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"I don't think teams will be shoving him around just because he's lost 20 pounds." As far as Hamel is concerned, Butz is having an all-pro season, and Butz admits Sunday's sack was the most important of his career. "Of course, it was the 72nd of my career, and your memory has a tendency to blend them all together," Butz said. According to his coaches, he's had several all-pro seasons, but he's visited only one Pro Bowl (1983) and probably goes unnoticed because he doesn't have a mouth as wide as his feet His strength is run support, not sacking the quarterback, and that's another disadvantage. No one notices you when you stop a dive up the middle. So what can you do? A commercial? So that's what Butz did.

He and Walter Payton of the Bears did a recent cereal commercial, and it's clear Butz is out to change his speak-softly image. In the commercial, he growls a lot and his hair stands on end. "That's not the real him," said defensive line coach Lavem "Torgy" Torgeson. "(The punk hairdo) must have been part of the deal" But that was the real him last Sunday, running around in the Jets backfield. One minute, he was sacking out in a hospital bed; the next he was sacking a quarterback.

But Tyer says the Redskins have had similar experiences in the past quarterback Billy Kilmer leaving the hospital with a stomach disorder in 1976 and playing well against the Vikings in the playoffs and defensive tackle Bill Brundige coming out of sick bed to get an important sack against St Louis in 1973. "There's something about coming out of a hospital bed," Tyer said. "Maybe it's because you concentrate more, but guys seem to play great" Butz did say he's still on medication, and though the Redskins expect him to play Sunday against Buffalo, they'll keep force-feeding him (pretzels or anything else fattening) so his clothes will fit again. i f. HIGH PERFORMANCE, EUROPEAN-STYLE The Washington Post WASHINGTON Defensive tackle Dave Butz doesn't look an ounce over 297 pounds, which obviously has the Washington Redskins mildly concerned.

Butz, who says he hasn't been this svelte since 1975, was released Wednesday from the hospital, where he spent much of the last four days fasting. Tuesday, nurses finally gave him hospital food, which he gobbled up. "People say, 'How can you eat hospital but it was great," said the 37-year-old Butz, who returned to lunch and to practice Thursday at Redskin Park. "I didn't care what it was. I guess the medication threw my taste buds off." Butz's system was originally thrown off last week when according to trainer Bubba Tyer he drank contaminated water on a hunting trip.

Early last week, he repeatedly vomited, so he figured he'd better stop eating. He kept getting sick, so he figured he'd better tell Redskins doctors. He had lost 21 pounds by last Saturday, and he checked into a hospital that day. You know the rest He got out of bed Sunday morning, showed up at RFK Stadium and sacked the Jets' Ken O'Brien late in the game to ruin a New York scoring drive. Afterward, his teammates presented him with a game ball, even though he could hardly lift it He checked back into the hospital Sunday night where he's been in seclusion ever since.

Until Thursday. "Butz is back!" said several of his teammates, as he walked in wearing a sailor's cap and camouflage vest Pumped up with fluids, he stepped on the scale and weighed 297 pounds, though he's normally about 310. His clothes are fitting a little loose, so he ate whatever he could. He found some pretzels and a fish sandwich, not exactly health food. "We don't want him to eat greasy things," Tyer said.

"He ate a McDonald's fish sandwich? 1 didn't tell him to. That's his doing." SPEED SIZE RATING PRICE 18565-14 MXVT HR eOT 19565-14 MOT HR 94.51 18565-15 MXVT HR 90.60 19565-15MXVT HR 100.89 20565-15MXVT HR 107.27 18560-14 MXVT HR S3.33 19560-14MXVT HR 87.49 20560-14 MXVT HR 96-43 19560-15MXTV HR 93.22 20560-15 MXVT HR 99.41 mm The Atsoaated Presi On normal 310-pound day, Redskins' defensive tackle Dave Butz wears size 16 jersey. Butz said he was glad to be back in fresh air again. "I was in (the hospital) so long, the leaves changed on me," he said. The Redskins would like him to put on some pounds, but Coach Joe Gibbs said that should come in time.

Gibbs is more concerned that Butz starts feeling better again, because the consensus is that he is their key to stopping the run. "When he plays well, so does the rest of the defense," said defensive tackle Dean Hamel, who, at 290, for awhile was heavier than Butz. On a normal 310-pound day, Butz wears a SHOWS IMPORTED CARS HOW TO HANDLE AMERICAN ROADS. Completes the sporty look of imported cars with low Jl I profile styling. Excellent road holding.

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EANSAS CITY AT CHICAGO Kickoff: 1 p.m. Records: Chiefs 1-5, Bears 5-1. Line: Bears by 14. At a glance: The worst offense faces the Bears, who have, as usual, the best defense in yards allowed. Jim McMahon, who came on late to bring the Bears from behind against the Bucs, will start.

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Kickoff: 1 p.m. Records: Lions 1-5, Broncos 3-2-1. Line: Broncos by 10V4. At a glance: The Broncos are 29-6 at home in the last 35 games under Coach Dan Reeves. But Reeves is complaining that his complicated offensive and defensive schemes have been disrupted by the strike.

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MINNESOTA AT SEATTLE Kickoff: 4 p.m., Channel 10. Records: Vikings 3-3, Seahawks 4-2. Line: Seahawks by 6V4. At a glance: The Vikings didn't have any dissension during the strike, but they didn't get any victories either. Their regulars are 3-0 and think they can rattle Dave Krieg, apparently the key to halting 'he Seahawks.

But Curt Warner is among the game's top runners and Steve Largent leads the conference with 26 receptions. SAN FRANCISCO AT A. RAMS Kickoff: 4 p.m. Records: 49ers 5-1, Rams 1-5. Line: 49ers by 4.

