31 44 50 69 19 63 276 83
Kevin Walker 59 LB 25 31 38 38 19 31 182 21
Carl Zander 91 LB 25 31 38 38 31 31 194 29
Leon White 51 LB 25 31 31 38 31 38 201 38
Carl Carter 45 CB 25 31 25 31 38 25 175 1
Lewis Billups 24 CB 25 31 25 31 44 25 181 2
Barney Bussey 27 FS 31 38 50 50 50 63 282 71
David Fulcher 33 SS 44 56 69 75 69 75 388 99!
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Den. 7. Dal. 13. Rai.
2. Hou. 8. Buf. 14. Gia.
3. Cle. 9. Hou. 15. Mia.
4. Was. 10. Cle. 16. Pit.
5. BYE 11. Pit. 17. N.E.
6. Jets 12. Phi.
Strength-2
Cincinnati is a good team that's often forgotten because it stands in
the looming shadow that the Oilers throw over the AFC Central. With an
offense that can take over games, and possibly the best defender on
TSB, Cincinnati can be a thorn in the side of even an excellent team.
Of course, it has plenty of chances, because its schedule is the second
toughest in the league, with two games against division rival Houston,
as well as a game apiece against the Bills, Giants, and Raiders.
The offense is pretty good. If this unit was supported by a dominating
defense, Cincinnati could be one of the best teams in the game. The
one weak link is the two wide recievers. Depth is excellent,
especially at QB and RB. Cincinnati's default playbook is not the best
fit for the Bengals, simply because it doesn't allow Pro Bowl TE Holman
to get the receptions he deserves. When putting in a new playbook,
make sure that Holman goes out on more routes. Emphasize the tight
end, and deemphasize the WRs.
The defense's heart and soul is found in David Fulcher, who is simply
amazing. Once you get past him, things go sharply downhill. The
defensive line is horrendous, and the linebackers, with the exception
of Francis, aren't much better. The corners are second and third to
worst among defensive backs. The safeties, of course, hold this
otherwise weak defense together.
Cleveland Browns
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 22 -
Offense 22 -
Defense 18 -
Man
Overall 26 393
Offense 23 218
Defense 25 175
Computer
Overall 26 910
Offense 25 517
Defense 23 389
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
QB Browns [Bernie
Kosar] 0 QB 25 69 25 13 44 75 50 44 345 82
Mike Pagel 10 QB 25 69 25 13 38 31 38 38 277 50
Kevin Mack 34 RB 44 69 31 88 50 44 326 40
Eric Metcalf 21 RB 38 69 38 25 50 56 276 63
Leroy Hoard 33 RB 44 69 25 31 50 25 244 4
Brent Fullwood 29 RB 44 69 25 38 50 25 251 6
W.[Webster]Slaughter 84 WR 31 69 38 13 50 63 264 73
Reggie Langhorne 88 WR 25 69 25 13 50 50 232 37
Vernan Joines 80 WR 25 69 19 13 50 44 220 8
Brian Brenner 86 WR 25 69 19 13 50 44 220 8
Ozzie Newsome 82 TE 25 69 31 50 50 38 263 62
John Talley 87 TE 25 69 19 38 50 25 226 4
Mike Baab 61 C 25 69 38 44 176 58
Ralph Tamm 65 G 25 69 31 50 175 50
Gregg Rakoczy 73 G 25 69 25 50 169 30
Paul Farren 74 T 25 69 31 44 169 30
Tony Jones 66 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Jerry Kauric 2 K 56 81 81 31 38 31 318 7
Bryan Wagner 15 P 25 56 44 31 25 19 200 0
Robert Banks 97 DE 25 31 38 50 19 38 195 24
Chris Pike 75 NT 25 31 38 44 19 19 181 11
Al Baker 60 DE 25 31 38 50 19 38 201 32
Tony Blaylock 24 LB 25 38 44 38 38 38 221 56
David Grayson 56 LB 25 31 38 38 31 38 201 38
Mike Johnson 59 LB 31 44 50 69 19 63 276 83
Clay Matthews 57 LB 25 38 44 38 19 38 202 39
Raymond Clayborn 26 CB 25 31 25 31 38 25 175 1
Frank Minnifield 31 CB 31 38 50 50 44 50 263 60
Thane Gash 30 FS 25 31 38 44 31 31 200 13
Felix Wright 22 SS 25 31 38 38 50 44 226 32
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Dal. 7. Was. 13. K.C.
2. N.E. 8. S.D. 14. Ind.
3. Cin. 9. Pit. 15. Den.
4. Gia. 10. Cin. 16. Hou.
5. BYE 11. Phi. 17. Pit.
6. Jets 12. Hou.
Strength-4 (tied)
There really is no way to get around saying this: Cleveland is a very
weak team. With plenty of weaknesses and no big strengths, they are
the laughingstock of the AFC Central.
The offense depends on the Kosar to Slaughter connection, with the
running game fueled by switching up Mack and Metcalf, two backs with
very different styles. Depth on this unit is awful with the exception
of solid backup QB Mike Pagel. Even most of the starters are below the
average for starters.
The defense isn't a whole lot better. LB Mike Johnson is the lone
impact player on this defense, but even he's not very good. Tony
Blaylock and Frank Minnifield are the only other solid players on this
unit. After these three, the defense is one big weakness.
Tony Blaylock is actually a third corner, though the game lists him as
an OLB. This explains the number and somewhat strange stats. Regular
starting CB Frank Minnifield had held out for the first four games of
'90 and ended up playing in only nine games, so the game decided to put
Blaylock in as well, because he got almost as much playing time as
Minnifield.
Houston Oilers
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 4 -
Offense 2 -
Defense 17 -
Man
Overall 3 532
Offense 8 261
Defense 4 271
Computer
Overall 5 1469
Offense 1 830
Defense 14 600
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Warren Moon 1 QB 25 69 19 13 69 75 75 63 408 93!
Cody Carlson 14 QB 25 69 13 13 44 31 38 44 277 50
Lorenzo White 44 RB 38 69 44 38 19 44 252 71
Ernest Givins 81 WR 44 69 56 13 81 75 338 96!
Allen Pinkett 20 RB 38 69 38 25 81 25 276 63
Victor Jones 37 RB 38 69 38 25 81 25 276 63
Haywood Jeffries
[sic-Jeffires] 84 WR 38 69 50 13 81 75 326 93
Drew Hill 85 WR 44 69 63 13 81 75 345 97!
Doug Lloyd 35 RB 38 69 38 25 81 25 276 63
Tony Jones 82 WR 25 69 19 13 81 50 257 27
Curtis Duncan 80 WR 38 69 50 13 81 63 314 87
Gerald McNeil 89 WR 25 69 44 13 81 44 288 60
Jay Pennison 52 C 25 69 31 50 175 50
Mike Munchak 63 G 25 69 31 63 188 80!
Bruce Matthews 74 G 25 69 44 69 207 99
Don Maggs 78 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Dean Steinkuhler 70 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Tony Zendejas 7 K 56 81 81 31 38 31 318 7
Greg Montgomery 9 P 25 56 44 31 69 56 281 71
Sean Jones 96 DE 38 50 56 56 19 56 275 85
Doug Smith 99 NT 25 31 38 50 19 44 207 38
William Fuller 95 DE 25 38 50 56 19 56 244 68
Johnny Meads 91 LB 25 31 38 31 31 38 194 29
Al Smith 54 LB 25 38 44 38 19 38 202 39
John Grimsley 59 LB 25 31 38 31 19 38 182 21
Ray Childress 79 LB 38 50 56 63 19 69 295 90
Richard Johnson 23 CB 38 50 63 44 75 75 345 96
Cris Dishman 28 CB 25 31 44 31 56 50 237 36
Terry Kinard 27 FS 31 38 50 44 56 44 263 60
Bubba McDowell 25 SS 25 31 44 44 50 44 238 38
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Rai. 7. Jets 13. Pit.
2. Cin. 8. Mia. 14. Phi.
3. K.C. 9. Cin. 15. Pit.
4. N.E. 10. Was. 16. Cle.
5. BYE 11. Dal. 17. Gia.
6. Den. 12. Cle.
Strength-8
Houston is an excellent team whose strength lies mainly in its
incredible passing game. With a solid running game and a decent
defense to back up the pass, Houston is a playoff regular.
The passing game of Houston is the best in the NFL, and the aerial
combination of Moon to Hill is beaten only by San Francisco's Montana
to Rice. The other three receivers are almost as good as Hill. The
above average line is anchored by its pair of stellar guards. The
depth is some of the best to be found in the league. The running game
is good enough to get by. One caution: White has the worst ball
control in the entire game. This means a lot of fumbles, but it can be
compensated for by running out of bounds if faced with a sure tackle.
Otherwise, you can opt for the superior ball control of any one of the
backups (they're all the same) at the cost of receptions, maximum
speed, and hitting power.
The defense's job is to hold its opponents to few enough points that
the high-octane offense can outscore them. A solid line makes up for a
weak linebacking squad, though Childress is quite good. CB Richard
Johnson is good enough that offenses have to throw away from him. All-
in-all, the defense is good enough to contain the opposition, but not
good enough to dominate it.
Pittsburgh Steelers
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 20 -
Offense 27 -
Defense 1 -
Man
Overall 6 515
Offense 18 232
Defense 3 283
Computer
Overall 3 1581
Offense 10 671
Defense 1 855
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Bubby Brister 6 QB 25 69 13 13 75 25 56 38 314 71
Rick Strom 11 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 25 38 265 16
Merril Hoge 33 RB 38 69 38 38 81 44 308 69
Warren Williams 42 RB 38 69 38 31 81 44 301 68
Tim Worley 38 RB 38 69 38 31 81 25 282 66
Richard Bell 21 RB 38 69 31 19 81 25 263 34
Louis Lipps 83 WR 31 69 31 19 81 56 281 58
Derek Hill 82 WR 25 69 25 19 81 44 257 27
Chris Calloway 88 WR 25 69 19 19 81 44 251 9
Dwight Stone 20 WR 31 69 31 19 81 44 269 45
Eric Green 86 TE 25 69 31 63 81 44 313 92
Mike Mularkey 84 TE 25 69 25 44 81 44 288 82
Dermontti Dawson 63 C 25 69 38 56 182 71
B.Blankenship 60 G 25 69 38 44 176 58
Terry Long 74 G 25 69 38 44 176 58
John Jackson 65 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Tunch Ilkin 62 T 25 69 44 69 207 99
Gary Anderson 1 K 56 81 81 31 63 50 362 71
Dan Stryzinski 4 P 25 56 44 31 38 50 244 39
Donald Evans 66 DE 25 38 44 50 19 56 232 63
Gerald Williams 98 NT 38 44 50 56 19 75 282 89
Keith Willis 93 DE 25 38 44 44 19 56 266 81
Greg Lloyd 95 LB 38 50 56 63 31 69 307 96
David Little 50 LB 38 44 56 50 31 63 282 86!
Hardy Nickerson 54 LB 25 38 44 44 19 56 226 61
Brian Hinkle 53 LB 25 38 44 44 19 56 226 61
Rod Woodson 26 CB 44 56 75 69 63 75 382 98!
