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Decades week: Best of the 1980s

The New York Jets fans take down the goal posts after the Jets defeated the Green Bay Packers 28-3 to make the playoffs, Dec. 20, 1981. (AP Photo/Harry Harris)

Denver Broncos quarterback john Elway (7) calls a play during an NFL football game against the Ssan Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 9, 1988 in San Francisco. The Broncos won the game, 16-13. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

Chicago Bears" running back Neal Anderson (35) tumbles after tackle by Philadelphia Eagles' linebacker Todd Bell, left, and cornerback Eric Allen, right, Jan.2,1988. Play came in NFC playoff game in Chicago. Anderson scored one touchdown and rushed for 54 yards to help the Bears defeat the Eagles 20-12. (AP Photo)

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham is tackled by New York Giants' Lawrence Taylor as he ran for a three yard gain in the fourth quarter of game at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 15, 1987. Taylor was injured on the play and helped off the field. The Giants won the game, 20-17. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

Chicago Bears' coach Mike Ditka talks with quarterback Mike Hohensee during practice Thursday September 25, 1987 at the Bears' workout facilitly in Lake Forest, Ill. Forty-eight players reported for the first practice since the NFL strike began on monday. Hohensee played for Pittsburgh in the Arena Football League and was a former quarterback at the University of Minnesota. (AP Photo/Charles Bennet)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back James Wilder (32) catapults over a pile of Atlanta Falcons defenders in an attempt to score during the first quarter in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 13, 1987. Wilder was stopped short on this play, but the Buccaneers scored on the next play. (AP Photo/Jim Damaske)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings at Candlestick Park Sunday, October 12, 1986. Vikings Beat 49ers 27-24. San Francisco 49ers Defensive Back Ronnie Lott (42) and Minnesota Vikings Tight End Steve Jordan (83). (AP Photo/Al Golub)

Chicago Bears Jim McMahon, right, and Kevin Butler (6) celebrate on the sidelines during Super Bowl XX on Jan. 26, 1986 in New Orleans. The Bears beat the New England Patriots 46-10. (AP Photo/Jeff Robbins)

Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka is carried off the field by Steve McMichael, left, and William Perry after the Bears win Super Bowl XX in New Orleans, La., on Jan. 26, 1986. The Bears' Willie Gault (83) and Maury Buford (8) join in celebrating their 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)

Chicago Bears' lineman-fullback William Perry spikes the football after scoring a touchdown Sunday, January 26, 1986, against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX in New Orleans. (AP Photo/stf)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon (9) hands the ball off on a running play to Bears running back Walter Payton (34) during the NFL's NFC Divisional Playoff football game against the New York Giants on January 5, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won the game in a 21-0 shutout. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

New England Patriots head coach Raymond Berry gets a victory ride from his players, Larry McGrew (50) and Johnny Rembert (52) after the Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-14 in the AFC playoffs, Jan. 12, 1986, at the Orange Bowl in Miami. (AP Photo)

Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) outruns Neal Olkewicz (52) of the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl XVIII action in Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 1984. Allen scored two touchdowns during the game and was named Most Valuable Player as his team won 38-9. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins running back John Riggins is pursued by Los Angeles Raiders defenders including Bob Nelson, background, and Mike Haynes (22) as he carries the ball during the Super Bowl XVIII game at Tampa Stadium Sunday, January 23, 1984. The Raiders won the game 38-9. (AP Photo).

San Francisco 49ers Roger Craig (33) goes airborne as he crosses goal line for second quarter touchdown against Miami Dolphins Sunday Jan. 20, 1985 in Stanford, Calif. during Super Bowl XIX., (AP Photo)

San Francisco 49ers coach Bill Walsh is hoisted to the shoulders of the team after their win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX on Jan. 20, 1985. (AP Photo)

Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) takes a hand-off from quarterback Jim Plunkett during first quarter Super Bowl XVIII action against the Washington Redskins in Tampa Stadium, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 1984. In the background is Dexter Manley (72) of the Redskins. The Raiders won 38-9. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins running back John Riggins (44) eludes a tackle by Don McNeal (28), of the Miami Dolphins, during Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins running back John Riggins, who was named the game's most Valuable Player, loses the ball after fourth quarter run against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII action in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 30, 1983. Dolphins defender Larry Gordon (50) lands on top of Riggins. Redskins retained possession, setting up a touchdown, when officials ruled the ball dead after Riggins' run. (AP Photo)

Los Angeles Raiders Marcus Allen (32) goes to the end zone to score from the four yard line during the playoff game with the New York Jets in Los Angeles, on Saturday, Jan. 15, 1983. At right is Jets Bobby Jackson (40). (AP Photo)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Oilers at Candlestick Park Sunday, December 13. 1981. 49ers beat Oilers 28-6. San Francisco 49er Quarterback Joe Montana (16) escapes Huston Oilers defensive line. (AP Photo/Al Golub)

