Earl Campbell Gifts Browns in Astrodome Victory Twist
Earl Campbell fumbled twice for the Houston Oilers as Cleveland’s Clinton Burrell recovered one at the Oilers one yard line. The Browns beat Houston 20 to 14 to keep playoff hopes alive, with Charles White scoring after Campbell fumbled again at his own one yard line.
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Eagles Triumph 24-20 Over Cowboys as Jaworski Sets TD Record
Philadelphia Eagles defeated Dallas Cowboys 24-20 in Irving. Ron Jaworski set a new Eagles career touchdown pass record with his 112th, while Harold Carmichael and Leroy Harris contributed key scores. Dallas, already playoff-bound, saw White throw two TDs but commit sacks and interceptions.
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Steelers surge past Patriots to edge toward playoffs
Pittsburgh, once sluggish in December, beat New England 37 14 to fuel a late-season push with Terry Bradshaw returning to form. The win put the Steelers within reach of a playoff berth, while seven other teams clinched spots amid a weekend of striking turns and high attendance.
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Cornhusker miracles to climb in final AP poll picks
The write up weighs potential miracles for Nebraska and others as bowl selections loom. It ponders Georgia Penn State and SMU paths to Sugar and Cotton Bowl fate, with bets on SMU beating Pittsburgh in Dallas and Nebraska edging LSU in Orange Bowl hopes.
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