Dwayne Woodruff 44 CB 38 44 56 56 56 56 306 84
Thomas Everett 27 FS 31 38 50 38 56 44 257 56
Carnell Lake 37 SS 38 44 56 50 50 63 301 80
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. S.D. 7. Gia. 13. Hou.
2. Buf. 8. Sea. 14. Dal.
3. N.E. 9. Cle. 15. Hou.
4. Phi. 10. Den. 16. Cin.
5. BYE 11. Cin. 17. Cle.
6. Ind. 12. Was.
Strength-10
Pittsburgh gets by on its Steel Curtain defense and a bruising, ball
control offense.
The offense is all about long, time-consuming drives. Every position
player on the offense has an astounding 81 ball control, which means
that you can fight for every yard with little concern for the
possibility of a fumble. The line is the only other strength on this
team. The passing game stinks to high heaven and survives on short
passes over the middle to TE Eric Green. Make sure you replace inept
Derek Hill with the speedier Dwight Stone. When running with Hoge and
Williams, make sure you run horizontally and not vertically. They
aren't fast enough to get out of most jams and every yard is precious
in this talent-starved offense.
The defense is without peer. The only "weakness" that can be found is
in the bottom linebackers, who have "only" 61 percentiles. Rod Woodson
is a dominating corner and LB Greg Lloyd strikes fear into backs
throughout the league. Everybody on this defense will cause problems
for the opposition. Don't even dream about running on them, because
they will swarm even the fastest back immediately. The only way to
beat them is to take quick, short outlet passes to open TEs and RBs.
Throwing into coverage is suicidal, because all the defensive backs can
pick off an errant pass on a bad day and cause a fumble on a good one.
Pittsburgh is one of the best returning teams. The question "Why?"
puzzles even the most avid Tecmo expert. Only one thing is known, and
that is that Pittsburgh and New Orleans are the two best return team in
the league, with the Raiders and Bears close behind.
Denver Broncos
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 9 -
Offense 9 -
Defense 12 -
Man
Overall 18 447
Offense 5 268
Defense 24 179
Computer
Overall 16 1175
Offense 13 636
Defense 19 467
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
John Elway 7 QB 25 69 25 13 75 31 69 50 357 86
Gary Kubiak 8 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 31 38 271 39
Bobby Humphrey 26 RB 38 69 63 38 50 38 296 96!
Steve Sewell 30 RB 38 69 25 25 50 50 257 8
Sammy Winder 23 RB 44 69 25 31 50 25 244 4
Melvin Bratton 32 RB 44 69 25 44 50 38 270 12
Vance Johnson 82 WR 38 69 50 13 50 56 276 74
Mark Jackson 80 WR 38 69 44 13 50 69 283 86
Ricky Nattiel 84 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Michael Young 83 WR 25 69 25 13 50 50 232 37
Clarence Kay 88 TE 31 69 31 50 50 44 275 72
Paul Green 87 TE 25 69 19 44 50 31 238 26
Keith Kartz 72 C 25 69 38 44 176 58
Jim Juriga 66 G 25 69 38 44 176 58
Doug Widell 67 G 69 31 44 44 182 71
Darryl Hamilton 69 T 25 69 25 56 175 50
Ken Lanier 76 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
David Treadwell 9 K 56 81 81 31 69 31 349 50
Mike Horan 2 P 25 56 44 31 81 75 312 93
Ron Holmes 91 DE 25 31 38 44 19 31 188 19
Greg Kragen 71 NT 25 31 31 44 19 31 181 11
Warren Powers 91 DE 25 31 38 50 19 31 194 21
Karl Mecklenburg 77 LB 31 44 50 56 19 63 263 72
Michael Brooks 56 LB 25 38 44 56 19 56 238 64
Marc Munford 51 LB 25 31 38 31 19 38 182 21
Simon Fletcher 56 LB 38 50 56 38 19 69 270 79
Wymon Henderson 24 CB 25 31 19 38 38 31 182 3
Tyrone Braxton 34 CB 25 31 44 44 50 31 225 27
Steve Atwater 27 FS 31 38 50 69 31 63 282 71!
Dennis Smith 49 SS 38 44 56 50 44 63 295 79
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Cin. 7. BYE 13. Sea.
2. Rai. 8. K.C. 14. N.E.
3. Sea. 9. N.E. 15. Cle.
4. S.D. 10. Pit. 16. Phx.
5. Min. 11. Rai. 17. S.D.
6. Hou. 12. K.C.
Strength-28
Denver is another of my favorite teams, though there's little rational
reason for this. They are misused by the computer, which means that
they are overlooked by many Tecmophiles.
Humphries is a better back than anyone gives him credit for. One of
the problems is that he doesn't have a bruising fullback to clear the
way for him. The other three running backs are bumbling morons who
can't outrun Elway, so don't even try to involve any of them in the
ground game. WRs Johnson and Jackson (not to be confused with
corporate medical giant Johnson & Johnson) along with TE Kay are
capable receivers, though they aren't superstars.
The defense is dependent on its linebackers and safeties to hold up an
otherwise weak squad. The line is one of the worst in the league.
Fletcher is the speedy linebacker who provides the pass rush, while the
slower but stronger duo of Mecklenburg and Brooks provide the run
support. The corners are just plain bad, but the safeties are a crutch
for them to lean on.
Kansas City Chiefs
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 11 -
Offense 14 -
Defense 6 -
Man
Overall 7 514
Offense 9 260
Defense 11 254
Computer
Overall 8 1418
Offense 11 660
Defense 9 688
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Steve De Berg 17 QB 25 69 6 13 50 63 56 56 338 80
Mike Elkins 10 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 31 38 271 39
Christian Okoye 34 RB 63 75 50 94 50 19 351 88
Barry Word 23 RB 50 69 31 75 50 19 294 37
Todd McNair 48 RB 38 69 38 25 50 44 264 59
Bill Jones 43 RB 38 69 25 38 50 38 258 9
Robb Thomas 81 WR 25 69 25 13 50 50 232 37
Stephone Paige 83 WR 38 69 50 13 50 75 295 92
J.J.Birden 88 WR 31 69 38 13 50 44 245 54
Emile Harry 86 WR 25 69 25 13 50 50 232 37
Alfredo Roberts 87 TE 25 69 19 50 50 31 244 36
Jonathan Hayes 85 TE 25 69 19 50 50 31 244 36
Mike Webster 53 C 25 69 38 69 201 92
David Szott 79 G 25 69 38 50 182 71
David Lutz 72 G 25 69 25 56 175 50
John Alt 76 T 25 69 19 80 194 86
Rich Baldinger 77 T 25 69 25 69 188 80
Nick Lowery 8 K 56 81 81 31 81 81 411 96!
Bryan Barker 4 P 25 56 44 31 31 63 250 43
Bill Maas 63 DE 25 38 44 44 19 44 214 46
Dan Saleaumua 97 NT 38 31 25 56 19 56 225 55!
Neil Smith 90 DE 31 44 50 63 19 56 263 80
Derrick Thomas 58 LB 44 56 63 69 19 81 332 98!
Dino Hackett 56 LB 31 44 50 63 19 56 263 72
Percy Snow 59 LB 38 50 56 56 31 50 281 85
Chris Martin 57 LB 25 38 44 50 19 44 220 55
Kevin Ross 31 CB 31 38 50 44 56 44 263 60
Albert Lewis 29 CB 31 38 50 56 50 69 294 76!
Deron Cherry 20 FS 25 31 44 38 50 50 238 38
Kevin Porter 27 SS 25 31 44 38 38 38 214 23
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Atl. 7. Mia. 13. Cle.
2. N.O. 8. Den. 14. Sea.
3. Hou. 9. Rai. 15. S.D.
4. Sea. 10. BYE 16. S.F.
5. S.D. 11. Rams 17. Rai.
6. Buf. 12. Den.
Strength-3
Kansas City is a powerful team that can give the powerful Raiders a run
for their money for the divisional crown. They have a great defense
and a running game that pounds the opponent into submission.
Okoye is an astounding back. For many Tecmoers, he beats out the
faster Bo Jackson, just because he can make popcorn. Barry Word also
can make popcorn, though he doesn't have the combination of speed and
power that makes Okoye such a force of nature. Their one weakness is
in their passing game. De Berg is good, but he only has one good
reciever to throw to in Paige. The short passing game suffers
especially. TE Roberts would not be a starter on most other teams, and
Okoye and Word are tied for two of the worst catching backs in the
league. This can be remedied by taking out word for McNair, who can
catch better and run faster, but then Word's hitting power must be
sacrificed. Also, WR Robb Thomas' one increment better receptions is
not worth his horrible speed. Put in Birden, who can run much faster.
The defense is better than solid, especially with the playmaking skills
of OLB Derrick Thomas. The line is anchored by end Neil Smith, even
though less talented NT Saleaumua is the Pro Bowler. LB Thomas is the
second best linebacker in the game, so the rest of the LBs tend to get
overshadowed. In reality, they are the best linbacking squad in the
conference. The secondary is dependent on the two above average
corners to cover for the less-than-stellar safeties.
Los Angeles Raiders
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 5 -
Offense 6 -
Defense 8 -
Man
Overall 5 519
Offense 6 262
Defense 9 257
Computer
Overall 4 1502
Offense 7 758
Defense 5 699
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Jay Schroeder 13 QB 25 69 13 13 69 31 44 63 327 75
Steve Beuerlein 7 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 31 38 271 39
Bo Jackson 34 RB 38 69 75 31 81 19 313 99!
Marcus Allen 32 RB 38 69 56 25 50 31 269 89
Steve Smith 35 RB 44 69 25 50 50 31 269 10
Greg Bell 28 RB 44 69 31 38 50 19 251 29
Mervyn Fernandez 86 WR 38 69 50 13 63 63 296 86
Willie Gault 83 WR 44 69 63 13 50 56 295 88
Tim Brown 81 WR 44 69 56 13 50 50 282 75
Sam Graddy 85 WR 44 69 63 13 50 19 258 56
Ethan Horton 88 TE 25 69 44 50 50 44 282 76
Mike Dyal 84 TE 25 69 19 38 50 25 226 4
Don Mosebar 72 C 25 69 31 50 175 50
Steve Wisniewski 76 G 25 69 44 69 207 99!
Max Montoya 65 G 25 69 31 56 181 62
Bruce Wilkerson 68 T 25 69 50 50 194 86
Rory Graves 60 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Jeff Jaeger 18 K 56 81 81 31 56 56 361 68
Jeff Gossett 6 P 25 56 44 31 31 38 225 21
Greg Townsend 93 DE 38 50 56 63 31 69 307 95!
Bob Golic 79 NT 25 31 31 69 25 56 237 64
Howie Long 75 DE 38 50 56 69 13 69 313 96
Aaron Wallace 51 LB 25 38 44 38 19 25 189 26
Scott Davis 70 LB 25 68 44 63 25 63 258 71
Riki Ellison 50 LB 25 31 38 38 44 25 201 38
Jerry Robinson 57 LB 25 31 38 38 44 25 201 38
L.Washington 48 CB 38 44 56 44 38 50 270 67
Terry McDaniel 36 CB 38 44 56 44 38 50 270 67
Eddie Anderson 33 FS 38 50 63 69 50 63 333 90
Mike Harden 45 SS 25 31 44 50 50 50 250 47
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Hou. 7. Sea. 13. Cin.