Cincinnati Bengals John LeClair (55) hanging onto the shirt tail of Houston Oilers running back Earl Campbell in the second quarter of the NFL game, Oct. 4, 1981 in Houston. Campbell managed to pickup two yards on the play and scored on the next play, untouched. (AP Photo)

Oakland Raiders Raymond Chester, (right), (88) runs towards the goal line for the first touchdown of the day against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Jan. 11, 1981 in San Diego, pursued by chargers Glen Edward (27). Chester caught the ball tipped by Raiders Kenny King (33) in the first moment of the game and ran 65 yards for the touchdown. Raiders Bob Chandler (85) moves in for the block. (AP Photo)

Dallas wide receiver Drew Pearson (88) yells for victory as he scored the winning touchdown in the final minutes against the Atlanta Falcons in NFC divisional playoff game in Atlanta on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1981. Pearson's TD put Dallas ahead 30-27 which was the final score. (AP Photo)

Cleveland Browns tight end Ozzie Newsome, top, hauls in a Brian Sipe pass in the first quarter of NFL game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 3, 1980 in Cleveland. Making the tackle for Chicago is cornerback Terry Schmidt (44). Newsome had caught this pass in the end zone for an apparent touchdown, but the play was called back because of a Cleveland holding penalty. (AP Photo)

San Diego Chargers' tight end Kellen Winslow (80) reaches over the shoulder of a surprised Dallas Cowboys' cornerback Benny Barnes (31) to pull in a touchdown pass, Oct. 27, 1980 at Texas Stadium. The score came on a fourth quarter pass from Chargers' quarterback Dan Fouts. Dallas won the game, 42-31. (AP Photo/Lee Baker)

Los Angeles Rams defenders Nolan Cromwell (21) and Pat Thomas (27) arrive too late to prevent Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Lynn Swann from making one of his patented leaping pass receptions. Action came on Sunday during Super Bowl XIV in Rose Bowl Stadium on Jan. 21, 1980 in Pasadena, Calif. Steelers; aided by a Swann touchdown reception, beat Rams, 31-19. (AP Photo)

Washington Redskins Hall of Fame running back John Riggins (44) is shown on a record 43-yard scoring run to give the Redskins a 20-17 lead with 10 minutes left in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, Jan. 30, 1983. The Redskins defeated the Dolphins 27-17 at the Rose Bowl. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders (20) drags Chicago Bears defensive end Trace Armstrong, left, and linebacker John Roper, center, as he is stopped for a one-yard loss during first quarter action at Chicago's Soldier Field, Dec. 10, 1989. (AP Photo/John Swart)

Washington Redskins running back John Riggins, left, is caught on a run by the New York Giants Mark Haynes in the first quarter of their game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Nov. 15, 1981. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)

Cincinnatti Bengals receiver Cris Collingsworth leaps to snag a pass from quarterback Ken Anderson in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos in Cincinnati, Aug. 30, 1981. Bronco's cornerback Perry Smith watches the catch. (AP Photo/Jeff Hinckley)

Los Angeles Raiders Howie Long trying to make a play in a game verse the Washington Redskins on Sunday October 29, 1989 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevin Reece)

San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott runs upfield with an interception in a 48-10 win over the San Diego Chargers on November 27, 1988. (National Football League)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice (80) runs with the football after making a catch during the game-winning drive in the final moments of the 49ers 20-16 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII on January 22, 1989 at Joe Robbie Stadium (National Football League)

Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann (7) drops back to pass and looks for an open receiver during the Redskins 30-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on December 20, 1981 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. (National Football League)

Hall of Fame running back John Riggins of the Washington Redskins looks for room to run during a 30-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams on December 20, 1981 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. (National Football League)

Seattle Seahawks Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent (8) on a carry in a 27-23 win over the New York Jets on December 6, 1981 at The Kingdome in Seattle, Washington. Steve Largent - Seattle Seahawks - File Photos (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning makes a pass in a 45-31 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on November 2, 1980 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. (National Football League)

Quarterback Dan Fouts #14 of the San Diego Chargers sets up to pass against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 28, 1986 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Raiders defeated 17-13. (National Football League)

Bo Jackson, running back for the Los Angeles Rams in action, 1987. (AP Photo)

FILE New England Patriots quarterback Doug Flutie (2) shakes hands with Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino after the Patriots won 21-10 in this Nov. 7, 1988 photo in Foxboro, Mass. Flutie, who won a Heisman Trophy at Boston College and played for the Patriots during two well-traveled decades in professional football, has signed a one-year deal to return to New England.(AP Photo/Jim Gerberich)