Rams Dominate Falcons 59-4 Clinch NFC West Title
Lawrence McCutcheon ran for three touchdowns and 121 yards as the Rams pummeled Atlanta 59-4 to seal a fourth straight NFC West crown. Pat Haden passed for 214 yards, Merlin Olsen played his final regular home game, and Los Angeles totaled 569 yards while holding the Falcons to 81.
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Payton Eyes Sayers Rushing Record Against Seahawks
Seattle AP Walter Payton, NFL top rusher, seeks to break Gale Sayers single season Bears club mark as Chicago visits Kingdome. Payton needs 74 yards to top Sayers 1,231 in 1966 and has 12 rushing TDs this season with 1,158 yards on 270 carries while coach Jack Patera credits his impact.
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Majors leaves Pitt for Tennessee coaching return
Johnny Majors returns to his alma mater as Tennessee football coach after resigning from Pitt where he led the No. 1 ranked program. He vows to restore a tradition he says has gone down and aims for SEC contention, taking over after Bill Battle's seven year tenure ended with a 59-22-2 record and no conference title.
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