Browns Still Have Playoff Hopes After Loss
Despair out, Browns fans. Cleveland remains alive for a wildcard berth if they beat Cincinnati and both Oakland and Denver lose. The scenario hinges on net points as tie breakers with Denver, plus division-by-division outlook for AFC Central, West, East and NFC divisions heading into the final week.
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Snake's strikes put Browns on last legs
Oakland Raiders stayed alive in the NFL playoff race with a 19-14 win over the Cleveland Browns. Ken Stabler and Cliff Branch connected for the early score, Jim Breech added four field goals, and Oakland would clinch a wild-card berth with a Seattle win and a Denver loss next week. Browns coach Sam Rutigliano praised the defense but admitted disappointment after failing to seal a playoff path.
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Browns fall to Raiders in season finale blowout
Cleveland suffers a 41-10 defeat as Las Vegas desecrates their hopes, with Brian Sipe sacked six times and only 14 completions. Raiders kicker Jeff Breech nails all four attempts, while Browns stars M. Pruitt and Sipe struggle to find rhythm in a painful end to the season.
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Miami and Los Angeles are in. New England is out
Dolphins win their AFC East title with a 28-10 victory over Detroit while the Rams clinch a seventh straight NFC West crown with a 34-13 win over Atlanta. Dan Fouts leads the Chargers to 35-0 over the Saints sealing their first playoff berth since 1965.
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NFL Week Recap: Bears Edge Packers as Cardinals Top Giants
In a tight NFL slate, Chicago beat Green Bay 15 14 with Tom Hicks a 66 yard interception return and Bob Thomas three field goals. Walter Payton rushed 25 times for 115 yards. Washington moved into a three way tie for NFC East after beating Cincinnati 28 14 as John Riggins and Joe Theismann shined. Ottis Anderson rushed for 140 yards and two TDs to lead St Louis past New York 29 20 breaking the all time rushing record. Kansas City beat Baltimore 10 7 as Ted McKnight scored and Jan Stenerud kicked. Minnesota defeated Buffalo 10 3 as Ahmad Rashad caught a TD pass. Jets edged New England 27 26 to end playoff hopes.
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Wellington and Midview clash in Lakeland showdown
Wellington and Midview girls meet at Midview High School at 12 45 PM. Wellington seeks to extend a 40 game regular season win streak and defend Lakeland title as Midview, led by Jane Rader, pursues strong start after reaching district finals last season. Other Inland and non conference games grid the week.
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