Vikings stumble as Redskins rally past unbeaten run
Redskin quarterback drives 77 yards for a late scoring march as Minnesota’s bid for an undefeated season ends in a 35 21 setback. Frank Grant and Charley Taylor key the late surge while Kirk Cousins leads Redskins with a decisive sequence and field goal.
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Reaves guides Bengals to 23 18 win over Oilers
Cincinnati quarterback Reaves completed 13 of 23 passes for 162 yards and threw a second quarter touchdown to Myres as the Bengals rallied to beat the Houston Oilers 23 18. Rookie Stan Fritts added a yard touchdown run and Green added a field goal while Houston’s scoring came on passes from Pastorini and a Buller field goal. The victory kept Cincinnati in playoff contention while Houston’s hopes faded after an early 30 point start.
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Cowboys Tie Giants as Staubach Sparks Win
Dallas climbs into a first place tie in the NFC East after a 14 3 victory over New York. Staubach directed the attack with efficient throws and Jean Fugett caught two touchdown passes as the Cowboys built an early lead and held off the Giants in a game dominated by Dallas defensive stops.
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Turner’s FG lifts Broncos past winless Chargers in OT
Denver escapes San Diego 13 10 in overtime as Jim Turner nails a 7 yard field goal after a game full of turnovers and penalties. The Broncos rallied from early miscues, moved from their own 3 yard line on the decisive drive, and won on Turner’s kick at 4 13 of OT.
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Browns Rally Past Saints On Pruitt Run, 17-16
Greg Pruitt sprinted for a late touchdown and Don Cockroft added the extra point with 3:12 left as the Cleveland Browns erased a 16-0 deficit to beat the New Orleans Saints 17-16. Mike Phipps connected on key passes in the final drive, while Saint rookie Mike Strachan left with a fractured ankle after a dominant first half.
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Green Bay Brockington Defeats Bears 28 to 7
Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 28 7 at home as Brockington led with 130 plus rushing yards and a touchdown in a strong performance. Harrell connected on a 14 yard pass to Brockington for a score and Payton contributed with a short run.
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Jets fall to Pittsburgh in road loss
The New York Jets dropped to Pittsburgh on the road as Bradshaw connected twice for touchdowns and Frank Lewis added a score. Pittsburgh built a late lead with a field goal and interceptions as New York extended its road skid to five straight losses.
Colts Rally Behind Mitchell In Rainy Baltimore Win
Baltimore edged Kansas City 31 17 as Colts quarterback Len Dawson filled in for an injured starter. Mitchell rushed for 70 yards and scored, while Safety Jackie Wallace added his second interception to tie a team defensive record. Wallace's pick and a 70 yard return highlighted a pivotal second half as Baltimore seized AFC East contention.
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Will Morrall lead Miami again in 1972 NFL season
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