Linhart’s overtime field goal hips Colts past Dolphins
In a tense NFL clash, Baltimore’s Linhart kicks a 10 7 OT win over Miami to keep the Colts in the division race. Both teams sit at 9 4 with key late chances and playoff implications shaping the final week.
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Buffalo Defeats Patriots in NFC Showdown
Buffalo Bills defeated the New England Patriots 34-14 as OJ Simpson ran 185 yards and scored his 21st touchdown of the season, overcoming two early fumbles. Jim Bratton added two scores and Simpson surpassed 8,000 career rushing yards with a 63-yard TD in the third period, closing in on Gale Sayers' single-season rushing record.
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Cardinals Clinch Title With 34-20 Win Over Bears
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Bears 34-20 to clinch the National Football Conference East title. Key performances included Otis totaling 147 rushing yards and a 24-yard touchdown pass from Bob Avellari to Bol Grim. Coach Don Corvell touted the looming playoff challenge against the Rams and the team praised its offensive line and receivers for enabling the win.
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Lions Halt Tarkenton's Record Bid in 17-10 Win
Detroit Lions defense sacked Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton four times and prevented him from tying Johnny Unitas's career record with one touchdown pass. Ed O'Neil recovered an onside kick after a Lions score, Fred Cox kicked a 39-yard field goal, and Errol Mann added a late field goal. Lem Barney and Krause made pivotal fumbles and interceptions, powering Detroit to a 17-10 victory and dropping Minnesota from top of the division.
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Bartkowski Leads Falcons Past 49ers in 31-9 Win
Atlanta rookie quarterback Steve Bartkowski threw two touchdown passes to Alfred Jenkins and connected on 7 completions for 68 yards. The Falcons cashed in on two more scores via unconventional plays and held San Francisco to 9 points, with Jenkins delivering a 63 yard TD catch and a 20 yard strike to reach a 10-9 halftime edge. The win featured a late Falcons drive and solid defense as Bartkowski guided Atlanta to a decisive victory.
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Dempsey Boots Rams Past Green Bay 22-5
Tom Dempsey kicked field goals from 40 39 and 38 yards to power the Los Angeles Rams to a 22-5 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Reserve quarterback replacements Ron Jaworski and Rob Scribner led the offense as injuries plagued the Rams.
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Oilers win on final play to upset Raiders 27-26
Houston's Pastorini threw a two yard TD pass to Mack Alston as time expired and Skip Butler added the decisive extra point to give the Oilers a 27-26 win over the Oakland Raiders in a Sunday NFL game. The Raiders, 10-3, secured home playoff status with their Western Division crown, while the Oilers improved to 4-? as Oakland's bid faltered late.
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Little Shines For Denver In His Last Home Game
Denver running back Floyd Little starred in his final home game, rushing 66 yards on a third quarter play and scoring late as the Broncos beat the Philadelphia Eagles 25-10 in frigid conditions. Little totaled 46 rushing yards on 19 carries and added five receptions, capping a 35th career touchdown before being carried off the field. Denver improved to 6-7 despite drops, after Turner contributed field goals and the defense forced turnovers.
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