At a glance: The 49ers may be on top, but Coach Bill Walsh is unhappy with his running game. So Roger Craig is switching to running back from fullback while Tom Rathman goes to fullback. But they will be moving behind a revamped offensive line in which three backups are starting. Eric Dickerson has gone to the Colts, complicating things for the Rams' offense. TOMORROW YUCCSBLIfJ HOUSTON AT CINCINNATI sacked the Cardinals five times.

Pressure is the key to the Eagles' defense. The last two games the regulars played they created eight turnovers. The Cards' Neil Lomax will be looking for J.T. Smith, the league's leading receiver with 29 catches. PITTSBURGH ATKIAKI Kickoff: 1 p.m.

Records: Steelers 4-2, Dolphins 2-4. Line: Dolphins by 6V4. At a glance: The Steelers' much-improved secondary has two rookies starting Delton Hall at nerback and Thomas Everett at free safety. Now that Rod Woodson, the No. 1 pick, has signed, he will crack the lineup next week.

An old-fashioned Steeler running attack is led by Earnest Jackson, who already has three 100-yard games. But the Steelers win only Super Bowls in Miami, losing all five regular season games there. Don Shula is looking for his 250th career victory after three straight losses. TA1SPA BAY VS. GREEN BAY Kickoff: 1 p.m.

at Milwaukee (Channel 10) Records: Buccaneers 3-3, Packers 3-2-1. Line: Packers by 2V4. At a glance: The Bucs know they're not good enough to beat the Bears (losing twice this season) but they think they're good enough against everybody else. They'll find out as they start a stretch of five of six games on the road. From last in defense a year ago, the Bucs are fifth.

CLEVELAND AT SAN DIECO Kickoff: 4 p.m. Records: Browns 4-2, Chargers 5-1. Line: Chargers by 1. At a glance: The Chargers will see whether they belong In first place their 5-1 record is pumped up with a 3-0 strike mark. They have been tearing past offenses with a conference-leading 27 sacks.

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At a glance: Mike Rozier (Remember him? The Heisman winner once upon a time?) has rushed for 294 yards the last two games against the regulars. He is part of an improved Oilers outfit that has more sacks than it has allowed and holds the opposition to only 26.3 percent success on third down. But Boomer Esiason was able to complete more than 50 percent of his passes against Houston last season. AS L.A. RAIDERS AT NEW ENGLAND Kickoff: 1 p.m.

Records: Raiders 3-3, Patriots 3-3. Line: Patriots by 3V4. At a glance: Raymond Berry will call the plays instead of Steve Gro-gan, the veteran quarterback who had been telling Tony Eason what to do. Berry could be more conservative than Grogan. With Craig James out for the season, the Pats' running game is suffering.

NEW ORLEANS AT ATLANTA Kickoff: 1 p.m. Records: Saints 3-3, Falcons 2- 4. Line: Saints by 2. At a glance: If statistics mean anything, this is a walkover for the Saints. They are the top team in possession time since their Rueben Mayes is able to grind it out.

The Falcons, meanwhile, are last in the league in stopping the run. The Falcons have started a different quarterback in each of the last seven games. Scott Campbell breaks the streak when he starts his second straight. PHILADELPHIA AT ST. LOUIS Kickoff: 1 p.m.

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But a bounce here, a tip there who knows? The Giants may not have Joe Morris, who is not practicing because of a bruised knee, but the Cowboys may have lost that loving feeling for one another as a result of the strike. Now, Tony Dorsett and Herschel Walker are complaining they're not running enough. Kickoff: 1 p.m., Channel 8 Records: Colts 3-3, Jets 3-3. Line: Jets by 8. At a glance: The Colts boast a 6-3 record since Ron Meyer took over with three games to play last year, and now they have Eric Dick-erson.

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Riddick leads the league in scoring with seven touchdowns, and has taken over the starting running back job. Bills will attempt to dump off the ball to Harmon, who is a dangerous receiver with ball in the flat. Bill offensive line will face its Redskins came back from a nine-point deficit to beat Jets, 17-16. Season leaders Passing: Buffalo Jim Kelly 80-124, 957, 64.5 percent, 8 touchdowns, four interceptions. Washington Jay Schroeder 15-41, 275, 2 TDs, 1 Int.

Rushing: Buffalo Carl Byrum 50-212, 4.2, 0 TDs; Robb Riddick 34-124, 3.6, 4 TD; Ronnie Harmon 24-91, 3.8, 0 TDs; Greg Bell 14-60, 4.3, 0 TDs. Washington Keith Griffin 42-173, 4.1, 2 TDs; Kelvin Bryant 25-119, 4.8, 0 TDs; George Rogers 8-20, 2.5, 1 TD. Receiving: Buffalo Chris Bur-kett 19-292, 15.4, 2 TDs; Ronnie Harmon 18-176. 9.8, 1 TD; Andre Reed 13-172, 13.2, 1 TD; Riddick 13-82, 6.3, 3 TDs. Washington Gary Clark 14-206, 14.7, 2 TDs; Anthony Allen 13-337, 25.9, 3 TDs; Craig Mc-Ewen 12-164, 13.7.

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Series: Tied. 2-2. Redskins won last healthy. Jay Schroeder was rusty against the Jets (15 of 38), but he has a knack for being at his sharpest when the game is on the line. He has guided his team to victory eight times when it was trailing entering the fourth quarter.

'Skins feature great receivers. They will test Bills young secondary, as Mark Duper and Clayton did last week. meeting, 41-14, in 1984. Bills won the 1981 game, 21-14. Last week: Bills wiped out a 21-0 first-half deficit, and defeated the Miami Dolphins, 34-31, in overtime.

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