Browns Comeback Thrills Highlight 1979 Season for Cleveland
Sports writer Roger Negin notes the Cleveland Browns have produced six dramatic comebacks in ten weeks, keeping fans engaged through a schedule featuring Seattle, Miami, Houston, and road games at Pittsburgh Oakland and Cincinnati. The article cites past overtime wins including a 37-34 comeback over the Jets and recalls key moments from 1972 1955 and earlier eras, underscoring a season seen as historically thrilling for the club.
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Browns face wild card logjam in late season push
The Browns race to the playoffs as six weeks remain, joining Pittsburgh Houston New England Miami San Diego Denver and Oakland in the hunt. Cleveland must win key road games and root for favorable outcomes while hoping for 10-6 to grab a wildcard.
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Rams suffer injuries as defense shines in win over Seahawks
Los Angeles Rams beat Seattle 24-0 to snap a three game skid but lose Pat Haden to a broken finger and Wendell Tyler to a bruised sternum. Haden threw two TDs before injury, while Vince Ferragamo remains out and rookie Jeff Rutledge may start next week. Dryer's defense sacked Jim Zorn six times and Rams moved to 5-5, tying NFC West leader New Orleans after a day of other NFL results.
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