Will Carolina Fans Bring Their Brooms
The Panthers aim to sweep defending Super Bowl champion 49ers as they try to reach 7-7 with a second upset. San Francisco, 9-4, seeks NFC West clinch after four straight wins with Steve Young back. Carolina, strong on defense with 13 sacks in two home games, hosts the visitors.
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Browns at Vikings Rivalry Hot With Moon Aces Passes
The Browns enter with 9 wins meeting a Vikings team led by quarterback Warren Moon who has thrown 16 touchdowns over his last four games. Minnesota stands 7-6 and aims for playoff positioning.
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Cardinals at Chargers look to boost playoff hopes
Chargers aim to rebound to 8-7 with Nation Means out the hamstring injury for the fifth straight game. Dave Krieg needs 134 yards to reach his sixth 3,000 yard season, while Arizona would reach 5-9 with a victory.
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Wild card chase and Central title in reach for NFC team
The club remains in the wild card race with Sunday’s game a chance to clinch its first NFC Central title since 1972 with a win and a Detroit loss. The Buccaneers stand at 6-7 and average 276 yards per game on offense.
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Cowboys at Eagles See NFC East race showdown
Dallas aims to clinch the NFC East behind Emil Smith the NFL rushing leader with 1494 yards and Troy Aiken the NFC’s top passer. Philadelphia seeks rebound after a loss to Seattle to close within one game of the Cowboys.
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Steelers at Raiders heat up as key matchup hits week
The Steelers won nine of their last 11 showdowns with the Raiders and beat Oakland 21-3 last November 27 before losing the title game to San Diego. Bill Joe Hobert will start at quarterback for Oakland in place of injured starter Jeff Hostetler.
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Bills at Rams Rand Kelly back at QB with sore shoulder
Bills quarterback Jen Kelly will start despite a sore throwing shoulder as they face the Rams. Rams starter Chris Miter is out with a concussion from last Sunday's Jets game and replaced by Mark Rypien.
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Saints at Falcons Face Tight Tossup In Week Opener
Saints seek to even their record at 77 after an 0 8 start while Falcons aim to rebound from two straight losses. Quarters Jim Everett and Jeff George are set to duel in a game expected to be competitive.
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Lions at Oilers seek 10,000 rushing yards milestone
Barry Lancer of the Lions, with a 7-6 record, could gain the six yards needed to reach 10,000 career rushing yards. If achieved he becomes the 10th player in NFL history to reach the mark in a game against the Oilers.
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Seahawks Aim for Back-to-Back Upset at Broncos
The Seahawks, 6-7, seek a second straight upset after beating Philadelphia last Sunday as John Elway leads the Broncos in a key matchup.
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Fox to air game with Bradshaw and Johnson as co analysts
Fox assigns Terry Bradshaw and Jimmy Johnson as in booth co analysts for today's Arizona at San Diego game. The network aims to boost ratings with a conversational format and on screen graphics. Johnson, new to game commentary, joins Bradshaw in a broadcast described as like watching a game with friends at a bar.
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Heisman George, Frazier, and Wuerffel Shine in Husker Title Run
Nebraska driven by quarterback Frazier who led the team to its third straight national title game and a NCAA leading 52 points per game. He passed or ran for 31 of 7 touchdowns as George and Wuerffel posted historic season totals, with George rushing for 1,826 yards and 24 touchdowns, while Notre Dame coach Holtz hailed him as a premier back after a 207 yard, two touchdown performance.
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Dawkins Selected for Senior Bowl With Clemson
Clemson safety Brian Dawkins is chosen to play in the Senior Bowl on January 20 in Mobile. The AP All-American recorded six interceptions this season, including three in a 34 17 win over Duke, as Clemson, ranked No 22 with an 8 3 record, prepares for the Gator Bowl against Syracuse.
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Wuerffel Leads Florida to Fiesta Bowl Bid
Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel set an NCAA efficiency record and will lead No. 2 Florida into the Fiesta Bowl against Nebraska for the national title. Teammate Jacquez Green lauded his decision making, and Wuerffel joins Frazier George Autry and Troy Davis at the Heisman ceremony.
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Time to Start a New Pro Football League says Madden
New York the time is right to form a rival league Madden a former Raiders coach and NFL analyst for Fox says with teams moving now is the moment. He recalls AFL success due to deep pockets and cites Lamar Hunt Bud Adams Barron Hilton as possible original owners if such a league began today.
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Division II Dream Matchup A Dream in Fiesta Bowl
No. 1 North Alabama and No. 2 Pittsburg State clash in a rare Division II title showdown in Salem Virginia with both teams boasting strong 1990s resumes. North Alabama 13-0 and Pittsburg State 12-0 meet after storied seasons as the Lions and Gorillas seek the national crown.
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