Sports headlines for Monday December 21, 1981:
- Chargers Make Playoffs, Break Oakland's 14-Game Monday Night Win Streak
- Colts Fire McCormack, Hire Kush
- L.A. Rams' Receiver Accused Of Raping 16-Year-Old
- Packers Postpone Decision On Starr
- Phillies Give Schmidt A Six-Year Contract
- Royals' Pitcher, Accused Of DWI, Severely Injured In Car Crash
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Click on a team's logo to see its 1981 roster, stats and more!| Today's Top Performances | 
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| Passing |  | Dan Fouts (SD) | 222 yards |  | Marc Wilson (OAK) | 219 yards |  | Jim Plunkett (OAK) | 36 yards |  | 
| Rushing |  | Chuck Muncie (SD) | 94 yards |  | James Brooks (SD) | 48 yards |  | Marc Wilson (OAK) | 31 yards |  | Frank Hawkins (OAK) | 27 yards |  | Mark van Eeghen (OAK) | 18 yards |  | 
| Receiving |  | Bob Chandler (OAK) | 128 yards |  | Charlie Joiner (SD) | 94 yards |  | Wes Chandler (SD) | 48 yards |  | Malcolm Barnwell (OAK) | 43 yards |  | Cliff Branch (OAK) | 38 yards |  | 
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