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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1987
Page
19
The Associated Press outlines Sunday’s games in EST, highlighting Washington versus Buffalo with division leadership on the line, last meeting history, and players to watch. It notes Buffalo’s late comeback wins, Washington’s defense and QB Jay Schroeder, and prompts on Bo Jackson’s possible debut and other early-season standings.
Bears starter Jim McMahon expected back, replacing Mike Tomczak as Chicago seeks to extend a 23 game streak with him at quarterback. He led a 27 26 comeback win over New Orleans while Chicago boasts a top ranked defense and high punt return averages.
Oilers share the division lead with Pittsburgh and Cleveland while Cincinnati sits two games back. Houston faces a three game road stretch as Cincinnati hosts 3 of 4 at home. Moon threw 3 TDs in a 37 33 win while Esiason passed for 303 yards in a Cincinnati loss.
Indianapolis and New York meet in a 3 3 AFC East showdown in which the Colts seek their first season sweep of the Jets since 1980 and aim to extend a four division win count. Trudeau records first NFL win as O'Brien posts 174 yards and a TD.
San Francisco faces the Los Angeles Rams with a five game win streak on the line. The 49ers own a strong road record since 1981 and boast a high powered offense led by Joe Montana Jerry Rice and Roger Craig. Rams struggle despite Charles White and Eric Dickerson efforts as Jim Everett throws two picks.
Raiders drop to fourth place, two games behind San Diego after a 35 13 loss to Seattle. Patriots linger in a four way AFC East logjam after falling to Indianapolis 30 16. Wilson led Raiders with 173 yards two TDs two picks. Christensen had 124 receiving yards and a TD. RB Craig James out 6 8 weeks after knee surgery. Bo Jackson activated but did not play.
Pittsburgh and Miami meet with Steelers tied atop AFC Central while Dolphins linger last in AFC East. Malone aims for another win after a 23-20 over Cincinnati as Marino seeks to extend multi TD games streak. Stallworth and Clayton key for Pittsburgh and Miami respectively.
New Orleans and Atlanta meet in an early Sunday game as New Orleans trails 3-3 after a 24-22 loss to the 49ers and Atlanta drops to 2-4 after a 37-33 defeat by Houston. QB Bobby Hebert, RB Ruben Mayes, and Saints special teams highlight the road club’s drive.
NFC Central Detroit Lions visit Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium in a 4 p.m. game. Broncos boast a 29-6 home record under Dan Reeves and a 4-0 mark vs NFC Central teams, while Lions hold a 23-22-1 vs AFC and are 0-2 this year. Lions last week lost 34-33 to Green Bay. Denver fell 34-27 to Minnesota.
Browns tied for first in AFC Central behind a 30-17 win over the Rams as Cleveland and San Diego chase the best conference start since 1968. Kosar connected with Brennan for a 53-yard TD, Byner added 70 receiving yards, and Wright’s two picks powered a strong Browns pass defense while Fouts led the Chargers with 294 yards and two TDs amid a six-game start looming for San Diego.
Minnesota seeks a road win at Seattle in their fourth meeting with the Seahawks who lead 2-1. The Vikings broke a three game skid with a 34-27 win over Denver. Seattle dominated Los Angeles Raiders 35-13 as Dave Krieg passed for 192 yards and Curt Warner ran for 112 yards. D.J. Dozier scored three Vikings TDs while Wade Wilson threw for 197 yards and five interceptions.
Aiken and nearby communities including Graniteville Beech Island Wagener Salley Ridge Spring Johnston Belvedere Edgefield North Augusta Trenton Johnston cover regional news with broad notices and community items. The note signals wide geographic focus across numerous towns in the area.
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