Dooley To Stay At UNC Parker May Leave Clemson
Dooley vows to remain at North Carolina after a 21-9 loss to Wake Forest as fans chant. Red Parker contemplates resignation at Clemson after a 43-7 defeat by Florida State, signaling potential coaching changes amid a disappointing ACC weekend featuring several losses and notable comebacks.
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Steelers Hand Bengals Loss on Wagner Interceptions
Pittsburgh Steelers defeated Cincinnati 30 24 as safety Mike Wagner intercepted twice late. Terry Bradshaw threw TD passes to Lynn Swann and Franco Harris rushed for 100 yards, tying AFC Central race with 6 1 records. Cincinnati led by Ken Anderson, who passed for 331 yards, but fell from 7 0 undefeated.
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Vikings Edge Packers In Narrow NFL Comeback
Fran Tarkenton threw for 243 yards and three touchdowns to lift the Minnesota Vikings to a 24-21 victory over Green Bay. Tarkenton connected with John Gilliam for the go ahead 14 yard score, Krause added a key interception, and Chuck Foreman sealed the win with a 10 yard touchdown pass with 4:54 left. Green Bay fell to 1-6 after leading 17-14 in the third.
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Griese Leads Dolphins Past Bears in 46-13 Win
Bob Griese threw three TDs and 288 yards as Miami extended its unbeaten streak to six with a 46-13 victory over Chicago. He connected with Norm Bulaich, Nat Moore, and Freddie Solomon for long scores, while Garo Yepremian added three field goals. Walter Payton scored Chicago’s lone TD.
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Lions Rally to Beat 49ers for 28-17 Victory
Detroit quarterback Joe Reed stirred the leaky San Francisco defense with a tuning of plays and threw two third quarter touchdowns to spark a comeback from a 14-0 halftime deficit. Ray Jarvis and Dexter Bussey caught scoring passes as the Lions surged ahead 21-17 and later added another tally to seal a 28-17 win.
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Washington Redskins Edge Cowboys In Overtime Thriller
In a pivotal NFC East tilt, Washington defeats Dallas 30-24 in overtime after Bill Kilmer scores on a yard sneak. Kilmer connected on a fourth quarter 7-yard TD to Jerry Smith to knot the game, as Ken Houston sealed the win with an interception.
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Saints Beat Falcons Behind Manning and Burton
New Orleans quarterback Archie Manning connected with rookie Larry Burton for a 1 yard score and Burtons 56 yard completion set up a Mike Strachan rush as the Saints defeated Atlanta 23 7. Manning also drove field goal drives with Rich Staro kicking three FGs for the Saints while Kim McQuilkin and Pat Sullivan struggled against relentless Saints pressure.
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Ferguson Simpson Spark Bills Past Jets in New York
Joe Ferguson threw for a 1 yard score and a 64 yard TD to ignite the Bills as Buffalo edged the New York Jets 24 to 23. Simpson rushed 21 times for 94 yards, but delivered the decisive play late with a 40 yard reception and sprint to the end zone.
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Oilers Edge Chiefs 17 14 in AFC clash at KC
Houston’s Dan Pastorini threw two long touchdown passes to Ken Burrough and a late interception sealed a 17 13 victory over Kansas City. Bob Adkins returned a punt for a 70 yard score as the Chiefs fell to 3 4, while Pittsburgh also won to create a three way AFC Central race.
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Metcalf Delivers Late Surge For Cards Victory
In St Louis, Terry Metcalf scored twice in the final period, including a 1 yard TD as time expired, to lift the Cardinals to a 24-17 win over the New England Patriots. Metcalf also returned a 69 yard punt for a score, while Jim Hart rallied the Cards after a Patriots 17-7 lead. Cardinal defense stiffened late to seal the victory, improving to 5-2 while New England fell to 2-3.
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Eagles seek breakthrough against Rams in Monday TV clash
Eagles receiver Charley Smith, a former Ram cut in 1973, seeks to prove his value as he lines up against his old team. The 25-year-old has 14 receptions for 206 yards and three touchdowns this season, while coach Mike McCormack relies on his speed and closing ability to challenge Los Angeles. The Rams, led by quarterback James Harris, boast a powerful running game with McCutcheon, Bertelsen, and Bryant as they aim to extend a three-game division lead and stay favored on the national broadcast.
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Colts Rout Browns 21-7 for first home win since 1973
Bert Jones threw two touchdowns and 137 passing yards as the Baltimore Colts beat the winless Cleveland Browns 21-7. Don McCauley and Raymond Chester scored, while White and Dickel anchored a stout defense. Browns failed to capitalize with a late threat as mistimed plays and a failed fake field goal hampered their effort.
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