Namath Says Jets Future Unclear After Ravens Win
Joe Namath declined to confirm if he will return to the New York Jets next season after their 45 38 season finale victory over the Baltimore Colts. He indicated decisions hinge on talks with the team and dismissed rumors of a move to the Rams, while noting the game could be his last with the Jets.
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Jets cap season with 45 39 win over Baltimore
Jets secure fifth straight win 45 39 as Namath throws two more TDs. Bert Jones sets NFL record with 17 straight completions for Baltimore as the Colts falter late. Riggins and Burgess Owens contribute key scores for New York shaping a late-season victory.
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Gibron vows Bears job despite 10 losses in season
Washington AP report notes Abe Gibron optimistic about returning as Chicago Bears coach after a 42-0 defeat to the Washington Redskins. He praises Washington players and says he never quits, while rumors of Ara Parseghian connecting to the Bears swirl.
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Jurgensen shines as Redskins blank Bears in tune-up win
Washington dominates Chicago 42-0 led by Sonny Jurgensen 205 yard passing and two Brown touchdowns plus two Taylor receptions. Joe Theismann adds three TDs after substitution as Redskins limit Bears to one first-half drive, prep for playoff game versus the Rams in Los Angeles.
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Campbell eyes Falcons job future after Packers rout
Atlanta coach Marion Campbell and Green Bay coach Dan Devine faced uncertain futures after a 46-8 Falcons win. Campbell expressed desire to coach the Falcons again but said plans are undecided. Devine vowed to coach somewhere next year, though no timetable exists for a decision. Rankin Smith offered no timetable on a new coach.
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Falcons Defeat Green Bay In Rain Soaked Showdown
Atlanta's defense stifles Green Bay as the Falcons win 41 103 in a soggy Sunday clash. Dave Hampton leads Atlanta with a five yard TD run and 67 rushing yards, while the Packers struggle to finish in the rain with only one successful field goal by Chester Marcol.
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Oilers rally past Browns 28 24 for first nonlosing season since 1969
The Oilers turn around a 7 7 season finish with a 28 24 victory over the Browns behind Fred Willis and Willie Rodgers touchdowns and Dan Pastori ni's six yard pass to Billie Johnson. Cleveland briefly led on a Pruitt score but Houston recovered a fumble kickoff setting up the decisive drive.
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Rookie Woods Leads Broncos as Armstead Tops Chargers
San Diego rookie Woods rushes for 1162 yards with 105 yards in the final game. Armstead adds over 100 yards as Denver clinches a strong finish while Chargers end at 5-9. Broncos coach John Ralston signs a five year extension, and Denver receives solid reliance on rushing and receiving totals.
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