Niners fall in OT as Eagles edge SF to seal playoffs
In a tense regular season finale Philadelphia beats San Francisco 37 34 in overtime after a controversial roughing penalty. Steve Young wins a third straight NFL passing title while Steve Bono leads late drives but kicker Mike Cofer misses key field goals. San Francisco earns a first round bye with a 10 6 record.
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Eagles Beat 49ers In OT 37 34 Thriller
Philadelphia defeats San Francisco 37 34 in overtime after a back and forth game with Brister passing for 350 yards and Rice 3 touchdown passes for SF. Key players include Ruzek kick and Cofer added field goals. Final stats show Eagles 23 first downs to 31 for SF, time of possession 32:35 to 42:25.
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Pro Bowler Elliott Out With Back Injury for Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD N J AP Pro Bowl tackle Jumbo Elliott may miss the Giants wild card game against Minnesota and likely the playoffs with a chronic back disk problem. Trainer Ronnie Barnes said Elliott was examined at The Hospital for Special Surgery by Dr Frank Cammisa and could be finished for the season. He played in the Giants 16-13 overtime loss to Dallas but was ineffective on several fourth quarter plays.
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Smiths Dominate 1993 All Pro Team Across Positions
Emmitt Smith led the All-Pro backfield with 77 of 81 votes as brothers Sterling and Shannon Sharpe joined the receiving corps. Bruce Smith, Neil Smith, Rod Woodson, Deion Sanders and others filled the standout defensive and special teams spots for Green Bay, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City. Jerome Bettis and Erik Williams highlighted an offense with Dallas, Minnesota, Atlanta, and Cleveland players earning top honors.
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Cowher, Schottenheimer Face Crucial Playoff Clash
Pittsburgh coach Bill Cowher returns to Kansas City to play the Chiefs in an AFC wild card game. Cowher stays in close contact with Marty Schottenheimer, his former boss, but says their talk mainly congratulatory. He anticipates Montana’s impact, O Donnell’s vulnerability to Neil Smith, and a high pressure, win‑or‑go‑home atmosphere.
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