2. Den. 8. Rams 14. S.D.
3. Ind. 9. K.C. 15. Buf.
4. Atl. 10. BYE 16. N.O.
5. S.F. 11. Den. 17. K.C.
6. S.D. 12. Sea.
Strength-12
The Raiders are the proud owners of the best pair of running backs in
the league, and also the best defensive line. Together, these two
factors make them a team to be feared.
The offense is better all-around than many Tecmo players give it credit
for. The running game tends to overshadow the passing game. Bo
Jackson is the best back in the league alone, but when combined with
his running mate Marcus Allen, the Raiders running game is unstoppable.
Schroeder is an average starting QB who is lucky enough to throw to a
superb group of WRs. Fernandez and Gault are two receivers who more
than get the job done, and backup Tim Brown could start on most teams.
Graddy has more speed than he knows what to do with, but can't catch at
all. Still, put him in at returner and he'll tear up the field.
The line is the cornerstone of the defense. It seems one of them will
be possessed nearly every game. This line is easily the best in the
game. Unfortunately, the LBs are the achilles heel in this defense.
None of them are awful, its just that all but Scott Davis (ironically,
a DT in real life) are below average. Most of them are better at
intercepting passes than at defending the run or rushing the passer.
The secondary is quite good, with S Anderson as its heart.
San Diego Chargers
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 21 -
Offense 20 -
Defense 21 -
Man
Overall 10 504
Offense 11 245
Defense 7 259
Computer
Overall 12 1360
Offense 17 592
Defense 6 693
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
B.J.[Billy Joe]
Tolliver 11 QB 25 69 13 13 81 31 31 44 307 64
Mark Vlasic 13 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 25 38 265 16
Marion Butts 35 RB 38 69 63 38 50 25 283 95
Rod Bernstine 82 RB 44 69 25 44 50 19 251 6
Joe Caravello 46 RB 38 69 25 44 50 25 251 6
Ronnie Harmon 33 RB 38 69 31 25 50 50 263 34
Quinn Early 87 WR 31 69 31 13 50 44 226 28
Anthony Miller 83 WR 38 69 44 13 50 69 283 86!
Nate Lewis 81 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Wayne Walker 80 WR 31 69 31 13 50 44 238 44
Derrick Walker 89 TE 25 69 31 50 50 38 263 62
Arthur Cox 88 TE 25 69 19 63 50 31 257 54
Frank Cornish 63 C 25 69 31 56 181 62
Courtney Hall 53 G 25 69 38 50 182 71
David Richards 65 G 25 69 25 69 188 80
Joel Patten 78 T 25 69 25 63 182 71
B.[Broderick]Thompson 76 T 25 69 25 56 175 50
John Carney 3 K 56 81 81 31 75 50 374 79
John Kidd 10 P 25 56 44 31 69 56 281 71
Burt Grossman 92 DE 31 44 50 50 19 69 257 73
Les Miller 69 NT 25 38 44 56 19 44 226 58
Lee Williams 99 DE 31 44 50 56 19 56 256 71
Leslie O.Neal
[O'Neal] 91 LB 31 50 56 63 19 69 295 90
Junior Seau 55 LB 25 31 38 44 19 38 195 30
Gary Plummer 50 LB 25 38 44 69 19 44 239 65
Henry Rolling 57 LB 25 31 38 38 31 50 213 51
Sam Seale 30 CB 38 44 56 38 50 44 270 67
Gill Byrd 22 CB 38 50 63 50 69 75 345 96
Vencie Glenn 25 FS 31 38 50 44 44 44 251 50
Martin Bayless 44 SS 25 31 44 56 44 44 244 42
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Pit. 7. Rams 13. Jets
2. S.F. 8. Cle. 14. Rai.
3. Atl. 9. Sea. 15. K.C.
4. Den. 10. BYE 16. Mia.
5. K.C. 11. Sea. 17. Den.
6. Rai. 12. N.O.
Strength-6
The San Diego Chargers are better than they seem. Unfortunately, they
are only the fourth best team in their division, so they tend to get
overlooked.
The offense is a bit warped. This team has no business with the system
that they have in. First of all, Rod Bernstine is listed as a running
back but lines up as a wide receiver. He never touches the ball in the
ground game unless the plays are changed. On top of that, he really
can't play either position well. Do yourself a favor and put Harmon in
his spot, no matter how you use him. Backup WR Walker is better than
Early, so make that substitution at the beginning of the year. Even
with these substitutions, this offense should not run a one-back
system. Tolliver isn't a good enough quarterback to feature in a pass
oriented offense. Excepting Anthony Miller, the receivers are all
pretty shoddy. The offense should rely on RB Butts to gain the yards
needed. Try a two back system more like the Bills' for better results.
With a surprisingly good O-line, Butts should be able to run his way to
daylight.
The defense is better than solid. The line is able to hold its own,
and the linebackers have the run stuffing skills of Plummer with the
pass rushing skills of O.Neal and the coverage skills of Rolling. CB
Byrd is the spice in an otherwise vanilla secondary.
Seattle Seahawks
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 23 -
Offense 21 -
Defense 27 -
Man
Overall 24 410
Offense 24 205
Defense 21 205
Computer
Overall 22 1057
Offense 23 544
Defense 18 470
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Dave Kreig 17 QB 25 69 13 13 25 69 69 69 352 84
Kelly Stouffer 11 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 38 38 278 52
John L.Williams 32 RB 44 69 25 38 50 69 289 13
Derrick Fenner 44 RB 56 69 25 75 50 25 300 13
James Jones 30 RB 38 69 38 31 50 25 251 53
Chris Warren 42 RB 38 69 38 31 50 25 251 53
Brian Blades 89 WR 31 69 31 13 50 50 244 53
Tommy Kane 81 WR 31 69 38 13 50 56 257 68
Paul Skanski 82 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Jeff Chadwick 88 WR 31 69 38 13 50 44 245 54
Ron Heller 85 TE 25 69 19 44 50 31 238 26
Travis McNeal 86 TE 25 69 25 44 50 31 244 36
Grant Feasel 54 C 25 69 31 56 181 62
Edwin Bailey 65 G 25 69 38 44 176 58
Brian [sic-Bryan]
Millard 71 G 25 69 31 50 175 50
Andy Heck 66 T 25 69 44 50 188 80
Ron Mattes 70 T 25 69 25 56 175 50
Norm Johnson 9 K 56 81 81 31 44 38 331 29
Rick Donelly 3 P 25 56 44 31 44 63 263 57
Tony Woods 57 DE 25 38 44 50 19 56 232 63
Joe Nash 72 NT 25 31 38 44 19 31 188 19
Jacob Green 79 DE 38 50 63 56 19 69 295 93
Rufus Porter 97 LB 25 38 44 44 19 56 226 61
Cortez Kennedy 96 LB 25 31 38 56 19 44 213 51
David Wyman 92 LB 25 31 38 38 19 38 189 26
Terry Wooden 51 LB 25 31 38 38 19 25 176 11
Patrick Hunter 27 CB 25 31 38 38 38 44 214 23
Dwayne Harper 29 CB 31 38 50 31 50 50 250 47
Eugene Robinson 41 FS 25 31 38 38 50 38 220 25
Nesby Glasgow 22 SS 31 38 50 56 25 56 256 51
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. N.O. 7. Rai. 13. Den.
2. Jets 8. Pit. 14. K.C.
3. Den. 9. S.D. 15. S.F.
4. K.C. 10. BYE 16. Atl.
5. Ind. 11. S.D. 17. Rams
6. Cin. 12. Rai.
Strength-4 (tied)
Bad offense plus bad defense equals bad team, a theory reinforced by
the Seattle Seahawks. A tough schedule and a bad team make for a
lethal combination that most Tecmoers are wise to stay away from.
The offense coulde be better if it better utilized its players.
Neither Williams nor Fenner deserve to be a featured running back. My
advice is to put either James "Earl" Jones or Chris Warren in as the
halfback, and keep Fenner as the fullback. However, don't waste
Williams' awesome receptions by keeping him out. Replace TE Heller
with him. Williams is only one increment worse in hitting power, and
he's better in running speed, maximum speed, and receptions. The
backfield is still bad, but at least it can get a few more yards.
Krieg is a good starting quarterback, but he lacks anybody to catch his
passes. Even with the addition of Williams, the receiving corps is
awful.
The defense's only strength is found in Jacob Green. With him, the
line is a little better than average. The linebackers, led by Porter,
are horrible. The secondary is pretty awful, with even the best
defensive back only average in terms of the league.
Washington Redskins
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 13 -
Offense 16 -
Defense 11 -
Man
Overall 17 450
Offense 16 237
Defense 19 213
Computer
Overall 11 1365
Offense 4 778
Defense 15 531
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Mark Rypien 11 QB 25 69 13 13 38 44 44 38 284 57
Stan Humphries 16 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 31 38 271 39
Earnest Byner 21 RB 38 69 50 25 81 38 301 87!
Ricky Sanders 83 WR 44 69 56 13 81 56 319 80
Gerald Riggs 37 RB 44 69 31 81 81 19 255 30
Kelvin Bryant 24 RB 38 69 44 19 81 38 289 79
Art Monk 81 WR 38 69 44 38 81 63 333 79
Gary Clark 84 WR 38 69 50 13 81 75 326 93!
Brian Mitchell 30 RB 38 69 38 31 81 25 282 66
Joe Howard 80 WR 25 69 25 13 81 44 257 27
Don Warren 85 TE 25 69 19 38 81 31 263 62
Jimmie Johnson 88 TE 25 69 25 38 81 31 269 64
Jeff Bostic 53 C 25 69 38 69 201 92
Russ Grimm 68 G 25 69 38 56 188 80
Raleigh McKenzie 63 G 25 69 38 56 188 80
Jim Lachey 79 T 25 69 31 69 194 86!
Ed Simmons 76 T 25 69 25 63 182 71
Chip Lohmiller 8 K 56 81 81 31 50 81 380 82
Kelly Goodburn 2 P 25 56 44 31 25 50 231 29
Markus Koch 74 DE 25 38 44 44 19 38 208 39
Darryl Grant 77 NT 25 31 38 50 19 44 207 38
Charles Mann 71 DE 31 44 50 56 19 63 263 80
Wilber Marshall 58 LB 25 31 38 50 31 50 225 57
Greg Manusky 91 LB 25 31 38 44 19 31 188 24
Tracy Rocker 99 LB 25 31 38 50 19 44 207 46
Andre Collins 55 LB 25 38 44 38 19 50 214 53
Darrell Green 28 CB 44 56 75 44 44 31 294 76!
Martin Mayhew 35 CB 38 50 63 31 69 38 289 74
Todd Bowles 23 FS 25 31 44 44 50 31 225 27
Alvin Walton 40 SS 25 31 44 31 44 31 206 17
Schedule7
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Det. 7. Cle. 13. Dal.
2. Dal. 8. BYE 14. Rams
3. Phx. 9. Gia. 15. Phx.
4. Cin. 10. Hou. 16. Gia.
5. Phi. 11. Atl. 17. Phi.
6. Chi. 12. Pit.
Strength-7
Washington is my least favorite team. The computer always seems to do
well with them, but my experiences are disappointments, without
exception. There are no superstars to carry the load on this team.
