Vikings and Steelers Favored In Playoff Showdowns
AP previews two NFL conference title games on Sunday. Minnesota Vikings host Los Angeles Rams with Tarkenton hurt knee risk and Blair Siemon questionable for defense. Pat Haden leads the Rams with Ron Jessie nursing an ankle sprain. Pittsburgh Steelers meet Oakland Raiders in a rematch starved by injuries. Harris and Bleier banged up for Pittsburgh, Raiders report few concerns beyond Rowe shoulder and Siani knee.
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Foreman Seeks Revenge in NFC Championship Clash
The Minnesota Vikings host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC title game while the Pittsburgh Steelers meet the Oakland Raiders for the AFC crown. Chuck Foreman aims to avenge an early season struggle against the Rams, and Los Angeles plans to slow him with a strong defense. Swann and the Steelers seek payback on Atkinson after a rough season opener, as both conference finals aim to set up Super Bowl XI in Pasadena.
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Pacers Rally To Beat Nets In Late Surge
Indiana erased a 10 point deficit in the final 1 47 to beat the New York Nets 96 94. Billy Knight scored 32 points helping the Pacers trigger a 12 point closing run as Don Buse and Dan Roundfield key plays.
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