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• To select a team, press L/R to scroll to the franchise you want, then press the START Button to
advance and begin simulation of the regular season. When simulation is complete, you will
automatically advance to the Playoffs Main Menu screen.
Playoffs Screen
The Playoffs screen is your hub for information on what’s happening with your team and around the league.
It is also your command center for accessing your games and setting gameplay options.
Schedule (See Season on page 21.)
Tree
The Playoff Tree displays the postseason matchups in a traditional bracketed format. As the single-
elimination Playoff games are completed, final scores are posted on the tree and the winner moves on to the
next round.
• To scroll the Playoff Tree forward or back, move the Control Stick or +Control Pad in the
desired direction.
Statistics
During the season simulation, complete game stats are generated and compiled for each team and player.
The options on the Statistics screen are identical to those in Franchise mode, although here you are able to
view player stats for the regular season, as well as the playoffs. (See Franchise on page 17.)
Roster
The roster screen displays every player on your team along with detailed ratings in more than 30 categories.
From the roster screen, you can also view the rosters of any other team, edit ratings, player attributes, and
appearances, and perform minor transactions. (See Roster Manager on page 27.)
Game Plan
You can choose a game plan and stick with it for the duration of the playoffs, or you can reassess your
game plan each week and tailor it to fit the strengths and weaknesses of your next opponent. (See
Franchise on page 16.)
Options (See Options on page 25.)
Save
If you have a memory card inserted in your Nintendo GameCube™ console, you can save your Playoffs
progress at any time. (See Load / Save on page 26.)
Quit
Quit Playoffs mode. If you have not saved your progress, you are prompted to do so. After confirming your
decision, you will be taken to the Main Menu.
TOURNAMENT
Create your own single-elimination NFL Tournament featuring 4, 8, or 16 teams. You have full control over
which teams are invited to the Tournament, and you can play as many of the tourney games as you want.
• To begin playing in Tournament mode, set the Tournament options, then press the START Button
to advance to the Tournament Setup screen.
Number of Teams – Choose the number of teams that will participate in the Tournament: 4, 8, or 16.
Fantasy Draft Roster – Set ON/OFF. (See Franchise on page 13.)
Tournament Setup Screen
At the Tournament Setup screen, you can invite any teams you want to participate in your Tournament. The
team names that appear on the setup screen are initially defaults that are easily replaced with your own
selections.
To customize the tournament setup:
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