Bears kicker faces icy field in bid for playoff berth
In East Rutherford, Bob Thomas lined up a 28 yard try as sleet iced the field. After two earlier misses and a low snap, the Chicago Bears sought a 9 9 overtime tie with the New York Giants to keep their wild card hopes alive.
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Don Cockroft
Bears beat Oilers and others in NFL late-season action
The Bears edged the Jets 12 9 to clinch a playoff berth with a final field goal after a tense fourth quarter. Payton hauled in a key 15 yard pass, while Avellini connected on two clutch throws to set up the winning kick. Other games featured the Oilers beating the Bengals 21 16 and Atlanta routing the Saints 35 7.
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Haskel Stanback
Atlanta
Minnesota Vikings
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Chiefs
Errol Mann
Kansas City
Jan Stenerud
Colts Rally Past Patriots Clinch AFC Title in Christmas Eve Thriller
Roosevelt Leaks burst through a hole in the Patriots line as 42,250 at Memorial Stadium watched Bert Jones throw three TD passes. The Colts erased an 18 point deficit to win 30 24 and clinch the AFC title and a playoff berth, denying Miami a shot at the postseason.
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Instant Replay Debates Highlight College Football and Hawkeyes
Critics argue against instant replay for officiating in football while praising officials for missing a crucial fumble call that could have altered playoff outcomes. Iowa coach Lute Olson comments on injuries to Terry Drake and the evolving role of Vince Brookins as younger players step up for the Hawkeyes.
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