Grogan Delivers Clinching TD as Patriots Win AFC East
The New England Patriots rally in the final seven minutes at the Orange Bowl to defeat the Miami Dolphins 34 27 and claim the AFC East title. Steve Grogan subbed for injured Tony Eason, threw for 226 yards and two scores, including the game winning 30 yard TD to Stanley Morgan with 44 seconds left. Rod McSwain sealed it with an interception after Marino three TDs but late efforts not enough.
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Grogan Leads Patriots Past Dolphins in Monday Win
Ottawa native Steve Grogan returned from a two month layoff to spark New England with 226 passing yards and two TDs plus a rushing score. He rallied the 11-5 Patriots to a 34-27 comeback over Miami, sealing the AFC East and a playoff berth before a Denver Broncos divisional showdown.
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Jets Stumble To Homefield Advantage HEMPTEAD N Y Jets stumble into wild card after five game skid
The New York Jets, once 10-1 and atop the AFC, finish the season with a five game losing streak. They will host the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC wild card game as injuries deplete the defense and offense stalls. Coach Joe Walton defends the team while noting key absences and uncertain return of star players. Quarterback Ken O'Brien sees a drop from top passer to sixth, with receivers Alli Toon and Wesley Walker failing to find end zones in the final stretch.
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Kenney doubtful for Chiefs Jets wild card game
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Bill Kenney likely will miss Sunday's AFC wild card game against the New York Jets with a ligament strain in his right index finger and a bruised thumb. Todd Blackledge will start if Kenney is unavailable, with Blackledge rejoining the first team this week and practicing Friday. Sherman Cocroft has a sprained right ankle and is questionable to play. The game kicks off 11:30 a.m. CST in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Chiefs Fans Flood Airport After Playoff Clincher
Kansas City fans packed the airport Sunday night to greet the Chiefs after a 24 19 wild card win over Pittsburgh ending a 15 year playoff drought. Jim Schaaf said the roar and cheers surpassed any post Super Bowl return and reflected community pride in players and coaches.
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Nebraskas 41 points in 3 minutes set college record
The 1983 Nebraska Cornhuskers exploded for 41 points in under three minutes against Colorado, with six touchdowns in the third quarter from runs, fumbles, and interceptions, plus five extra points. Also notes Rose Bowl seating and Sewanee’s 1899 five games in four days perf. Advertising tone ends with charity call.
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