Bears Clinch 37-17 Victory In Defensive Echo Of Old Days
Chicago Bears defeated the Detroit Lions 37-17 in Pontiac with a late fourth quarter surge. The Bears, equal to an NFL single season win record at 15, forced seven Lions turnovers and capitalized with a 59 yard return by Otis Wilson and a 14 yard TD by Jim McMahon to seal the win.
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Ford Displeased With Tigers Performance
Clemson coach Danny Ford voiced disappointment after Clemson lost to Minnesota 20-13 in the Independence Bowl as John Gutekunst earned his first win in his debut at Minnesota. Foggie led a late surge with Lohmiller’s 19 yard field goal, Baylor’s 1 yard score, and a comeback defense. Clemson finished 6-6, Minnesota 7-5, in a game marking Clemson's first bowl appearance since 1981 due to probation.
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49ers Clinch Final NFL Playoff Berth in Comeback Win
The San Francisco 49ers rallied from a 13 point deficit to beat the Dallas Cowboys 31 16 and secure the final NFC playoff berth. Roger Craig rushed for a 4 yard TD and finished with 1050 rushing yards and 1016 receiving to become the first player with 1000 both rushing and receiving in a season. Craig led the league with 92 receptions. The 49ers travel to face the New York Giants in the wild card round, while the Cowboys meet the Rams in Anaheim. Miami clinched the AFC East with a 28 0 win over Buffalo as New England and the Jets won wild card spots.
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