Dillon Throws 4 TD Passes in 49-21 Win

HOUSTON — Quarterback Todd Dillon passed for four touchdowns and ran for another as the Houston Gamblers clinched a United States Football League playoff spot with a 49-21 win over the San Antonio Gunslingers Monday night.

Dillon, starting his third straight game for the injured Jim Kelly, finished with 365 yards passing, completing 25 of 33, and 49 yards rushing as Houston scored the most points ever against the Gunslingers.

With one regular season game left, Houston (10-7) earned a position in the eight-team USFL playoff for the second straight year. San Antonio is 4-13 for the season.