Nance Powers Patriots Into Eastern Lead
AFL action saw the Patriots upset the Bills 14-3 to seize first place in the Eastern Division. Nance Powers bolted 65 yards for a first quarter TD as Boston built a lead and held Buffalo’s offense in check. Parilli added a late rushing score, while Buffalo drive stoppers Lonnie Farmer and Jim Hunt recovered fourth-quarter fumbles to secure the win before a 38,350 crowd.
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All-America Football Team Picks by Sports News
Sports News selects a 1966 All-America squad with 24 players from Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas, Southern California, Florida, Idaho, and others. Offensive includes Tackles, Guards, Center, and Kicker. Defensive features ends, tackles, linebackers, and backs. Notable names across Michigan, Notre Dame, Duke, Michigan State, and California appear in varied positions.
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Falcons Crush Vikings 26 13 Five Interceptions Spark Win
Atlanta Falcons defense forces five Bob Berry picks and recovery, scoring 20 points in the second quarter to beat the Minnesota Vikings 26 13. Jim Lindsey fumble return and Ernie Wheelwright scoring run fuel the Falcons as Berry struggles in his first Viking clash.
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Concannon Leads Eagles Over Steelers 27 23
Philadelphia quarterback Jack Concannon started again for the Eagles and ran for a touchdown while guiding a 27-23 victory over Pittsburgh. His scrambling and late one-yard score in the fourth quarter, combined with Woodeshick’s TDs and Baker’s field goals, secured the win as Concannon balanced the ground game and passing to push Philadelphia past the Steelers.
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Hadl's Last-Ditch Pass Sends Chargers Past Oilers
San Diego quarterback John Hadl engineered a late drive, connecting with Jacque MacKinnon for a key 9-yard gain and a decisive touchdown pass to Lance Alworth. Alworth and Gary Garrison also contributed big plays as the Chargers defeated Houston 28-22 in a tense NFL clash.
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Last-Minute TD Delivers Baltimore Narrow Win Over Bears
Baltimore overcame a shaky-untenable unit as Johnny Unitas threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Ray Berry with 39 seconds left to lift the Colts to a 21-16 victory over Chicago. Roger Leclerc kicked three field goals and Lou Michaels intercepted a Bukich pass to seal the win.
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Late Brown Rally Nets Narrow Win
Cleveland Browns rallied from a late deficit to beat the New York Giants 49 to 40. Emiel Green gained 126 yards on 13 carries and caught a 31 yard touchdown pass from Frank Ryan. Ryan faced a single defender for a one yard score with 1:20 left to play.
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Rose Bowl Marathon Run to L B Comets
Browns trail 31 14 at half then rally with Ryan long pass to Ralph Smith and a late fumble return for score to defeat the Giants. Long Beach Comets set a relay time while Browns players and Green added key scores in a high scoring Rose Bowl game.
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Broncos top Dolphins 17 7 behind Choboian
Denver Broncos offense shines in a 17 to 7 win over the Miami Dolphins. Max Choboian and Charley Mitchell power a first half 94 yard touchdown drive and a late quarterback sneak. Miami score came on a pick six by Tom Erlandson after a Choboian pass. Gary Kroner added a 28 yard field goal.
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Oilers Hold Off Chargers in Turbulent Bid for Win
Houston staved off San Diego as veteran George Blanda returned to boot a nine yard field goal sealing a 22 to 2 edge with 5:68 remaining after Don Tmull faltered the Oilers. Earlier Hadl connected with MacKinnon for a key gain while San Diego struck first on a Madl pass to Alworth. Charlie Frazier and John Henry Johnson answered with a one yard score in the second period.
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