Dickerson Lifts Colts to AFC East Title and Playoffs
Eric Dickerson led the Colts to a 9-6 finish and their first playoff berth in a decade after a midseason acquisition. He rushed 196 yards and two touchdowns as Indianapolis, before a Hoosier Dome crowd of 60,468, clinched the division with strong defense and standout performances from Jack Trudeau. Miami could tie with a win, but Indianapolis held the tiebreaker.
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First woman to handle NFL play by play
Gayle Sievens, a Tampa news anchor, became the first woman to call an NFL game on NBC TV and said the worst is over after Seattle at Kansas City. She praised the broadcast, pledged more work, and noted miscalls and a score error but felt it was a strong inaugural effort.
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Walker stars as Cowboys top Cardinals in playoff clincher
Herschel Walker rushed 25 times for 137 yards and scored twice guiding Dallas to a 21 16 win over St Louis that ruined the Cardinals playoff hopes. Pelluer added a game decider with a five yard run as Dallas finished 7 8. The crowd of 36784 marked the smallest Texas Stadium turnout.
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Dolphins and Patriots end 1987 seasons with a final game
Both the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots hope to finish the season with a win after missing the playoffs. The Dolphins failed to reach the postseason after Tampa Bay beat Indianapolis and Cincinnati defeated Houston, while the Patriots were eliminated by the same weekend results.
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