Rams Seek Halting Dream in Christmas Clash at Texas Stadium
Dallas and Los Angeles clash in a high stakes NFC showdown at Texas Stadium as Ram optimism and Minnesota jinx theories swirl. Merlin Olsen sobs on possible last home game while Staubach and Haden struggle in a battle noted for emotion over artistry.
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Steelers Rally Past Colts After Bradshaw Thrills Fans
Bradshaw threw a career high three touchdowns and played through injuries as the Steelers beat the Colts in a playoff rematch. Gerela booted two field goals, Harrison, Swann, and Harris made key plays while Kruczek directed Baltimore’s defense. The win extends Pittsburgh’s AFC Central title streak and snaps Baltimore’s nine-game skid.
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Steelers Crush Colts To End Baltimore Super Bowl Dream
Baltimore’s Pred Cook tossed a game hail after a stunning 40 0 defeat by Pittsburgh. Bert Jones was sacked five times and intercepted twice as the Steelers’ Steel Curtain stifled the Colts. Greene and Russell led a dominant defense while Pittsburgh prepared for Oakland next week.
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Cox gets boot out of hoax in NFL shoe saga
Bloomington Minnesota kicking star Fred Cox says the steel loaded shoe tale was a hoax to challenge NFL rules. Cox backed by his 35 20 win over Washington noting officials didn’t inspect the shoes in the locker room and the league did not enforce a ban. A game official reportedly saw the shoes from a distance but found nothing wrong.
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Rams end jinx in Dallas 14 12 despite mistakes
Rams secure a 14 to 12 road win over the Cowboys as Isiah Robertson and Elmendorf Simpson key plays and a late defensive stand seal the upset. Haden connects with Harold Jackson, McCutcheon scores the decisive yard, and Pat Thomas hails from Texas amid tense drives and turnovers.
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Cowboys irked by late pass call in tough loss
Landry and the Cowboys voiced frustration over Roger Staubach to Billy Joe DuPree on a fourth down pass near the Ram seven. DuPree and Staubach disagreed with the official marking, while Staubach said he was disappointed for not making key plays.
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