Giants fall to 49ers as Jeter penalty seals fate at Candlestick
Giants were edged by San Francisco 49ers after Gary Jeter drew a crucial late game penalty that shifted field position and helped fuel a 31-17 lead. Joe Montana highlighted the visitors' aerial attack while Giants defenders lamented missed chances and costly penalties as they exited the postseason.
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Bills game blunder hung on late pass mishap
In a tense Cincinnati contest, the Bills failed to convert late, Ferguson misfired on a fourth down sideline pass after two substitutes entered and a controversial flag followed. Cris Collinsworth sparked a comeback bid, but Buffalo fell short as time expired.
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Cribbs reflects on tough playoff loss
In Cincinnati, Buffalo running back Joe Cribbs discussed his left knee sprain that sidelined him late in the 28-21 AFC playoff defeat to the Bengals. He carried 15 times for 90 yards with two touchdowns before injury, while coach Chuck Knox lamented losing his major playmaker.
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Bengals reach AFC title game with playoff win
Ken Anderson led Cincinnati to a 28-21 victory over Buffalo, completing 14 of 21 passes for 192 yards and the franchise's first playoff win in four tries. Cris Collinsworth caught a 16-yard touchdown in the fourth to break a 21-21 tie as Cincinnati earned its 13th win of the season.
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Cowboys coach Allen resumes work after heart attack
Ermal Allen, 61, the Cowboys' special assistant coach, appeared in the Dallas headquarters parking lot to begin scouting the San Francisco 49ers for the divisional playoff, carrying a big book of game secrets. He had a recent severe heart attack two months earlier, underscoring the seriousness of Dallas’s preparation.
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Ted Brown Shot Victim Recovers at High Point Hospital
Ted Brown, former NC State All America running back and Vikings ground gainer, is recuperating at High Point Memorial Hospital after an accidental shooting at his parents' High Point home on December 27.
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