End of an era for the 49ers after Giants rout
Giants 49, 49ers 3 at Giants Stadium ends the Montana era. Montana suffers a severe concussion and is carried off. Lawrence Taylor returns a fumble for a touchdown as New York dominates. Montana later returns to the locker room and undergoes brain scans with no permanent damage.
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N.J
Montanalot
Camelot
Giants’ Stadium
Montana
Giants
Jim Burt
Lawrence Taylor
Clark
Taylor
49Ers
Niners
James Klint
New York
National Football League
Pittsburgh Steelers
Bill Walsh
Keith Fahnhorst
Denver Broncos Wide Receiver Delivers Late Game Catch
Johnson led the Broncos with four receptions for 89 yards in a pivotal late score. He described a misfired pass by John as underthrown but still trustworthy enough to reach him. Johnson said Gibson could not keep pace and overran the play as he reached the end zone.
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John
Johnson
Broncos
Denver
Gibson
Vance Johnson
Irving Fryar
Patriots
Tony Eason
Stanley
Eason
Rulon Jones
Morgan
Tony
Giants Rally Past 49ers in High-Scoring Win
New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms threw four touchdown passes as New York built a big lead and held on to defeat San Francisco 49ers. Morris rushed for 116 yards, while Zeke Mowatt and Brad Benson opened holes for key runs in the strong Giants performance.
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Joe Montana
Montana
San Francisco
New York
49Ers
Carlton Williamson
Morris
Giants
Zeke Mowatt
Brad Benson
Simms
Dwaine Board
Charles Haley
Bavaro
Phil McConkey
McKyer
Mowatt
Bobby Johnson
Phil Simms
Tim McKyer
Patriots Lose to Broncos in AFC Semifinal Shock
Tony Eason was dropped for a two point safety as the Denver Broncos clinched a 22 17 win at Mile High. Patriots players expressed disbelief and looked toward an unfinished season, with hopes of a late comeback fading as Denver ran out the clock.
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Denver
Mile High Stadium
Tony Eason
Rulon Jones
Denver Broncos
New England Patriots
Patriots
Citzens
Greg Baty
Celtics
Red Sox
Irving Fryar
Raymond Berry
John Elway
Fryar
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colts
Stanley Morgan
Tony
Mile High
Morgan
Eason
Craig James
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