Raiders Eye Their Third Straight Super Bowl Bid
Oakland coach John Madden notes a changed Raiders attitude as they host Baltimore in a playoff opener. The AFC Wild Card team, four-point favorites, chase a championship and the earnings of a title, not money, while depth under injury pressure is stressed.
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Broncos Seek Playoff Break in Denver Pittsburgh Showdown
Denver hopes to end a 122 regular season with a playoff breakthrough as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC opener. Arm strong returns from a torn ligament ramping the attack while Riley Odems and Louis Wright rally the team. Pittsburgh, led by Franco Harris and Terry Bradshaw, arrives for a sixth straight playoff appearance with Joe Greene confident in a fierce battle. Bennie Cunningham and Jack Delaplaine are listed as questionable.
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Lambert Defends Image as Steelers Aggressive Yet Fair
Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert rejects the mean image citing his care for children and denies dirty play. The Pro Bowl standout recalls Super Bowl X baiting incident and notes his 1974 Defensive Rookie of the Year and 1976 Defensive Player of the Year honors. He discusses the Denver matchup and his rival Randy Gradishar, praising Gradishar’s all‑around coverage and speed.
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NFL Censors Replay Of Controversial Jones Fumble
AP report tracks the NFL's pushback against television replays of Bert Jones fumble in the Baltimore New England game. League officials say they sought fair coverage while broadcasters claim censorship, noting parallel discussions on expanded taped highlights and access to alternate footage.
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Playoff Openers Set as Raiders Bill Back Into Wild Card Clash
Oakland faces Baltimore in wild card action as Super Bowl XII hopes loom in New Orleans. Pittsburgh battles Denver while Ballas hosts Chicago and Minnesota meets Los Angeles in Monday games with high stakes and postseason pedigree.
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Arkansas Excludes Three in Lou Holtz Bowl Decision
Attorney says about 12 Arkansas players will skip the Orange Bowl with three stars Ben Cowins Micheal Forrest and Benny Bobo among those excluded from the January 2 game against Oklahoma in Miami. Holtz defends the move while players discuss whether to play and other teammates refuse to name themselves.
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