The offense is not that good, but at least the system fits superbly.
QB Rypien is a horrible passer. It's a shame that wide receivers the
caliber of these are wasted on a quarterback like him. Byner is good,
and the Redskins could even run a two-back system if they wanted to,
with Riggs as the fullback or Bryant as another speed back. If you
keep a system with a tight end, take Warren out and replace him with
Johnson. The line is good and depth is excellent. Every time I see
the Redskins' offense, I look at Rypien and think of what could have
been.
The defense is very weak. It doesn't have a star to anchor it. Nobody
is better than the 80th percentile. Mann heads an otherwise weak line,
and the linebackers are average. You can run fairly well on the
Redskins. The defense's strength is found in the cornerbacks. Green
is very fast, but can't intercept much. Mayhew is the more balanced
corner. The safeties are pathetic losers who can be wiped up with a
damp rag.
New York Giants
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 2 -
Offense 4 -
Defense 2 -
Man
Overall 9 505
Offense 3 272
Defense 17 233
Computer
Overall 1 1614
Offense 5 769
Defense 3 766
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Phil Simms 11 QB 25 69 13 13 50 63 63 81 377 88
Jeff Hostetler 15 QB 25 69 25 13 38 31 38 19 258 5
Ottis Anderson 24 RB 56 69 50 88 75 31 369 88
David Meggett 30 RB 38 69 56 19 75 50 307 94
Maurice Carthon 44 RB 44 69 25 44 50 25 257 8
Rodney Hampton 27 RB 38 69 31 38 63 38 277 36
Mark Ingram 82 WR 44 69 56 13 63 50 295 75
Stephen Baker 85 WR 44 69 56 13 69 56 307 80
Stacey Robinson 81 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Odessa Turner 83 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Mark Bavaro 89 TE 25 69 31 69 69 44 307 90
Howard Cross 87 TE 25 69 19 56 56 31 256 48
Bart Oates 65 C 25 69 38 50 182 71
William Roberts 66 G 25 69 31 56 181 62
Eric Moore 60 G 25 69 31 63 188 80
John Elliott 76 T 25 69 25 75 194 86
Doug Riesenberg 72 T 25 69 31 50 175 50
Matt Bahr 9 K 56 81 81 31 44 63 356 61
Sean Landeta 5 P 25 56 44 31 81 81 318 96!
Leonard Marshall 70 DE 25 31 38 56 19 56 225 55
Erik Howard 74 NT 25 31 38 50 19 50 213 45
Eric Dorsey 77 DE 25 31 38 50 19 44 207 38
Lawrence Taylor 56 LB 44 56 69 75 31 81 356 99!
Pepper Johnson 52 LB 38 44 56 69 31 69 307 96!
Gary Reasons 55 LB 25 38 44 38 63 44 252 67
Carl Banks 58 LB 38 44 50 63 19 56 270 79
Everson Walls 28 CB 38 44 56 31 63 44 276 69
Mark Collins 25 CB 31 44 56 50 44 63 295 79
Myron Guyton 29 FS 31 38 50 56 44 56 275 68
Greg Jackson 47 SS 31 38 50 56 56 56 287 71
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. S.F. 7. Pit. 13. T.B.
2. Rams 8. BYE 14. Cin.
3. Chi. 9. Was. 15. Phi.
4. Cle. 10. Phi. 16. Was.
5. Dal. 11. Phx. 17. Hou.
6. Phx. 12. Dal.
Strength-14
Ah, the Giants. One of the powerhouses of the league, and some would
argue the best team around. They have a good offense, and an excellent
defense, especially with LB Lawrence Taylor.
The offense is anchored by its two running backs. Anderson is one of
an elite class of running backs that are both fast and can make
popcorn. Meggett runs a fine counterpoint, as he is a bit speedier and
can double as a receiver out of the backfield. The passing game is
better than adequate, although it would be better with a great wide
receiver. Bavaro is a great blocking tight end, and his catching is
good enough to get by. The weak link in this offense is the depth at
quarterback and at running back. QB Hostetler is awful, and though
Hampton is a decent back, almost anything will fell like a drop-off
after Meggett and Anderson. Backup RB Carthon is just plain bad.
The Giants' defense is good all around. The line is a bit below
average, but not much. The linebackers are incredible. Hands down,
they have the best set in the league. Taylor and Johnson are demons
that can take over games, and Reasons can pick off almost any pass
thrown over the middle. It's really sickening. Many a time I've been
playing the Giants and I have seen a wide open tight end in the middle
of the field. I throw it and... Reasons jumps about 20 feet in the air
and intercepts what I thought would be a sure seven yard gain. The
secondary has four very solid cover guys, though none of them really
stand out.
Philadelphia Eagles
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 7 -
Offense 8 -
Defense 4 -
Man
Overall 8 508
Offense 15 240
Defense
Computer
Overall 15 1236
Offense 22 549
Defense 10 662
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
QB Eagles [Randall
Cunningham] 0 QB 25 69 56 13 63 69 63 63 421 98!
Jim McMahon 9 QB 25 69 6 13 38 38 38 38 265 16
Keith Byars 41 RB 38 69 31 38 50 69 295 38
Heath Sherman 23 RB 38 69 38 38 31 31 245 46
Anthoney Toney 25 RB 38 69 31 38 50 25 251 29
Robert Drummond 36 RB 38 69 38 31 50 25 251 53
Fred Barnett 86 WR 31 69 38 13 50 56 257 68
Calvin Williams 89 WR 31 69 31 13 50 50 244 53
Mike Quick 82 WR 31 69 31 13 50 44 238 44
Kenny Jackson 85 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Keith Jackson 88 TE 25 69 50 63 50 63 320 96!
Harper Le Bel 87 TE 25 69 19 50 50 25 238 26
David Alexander 72 C 25 69 31 38 163 11
Mike Schad 79 G 25 69 19 50 163 11
Ron Solt 66 G 25 69 19 38 151 0
Ron Heller 73 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
R.Singletary 68 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Roger Ruzek 7 K 56 81 81 31 50 25 324 18
Jeff Feagles 5 P 25 56 44 31 50 31 237 32
Clyde Simmons 96 DE 31 44 50 50 19 69 263 80
Mike Golic 90 NT 25 31 38 50 31 44 219 51
Reggie White 92 DE 38 50 56 69 31 75 319 98!
Jessie Small 52 LB 25 31 38 44 19 44 201 38
Jerome Brown 99 LB 38 50 56 69 19 63 295 90
Byron Evans 56 LB 25 31 38 44 31 44 213 51
Seth Joyner 59 LB 31 44 50 63 31 75 294 88
Eric Allen 21 CB 38 50 44 50 50 69 301 80
Ben Smith 26 CB 38 50 38 31 50 63 270 67
Wes Hopkins 48 FS 25 31 19 50 56 31 212 19
Andre Waters 20 SS 25 31 19 31 25 19 150 0
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. G.B. 7. N.O. 13. Phx.
2. Phx. 8. BYE 14. Hou.
3. Dal. 9. S.F. 15. Gia.
4. Pit. 10. Gia. 16. Dal.
5. Was. 11. Cle. 17. Was.
6. T.B. 12. Cin.
Strength-20
Philly is my favorite team, so excuse me if I gush a bit. QB Eagles
cannot be stopped, and the front seven of the defense is excellent.
This makes for an excellent team.
Philadelphia's offense IS QB Eagles, known in real life as Randall
Cunningham. He can pass very well, and he can run the ball just as
well. The problem is that he's easy to misuse if you use him like a
regular quarterback. Don't retreat at all if you can help it.
Instead, run to the outside near the line of scrimmage. Don't spend
all day looking for open receivers. If you have open field in front of
you, take off. Make sure you run out of bounds before getting tackled,
because backup Jim McMahon is terrible, and an injury limits this
offense's ability to function until QB Eagles comes back. This
offense's playbook can be a lot better. Instead of the innefectual
two-back system that is the default, put in a run and shoot system.
This will spread the field and allow QB Eagles to run better. Put
Sherman in as the featured back, and put Byars in as the second running
back, which will become a wide receiver position. TE Jackson is the
man to look for, as he is an excellent receiver.
The front seven is the strength of this defense. DEs White and Simmons
are incredible, and they are backed up by linebackers led by Jerome
Brown and Seth Joyner. Running on these guys can be suicidal, and
you'll want to smash your controller after Reggie White gets after your
passer for the 58th straight time. However, if you can avoid the rush,
the secondary is easy to pick apart. The corners are good, but the
safeties are awful. At least Hopkins can hit and intercept the ball
once in a while, unlike Waters, who can't do anything. CB Allen is
good, but he's more than canceled out by the super-weak Andre Waters.
Phoenix Cardinals
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 26 -
Offense 23 -
Defense 25 -
Man
Overall 21 437
Offense 25 195
Defense 13 242
Computer
Overall 18 1107
Offense 23 544
Defense 16 507
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Timm Rosenbach 3 QB 25 69 19 13 31 44 38 31 270 23
Tom Tupa 19 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 31 38 271 39
Johnny Johnson 41 RB 38 69 50 38 50 38 283 86!
Roy Green 81 WR 38 69 44 13 50 56 270 70
Ron Wolfley 24 RB 38 69 38 38 50 25 258 58
Vai Sikahema 44 RB 44 69 38 25 50 31 257 54
Ricky Proehl 87 WR 25 69 19 13 50 69 245 59
Ernie Jones 86 WR 31 69 38 13 50 56 257 68
Darrell Thompson 34 RB 38 69 38 38 50 25 258 58
J.T.Smith 84 WR 25 69 25 13 50 50 232 37
Walter Reeves 89 TE 25 69 19 44 50 38 245 40
Tim Jorden 85 TE 25 69 19 38 50 25 226 4
Bill Lewis 51 C 25 69 31 38 163 11
Derek Kennard 70 G 25 69 25 56 175 50
Lance Smith 61 G 25 69 31 38 163 11
Luis Sharpe 67 T 25 69 50 63 207 99
Tootie Robbins 63 T 25 69 25 56 175 50
Al Del Greco 17 K 56 81 81 31 19 56 324 18
Rich Camarillo 16 P 25 56 44 31 75 81 312 93
Rod Saddler 72 DE 25 31 38 50 19 50 213 45
Jim Wahler 66 NT 25 31 38 44 19 44 201 32
Freddie Joe Nunn 78 DE 31 44 50 56 19 56 256 71
Ken Harvey 56 LB 31 44 56 63 19 63 276 83
Garth Jax 53 LB 25 31 38 31 31 44 200 32
Eric Hill 58 LB 25 31 31 38 19 38 182 21
Anthony Bell 55 LB 25 31 31 38 31 44 200 32
Jay Taylor 27 CB 25 31 38 19 50 31 194 10
Cedric Mack 47 CB 25 31 31 38 44 44 213 21
Lonnie Young 43 FS 69 31 44 44 56 44 288 72
Tim McDonald 46 SS 38 44 56 56 56 69 319 88
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Rams 7. Min. 13. Phi.
