Event Date: June 3rd, 1985
Event Description: Week #15 Roundup
Source: PFW-UPI
The Houston Gamblers, battling for the Central division title, avenged an earlier loss Sunday with a 24-20 victory over the Michigan Panthers.
In the process, the Gamblers knocked out Michigan quarterback Bobby Hebert, albeit briefly, with a mild ankle sprain.
“I feel fine,” Hebert said. “The ankle is a little sore and the only discomfort I have is from the fact that we lost the game.”
Houston linebacker Kiki DeAyala sacked Hebert late in the second quarter, sending him to the sidelines until the second-half.
The Gamblers,13-2, are now tied with Michigan for first place as both teams are seeking home field advantage as the playoffs near.
“The best thing about the win is we can control our own destiny,” Gamblers coach Jack Pardee said. “It won't be easy because we have a tough game against New Orleans next week, but we are feeling pretty good about our chances.”
Houston was led by Jim Kelly's 300 passing yards and two touchdowns. The Panthers had beaten the Gamblers back in week five in a 59-42 shoot out at the Silverdome.
In the other Sunday games, Herschel Walker rushed for 183 yards with three scores as the Generals swept the season series against Philadelphia. Walker also set the professional football rushing record as he now has 2,148 yards on the season.
The previous pro record was held by Eric Dickerson who amassed 2,105 yards during the 1984 NFL season. A win next week against Orlando would give the Generals the division title.
Also Denver, (10-5), clinched the Pacific division title after their 23-20 win at Oakland. Bob Gagliano led the Gold with 370 yards passing while the Denver defense added a pair of interceptions and three sacks.
The other games of the day witnessed San Antonio upset New Orleans 12-6 and Orlando edging Pittsburgh 21-17.
The Monday night features Florida rivals Tampa Bay visiitng Jacksonville. The Bulls will need a win to remain in the playoff hunt.
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