On This Date 1/11/1987


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The Denver Broncos stun the Cleveland Browns 23-20 in overtime to win the AFC Championship at Municipal Stadium. In a back and forth game, the Browns held a 20-13 lead in the fourth quarter, when John Elway led a 98-yard drive to force overtime, with a five-yard touchdown pass to Mark Jackson. The Broncos would win the game on a 33-yard field goal by Rich Karlis to advance to Super Bowl XXI, where they were defeated by the New York Giants 39-20.