No Ties or Coin Flips Rule Playoff Standards in NFL Season
After 182 games the NFL ended with six champions and two top contenders, no ties, no coin flips. Detroit, Dallas, Miami, Cincinnati and San Francisco clinched, while the Rams earned pride but no playoff berth after a 31-3 loss to the Giants.
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Rams struggle in playoff drought under Allen as Reeves contemplates renewal
The Rams face a disappointing season with no playoff wins in George Allen's five-year tenure and missing the postseason three times. Owner Dan Reeves may not renew Allen's contract despite lingering threats to fire him earlier. John Brodie led the 49ers to clinch the Western title with three TD passes, while Dallas secured a playoff spot after routing Houston.
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Brown Creates Own Miracle in Bengals Playoff Run
Gov. James A. Rhodes lauds Paul Brown for building the Cincinnati Bengals into a division champion in three years after a 45-7 win over Boston. The Bengals finish 8-6 and prepare for a playoff clash with the Baltimore Colts, as Rhodes calls Ohio the football capital of America.
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