Upsets Mark NFL Week With Cowboys Victory and Surprises
The NFL entered its midway week with seven upsets across 13 games. Dallas beat Philadelphia 14-7 to tie Washington in the NFC East as Landry benched Dorsett for Preston Pearson. Archie Manning connected with Tony Galbreath for the Saints 19-yard winner over the Rams. Seattle, Tampa Bay, and others posted key wins as Pittsburgh remained the lone unbeaten.
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Los Angeles
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New Orleans
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Stabler
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Sims' Heyday Sparks Heisman Talk
Oklahoma star Billy Sims exploded for 231 rushing yards against Iowa State as Oklahoma rolled to a 34-6 win, boosting his Heisman bid and helping maintain the Sooners' No. 1 ranking. Switzer lauded Sims as possibly the best back in America while skylining Colorado Nebraska and Kansas State results across the Big Eight.
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