Lions win on last second field goal after odd coin flip
In a Thanksgiving overtime thriller Detroit beats Pittsburgh 19 to 16 on Jason Hanson’s 42 yard field goal 2:52 into OT. Bettis and Luckett dispute the coin toss call amid postgame controversy while Barry Sanders pushes past 15,000 career rushing yards.
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Moss and Cunnin gham power Vikings past Cowboys without Sanders
Cunningham led a high scoring affair with 359 passing yards as Moss torched Dallas in double coverage for 51 and 56 yard scores. Carter added 54, Jeffers first NFL TD, and Irvin 137 receiving yards. Deion Sanders was out injured, the Vikings’ big plays stifled Dallas as Smith and Wheaton conceded key touchdowns.
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