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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1986

Page

23

Running backs key to NFC wild card win

Two rookie quarterbacks headline the NFC wild card clash as George Rogers and Eric Dickerson carry the focal role. Washington aims to extend its 30-game streak with 100-yard rushers, while Los Angeles relies on Dickerson’s big-play ability and a more balanced offense behind Everett.

Associated Press Washington Los Angeles Rams Washington Redskins Jim Everett Jay Schroeder George Rogers Eric Dickerson Redskins Rogers Rams Dickerson NFL Washington Joe Gibbs Alvin Walton John Robinson Everett Los Angeles Kelvin Bryant Schroeder Jay Gibbs Robinson San Francisco

Chiefs face Jets in AFC wild card showdown in New York

Kansas City, after a three game win streak secured their first playoff berth since 1971, travels to face the New York Jets. Coach John Mackovic credited players and staff for turning the season around as the Jets drop from 10-1 to a 10-6 wild card spot.

Barry Wilner Associated Press East Rutherford N.J Kansas City Chiefs New York Chiefs New York Jet John Mackovic Mackovic Walt Corey Frank Gansz Jets NFL Kansas City New York Jets

Chiefs unsure starter as Kenney and Blackledge duel

Two days before the AFC wildcard vs the Jets the Chiefs weigh starting QB with Bill Kenney nursing a bruised hand and Todd Blackledge likely set to start. Kenney’s injury follows the Pittsburgh win that clinched KC’s playoff berth. Jets’ Pat Ryan replacing benched O'Brien struggles, while KC’s defense and special teams pace the club.

Chiefs Tom Farmer Bill Kenney Arrowhead Stadium Todd Blackledge Jets Kenney Pittsburgh

Landeta Still Living Down Bad Punt In Windy Chicago

Giants punter Sean Landeta reflects on a career built by volume and precision. He cites 157 punts daily and 450000 punts since switching from baseball, recalls the ill fated gust in the NFC semifinal, and stresses playoffs as the real measure beyond September punts.

Landeta Associated Press East Rutherford N.J NFL Sean Landeta New York Giants Chicago Lake Michigan Giants-Bears Rohn Stark Indianapolis Stark Reggie Roby Miami Washington

McMahon Finds Rehabilitation Boring As Bears Navigate Healing

Chicago quarterback Jim McMahon says rehab has been frustrating and boring as the Bears return to training camp for their NFC first round playoff clash. He notes two daily therapy sessions and missed Hollywood opportunities while doctors doubt he can return next year. Coach Ditka hints backup Doug Flutie’s signing paid off but McMahon opts to stay sidelined for now.

O’brien Jets Toon Walker Pat Ryan Pat Joe Associated Press Lake Forest, Jr Tonight Show Chicago Jim McMahon

Burnet Elementary girls win city Level III gymnastics title

Burnet Elementary School girls capture the city Level III gymnastics championship for the third straight year and seventh time in a decade. Team members Crissy Julian Renee Parish Kirsten Pena Natalie Phillips Brandi Wooldridge with Coach Linda Christian shown.

Burnet Elementary Crissy Julian Renee Parish Linda Christian Kirsten Pena Natalie Phillips Brandi Wooldridge

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