Rams fall to Vikings on soggy Coliseum day
Rams suffer their fifth straight playoff loss to Minnesota as stars like Harold Jackson and Jack Youngblood lament failed execution and missed chances. The 14 7 defeat ends Los Angeles bid for a Super Bowl, with questions about lineup and strategy lingering.
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Rams playoff hopes wash out in mud drenched loss
Rams lost to the Vikings 7 10 as rain soaked the field turning it to mud. Fran Tarkenton and the Vikings capitalized on turnovers while Chuck Foreman and Bob Lee led Minnesota to a decisive win. Rams coach Chuck Knox remains unsure about his contract and his future with the team.
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Foreman Reflects After Tough Win and Playoff Hopes
Vikings star Chuck Foreman praises Boh Lee's leadership and the team’s grit after a hard fought win without Tarkenton and McClanahan. He notes rivalry with the Rams, praises George Allen’s view on character, and looks ahead to the Cowboys, insisting they must control the ball to advance.
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