Unanimous All-Pro selections honor 2000-yard Sanders
Barry Sanders of the Detroit Lions joins Dermontti Dawson and Dana Stubblefield as unanimous picks to the AP All-Pro Team. Sanders rushed for 2053 yards, second in NFL history, and celebrated his sixth All-Pro berth. Dawson led voters, Stubblefield anchored the defense, with Steelers teammates Lake and Kirkland also named.
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Still a Reluctant Hero Barry Sanders hits 2000-yard mark
Detroit Lions offensive line members praise Barry Sanders as he achieves a 2,053 yard season in a 13-10 playoff clinching win over the Jets. Dickerson joins in cheering as Sanders recalls his line’s hard work and calls himself fortunate to reach elite company.
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Dallas Cowboys season outlook shows major roster shifts
Dallas faces cap driven moves with several veterans like Jen moving to new positions, Anthony Miller and Herschel Walker weighing futures, Bill Bates likely benched for youth, Brock Marion a high salary risk, and Omar Stoutmire emerging. Leon Lett rehab status and Deion Sanders injuries add uncertainty. Alfred Pupunu joins Giants ahead of playoffs, while Giants tackle tight ends Cross and Pierce post modest production.
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Colts Fire Infante After Three-Year NFL Run
Colts dismiss head coach Infante after a 24-41 record over three seasons in Indianapolis. Polian notes evaluating assistants under contract for 1998 while considering college candidates. Infante expresses mixed emotions and intention to rest with family before deciding on future coaching moves. Tobin and Infante accept firings as business outcomes. Colts previously climbed from 8-4-0 in 1984-86 to AFC title runs under Bills influence and Polian joining Panthers in 1994.
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Esiason undecided about 1998 return with Bengals
Cincinnati quarterback Boomer Esiason wavered on playing next season as his family offered hesitant replies to whether he would retire. Coach Coslet indicated the team wants him back, while Esiason, 36, said he has not set a timetable and notes the season’s recent run and his leadership value. The Bengals may seek a contract rewrite or raise to keep him as starter.
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Brows Grid player injury casts shadow over Lions win
Reggie Brown suffered a spinal injury during a tackle late in the game as the crowd fell silent and medical staff treated him on the field. Doctors expressed optimism about his condition, noting he was lucid after initial recovery and that the team, including Lions coach Bobby Ross, prayed for him.
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AFC and NFC playoff odds in a two-team race
Denver’s late-season slide reshapes the AFC race as four teams contend for the Super Bowl. The Broncos host Jacksonville in a rematch after last season, then could face Kansas City, Pittsburgh, or others. In the NFC, only San Francisco or Green Bay look poised for the title game.
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NFL Trend Pushes NFC Favorites. Giants and Buccaneers Seek Upset
The era suggests Green Bay and San Francisco remain top seeds at 3-3 with looming free agent decisions. Giants, Buccaneers, and upstart Panthers loom as threats, while Lions and Jets showcase dramatic turns, and Bill Parcells faces tough calls that may cost a playoff berth.
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Oilers finish season with injuries and surgeries planned
Tennessee Oilers coach Jeff Fisher disclosed multiple postgame developments after a 16-6 win over Pittsburgh. Joe Bowden broke his left ankle, Michael Roan to undergo shoulder joint surgery, Steve McNair to have knee cleanup, Steve Jackson to repair a right ankle, Bryant Mix and Jason Layman possible arthroscopic procedures, all slated for rest and rehabilitation. Bowden earned a game ball for his first career interception.
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