Giants Rout Cardinals as Playoff Hopes Crumble in New York
In East Rutherford New Jersey the Giants routed the Cardinals 27 7 to cripple Arizona playoff chances. Bill Bryant returned an interception 54 yards for a score and New York built a 10 point lead early in the second half. The Cardinals tied for a wild card with Washington at 7 5 and face a must win in the final stretch while coach Don Coryell noted their lack of control over their own destiny.
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Dorsett Dominates Eagles in 24 14 Cowboys Triumph
Tony Dorsett rushed for 206 yards on 23 carries and scored twice, including an 84 yard fourth quarter TD, powering the Dallas Cowboys to a 24 14 victory over Philadelphia. The rookie joined the NFL 200 yard game club, breaking the game open with the long run and earning praise from coach Tom Landry. Dallas climbed to the top of the Eastern Division with the win as Philadelphia fought back until late in the fourth.
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Browns Routed as Chargers Dominate in San Diego
Cleveland coach Forrest Gregg called the Browns dead and buried after a 37-14 loss to San Diego. Cleveland fell to 6-4-1 and virtually eliminated from the AFC Central race while the Chargers improved to 7-5, with Dan Fouts throwing three TDs and Larry Dorsey catching a 67-yard score.
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Millikan Hosts Arcadia in CIF Title Bid Clash
Millikan, led by Randy Hausauer at right tackle, faced Arcadia after Arcadia beat Compton 6-3 on a final 40-yard field goal. Arcadia improved to 9-3, while Millikan finished 10-11 in a milestone season, with DeHaven stressing field position and pressure on Poly quarterback Mark Hwee.
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Bears Ground Buccaneers in Low Scoring Win for Payton
Chicago defeated Tampa Bay 7 0, with Walter Payton scoring the lone TD on a three yard run as the Bears edge the Buccaneers to keep playoff hopes alive. Payton remains the NFL rushing leader with 1,642 yards, needing 362 in the final two games against Green Bay and the Giants.
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Broncos Clinch First Playoff Trip With 24-14 Win
Denver quarterback Craig Morton overcame a shoulder strain and six sacks to throw two touchdowns and set up another as the Broncos clinched their first NFL playoff berth in 18 seasons with an 11-1 record against the Houston Oilers. Morton returned after halftime amid pain, pivoting the offense to seal the victory.
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Steelers top Seahawks 30 20 in Pittsburgh clash
Pittsburgh defeated Seattle 30 to 20 as Terry Bradshaw ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, lifting the Steelers past an improving Seahawks who tied late in the third quarter. Franco Harris surpassed 1,000 rushing yards while Roy Gerela added three field goals. Seattle’s Sam McCullum connected with Jim Zorn for a late score and John Leypoldt added a field goal.
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Bengals Dominate Chiefs 27 7 Set Up Pittsburgh Clash
Cincinnati raced past Kansas City 27 7, improving to 7 5 and paving the way for a showdown with Pittsburgh in the AFC Central. Ken Anderson threw a TD to Billy Brooks, and Pat Melnally added a touchdown reception as Cincinnati seized control early with a 17 7 lead. Chiefs slump under interim coach Tom Bettis, mis plays blamed for the defeat.
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