Rams Dominate Oilers as Hadl, Baker Spark Easy Win
Jonn Hadl threw three touchdown passes and Tony Baker added another score to lift the undefeated Los Angeles Rams to a 111 26 victory over the winless Houston Oilers. Baker, Jackson, Snow, and Hay contributed scoring plays while Houston’s defense struggled. Oilers fall to 0 13 all time in five seasons.
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Saints Upset Bears for Manning Touchdowns
New Orleans Saints toppled Chicago 21-9 to secure Archie Manning two touchdown runs and a key recovery by Henry Matthews as Howard Stevens added another score. Amended late by field goals from Miro Roder and a fumbled play deep in the fourth period.
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Packers Win On Marcol Week Stunner At Yale
Chester Marcol kicks a 32 yard field goal as time expires to lift Green Bay past the New York Giants 14 13 in the first regular season game ever played at Yale Bowl. Norm Snead and Bob Grim connected on a late Giants touchdown before the closing kick.
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Vikings Beat Lions 23 9 For 11th Straight Win
Ed Marinaro scored twice on swing passes set up by turnovers as Minnesota’s defense held Detroit to three Errol Mann field goals. Fran Tarkenton threw 14 of 22 for 194 yards while Chuck Foreman added 114 rushing yards. Cox hit three field goals and the Vikings moved to 4 0 on the season and 11 straight over Detroit.
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Patriots Rally Past Colts 24-16 In Foxboro
New England Patriots defeated the Baltimore Colts 24 to 16 at home as John Tarver scored on a one yard run near halftime and another from five yards in the third quarter after a short punt and a fumbled punt return set up the drives. Rookie coach Chuck Fairbanks earned his first pro win.
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Kelly scores twice as Browns clip Cincinnati
Leroy Kelly ran for two touchdowns to lift the Cleveland Browns to a 7 to 10 road win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns improved to 3 1, behind undefeated Pittsburgh, while Cincinnati remained in the hunt in the AFC Central. Defensive plays by Ben Davis sparked two Browns scoring drives as Cleveland topped the Bengals for the sixth time in seven regular season meetings.
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Griese Pours TDs as Dolphins Edge Jets 31 3
Miami QB Bob Griese threw for 173 yards and two TDs to Paul Warfield while Mercury Morris added a short score. Jets starter Al Woodall injures knee, out weeks. rookie Hill Demery sees two picks. Miami’s defense dominates, collecting interceptions and a fumble recovery to seal the win.
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Wagner sets up Steeler win over the Chargers
Mike Wagner sparked Pittsburgh with an interception and a recovered punt as the Steelers built a strong first half to beat San Diego 38 21. Terry Bradshaw connected with Ron Shanklin for a 12 yard score and added a one yard TD run. Mel Blount and Wagner aided the defense and special teams spark led to a dominant Pittsburgh victory.
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Stenerud field goal lifts Chiefs past Broncos
Kansas City from UPI reports that Jan Stenerud connected on a 39 yard field goal with 6:98 left to lift the Chiefs to a 11 8 victory over the Denver Broncos. The Broncos built a 18 lead on a 72 yard run by Joe Daikins but Kansas City held on after Denver muffed two late chances. Len Dawson did not throw a key pass in the drive final.
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OJ Simpson Leads Bills Past Eagles In Week One Thriller
O J Simpson ran for 171 yards and scored twice as the Bills held off the Eagles 27 20 in a back and forth Sunday game. Leypoldt added a 47 yard field goal with 3 51 left to seal Buffalo victory after Philadelphia missed a late 26 yard attempt.
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