Cardinals Lose to Giants as Playoff Hopes Dim
EAST RUTHERFORD N J The Cardinals fell 27 7 to the Giants as Bill Bryant returned a 54 yard interception for a TD in the second quarter. Don Coryell said the defeat hurt their wild card chances and noted they may need help from others to reach the playoffs. Bryant’s score helped New York seize a 10 point lead early in the second, while Washington looms in a must win for St Louis who also face the Redskins again soon.
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Packers snap losing streak with late rally over Lions
Green Bay rookie David Whitehurst engineered a 70-yard drive capped by Willard Harrell's two-yard TD run and a late field goal to beat Detroit 10-9, snapping a five-game skid. Harrell scored early, Marmolejo added a field goal, and John Woodcock blocked a punt as Detroit closed within seven in the fourth.
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Dorsett powers Cowboys past Eagles with 206 rushing yards
Rookie Tony Dorsett starred for Dallas, rushing 23 times for 206 yards and two touchdowns, including an 84 yard score to seal a 24-14 win over Philadelphia. He became the third rookie to reach 200 rushing yards in a game as Dallas held a late edge and Tom Landry lauded the breakout performance.
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Browns routed by Chargers as Gregg calls team dead
Cleveland coach Forrest Gregg labeled the Browns dead after a 47 14 loss to San Diego. The defeat left Cleveland 6 6 and near elimination in the AFC Central. San Diego, now 7 5, clinched at least a break even season as Dan Fouts threw three TDs including a 67 yard pass to Larry Dorsey.
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Jets' kicker proves Saints' undoing in New Orleans
Jets edge Saints 16 13 as Pat Leahy kicks two 4th quarter field goals to erase a 13 10 deficit. A Jerone Barkum TD catch from Richard Todd and Archie Manning to Henry Childs score for New Orleans are the clearest highlights in a tight NFL clash.
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Arizona Wildcats Top Hawaii in final game of season
In Honolulu, halfback Derrick Anderson rushed for 137 yards on 20 carries guiding Arizona to a 17-10 win over Hawaii. The Wildcats finish 5-7, while Hawaii ends 5-6 in coach terms as the season concludes for both programs.
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Bears dominate Bucs 10 0 to stay in playoff mix
Chicago Bears beat Tampa Bay 10 0 as Walter Payton scores the only TD on a three yard run. Payton racked 162 yards on 33 carries as Tampa stifled his bid for the single season rushing record. Tampa Bay’s Randy Hedberg threw two interceptions and managed 21 passing yards.
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Broncos clinch first playoff berth in club history
Denver defeats Houston 24 14 to secure a NFL playoff berth as Craig Morton returns from a shoulder strain to throw two touchdown passes and a late score. Morton and Riley Odoms connected for a key 33 yard pass, supporting a second half rally after Oilers led 7 0.
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Steelers hold off Seahawks in 30-20 win
Pittsburgh defeated Seattle 30-20 as Terry Bradshaw scored two bootleg touchdowns and threw for another while Franco Harris crossed 1000 rushing yards. Roy Gerela added three field goals as Seattle rallied late with a 65-yard TD pass from Jim Zorn to Sam McCullum and a 27-yard field goal by John Leypoldt.
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Bengals crush Chiefs 27 7 set for rematch with Steelers
The Cincinnati Bengals routed the Kansas City Chiefs 27 7 to top the AFC Central standings and prepare for a showdown with Pittsburgh. Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson praised team play while Kansas City interim coach Tom Bettis blamed mistakes and turnovers for the lopsided defeat as Kansas City suffered a franchise worst end.
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