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First day of playoffs get strong ratings (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The first day of the NFL playoffs drew the best preliminary television ratings in a decade. The Cowboys' 34-14 win over the Eagles on NBC on Saturday night earned a 19.6 overnight rating and 32 share, the highest for a first-round game since the 1999 season. The Jets' 24-14 win over the Bengals drew a 16.9/31, the best for the early game in 10 years.