2. Phi. 8. Atl. 14. BYE
3. Was. 9. Min. 15. Was.
4. Dal. 10. Dal. 16. Den.
5. N.E. 11. Gia. 17. N.O.
6. Gia. 12. S.F.
Strength-1
Yes, at one time they were called the Phoenix Cardinals, and no, they
weren't very good then either. The 1991 version features the running
of Johnny Johnson and the sheer crappiness of 29 other carbon-based
life forms. The toughest schedule in the league doesn't help either.
The offense relies on RB Johnson. After that, things go sharply
downhill. QB Rosenbach should be replaced with Tupa, which means that
you have a future punter at the helm. (Trust me, I'm not making this
up. Tupa did become a punter soon after failing in the NFL as a
quarterback.) The receivers are horrible, and three of them doesn't
make any difference in how well the passing game does. Depth isn't
bad, but don't expect the backups to galvanize the offense into a
juggernaut.
The defense is pretty awful. DE Freddie Joe Nunn and LB Ken Harvey are
the only things that keep this front seven away from complete
ineptitude. The corners are bad, but the safeties are very good, even
if one of them is very warped in terms of statistics. FS Young has 69
running speed, a feat that is unequaled by any other player except
Denver G Doug Widell. "Why?" is a mystery.
Dallas Cowboys
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 17 -
Offense 17 -
Defense 15 -
Man
Overall 12 497
Offense 6 260
Defense 15 235
Computer
Overall 9 1396
Offense 12 648
Defense 7 689
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Troy Aikman 8 QB 25 69 13 13 50 44 50 50 314 71
Babe Laufenberg 15 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 31 38 271 39
Emmitt Smith 22 RB 38 69 56 31 50 38 282 93!
Tommie Agee 34 RB 38 69 25 44 50 44 270 12
Alonzo Highsmith 32 RB 38 69 38 38 50 44 277 64
Robert Perryman 39 RB 38 69 31 38 50 25 251 29
Kelvin Martin 83 WR 31 69 38 13 50 56 257 68
Michael Irvin 88 WR 38 69 44 13 50 50 264 69
Alexander Wright 81 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
James Dixon 86 WR 31 69 31 13 50 44 238 44
Jay Novacek 84 TE 25 69 44 69 50 69 326 98
Rob Awalt 89 TE 25 69 19 56 50 31 250 46
Mark Stepnoski 53 C 25 69 38 38 170 33
Crawford Ker 68 G 25 69 31 50 175 50
John Gesek 67 G 25 69 31 44 169 30
Kevin Gogan 66 T 25 69 19 56 169 30
Nate Newton 61 T 25 69 25 75 194 86
Ken Willis 1 K 56 81 81 31 44 44 337 39
Mike Saxon 4 P 25 56 44 31 56 75 287 79
Tony Tolbert 92 DE 25 31 38 50 19 56 219 51
Danny Noonan 73 NT 25 38 44 50 19 50 226 58
Daniel Stubbs 96 DE 31 38 50 56 19 69 263 80
Ken Norton 51 LB 25 38 44 38 31 44 220 55
Eugene Lockhart 56 LB 31 44 50 56 19 56 256 69
Jimmie Jones 97 LB 31 31 50 56 19 69 256 69
Jack Del Rio 55 LB 25 31 38 38 19 44 195 30
Manny Hendrix 45 CB 38 50 63 50 44 50 295 79
Issiac Holt 30 CB 38 44 56 56 50 63 307 86
Ray Horton 20 FS 31 38 50 56 44 38 257 56
James Washington 37 SS 31 38 50 50 50 38 257 56
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Cle. 7. Cin. 13. Was.
2. Was. 8. BYE 14. Pit.
3. Phi. 9. Det. 15. N.O.
4. Phx. 10. Phx. 16. Phi.
5. Gia. 11. Hou. 17. Atl.
6. G.B. 12. Gia.
Strength-15
Dallas suffers from being a mediocre team in an excellent division. It
shows flashes of how it matured into a squad that won three out of four
Super Bowls, but it hadn't jelled enough yet in 1991.
The offense is average. There isn't a whole lot to say. RB Emmitt
Smith is good, TE Jay Novacek is good, FB Tommie Agee is bad. Pretty
much everything else is a wash. Take out Agee and replace him with
Highsmith, who is much faster, but can't block quite as well.
The defense is a strong unit, but it doesn't have the superstar
required to bump it to the next level. DE Stubbs is good, and everyone
else in the front seven is solid but not worth mentioning. The corners
are a very good pair, and with strong safeties to back them up, they
can cover any receiving corps that they are put up against.
Chicago Bears
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 6 -
Offense 7 -
Defense 3 -
Man
Overall 15 459
Offense 27 174
Defense 1 285
Computer
Overall 10 1378
Offense 21 555
Defense 2 802
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Jim Harbaugh 4 QB 25 69 13 13 44 25 56 25 270 23
Mike Tomczak 18 QB 25 69 13 13 44 31 31 38 264 9
Brad Muster 25 RB 44 69 25 94 50 56 338 19
Neal Anderson 35 RB 50 69 63 50 50 50 332 97
Mark Green 31 RB 38 69 31 25 50 25 238 21
Johnny Bailey 22 RB 38 69 56 25 50 38 276 90
Ron Morris 84 WR 31 69 31 13 50 50 244 53
Wendell Davis 82 WR 31 69 31 13 50 50 244 53
Glen Kozlowski 88 WR 25 69 19 13 50 44 220 8
Dennis Gentry 29 WR 25 69 19 13 50 50 226 25
James Thornton 85 TE 25 69 25 63 50 25 257 54
Cap Boso 86 TE 25 69 19 44 50 31 238 26
Jay Hilgenberg 63 C 25 69 50 63 207 99!
Mark Bortz 62 G 25 69 44 69 207 99!
Tom Thayer 57 G 25 69 38 50 182 71
Jim Covert 74 T 25 69 31 50 175 50
Keith Van Horne 78 T 25 69 31 50 175 50
Kevin Butler 6 K 56 81 81 31 38 50 337 39
Maury Buford 8 P 25 56 44 31 31 25 212 4
Richard Dent 95 DE 31 44 50 63 44 75 307 95
William Perry 72 NT 38 31 19 69 19 56 232 63
Trace Armstrong 93 DE 31 44 50 63 19 69 276 87
Jim Morrissey 51 LB 25 31 38 44 31 44 213 51
Dan Hampton 99 LB 25 31 38 56 19 63 232 62
Mike Singletary 50 LB 38 50 56 75 19 81 319 97!
Ron Rivera 59 LB 25 31 38 44 31 44 213 51
Lemuel Stinson 32 CB 38 44 56 50 69 56 313 87
Donnell Woolford 21 CB 31 38 50 44 63 63 289 74
Mark Carrier 20 FS 38 44 56 50 81 69 338 93
Shaun Gayle 23 SS 25 31 44 44 56 44 244 42
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Min. 7. BYE 13. Mia.
2. T.B. 8. G.B. 14. Det.
3. Gia. 9. N.O. 15. G.B.
4. Jets 10. Det. 16. T.B.
5. Buf. 11. Min. 17. S.F.
6. Was. 12. Ind.
Strength-21 (tied)
'Da Bears' are another one of those teams that relies on ball control
offense and a demonic defense to play grind-it-out games with scores
like 14-6. They do this well enough to make them far and away the best
team in their otherwise weak division.
The offense is very one-dimensional. Anderson is a great back, and he
runs behind punishing fullback Brad Muster. Even if Anderson gets
injured, Johnny Bailey can step in and still the offense will lose
little. The middle of the offensive line will clear holes wide enough
for a truck to drive through, so dives and other inside runs are a good
idea. The passing game is bad beyond belief. Harbaugh is one of the
worst starting QBs in the game, and backup Tomczak doesn't provide any
relief. Both wide receivers just plain suck compared to most starters,
and the tight end specializes in blocking. If you absolutely must
pass, go to Muster or Anderson in the flat. They both are better than
the receivers at catching. One option that will open up the passing
game a lot at the cost of the running game is to put Anderson as a wide
receiver and put Bailey in as starting running back. Anderson can't
catch as well as many wide receivers, but he's either better or the
same as the Bears' awful wideouts in every category. I still wouldn't
recommend this unless you absolutely need a passing game. Another way
to structure this offense is to put Bailey and Anderson in as starting
backs, and move Muster out to tight end. Muster can catch, plus you
can get him into the secondary, where he can make popcorn much easier.
The defense has extraordinary players everywhere you look. The line
has two pass-rushers in DEs Dent and Armstrong, and a solid run-stopper
with William "the refridgerator" Perry. Singletary makes up for an
otherwise blah linebacking squad. FS Carrier and two great
cornerbacks limit passes to short stuff over the middle. This is a
TOUGH defense to do much against. The best way to do anything is to
wait for Harbaugh to make a mistake and then capitalize on it.
Detroit Lions
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 16 -
Offense 11 -
Defense 23 -
Man
Overall 11 499
Offense 13 243
Defense 10 256
Computer
Overall 20 1095
Offense 18 575
Defense 17 484
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Rodney Peete 9 QB 25 69 31 13 38 44 31 25 276 45
Andre Ware 11 QB 25 69 25 13 44 38 31 44 289 59
Barry Sanders 20 RB 38 69 69 25 69 44 314 98!
Aubrey Matthews 83 WR 25 69 19 13 50 50 226 25
James Wilder 34 RB 44 69 31 25 50 25 244 26
Mel Gray 23 RB 38 69 56 19 50 50 282 93
Richard Johnson 84 WR 25 69 19 13 50 75 251 62
Robert Clark 82 WR 38 69 44 13 50 69 283 86
Willie Green 86 RB 38 69 38 13 50 31 239 42
Jeff Campbell 87 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Terry Greer 89 WR 31 69 31 13 50 44 238 44
Mike Farr 81 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Kevin Glover 53 C 25 69 31 44 169 30
Eric Andolsek 65 G 25 69 31 50 175 50
Ken Dallafior 67 G 25 69 31 38 163 11
Lomas Brown 75 T 25 69 38 56 188 80
Harvey Salem 73 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Eddie Murray 3 K 56 81 81 31 31 50 330 25
Jim Arnold 6 P 25 56 44 31 50 56 262 46
Dan Owens 70 DE 25 31 38 56 19 56 225 55
Jerry Ball 93 NT 31 44 44 69 19 69 276 87!
Keith Ferguson 77 DE 25 31 25 31 19 31 162 0
Michael Cofer 55 LB 38 50 56 50 31 56 281 85
Dennis Gibson 98 LB 25 31 31 31 19 25 162 2
Chris Spielman 54 LB 31 44 50 56 19 56 250 66
George Jamison 58 LB 25 31 31 25 19 25 156 0
Leroy Irvin 47 CB 25 31 25 25 38 50 194 10
Ray Crockett 39 CB 31 38 50 50 50 50 269 63
Bennie Blades 36 FS 25 31 38 50 44 38 226 32
William White 35 SS 38 44 56 56 56 56 306 84
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Was. 7. BYE 13. Min.
2. G.B. 8. S.F. 14. Chi.
3. Mia. 9. Dal. 15. Jets
4. Ind. 10. Chi. 16. G.B.
5. T.B. 11. T.B. 17. Buf.
6. Min. 12. Rams
Strength-19
It takes only two words to describe this team: Barry Sanders. As with
most of the 90s, Barry was the team this year, with everybody else just
trying to get him the ball.
