European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 24, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tuesday december 24, 1991 the stars and stripes a Page 23 sunday in the of eagles drop skins 24-22 by Ralph Bernstein Philadelphia a the Washington redskins had four goals when they faced the Philadelphia eagles on sunday a win tie for most victories in a season set a new sacks allowed record and stay healthy for the playoffs. They accomplished one they went Home to prepare for the playoffs in Good health. Coach Joe Gibbs of course Wasny to Happy with the 24-22 loss to the eagles on Roger Ruzek a 38-Yard Field goal with 13 seconds left. But he seemed Happy that his team came away in one piece. The eagles 10-6 played with emotion and intensity venting their frustration Over watching the playoffs on television. The redskins with Home Field advantage throughout the pfc playoffs were buffeted and battered by a defense that unofficially became the fifth team in league history to Lead in Overall defense and against the Rush and pass. The eagles also led in turnovers sacks and against third Downs. Washington could t go through the defense so the redskins kicked Over it with five Field goals by Chip Lohmiller. But an eagles offence that was dormant most of the game came to life for 17 final period Points. Gibbs said that while he wanted to win the meaningless game he did no to want anybody Hurt before the playoffs. He pulled starting quarterback Mark Rypien for backup Jeff Rutledge in the third period with the redskins leading 13-7. �?o1 made up my mind Early that at the first Opportunity i would get him by pics out of there a Gibbs said. A i did t want to play him much More than a  and with Reggie White Cludy Simmons Jerome Brown and company crashing Gibbs discretion appeared the better part of valor. Eagles defense takes quarterback Mark Rypien Down for a 10-Yard loss  drop hapless Colts 77-3 Quot it was a hard fought game Quot Gibbs said. A both teams made a lot of mistakes. Philadelphia played with a lot of emotion Hung in there and made the plays at the end to win it. A we made a lot of mistakes. You can to play like that in the playoff games. We re going to have to play our two Best games when we get into this  Rypien who was 10 for 27 for 130 Yards and had one interception was t As Calm As his coach about the loss. The eagles Ruck summed up his teams feelings. A a we be been waiting for this game Ever since the first one when Washington beat us 23-0 and kicked that Field goal at the end a Ruck said. Quot we did t make the playoffs but we deserved to. This kick the game Winner was for the team a Ruzek said. Jeff Kemp led the eagles winning drive from the teams 21 with six pass completions the longest for 21 Yards. Washington failed in its Effort to become Only the third team to go 15-1 since the 16-game format started in 1978. The redskins also missed out on breaking the league sacks allowed record when the eagles crashed for three sacks. Only the 1984 san Francisco 49crs and the 1985 Chicago bears compiled 15-1 records and both wound up super bowl champions. Before sunday Washington had lost Only to Dallas. The redskins appeared to have the eagles wrapped up when Lohmiller kicked a 35-Yard Field goal with 2 34 left for a 22-21 Lead. A 36-Yard pass from Rutledge to Gary Clark for a first Down at the 9 set up the kick. But the eagles took the Kickoff to their 21 and Kemp completed six passes in a drive that carried to the Washington 21. Ruzek soon kicked the Gumc Winner. By Fred Goodall Tampa Fla. Apr Indianapolis definitely is worse than Tampa Bay and that a not easy. The buccaneers 3-13 won sundays Battle Between two of the worst teams in the nil overcoming a mistake filled first half for a 17-3 Victory Over the Colts 115 that ended a five game losing Streak. The teams lived up to the negative hype by combining for seven turnovers and numerous other bad plays before just 28,043 in Tampa stadium. There were 9,091 no shows. Vinny Testaverde a 29-Yard touchdown pass to Mark Carrier gave the buccaneers a 7-3 Lead just before halftime and Lawrence Dawsey a 9-Yard to run put Tampa Bay ahead 14-3 with 6 34 left in the third Quarter. Steve Christie kicked a 28-Yard Field goal less than two minutes into the last period. A it Wasny to pretty at times but it was a win a a win we really needed for the players dispositions going Home for the off season a buccaneers coach Richard Williamson said. Indianapolis already was assured of the top selection in next years draft but could have strengthened its draft options by beating Tampa Bay. The Colts have the Bucsi no. 1 in 1992 because of last years Chris Chandler Trade and would have earned the right to pick first and second with a Victory. Now the extra pick will be As Low As no. 3. Meanwhile there was no immediate word on the future of Williamson or Indianapolis coach Rick Venturi whose jobs Are among the Many that could be in jeopardy around the league. Venturi 1-10 since replacing Ron Meyer after the Colts fifth game ended the season with a six game losing Streak. The bucs fired Ray Perkins last december and Are 4-15 under Williamson. Williamson said he Hasni to discussed his situation with bucs owner Hugh culverhouse who reportedly would like to lure a High profile coach perhaps Bill Parcells. Tampa Bay has had nine consecutive losing seasons. A the culverhouse came in the locker room before the game and said that he Felt that something Good was going to happen today a Williamson said. A i did t know who he was talking to or what the a something Good  Testaverde threw three interceptions in the first half but got Tampa Bay a offence going by overcoming a second-and-30 situation on the drive that proc did carriers touchdown. The fifth year quarterback whose future with the bucs also is in doubt finished with 15 completions in 31 attempts for 168 Yards. Jeff George was 20 of 37 for 203 Yards for Indianapolis which lost three fumbles a Alt in the first half. A emr. Culverhouse will have to re evaluate this team from top to Bottom and in a sure hell make the right decision to help us win a said Testaverde the 1987 Heisman trophy Winner who Hasni to live up to expectations. The Colts turned the Ball Over on their first two poses Sions yet still led 3-0 on Dean Biasucci a 39-Yard Field goal because Tampa Bay was equally generous. John Baylor Jeff Herrod and Mike prior frustrated the bucs with interceptions of Testaverde who was unable to take advantage of excellent Field position before leading the Bucsi first to drive. A 23-Yard completion to Willie Drewrey on third-and-20 kept the drive alive and Testaverde found Carrier cutting across the Middle for the touchdown with 21 seconds left in the half. Trailing 17-3, George put together one promising drive in the fourth Quarter for Indianapolis. But a clipping penalty against offensive lineman Randy Dixon nullified a 32-Yard touchdown pass to Billy Brooks on fourth Down forcing the Colts to punt. Sea Hawks spoil Robinson finale beat rams 23-9 Seattle apr James Jones ran for a pair of touchdowns in the third Quarter and the Seattle sea Hawks probably closing out the nine year Chuck Knox coaching Era Defeated los Angeles 23-9 sunday night in John Robinson s final game As coach of the rams. Knox sixth winning est coach in nil history is expected to be fired or resign in the next couple of weeks. Robinson announced his resignation wednesday. Knox who coached the rams for five seasons in the 1970s, has been mentioned prominently As a possible successor for Robinson. At the end of the game players from both sides Shook hands with both coaches. Several sea Hawks embraced Knox and the fans cheered him As he walked off the Field. A kingdom crowd of 51,100 saw the sea Hawks 7-9 break a three game losing Streak and hand the rams 3-13 their dub record 10th straight defeat in Robinsons coaching finale. The 13 defeats Are a franchise High. Knox went the whole game with his starting quarterback Dave Kring and did no to use Rookie Dan Mcgwire the dub s top draft Choice this year. Kring completed 13 of 27 passes for 164 Yards and one touchdown and was intercepted twice. He also added to his nil record with his 108th career Fumble. Rams quarterback Jim Everett was 12 of 27 for 118 Yards no touchdowns and one interception