Turnaround NFL season caps with Jets playoff clinch
1991 marked a turnaround year as underdogs rose and favorites faded with Dallas, Atlanta, Detroit, New Orleans among winners. Jets clinched the final playoff spot in a 23 20 overtime win over Miami. Key coaching changes followed as Burns and Infante exited after season ends.
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Playing it safe irks NFL commissioner
NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue faced a familiar end-of-season dilemma as the Buffalo Bills rested marquee players in a meaningless finale. Lions clinched a shot at the NFC Central with a 17-14 overtime win, while Bears and Ditka criticized Buffalo’s approach. Ditka joked about the game’s execution, noting the season’s end often brings such strategic decisions and potential fines.
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Mizzou Halftime Edge Sparks Narrow Win Across Nation
Eastern Washington trailed by 40 and faded to 3-5 as Colorado overwhelmed Northern Arizona with tight man to man. James Hunter led Colorado with 14 points while four Buffs scored in double figures. Kansas State endured 15 first half turnovers under pressure and never recovered after a 54-31 halftime deficit. Gaylon Nick led K State with 19 points, Vincent Jackson 16, and Brian Henson and Wylie Howard 11 each.
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Chiefs rally for playoff home win highlight key stars
Barry Ward rushed 152 yards on 35 carries with a decisive 1 yard TD for Kansas City. Birden had 8 receptions for 188 yards including a 57 yard score on the opening play of the second quarter and a 53 yard late score. Marinovich threw two TDs including a 26 yard strike to Brown. Lowery added two field goals but missed two long attempts. Horton had 10 receptions for 89 yards.
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Chiefs Raiders at a glance in Kansas City blowout loss
Kansas City 70 Los Angeles 14 with 65 144 attendance. DeBerg 14 of 20 for 277 yards to lead KC offense. Birden 57 yard TD catch and Lowery three field goals. LA Marinovich 23 of 40 for 243 yards with two TDs as Alten 9 carries 55 yards paced ground game. Key stat lines include KC 30 first downs to LA 17 and KC’s 206 rushing yards.
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