Fumble costs Vikings in 23-20 loss to Browns
Rufus Bess fumbled a kickoff with 4:10 left, setting up Matt Bahr’s 22-yard field goal to lift Cleveland 23-20. The Browns rallied from two scores down as special teams and turnovers dominated the late game.
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Panthers Edge Western Illinois in pivotal Gateway win
Northern Iowa coach Darrell Mudra called the 32 30 victory over Western Illinois their most important win yet as the Panthers push for a playoff spot. Albert Brown and Brett Grimshaw scored for WIU while Kevin Mote boosted UNI with two field goals and key kicks.
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Redskins face top Giants defense in NFC East showdown
Washington seeks to hold or extend its NFC East lead as Jay Schroeder and the Redskins visit Giants Stadium to test New York's NFL best defense, ranked No. 1 in yards and points allowed. The kickoff is at 8 p.m. local time with ABC televising.
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Bears Triumph as McMahon Plays Through Injuries
Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon started after an injury break and directed a 22nd straight win in which he played. He completed 17 of 24 passes for 141 yards while coach Ditka praised his grit and the defense as the pivotal factors in a hard fought Bears victory over Detroit.
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