The offense is ill-designed. It was called the Silver Stretch offense,
because it tried to subsist on long passes. As you can see, they
didn't really have the receivers to run a good run-and-shoot attack.
Peete is a good running quarterback, so I'd suggest keeping him in over
Andre Ware, whose best strength is (Yippee!) avoid pass block. (Can
you feel the sarcasm?) Make sure you aren't afraid to run with Peete.
For instructions, see my comments on Philadelphia. The problem with
these guys is trying to utilize their weapons without creating glaring
weaknesses. My suggestion is not to let backup running back Mel Gray
languish on the bench. If you like to pass, keep a run and shoot
system in, but replace the pathetic WR Aubrey Matthews with Gray. Gray
is actually better in nearly every aspect, especially speed. Even with
this addition, your passing game will still be weak. If you like to
run more, put a two back system in with Sanders and Gray as two very
quick backs. The problem is who to put in at tight end. My best
suggestion is RB James Wilder, who makes a pretty lame tight end, but
at least he can block better than anyone else on the squad.
The defense is pretty icky. It has a few good players, but it also has
quite a few players that shouldn't be in the NFL. Ball, Cofer,
Spielman, and Owens are the only pillars that support a front seven
that can crumble at any time. White is the defensive back worth
mentioning, as all the rest can't do a whole lot.
Green Bay Packers
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 24 -
Offense 24 -
Defense 19 -
Man
Overall 20 439
Offense 14 242
Defense 23 197
Computer
Overall 24 991
Offense 16 607
Defense 26 348
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Don Majkowski 7 QB 25 69 25 13 38 50 50 50 320 73
Anthony Dilweg 8 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 31 38 271 39
Keith Woodside 33 RB 38 69 44 31 50 31 263 77
Michael Haddix 35 RB 38 69 25 94 50 25 301 15
Darrell Thompson 39 RB 38 69 38 31 50 19 245 46
Herman Fontenot 27 RB 38 69 38 25 50 38 258 58
Sterling Sharpe 84 WR 38 69 50 13 50 75 295 92!
Perry Kemp 81 WR 31 69 31 13 50 50 244 53
Charles Wilson 88 WR 25 69 25 31 50 50 232 37
Jeff Query 85 WR 31 69 31 13 50 50 244 53
Ed West 86 TE 25 69 31 50 50 38 263 62
Jackie Harris 80 TE 25 69 25 44 50 31 244 36
James Campen 63 C 25 69 38 38 170 33
Rich Moran 57 G 25 69 38 44 176 58
Ron Hallstrom 65 G 25 69 25 50 169 30
Alan Veingrad 73 T 25 69 31 44 169 30
Tony Mandarich 77 T 25 69 19 63 176 58
Chris Jacke 13 K 56 81 81 31 56 38 343 46
Don Bracken 17 P 25 56 44 31 25 50 231 29
Robert Brown 93 DE 25 31 38 38 19 44 195 24
Bob Nelson 79 NT 25 69 38 56 19 56 263 80
Matt Brock 62 DE 25 31 38 44 19 44 201 32
Tim Harris 97 LB 38 50 56 50 19 63 276 83
Johnny Holland 50 LB 25 31 31 31 31 25 174 8
Brian Noble 91 LB 25 31 31 31 19 31 168 4
Scott Stephen 54 LB 25 31 31 31 38 31 187 23
Jerry Holmes 44 CB 25 31 44 38 50 38 226 32
Mark Lee 22 CB 25 31 38 38 31 31 194 10
Chuck Cecil 26 FS 25 31 38 44 38 31 207 18
Mark Murphy 37 SS 25 31 44 44 50 38 232 34
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Phi. 7. BYE 13. Ind.
2. Det. 8. Chi. 14. Atl.
3. T.B. 9. T.B. 15. Chi.
4. Mia. 10. Jets 16. Det.
5. Rams 11. Buf. 17. Min.
6. Dal. 12. Min.
Strength-17
Green Bay revolves around two players: on offense, WR Sterling Sharpe,
and on defense, the anonymous Bob Nelson. Other than that, the Packers
blow pretty bad on both sides of the ball.
The offense holds its own, but not easily. The backfield is average,
as is QB Majkowski. Sharpe is a Pro Bowler, but nobody else catches
well on this team. The offensive line is a little weak, but the
Packers counter that effect by having some of the best general depth in
the league.
NT Bob Nelson and OLB Tim Harris are the only glimmering points in this
dismal defense. Offenses can have their way with the Green Bay D,
because other than these two, every player is below average, and more
than half are horrible.
Minnesota Vikings
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 15 -
Offense 18 -
Defense 9 -
Man
Overall 4 520
Offense 17 236
Defense 2 284
Computer
Overall 7 1422
Offense 9 692
Defense 7 689
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Wade Wilson 11 QB 25 69 13 13 44 44 44 38 290 61
Rich Gannon 16 QB 25 69 13 13 25 38 25 31 239 2
Herschel Walker 34 RB 38 69 44 63 50 44 308 80
Rick Fenney 31 RB 38 69 38 38 50 25 258 58
Jessie Clark 33 RB 38 69 31 31 50 25 244 26
Alfred Anderson 46 RB 38 69 31 31 50 25 244 26
Hassan Jones 84 WR 31 69 31 13 50 63 257 68
Anthony Carter 81 WR 44 69 56 13 50 75 307 95
Leo Lewis 87 WR 25 69 19 13 50 44 220 8
Cris Carter 80 WR 31 69 31 13 50 50 244 53
Steve Jordan 83 TE 25 69 38 44 50 44 307 90!
Mike Jones 82 TE 25 69 19 50 50 25 238 26
Kirk Lowdermilk 63 C 25 69 38 63 195 89
Randall McDaniel 64 G 25 69 50 69 213 99!
Todd Kalis 69 G 25 69 25 50 169 30
Gary Zimmerman 65 T 25 69 31 69 194 86
Tim Irwin 76 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Fuad Reveiz 7 K 56 81 81 31 44 63 356 61
Harry Newsome 18 P 25 56 44 31 25 44 225 21
Chris Doleman 56 DE 31 44 50 69 31 69 294 92!
Henry Thomas 97 NT 25 38 44 50 19 63 239 67
Al Noga 99 DE 25 31 38 50 31 56 231 60
M.[Mike]Merriweather 57 LB 31 44 50 56 44 69 294 88
Keith Millard 75 LB 38 50 56 69 19 81 313 96
Scott Studwell 55 LB 25 31 31 31 19 31 168 4
Ray Berry 50 LB 25 31 31 31 19 31 168 4
Reggie Rutland 48 CB 31 38 50 38 44 50 251 50
Carl Lee 39 CB 38 50 63 56 50 69 326 88!
D.[Darrell]Fullington 29 FS 31 38 50 44 38 44 245 44
Joey Browner 47 SS 38 50 63 56 69 69 345 96!
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Chi. 7. Phx. 13. Det.
2. Atl. 8. N.E. 14. BYE
3. S.F. 9. Phx. 15. T.B.
4. N.O. 10. T.B. 16. Rams
5. Den. 11. Chi. 17. G.B.
6. Det. 12. G.B.
Strength-27
Minnesota, my hometown team, traditionally duels it out with the Lions
and Packers for second place in the division on Tecmo. It relies on
its tough defense to force opponents to make mistakes. Once it does,
the offense capitalizes with a few choice weapons.
Minnesota's offense is not spectacular, but it gets the job done. The
good offensive line is the foundation of the offense, providing Wilson
with time to pass and Walker with holes to run through. Wilson is not
the greatest, but he throws to WR Anthony Carter and TE Jordan, both of
whom are great receivers. The other wideout, Jones, is adequate, and
Chris Carter can fill in admirably. RB Walker could be a lot better,
especially considering that Minnesota traded away half a team for him.
That said, he manages to get the job done.
The defense is one of the stronger ones in the league. DE Doleman
teams up with two other linemen who are hardly slouches to form a good
line. The top two linebackers are superb, though the bottom two are
awful. The secondary is anchored by two, count-em, TWO Pro Bowlers.
That means that they make up half the NFC Pro Bowl secondary. CB
Rutland and FS Fullington are adequate.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 25 -
Offense 27 -
Defense 22 -
Man
Overall 25 406
Offense 19 231
Defense 25 175
Computer
Overall 25 955
Offense 27 499
Defense 25 381
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Vinnie Testaverde 14 QB 25 69 31 13 31 56 44 44 313 68
Jeff Carlson 7 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 31 38 271 39
Gary Anderson 40 RB 38 69 50 25 50 50 282 85
Reggie Cobb 33 RB 44 69 25 94 50 44 326 17
Bruce Perkins 32 RB 38 69 31 31 50 25 244 26
John Harvey 26 RB 38 69 38 25 50 25 245 46
Mark Carrier 88 WR 38 69 44 13 50 63 277 78
Bruce Hill 84 WR 25 69 25 13 50 50 232 37
Danny Peebles 83 WR 25 69 19 13 50 44 220 8
Willie Drewry 87 WR 31 69 31 13 50 44 238 44
Ron Hall 82 TE 25 69 38 44 50 44 270 66
Jessie Anderson 89 TE 25 69 31 44 50 31 250 46
Randy Grimes 60 C 25 69 38 31 163 11
Carl Bax 75 G 25 69 25 38 157 2
Ian Beckles 62 G 25 69 25 44 163 11
Paul Gruber 74 T 25 69 25 50 169 30
Rob Taylor 72 T 25 69 25 38 157 2
Steve Christie 2 K 56 81 81 31 69 75 393 93
Mark Royals 3 P 25 56 44 31 38 69 263 57
Jim Skow 71 DE 25 31 38 31 19 44 188 19
Tim Newton 96 NT 25 31 31 50 19 44 200 25
Reuben Davis 79 DE 25 38 31 50 19 38 201 32
Kevin Murphy 59 LB 25 31 38 31 19 25 169 6
Winston Davis 58 LB 25 31 31 31 31 38 187 23
Eugene Marve 99 LB 25 31 31 31 19 25 162 2
Broderick Thomas 51 LB 25 31 38 38 19 56 207 46
Wayne Haddix 45 CB 44 56 75 44 75 69 363 97
Ricky Reynolds 29 CB 25 31 38 31 50 38 213 21
Harry Hamilton 39 FS 25 31 44 44 56 50 250 47
Mark Robinson 30 SS 31 38 50 50 56 44 269 63
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Jets 7. BYE 13. Gia.
2. Chi. 8. N.O. 14. Mia.
3. G.B. 9. G.B. 15. Min.
4. Buf. 10. Min. 16. Chi.
5. Det. 11. Det. 17. Ind.
6. Phi. 12. Atl.
Strength-11
Back in the day, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the perennial
laughingstock of the league. This was before the logo change and
subsequent regaining of pride that came with a dominating defense.
Yes, back then you could count a game against the Buccaneers as a sure
win. Okay, enough with the history lesson. Its all true, though less
so in TSB. The defense is awful, and the offense is not a whole lot
better. But at least they have a good kicker! (Sarcasm, again.)
