Broncos coast past Buccaneers with Canada and DeBerg lead
Matt Bahr’s day of revenge fades as Denver’s Larry Canada scores on yard TD runs and a 3-yard catch after Steve DeBerg steps in. Canada also blocks a punt setting up another Broncos TD while New Orleans and Philadelphia win, and Detroit edges Dallas on Eddie Murray’s late field goal. The day features Bum Phillips disputing an officiating call and mixed results across the NFL.
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Saints lose after bad call by line judge in Minnesota
The Saints trailed the Vikings 20 10 when a defensive end Frank Warren appeared to score but referee Dick Jorgensen ruled an inadvertent whistle. The ball was returned to the previous spot and New Orleans lost momentum as Minnesota built a late lead. Vikings coach Bud Grant called the call terrible and New Orleans felt cheated.
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Hamilton Tigers fall to Rough Riders in Grey Cup showdown
Tony Gabriel shines with 138 receiving yards as Ottawa stuns Hamilton 17 to 0. Ottawa’s upset sets up next Sunday's Grey Cup against Edmonton, with rookie quarterback J.C. Yand and Pat Stoquaas contributing as Hamilton struggles to contain Watts and Gabriel.
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Giants furious over squib kickoff loss to Redskins in OT
Giants head coach Ray Perkins raged after Washington defeated New York 30-27 in overtime. A squib kickoff by Joe Danelo with 45 seconds left gave NY a 27-24 lead, enabling Mark Moseley to win with a 49 yard field goal then a 48 yarder in overtime. Bill Belichick defended the decision to avoid a return threat.
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Orange Faces West Virginia as Syracuse Eyes 4,000-Yard Club
Syracuse rides a string of wins over Temple Rutgers Maryland and others into a key clash with West Virginia. Capt. Joe Morris nears NCAA 4,000-yard career mark while QB Dave Warner targets yards and touchdowns as Orange seek series edge.
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San Diego visits Seattle in Monday night showdown
AFC West clash sees San Diego at 6 4 and Seattle at 3 7. Chargers hold 6 0 edge in series since 1977 and beat Seattle 24 10 on Oct 4 as Dan Fouts threw 302 yards. Wes Chandler had 10 receptions for 194 yards. Steve Largent extended consecutive catch streak to 62 games. Jacob Green leads Hawks with eight sacks.
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Browns pull off late win over 49ers in tight NFL upset
Cleveland snap a six loss rhythm with a 15 12 victory at San Francisco led by Brian Sipe who threw for 180 yards and rallied in the final minutes. The win keeps alive the Browns faint playoff hopes as they head into a three game stretch against Pittsburgh Houston and Cincinnati.
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