Elway leads Broncos over Browns to take AFC West lead
Denver defeated Cleveland 17 7 to seize solo first in the AFC West while the Browns’ playoff chances dim. Elway’s performance echoed a youthful comparison to Eddie Lopat as Cleveland’s woes continued against Denver.
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Browns playoff hopes fade in Broncos loss at Cleveland
Denver clinches a playoff berth with a 17-7 win as John Elway connects with Vance Johnson for a 6-yard score with 8:54 left and David Treadwell adds a 37-yard field goal. Cleveland, now 6-8, wastes chances and suffers another disappointing defeat in a December game.
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Browns fall despite stout defense in Broncos loss
Cleveland allowed 17 points as John Elway led Denver to a 17-7 win at home, sealing a playoff berth and dropping the Browns further from postseason contention. Veterans and rookies praised intensified pass rush, but few medals were awarded for the effort.
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Giants Eliminated. Five AFC Teams Clinch Playoffs
The NFL playoff picture tightens as Atlanta defeats the Rams 31-14 and the Giants fall 19-14 to Philadelphia, ending the champion’s title hopes. In the AFC Houston, Kansas City, and the Los Angeles Raiders clinch berths while Buffalo and Miami threaten in the East and 49ers linger in the West. The NFC race remains open with Washington leading at 12-2 and Chicago, Detroit atop the Central, chasing two wins to secure spots.
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