The offense is dependent on the ground game. (Yes, that probably is
the 15th time I've said that, especially in this division.) RB
Anderson follows FB Cobb through the lack of a whole that the horrible
offensive line provides. QB Testaverde is a gritty scrambler, and if
you're up on your football jargon, you know that gritty is a nice way
to say "not very talented." For receivers, RBs Cobb and Anderson in
the flat are good choices, and WR Carrier can hold his own. After
that, it's slim pickings. If you want more speed, backup WR Drewry is
a little faster than starter Hill, but can't catch quite as well.
The defense ebbs and flows with CB Wayne Haddix, who is not to be
confused with Green Bay fullback Michael Haddix. Both are excellent at
their jobs, and both are in the NFC Central, but this one is the
obvious captain of his unit. After Haddix, this defense is a morass of
defenders writhing in a general direction toward the ball. Simply put,
this defense blows.
San Francisco 49ers
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 1 -
Offense 1 -
Defense 7 -
Man
Overall 1 549
Offense 2 280
Defense 5 269
Computer
Overall 2 1598
Offense 2 823
Defense 4 737
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Joe Montana 16 QB 25 69 19 13 56 81 81 75 419 96!
Steve Young 8 QB 25 69 25 13 56 44 50 56 338 80
Roger Craig 33 RB 38 69 50 25 50 44 276 85
Tom Rathman 44 RB 44 69 25 94 50 56 338 19
Dexter Carter 35 RB 38 69 44 19 50 38 258 76
Harry Sydney 24 RB 38 69 44 25 50 31 257 75
John Taylor 82 WR 38 69 50 13 63 69 302 89
Jerry Rice 80 WR 44 69 69 13 81 81 357 99!
Mike Wilson 85 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Mike Sherrard 88 WR 38 69 44 13 50 50 264 69
Brent Jones 84 TE 25 69 38 69 50 69 320 96
Jamie Williams 81 TE 25 69 19 38 50 31 232 10
Jesse Sapolu 61 C 25 69 38 63 195 89
Guy McIntire 62 G 25 69 31 50 175 50
Harris Barton 79 G 25 69 25 56 175 50
Bubba Paris 77 T 25 69 19 69 182 71
Steve Wallace 74 T 25 69 31 63 188 80
Mike Cofer 6 K 56 81 81 31 56 56 361 68
Barry Helton 9 P 25 56 44 31 19 38 213 7
Kevin Fagan 75 DE 25 31 38 50 19 44 207 38
Michael Carter 95 NT 25 31 38 69 19 56 238 65
Pierce Holt 78 DE 31 44 50 69 19 50 263 80
Bill Romanowski 53 LB 31 44 50 50 19 63 257 70
Keith DeLong 59 LB 25 31 38 44 19 44 201 38
Matt Millen 54 LB 25 38 50 63 31 63 270 79
Charles Haley 94 LB 38 50 56 63 19 75 301 92!
Don Griffin 29 CB 31 38 50 38 50 50 257 56
Darryl Pollard 26 CB 25 31 44 44 38 44 226 32
Ronnie Lott 42 FS 44 56 69 69 50 75 363 97!
Dave Waymer 43 SS 38 50 63 50 69 63 333 90
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Gia. 7. Atl. 13. Rams
2. S.D. 8. Det. 14. N.O.
3. Min. 9. Phi. 15. Sea.
4. Rams 10. Atl. 16. K.C.
5. Rai. 11. N.O. 17. Chi.
6. BYE 12. Phx.
Strength-18
San Francisco is an excellent team. Lucky for them, Tecmo fell right
in the middle of their 15 year dynasty. In my opinion, they are the
best team in the game. If you've ever played them in the playoffs, you
know exactly what I'm talking about.
San Francisco's offense is immortalized by one phrase: "Montana to
Rice." Montana is tied for the best pure thrower in the game, and Rice
is clearly the best wide receiver. Craig is a better than adequate
running back who gets overshadowed by the passing game. FB Rathman
opens the holes for him. Both Rathman and Craig can be used as good
receivers out of the backfield. WR Taylor and TE Jones are both
excellent players at their position. All these guys guarantee that San
Francisco will never be out of weapons.
The defense is not as shoddy as many claim. True, it isn't the
dominating unit of Pittsburgh or the Giants, but it isn't that far
behind either. The line is average, which makes it the weak point in
this D. The linebackers are led by standout Charles Haley. The
corners are pretty ehh, but the safeties are the best pair in the
league, without a doubt. FS Lott can do everything, and Waymer is the
picks specialist, though he he can do everything too, just not as well
as Lott.
Los Angeles Rams
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 14 -
Offense 10 -
Defense 20 -
Man
Overall 23 429
Offense 10 260
Defense 27 171
Computer
Overall 19 1103
Offense 3 785
Defense 27 308
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Jim Everett 11 QB 25 69 13 13 56 63 50 44 333 77
Chuck Long 16 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 31 38 271 39
Cleveland Gary 43 RB 38 69 50 38 38 38 271 83
Curt Warner 21 RB 38 69 38 31 50 25 251 53
Gaston Green 44 RB 38 69 44 25 50 25 251 71
Buford McGee 24 RB 38 69 44 31 50 50 282 78
Henry Ellard 80 WR 44 69 69 13 50 81 326 98
Willie [Flipper]
Anderson 83 WR 44 69 56 13 50 75 307 95
Derrick Faison 89 WR 25 69 25 13 50 44 226 25
Aaron Cox 84 WR 31 69 31 13 50 44 238 44
Pete Holohan 81 TE 25 69 19 56 81 56 275 72
Damone Johnson 86 TE 25 69 19 44 81 31 238 26
Doug Smith 56 C 25 69 38 63 195 89
Tom Newberry 66 G 25 69 31 50 175 50
Bern Brostek 61 G 25 69 25 56 175 50
Irv Pankey 75 T 25 69 25 63 182 71
Jackie Slater 78 T 25 69 31 63 188 80!
Mike Lansford 1 K 56 81 81 31 19 25 293 0
Keith English 8 P 25 56 44 31 19 50 225 21
Brian Smith 96 DE 25 31 38 38 19 31 182 12
Alvin Wright 99 NT 25 31 38 50 19 31 194 21
Doug Reed 93 DE 25 31 38 44 19 44 201 32
Mike Wilcher 54 LB 25 31 38 38 19 31 182 21
Fred Strickland 53 LB 25 31 38 38 19 25 176 11
Frank Stams 50 LB 25 31 38 31 19 25 169 6
Kevin Greene 91 LB 38 50 56 69 19 69 301 92
Bobby Humphery 48 CB 31 38 50 31 56 31 237 36
Jerry Gray 25 CB 25 31 38 31 38 38 201 13
Anthony Newman 26 FS 25 31 31 44 44 31 206 17
Vince Newsome 22 SS 31 38 50 31 56 44 250 47
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Phx. 7. S.D. 13. S.F.
2. Gia. 8. Rai. 14. Was.
3. N.O. 9. Atl. 15. Atl.
4. S.F. 10. N.O. 16. Min.
5. G.B. 11. K.C. 17. Sea.
6. BYE 12. Det.
Strength-16
Los Angeles has one of the most underrated offenses in the league.
Unfortunately, their defense is very iffy, so this team will get
involved in a lot of shootouts.
This offense is a poor man's San Francisco. The wide receivers are
just as good, the ground game is just as good, and the offensive line
is just as good. They lose a little bit of ground on the tight end
speed, quarterback, and depth. QB Everett does his job, mostly thanks
to the help of WRs Ellard and Anderson. TE Holohan can catch and block
well, he just can't run. The ground game is pretty good, especially
seeing as how it's three running backs deep. Take out Curt Warner (the
running back, not the future league MVP quarterback) and replace him
with Buford McGee, who has either the same or better statistics in
every category, especially at receiving.
The defense is the Achilles heel of this team. OLB Kevin Green is the
only above average player on this entire defense, so take him out and
it's clear sailing to the end zone.
New Orleans Saints
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 18 -
Offense 19 -
Defense 16 -
Man
Overall 19 445
Offense 22 220
Defense 18 225
Computer
Overall 14 1290
Offense 15 614
Defense 13 608
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Steve Walsh 3 QB 25 69 13 13 44 38 50 50 302 63
John Fourcade 11 QB 25 69 13 13 44 44 31 38 277 50
Craig Heyward 34 RB 44 69 25 94 50 31 313 17
Dalton Hilliard 21 RB 38 69 50 25 50 25 257 81
Reuben Mayes 36 RB 38 69 44 25 50 31 257 75
Gil Fenerty 22 RB 38 69 44 25 50 31 257 75
Eric Martin 84 WR 31 69 38 13 50 69 270 76
Brent [sic-Brett]
Perriman 80 WR 25 69 25 13 50 50 232 37
Lonzell Hill 87 WR 25 69 19 13 50 44 220 8
Floyd Turner 88 WR 31 69 31 13 50 44 238 44
Hoby Brenner 85 TE 25 69 19 44 50 38 245 40
John Tice 82 TE 25 69 19 38 50 31 232 10
Joel Hilgenberg 61 C 25 69 44 50 180 59
Jim Dombrowski 72 G 25 69 31 69 194 86
Steve Trapilo 65 G 25 69 31 50 175 50
Kevin Haverdink 74 T 25 69 25 56 175 50
Stan Brock 67 T 25 69 44 69 207 99
Morten Anderson 7 K 56 81 81 31 56 69 374 79!
Tommy Barnhardt 6 P 25 56 44 31 63 44 263 57
Renaldo Turnbull 97 DE 31 44 50 63 19 63 270 83
Jim Wilks 94 NT 31 44 50 56 19 69 269 82
Wayne Martin 93 DE 25 31 38 44 19 44 201 32
Pat Swilling 56 LB 31 44 50 63 19 63 270 79
Vaughan Johnson 53 LB 31 44 50 69 19 31 238 64
Sam Mills 51 LB 25 38 44 50 19 31 207 46
Rickey Jackson 57 LB 25 31 38 38 19 56 207 46
Toi Cook 41 CB 25 31 38 38 44 38 214 23
Robert Massey 40 CB 31 38 50 44 56 50 269 63
Gene Atkins 28 FS 25 31 38 44 44 50 232 34
Brett Maxie 39 SS 31 38 50 44 44 38 257 56
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. Sea. 7. Phi. 13. Atl.
2. K.C. 8. T.B. 14. S.F.
3. Rams 9. Chi. 15. Dal.
4. Min. 10. Rams 16. Rai.
5. Atl. 11. S.F. 17. Phx.
6. BYE 12. S.D.
Strength-13
The 'Aints have a one-dimensional offense and a strong but not strong
enough defense. They don't have any stars, and this hurts them
greatly.
The powerful offensive line opens holes, which FB Craig "Ironhead"
Heyward blasts open even farther. Hilliard is a good back, and he's
backed up by several other good backs. The running game is the only
part of the offense to fear. The passing game is pathetic. Walsh is
bad, and, to make matters worse, he only has one guy to throw to in WR
Martin. The other wide receiver, Perriman, is crap, and neither the
tight end nor the backs can catch well at all. Nothing much can be
done about this, because the depth at wide receiver is nothing special.
The defense, luckily, is much stronger than the offense. The strength
is in the line, where DE Turnbull and NT Wilks provide both a pass rush
and run support. The linebackers and secondary all even out to form an
average unit. No one player is worth mentioning, either as a strength
or as a weakness.
