Chargers edge Dolphins in wild 41 38 OT comeback thriller
In the NFL playoffs at Miami, the San Diego Chargers defeated the Dolphins 41 38 in quadruple overtime. Benirschke missed a 27 yard OT attempt but connected on a 29 yard kick for the win after eight minutes of overtime. The game featured a famous 87 circle curl lateral and a historic longest playoff OT.
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49ers End Giants Dream In Playoff Lockout Rematch
San Francisco built a 24-7 lead and held off a late Giants surge to win 38-24. Joe Montana connected on multiple long passes as the 49ers advanced to face the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC title game. Giants star Brunner threw all three of their scores, but injuries and a tough San Francisco defense limited New York.
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Delay of game decides Bengals win over Bills in playoff
Cincinnati edged Buffalo 28-21 in the divisional playoff at Riverfront Stadium. Ken Anderson went 14 of 21 for 192 yards and a touchdown to Cris Collinsworth, while Charles Alexander added two scores. A Bills delay of game on a late first down negated Ferguson’s pass to Lou Piccone, sealing Buffalo’s exit and sending Cincinnati to the AFC title game against the San Diego Chargers.
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Mauck hopes to leave Oilers for new team
Former McLeansboro star Carl Mauck now with the Houston Oilers eyed another club after a season sidelined by injury. He spoke of wanting to continue playing, recalled college and pros, and noted ties to coach Bum Phillips and SIUC.
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