Moon shines through weather in Oilers win over Browns
Houston quarterback Warren Moon led the Oilers to a 13 play drive ending with Haywood Jeffires two yard TD, despite snow and late wind. Moon passed 26 of 40 for 250 yards, tied or broke several records, and highlighted the win as crucial for playoff positioning while praising his team’s resilience.
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Browns Fall Short as Oilers Edge Cleveland in Week 13
Browns coach Belichick noted similar late-game losses as Houston overcomes a 14-7 halftime lead. Warren Moon’s 2-yard pass to Haywood Jeffires put Houston ahead late, while Bernie Kosar’s drives faltered and Stover missed a potential game-tying field goal. Houston outgained Cleveland 340-330 with Lathon key on defense.
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Missed 20-Yard Kick Ends Intense Coughlin Showdown
Kicker Matt Stover offered no excuses after his 20-yard field goal attempt went wide as time expired. He said he simply missed the kick, noting the treacherous sod on the infield may have affected the boot. The miss capped what could have been the most intense 60 minutes between the teams.
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Kosar Reflects On Narrow Loss In Final Minutes
Kosar spoke after a tight game saying the Oilers deliberately kept him from signaling a time out with eight seconds left. He noted the defense tackled him as he tried to call time out and lamented a missed opportunity to win against Houston. He praised the Texans' performance and stressed learning to close out games for a young team.
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Oilers Stop Browns In Hard Fought Clash
Houston and Moon accounted for most offense as the Oilers beat the Browns 17 to 14. Kosar threw for 258 yards while Hoard led Cleveland with 70 receiving yards and Stover missed a field goal.
Saints Cornerbacks Marked as Raiders Prepare Night
New Orleans Saints cornerbacks Mil ton Mack and Mark Lee, pressed into duty after four injuries, face the Los Angeles Raiders as Saints seek a late playoff push. Rickey Jackson urges riskier defense while Pat Swilling and Jackson contend with double teams. Both teams arrive with 9-5 records. Saints need a 2-0 finish to seal a wild-card spot.
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