Atlanta Falcons
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Points and Rankings
Category Rank Points
Subjective
Overall 19 -
Offense 15 -
Defense 24 -
Man
Overall 21 437
Offense 20 224
Defense 19 213
Computer
Overall 23 1012
Offense 20 563
Defense 22 399
Roster
!-denotes Pro Bowler
Name # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Chris Miller 12 QB 25 69 13 13 31 44 50 31 276 45
Hugh Millen 7 QB 25 69 13 13 38 38 38 38 272 41
Mike Rozier 30 RB 38 69 50 25 50 31 263 82
Michael Haynes 81 WR 25 69 25 13 50 50 232 37
Steve Broussard 34 RB 38 69 38 25 50 31 251 53
Keith Jones 38 RB 38 69 38 31 50 25 251 53
Floyd Dixon 86 WR 25 69 25 13 50 50 232 37
Andre Rison 80 WR 44 69 63 13 50 75 289 97!
Tracy Johnson 43 RB 38 69 31 50 50 25 263 34
George Thomas 89 WR 31 69 31 13 50 44 238 44
Shawn Collins 85 WR 44 69 50 13 50 50 276 71
Gary Wilkins 87 WR 25 69 25 31 50 31 250 0
Jamie Dukes 64 C 25 69 19 50 163 11
Houston Hoover 69 G 25 69 19 44 157 2
Bill Fralic 79 G 25 69 44 50 188 80
Mike Kenn 78 T 25 69 31 38 163 11
Chris Hinton 71 T 25 69 31 69 194 86
Greg Davis 5 K 56 81 81 31 25 50 324 18
Scott Fulhage 17 P 25 56 44 31 63 69 288 82
Tim Green 99 DE 25 31 38 50 19 56 219 51
Tory Epps 97 NT 25 31 38 56 19 44 213 45
Mike Gann 76 DE 31 44 50 50 19 56 250 69
Darion Conner 56 LB 25 31 38 38 19 31 182 21
John Rade 59 LB 25 31 38 38 19 31 182 21
Jessie Tuggle 58 LB 25 38 44 38 19 50 214 53
Michael Reed 95 LB 25 31 38 38 19 31 182 21
Deion Sanders 21 CB 44 56 75 56 56 50 337 91
Charles Dimry 22 CB 25 31 31 31 50 25 193 4
Scott Case 25 FS 25 31 38 31 50 25 200 13
Brian Jordan 40 SS 25 31 25 44 50 19 194 10
Schedule
Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp. Wk. Opp.
1. K.C. 7. S.F. 13. N.O.
2. Min. 8. Phx. 14. G.B.
3. S.D. 9. Rams 15. Rams
4. Rai. 10. S.F. 16. Sea.
5. N.O. 11. Was. 17. Dal.
6. BYE 12. T.B.
Strength-21 (tied)
Overall, the Falcons are just a weak team. They have a couple stars,
and that's just about all that keeps them from complete ineptitude.
The Falcons' run-and-shoot system is not the best fit for them. Put in
a featured back set, with Rozier as the main back and running three
plays. Broussard fits as the other back. Put Rison and Collins in as
wide receivers, and put RB Tracy Johnson in at tight end. Johnson
can't catch well at all, but he can block. When you pass, go for the
wideouts, because the other three potential receivers can't catch very
well.
The defense is gawdawful. The line is average, but it can't make up
for the poor linebacking corps. The secondary is led by superstar (and
superego) CB Deion Sanders. This defense won't soon win any awards.
AFC Pro Bowl Squad
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Roster
Name Team # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
QB Bills [Jim Kelly] Buf. 0 QB 25 69 13 13 56 81 81 81 419 96
Warren Moon Hou. 1 QB 25 69 19 13 69 75 75 63 408 93
Bo Jackson Rai. 34 RB 38 69 75 31 81 19 313 99
Thurman Thomas Buf. 34 RB 38 69 63 25 75 50 320 96
Bobby Humphrey Den. 26 RB 38 69 63 38 50 38 296 96
James Brooks Cin. 21 RB 38 69 56 31 50 38 282 93
Andre Reed Buf. 83 WR 25 69 56 13 56 69 288 90
Drew Hill Hou. 85 WR 44 69 63 13 81 75 345 97
Anthony Miller S.D. 83 WR 38 69 44 13 50 69 283 86
Ernest Givins Hou. 81 WR 44 69 56 13 81 75 338 96
Rodney Holman Cin. 82 TE 25 69 38 69 50 56 307 90
Ferrell Edmunds Mia. 80 TE 25 69 38 56 50 50 288 82
Kent Hull Buf. 67 C 25 69 38 69 201 92
Mike Munchak Hou. 63 G 25 69 31 63 188 80
Steve Wisniewski Rai. 76 G 25 69 44 69 207 99
Anthony Munoz Cin. 78 T 25 69 38 75 207 99
Bruce Armstrong N.E. 78 T 25 69 38 69 201 92
Nick Lowery K.C. 8 K 56 81 81 31 81 81 411 96
Rohn Stark Ind. 3 P 25 56 44 31 75 56 287 79
Bruce Smith Buf. 78 DE 44 56 69 75 25 81 350 99
Dan Saleaumua K.C. 97 NT 38 31 25 56 19 56 225 55
Greg Townsend Rai. 93 DE 38 50 56 63 31 69 307 95
Derrick Thomas K.C. 58 LB 44 56 63 69 19 81 332 98
David Little Pit. 50 LB 38 44 56 50 31 63 282 86
John Offerdahl Mia. 56 LB 28 50 56 44 31 50 269 75
C.[Cornelius]Bennett Buf. 97 LB 38 50 63 63 19 69 302 93
Rod Woodson Pit. 26 CB 44 56 75 69 63 75 382 98
Albert Lewis K.C. 29 CB 31 38 50 56 50 69 294 76
Steve Atwater Den. 27 FS 31 38 50 69 31 63 282 71
David Fulcher Cin. 33 SS 44 56 69 75 69 75 388 99
NFC Pro Bowl Squad
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Roster
Name Team # Pos. RS RP MS HP C1 C2 C3 C4 Total Perc.
Joe Montana S.F. 16 QB 25 69 19 13 56 81 81 75 419 96
QB Eagles [Randall
Cunningham] Phi. 0 QB 25 69 56 13 63 69 63 63 421 98
Barry Sanders Det. 20 RB 38 69 69 25 69 44 314 98
Earnest Byner Was. 21 RB 38 69 50 25 81 38 301 87
Emmitt Smith Dal. 22 RB 38 69 56 31 50 38 282 93
Johnny Johnson Phx. 39 RB 38 69 50 38 50 38 283 86
Jerry Rice S.F. 80 WR 44 69 69 13 81 81 357 99
Andre Rison Atl. 80 WR 44 69 63 13 50 75 314 97
Sterling Sharpe G.B. 84 WR 38 69 50 13 50 75 295 92
Gary Clark Was. 84 WR 38 69 50 13 81 75 326 93
Keith Jackson Phi. 88 TE 25 69 50 63 50 63 320 96
Steve Jordan Min. 83 TE 25 69 44 63 50 56 307 90
Jay Hilgenberg Chi. 63 C 25 69 50 63 207 99
Randall McDaniel Min. 64 G 25 69 50 69 213 99
Mark Bortz Chi. 62 G 25 69 44 69 207 99
Jim Lachey Was. 79 T 25 69 31 69 194 86
Jackie Slater Rams 78 T 25 69 31 63 188 80
Morten Andersen N.O. 7 K 56 81 81 31 56 69 374 79
Sean Landeta Gia. 5 P 25 56 44 31 81 81 318 96
Chris Doleman Min. 56 DE 31 44 50 69 31 69 294 88
Jerry Ball Det. 93 NT 31 44 44 69 19 69 276 87
Reggie White Phi. 92 DE 38 50 56 69 31 75 319 98
Lawrence Taylor Gia. 56 LB 44 56 69 75 31 81 356 99
Mike Singletary Chi. 50 LB 38 50 56 75 19 81 319 97
Pepper Johnson Gia. 52 LB 38 44 56 69 31 69 307 96
Charles Haley S.F. 94 LB 31 44 50 50 19 63 257 92
Darrell Green Was. 28 CB 44 56 75 44 44 31 294 76
Carl Lee Min. 39 CB 38 50 63 56 50 69 326 88
Ronnie Lott S.F. 42 FS 44 56 69 69 50 75 363 97
Joey Browner Min. 47 SS 38 50 63 56 69 69 345 96
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Tecmo Codes
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The sound test can be accessed from the tile screen, the screen with
Tecmo Super Bowl in the foreground and the little globes floating
behind it. To get the test, hold left on the control pad and hit B.
You'll access every sound on the game, plus one that is a mystery
(covered below). If you want to hear the full version of the injury
theme, which you only hear part of, it is number 24.
If you really want to find out who is the best Tecmoer, there is a code
to make everyone in the playoffs the Buffalo Bills. Get to the very
end of a season, right after the last game. If one of the divisions
hasn't clinched yet, they will clinch immediately after the last game.
Hit the reset button during one of these clinches and all the teams in
the playoffs will be Buffalo. Set the Bills on MAN and everyone can
play as the same team.
Other Tecmo Documents and Websites
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First of all, there is another very well written Tecmo FAQ out
there written by Leif Powers. You can email him at
[email protected] or you can get a copy at GameFAQs.com at
any time. Where my guide covers teams and players, his covers plays
and playbooks. I strongly recommend checking it out if you liked this
guide. In addition, his can be used for any version of Tecmo, inluding
Roms and patches.
The Tecmo Message Board is great for true Tecmo diehards. It
tends to be more alive during the pro football season, and the off-
season can be disappointing. To see it at its best, check it out
during the middle of the football season at
www.insidetheweb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi/mb5589
The Virginia Tech Tecmo Football League has an excellent site out
there. It's well-written and has some great humorous definitions. It
can be found at www.vttfl.com.
Lastly, I have written a small document named "You Know You Play Too
Much Tecmo Super Bowl When..." It's a humorous document with symptoms
to check for if you don't know if you're an addict or just a fan. You
can get a copy by emailing me at
[email protected].
Acknowledgements
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Thanks to Ben Ficek for introducing me to this game.
Thanks to Robbie Jansen, Ricky Jansen, and Dan Trisko as well as Ben
Ficek for being in Tecmo seasons with me, even if I did beat them most
of the time.
Thanks to Ben and Robbie for helping me with this guide.
Thanks to the people who host and the people who visit the Tecmo
message board. You inspired me to write this guide and made me realize
that I was not the only TSB lover out there.
Thanks to Tyranork, beernut, and Jeff Gaffney of the TSB message board
for correcting a few errors in this guide.
Thanks to DrLasker for the idea on how to rate teams.
Thanks to Tecmo for making a game of such outstanding quality.
Above all, thank you for reading this guide.
This document written by and copyright 1999-2000 Paul Schulzetenberg
(
[email protected]). Feedback, corrections, and other e-mail are
welcome. This guide is dedicated to the memory of Derrick Thomas,
Jerome Brown, Sammie Smith, Eric Andolsek, Dave Waymer, Barney Bussey,
and any other Tecmo players I may have missed. Your legacy lives on.
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"Quiet! There are ladies present."
-Edgar, in Final Fantasy III for Super Nintendo
