Patriots reach Super Bowl with win over Dolphins
New England beat Miami 31 14 to win the AFC championship and earn a Super Bowl berth against the Chicago Bears. The Patriots rolling rush, six takeaways, and strong defense carried them past Miami, ending an 18 game Orange Bowl skid and denying the Dolphins a third Super Bowl in four years. Craig James led NE with 105 rushing yards, while Dan Marino threw two touchdowns for Miami but failed to spark a comeback.
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Dan Marino
Berry
Garin Veris
Lester Williams
Tony Nathan
Julius Adams
Joe Carter
Dolphins
Mosi Tatupu
Marino
Dan Johnson
Craig James
Jay Brophy
Eason
Weathers
Tony Collins
Derrick Ramsey
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Don Shula
Foxboro
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Dickerson
Wilbur Marshall
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San Diego Chargers
Keith Lincoln
Ron Wooten
Ald Them
McMahon Leads Bears Past Rams to NFC Title
Chicago quarterback Jim McMahon ran for a TD and threw another as the Bears blanked the Los Angeles Rams 24 0 to earn a spot in the Super Bowl. Walter Payton and Eric Dickerson were stifled as Chicago built a 10 0 halftime lead and added a third quarter score on a Willie Gault pass.
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John Robinson
Kevin Butler
Gault
Wilber Marshall
Richard Dent
Dickerson
Jim Tunney
Tunney
Robinson
Michael Young
Young
Mike Richardson
Bears and Patriots Set for Classic Super Bowl Clash
The Bears and Patriots advance to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, emphasizing fundamentals. Chicago relies on Walter Payton and a stingy defense, while New England leans on a tough run game paced by Craig James. Coaches Ditka and Berry praise their teams as the matchup unfolds.
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